By Mary Klett, ASA communication team
On November 10, 2021, Walter Bazan Jr., chairman of Bazan Painting and former ASA President (2012-13), became only the fifth person in the Painting and Decorating Foundation’s (PDF) 47-year history to be honored with the group’s “William M. Smith Distinguished Service Award.”
Walter (Walt) Bazan, Jr., joined Bazan Painting, which was started by his father, in 1977. Bazan is active in industry and civic organizations, and is the current board chair of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
And truthfully, ASA would not be the success it is today without the dedication, toil and support from Walter Bazan, Jr., during the past 40 years. He served as the ASA Midwest Council president during the 2000-01 fiscal year, and has served on and chaired many committees through the years at the chapter level, including currently serving as the co-chair of the ASA Midwest Council’s Government Advocacy (Legislative) Committee, co-chair of the Meet the GCs Expo committee, and chair of the Partners in Construction Forum committee. He was also the recipient of the ASA Midwest Council INdustry Person of the Year Award in 2014.
As we noted above, Walter was the ASA national president in 2012-13. In addition, Walter received the John H. Hampshire Distinguished Lifetime Service Award – not once – but twice, in 2007 and again in 2016. He also received the President’s Award from Brian Johnson in 2015. Bazan Painting has also received our annual Excellence in Ethics award since 2012.
PDF’s video (below) highlighting Bazan’s contributions, demonstrates the respect, honor and caring he has shown to the construction industry, and all those he has befriended. It also pokes gentle fun at his penchant for white-shirt-and-tie attire. Video interview subjects (including some wearing golf shirts) all donned ties for their on-camera moments.
“Servitude – Walter was always willing to do what is right – for the family, for the industry.”
“He’s always been passionate about the construction industry.”
“He cares.”
The Contractor’s Compass is recognizing excellence in ASA’s ranks. Every month we are highlighting the activities, achievements, and actions of ASA members that might inspire others. Have something you want to share? Send us an email at communications@asa-hq.com
