James Baty is a seasoned concrete industry leader, now part of The AOE Team, with more than 30 years of experience in construction, association leadership, and thermal design efficiency. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Concrete Foundations Association.

James holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University and previously served as Technical Services Manager for Thermomass, leading energy-efficient design integration and thermal modeling initiatives. He has contributed to key industry research and frequently presents on concrete construction best practices, energy performance, and cold weather concreting at national and regional events.

A Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), James serves on several ACI committees and has contributed to standards development across ACI, ASHRAE, PCI, and CSI. He continues to advance industry knowledge through education, research, and leadership.