American Polyurea’s chapter network is the organizational backbone of our association — a nationwide system of regional communities where polyurea professionals meet, learn, collaborate, and grow their businesses together. With chapters across every major region of the United States, the vast majority of American Polyurea members are within driving distance of a local chapter meeting.
Each chapter operates with an elected leadership team (Chapter Chair, Vice-Chair, and Administrator), holds monthly meetings, and maintains its own regional event calendar. Chapters are the primary point of contact for most members — where relationships are formed, technical knowledge is shared, and the culture of American Polyurea is lived day-to-day.
📊 Chapter Network at a Glance
8 Regional Chapters | 1,200+ Active Members | 96 Monthly Meetings per Year | 47 States Covered
Northeast Chapter
States Served: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
Chapter Chair: Robert Flanagan (Flanagan Coatings, Boston, MA)
Meeting Format: Monthly virtual + quarterly in-person (rotating: Boston, New York, Philadelphia)
Current Members: 203
Focus Areas: Parking structures, waterproofing, bridge infrastructure, commercial flooring
The Northeast Chapter is the largest chapter in the American Polyurea network and serves one of the country’s highest-density infrastructure markets. The chapter has a strong focus on specification development and working with engineering firms on infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
Recent Recap: June 2026 Meeting Recap
Southeast Chapter
States Served: Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky
Chapter Chair: Marcus Johnson (Coastal Protection Services, Charleston, SC)
Meeting Format: Monthly in-person (rotating: Atlanta, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Nashville)
Current Members: 189
Focus Areas: Marine/coastal applications, hurricane resilience coatings, stormwater infrastructure, agricultural facilities
The Southeast Chapter serves one of the most diverse polyurea markets in the country, encompassing coastal corrosion challenges, the region’s significant agricultural infrastructure, and growing industrial markets in the Carolinas and Tennessee. The chapter hosts an annual coastal applications field day in the fall.
Recent Recap: June 2026 Southeast Meeting Recap
Midwest Chapter
States Served: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota
Chapter Chair: Dennis Kowalski (Kowalski Industrial Coatings, Chicago, IL)
Meeting Format: Monthly in-person (rotating: Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Milwaukee)
Current Members: 187
Focus Areas: Secondary containment, automotive and manufacturing facilities, wastewater infrastructure, agricultural storage
The Midwest Chapter has seen 22% membership growth in the past 12 months, driven by strong demand in secondary containment and manufacturing facility applications throughout the region. The chapter hosts an annual fall workshop focused on certification preparation.
Recent Recap: June 2026 Midwest Meeting Recap
Southwest Chapter
States Served: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii
Chapter Chair: Miguel Reyes (Reyes Protective Coatings, Houston, TX)
Co-Chair: Rosa Delgado (Sonoran Coatings, Tucson, AZ)
Meeting Format: Monthly in-person (rotating: Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas)
Current Members: 221
Focus Areas: Oil and gas infrastructure, pipeline coatings, industrial facilities, extreme heat application techniques
The Southwest Chapter is the second-largest chapter by membership, reflecting the region’s massive oil and gas and industrial base. The chapter includes specialists in pipeline applications, refinery coatings, and petrochemical facility work — some of the most technically demanding and highest-value polyurea applications in the industry.
Recent Recap: May 2026 Southwest Meeting Recap
Mountain West Chapter
States Served: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Chapter Chair: Sarah Whitmore (Alpine Coatings, Denver, CO)
Meeting Format: Monthly virtual + bi-monthly in-person (rotating: Denver, Salt Lake City)
Current Members: 94
Focus Areas: Mining applications, extreme weather applications, water infrastructure, ski resort and recreational facilities
The Mountain West Chapter serves a market defined by extreme environments — altitude, temperature swings, UV exposure, and the demanding requirements of mining and water infrastructure applications. The chapter is a leading resource for polyurea application in cold and high-altitude conditions.
West Coast Chapter
States Served: California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska
Chapter Chair: Kevin Park (Pacific Coast Protective Coatings, Los Angeles, CA)
Meeting Format: Monthly virtual + quarterly in-person (rotating: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland)
Current Members: 176
Focus Areas: Seismic retrofit applications, wildfire resilience, marine infrastructure, water reclamation facilities
The West Coast Chapter serves a market increasingly shaped by California’s building codes, seismic requirements, and wildfire rebuild activity. The chapter has developed strong relationships with structural engineering firms and building officials, positioning members for the growing structural polyurea applications market.
Recent Recap: June 2026 West Coast Meeting Recap
North Central Chapter
States Served: Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Chapter Chair: Linda Sorensen (Northern Shield Coatings, Minneapolis, MN)
Meeting Format: Monthly virtual + bi-monthly in-person (Minneapolis, Milwaukee)
Current Members: 112
Focus Areas: Cold weather application techniques, agricultural storage, water infrastructure, manufacturing
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
States Served: Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC area
Chapter Chair: James Crawford (Crawford Industrial Coatings, Baltimore, MD)
Meeting Format: Monthly virtual + quarterly in-person (Baltimore, Washington DC, Richmond)
Current Members: 98
Focus Areas: Federal and government facilities, transportation infrastructure, commercial waterproofing
How to Join Your Regional Chapter
Chapter membership is included with standard American Polyurea membership. When you join American Polyurea, you’re automatically connected to your regional chapter based on your business location. Members with operations in multiple regions can participate in multiple chapter communities.
If you’re not sure which chapter serves your area, or if you’re located in a state not listed above, contact us through the Contact Us page — we’ll connect you with the appropriate chapter or with members in your area. New chapter formation is possible in underserved regions with sufficient member interest.
View upcoming chapter events and national webinars at the Events, Meetings & Webinars page. Read the latest chapter meeting recaps in the News section.
