2015 – David Magill, Jr. (1943-2014)

David Magill, Jr. was a pioneer in the chemical grout industry and was the first President of Avanti International, a company that he championed for over thirty years.

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David Magill, Jr. was a pioneer in the chemical grout industry and was the first President of Avanti International, a company that he championed for over thirty years. In 1990, David was one of the seven Charter Members of NASTT providing the initial funding to start our Society.

David received an Engineering degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1965 and an MBA in 1975 from Louisiana State University. He was an icon in the chemical grout industry, led Avanti International since 1978 until his son Daniel took over leadership in 2008. David’s passion and vision not only caused the infrastructure rehabilitation industry to flourish but helped commission NASTT as the premier source of trenchless engineering.

David loved cruising – on his boat and on large cruise ships, around continents or up and down rivers. He really liked to read (novels, history, spiritual) and to listen to music (smooth jazz, some country, some easy). He was a friend and mentor, and an inspiration to many. He will always be remembered for his generosity, optimism, non-judgmental acceptance of others and for his overwhelming kindness to help anyone in need.