Sunrock Industries, a North Carolina aggregates, ready mixed concrete and asphalt producer with Ontario and Alberta, Canada, satellite operations, has named Mike Nolan as president. Nolan arrives with 20-plus years in construction materials management roles, primarily Lafarge North America, Lafarge Group and VCNA Prairie. During assignments in Illinois for the latter producer and on both sides of the Atlantic for…
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Memphis Stone Promotes Laury to IT Manager
In an industry that continues to witness more and more technology implementation, producers are continuously looking for ways to innovate in surface mining and asphalt paving. “It comes as no surprise that our Information Technology (IT) Department plays an integral role in seeing that vision fulfilled. One member in particular who has worked behind the scenes to ensure seamless day-to-day…
Read MoreO’Brien Announces Greer as Salem Stone President
M.J. O’Brien Jr., president and CEO of Salem Stone Corp. Group, has announced that Michael D. Greer, currently vice president of operations, will be assuming the role of president and chief executive officer. O’Brien will retain certain duties for an unspecified future time to assist in a seamless transition. He has guided the company through several major acquisitions and growth…
Read MoreSuperior Hires Gavin in Business Development Role
Superior Industries, Inc. has hired industry veteran Eric Gavin for a newly created business development role in the company’s construction management division.
Read MoreMLC Appoints Struckmeyer as Supply Chain Exec
MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has appointed Cheryl Stuckmeyer as vice president, supply chain. As part of the MLC executive leadership team, she will oversee the company’s logistics, inventory management, procurement and trucking functions, ensuring that MLC continue to lead the lime industry in supply chain excellence. Stuckmeyer brings more than two decades of supply chain leadership experience to her…
Read MoreGranite Board Adds Hernandez
Granite’s board of directors has appointed Carlos M. Hernandez as a director of the company, effective June 5, 2024. Hernandez brings decades of industry experience as the former chief executive officer of Fluor Corp., the Irving, Texas-based engineering and construction firm. His career has included work in manufacturing, procurement and engineering, with particular expertise in safety and environmental issues, governance,…
Read MoreFormer Summit Exec Hill Joins Knife River Board
Knife River Corp. announced today that Thomas W. Hill has been elected by Knife River’s stockholders at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders to serve on its board of directors. Hill brings deep construction materials knowledge and decades of corporate leadership experience to the Knife River board. He previously served on the boards for CRH plc and Summit Materials Inc., and…
Read MoreMLC Names Kiefer to Key Position
MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has named Mike Kiefer as vice president, finance and chief financial officer. As part of the global lime company’s executive leadership team, Kiefer will be responsible for implementing the strategic financial and systems objectives of the company. He will also oversee financial planning and analysis, accounting and information technology. A proven strategic leader with more…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Professor Wins SME’s Mineral Industry Education Award
Dr. Samuel Frimpong, vice provost for graduate education at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was honored with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration’s (SME) Mineral Industry Education Award during the 2024 SME Annual Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix. “I am very grateful to SME for recognizing my achievements and impact in education, research and scholarship, and my contributions toward…
Read MoreCovia Names Biasiotta President and CEO
Covia Holdings LLC has appointed Bruno Biasiotta as president and chief executive officer, and a member of Covia’s board of directors, effective March 11. Biasiotta succeeds Andrew Eich, who has stepped down from his role at the company and on its board to pursue a new opportunity. Biasiotta has more than 30 years of leadership experience across a diverse range…
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