| About the Coveted "M.Z. Andy Gump" Award and the Man Behind the Award |
About the award
A PSAI Selection committee goes through nomination papers received from around
the world, attempting to find the most appropriate person, meeting outlined criteria.
The selection is based on the person conducting business and personal relationships
with fairness and integrity. Criteria also includes that the recipient has worked to
improve the image of the industry, introducinginnovative aproaches to addressing
A PSAI Selection committee goes through nomination papers received from around
the world, attempting to find the most appropriate person, meeting outlined criteria.
The selection is based on the person conducting business and personal relationships
with fairness and integrity. Criteria also includes that the recipient has worked to
improve the image of the industry, introducinginnovative aproaches to addressing
| About Andy Gump |
Andy Gump was born in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1910 and escaped
the ‘dust bowl’ with his wife Irma, to California in 1934. After
World War ll, he became a cesspool contractor in Southern
California and built his first five portable toilets in his garage in
1956. He built his business in the ensuing years and in 1975 handed
the reigns over to his son Barry. The family business has grown to
include temporary power, as well as temporary fence and is one of
the oldest and most successful temporary site service operations in
Southern California. Barry began the presentation in .1993 in honor
of his father. Andy Gump passed away August 10, 1998
the ‘dust bowl’ with his wife Irma, to California in 1934. After
World War ll, he became a cesspool contractor in Southern
California and built his first five portable toilets in his garage in
1956. He built his business in the ensuing years and in 1975 handed
the reigns over to his son Barry. The family business has grown to
include temporary power, as well as temporary fence and is one of
the oldest and most successful temporary site service operations in
Southern California. Barry began the presentation in .1993 in honor
of his father. Andy Gump passed away August 10, 1998
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portable sanitation needs, and creating new products, services and related technology. In addition the recipient is
required to be known as one that leads colleagues in the advancement of the portable sanitation industry and
exhibits vision in responding to economic challenges facing the industry.
The award is presented and sponsored by Andy Gump Inc., based in Santa Clarita, California. Barry Gump, a
second generation industry veteran presents the award in honor of his father Andy Gump, who was a pioneer in the
portable restroom business, beginning his venture building wood units in his garage in 1956. “It depicts the way my
dad did business,” explains Barry, adding “A hand shake was his word and bond and he didn’t need a contract or
piece of paper to seal the deal.”
required to be known as one that leads colleagues in the advancement of the portable sanitation industry and
exhibits vision in responding to economic challenges facing the industry.
The award is presented and sponsored by Andy Gump Inc., based in Santa Clarita, California. Barry Gump, a
second generation industry veteran presents the award in honor of his father Andy Gump, who was a pioneer in the
portable restroom business, beginning his venture building wood units in his garage in 1956. “It depicts the way my
dad did business,” explains Barry, adding “A hand shake was his word and bond and he didn’t need a contract or
piece of paper to seal the deal.”
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Beginning in 1993 with Clyde Sansom(Synergy World), 1994-George Harding (PolyJohn Enterprises),
1995-Fred Cutler Sr.(Sani-Hut), 1996-Ed Crafton(PolyPortables), 1997-Mark Perry(Northwest Cascade),
1998-John Taylor (Satellite Industries), 1999-Frank Ranson (Phil Carter), 2000-Lothar Vermillion,(ADCO)
2001-Peter Booth, 2002-Dick and Mary Macialek,(Rich Mac Systems) 2003-Mike Pauling,(Biffs),
2004-Ned Carpenter (Porta-Jon of the Piedmont), 2005-Ron and Gladys Bird (Ameri Can Engineering,
2006-Mike Holm (United Site Service)
1995-Fred Cutler Sr.(Sani-Hut), 1996-Ed Crafton(PolyPortables), 1997-Mark Perry(Northwest Cascade),
1998-John Taylor (Satellite Industries), 1999-Frank Ranson (Phil Carter), 2000-Lothar Vermillion,(ADCO)
2001-Peter Booth, 2002-Dick and Mary Macialek,(Rich Mac Systems) 2003-Mike Pauling,(Biffs),
2004-Ned Carpenter (Porta-Jon of the Piedmont), 2005-Ron and Gladys Bird (Ameri Can Engineering,
2006-Mike Holm (United Site Service)
A brief description offering information about the M.Z. Andy Gump award and complete listing of past recipients
have been honored. For more information regarding the award, contact the Portable Sanitation Association
have been honored. For more information regarding the award, contact the Portable Sanitation Association
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