We are The American Society of Irrigation Consultants.

Focused on the business and the professional development aspects of irrigation consulting.

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When you become a member of ASIC, you join a community of the very best — the best irrigation and green energy professionals in the business. Our association encourages networking, continuous learning, and ongoing professional interaction.

We have a history and a tradition of leadership and we want you to be a part of it.

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Founded in 1970.

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants was formed in 1970 in part to create fundamental irrigation design standards, improve system efficiencies and eliminate water waste using the most effective combination of products available to address specific demands of each site.

Our Mission

ASIC is a society of professional irrigation consultants dedicated to representing the best interest of the client while advocating the responsible use and preservation of water resources.

Our Vision

ASIC strives to represent the most experienced and responsible irrigation professionals in the world. Its members facilitate successful water resource management through design expertise, client advocacy, public service, education, accreditation, and the promotion of allied green industry partnerships.

Our Values.

Protecting Public Health

Utilize Leading Technologies

Water Conservation

Alternative Water Sources

Growth Opportunities

Collaboration

Training & Education

Responsible Landscaping

Professionalism

Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors steers the strategic direction of ASIC and represents the membership across all corners of the irrigation industry. Officers hold office for a two-year term; Directors serve three-year terms.

Executive Committee

President

Timothy Fredericks

Fredericks McGuire Ltd.

Term Expires: 2028

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Vice President

Geoffrey Graber

Graber & Assoc., LLC

Term Expires: 2028

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Treasurer

Lance Sweeney

Sweeney + Associates

Term Expires: 2028

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Secretary

Dave Langendorff

ISC Group, Inc.

Term Expires: 2028

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Past President

Carey June

Irrigation Consulting, Inc.

Term Expires: 2026

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Board of Directors

Director

Stefan Bortak

bortak.design

Term Expires: 2028

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Director

Donn Mann

Rain Bird Corporation

Term Expires: 2028

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Director

Jeff Bine

Precision Pumping Systems

Term Expires: 2028

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Director

Jay DeSchaaf

Superior

Term Expires: 2027

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Director

Mark Pagano

d.d. Pagano, Inc.

Term Expires: 2029

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Director

Les Hill

Les Hill Consulting

Term Expires: 2029

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Director

Jimmy White

Regency Wire

Term Expires: 2029

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Our History.

More than a century of innovation, leadership, and milestones that shaped ASIC and the irrigation profession.
1916

John Brooks builds a brass pop-up spray head

 

1934

Rain Bird introduces the vertical impact drive sprinkler

The sprinkler led to the pop-up impact sprinkler, which revolutionized the landscape irrigation industry.

1958

Paige was founded

Paige continues to lead the world in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of quality irrigation cables and electrical products.

1960

Associated Irrigation Consultants is established

Bob Cloud sets up his company in Los Angeles, believed to be the first independent consulting firm in the US.

1965

Chet Sarsfield launches Irrigation Technical Services (ITS)

Publications included the ABC’s of Lawn Sprinkling and the Irrigation Technical Manual.

1965

Munro Companies opens in Grand Junction, CO

John T. and Allen J. Munro quickly became a pump authority in the Rocky Mountain region.

1966

Toro introduces the first valve-in-head sprinkler

 

1969

Apollo 11 lands on the moon

Photo of Pat Collins taken two days before her husband Michael arrived on the moon.

1970

ASIC has its inaugural meeting in San Francisco, CA

Russ Mitchell, FASIC, is one of the founding members.

1971

ASIC incorporated in the State of California

Roy Williams is elected for his second term as President of ASIC.

1972

Texas Instruments SR-10 calculator introduced

It replaced the slide rule, and it cost $150 (about $860 in today’s dollars).

1976

Southern California Chapter of ASIC is formed

 

1976

NorCal chapter meeting agenda

Dedication of the Roy Williams Memorial Garden.

1976

KCS Controller

Johns-Manville introduces the first solid-state controller timer.

1977

Radio Shack TRS-80 and Apple IIe introduced

 

1980

MCI was founded

Built on the principle: “Meeting our customers’ requirements, every requirement, every time.”

1981

Hunter Industries is founded by Edwin J. Hunter

Ed Hunter was already a legend in the industry with over 150 patents to his name.

1984

Irrigation Design Assist Software (IDA) introduced

Developed by Aqua Engineering, the software ran on top of AutoCAD.

1984

AutoCAD R-9 released

First version that did not require a math co-processor.

1990

AB 325, California’s first Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

John Blevens and Corbin Schneider served as members of the task force.

1994

AutoCAD R-13

First release to operate in a Windows environment.

1996

Stephen Smith, FASIC, starts his term as IA President

Stephen also served as ASIC President in 1996–1998.

1996

Tucor installs first decoder controller with phone modem and remote monitoring

 

1998

15th Annual ASIC Conference, Santa Fe, NM

 

2001

Chet and Wanda Sarsfield retire as ASIC Executive Director and Secretary

 

2002

DIG introduces the LEIT X product line

Followed by the LEIT XRC, LEIT 4000, LEIT 2 ET, and LEIT 1 single-station controller.

2003

PPS begins manufacturing modular pump station enclosure systems

 

2003

Golf Course Irrigation: Environmental Design and Management is published

Authors: James Barrett, FASIC; Brian Vinchesi, FASIC; Robert Dobson; Paul Roche; David Zoldoske.

2005

Harco introduces patented swivel joint system

Provided quick and easy installation of lateral to main connections.

2006

AutoCAD Dynamic Block is introduced

 

2010

AB 1881 — California MWELO is updated

 

2015

Green Industry Hall of Fame inductees

Dave Pagano, FASIC, and Sue York are inducted; Tom Gentile follows as a 2015 inductee.

2016

Watertronics introduces QuickShip product line

The Vertical Turbine and WaterMax 5000 QuickShip offered high-quality designs and faster delivery.

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