Missouri S&T alumni George and Helma Webber, who founded Webber & Webber Mining Consultants, have established the George and Helma Webber Scholarship for Mining Engineers at Missouri S&T. In addition to their consultancy, they continue to operate the Sigma Clay Mine in San Bernardino County, Calif., which produces asbestos-free clay for landfill use. “I suspect few mining engineering students ever dream of owning…
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McDougal Named James M. Christie Safety & Health Award Winner
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced Chad McDougal, director of safety and health at Vulcan Materials Co., as the winner of the 2021 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year. McDougal participates in NSSGA’s Safety and Health Committee, as well as NSSGA’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Read MoreLalit Bhatnager
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipient of the 2021 Environmental Leadership Award as Lalit Bhatnager, director of environment, land and resource development, South Region at Lehigh Hanson, Inc. The award was presented during the first morning of NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreKeith “Sarge” Hurlbert
Sponsored by the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association’s (IMAA) PIE Committee, The Miner of the Year Award exemplifies the very best in the profession and these individuals continually bring credit to the industry and to their community. During the 2021 Winter Workshops Online, Jeff McIntosh of Martin Marietta presented the Miner of the Year Award to Keith “Sarge” Hurlbert of Martin…
Read MoreDavid Thomey
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented David Thomey of Martin Marietta with the 2021 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award during NSSGA’s Annual Convention.
Read MoreKevin R Peterson
Vortex Global announced the retirement of Kevin R Peterson effective Jan. 29, 2021.
Read MoreMichele Stanley
The Hill, a publication covering Capitol Hill, has named the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Michele Stanley as one of Washington’s Top Lobbyists.
Read MoreLeo A. Vecellio Jr.
Leo A. Vecellio Jr., chairman, president and CEO of West Palm Beach, Fla.- based Vecellio Group Inc., and past chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious George S. Bartlett Award.
Read MoreScott W. Parson
Scott W. Parson received the 2020 President’s Award for Excellence from the Salt Lake Chamber in Utah. Parson is president of Staker Parson Materials & Construction and the Oldcastle Materials Mountain West Division, which is made up of 16 businesses in eight western states. As a committed community leader, Parson is involved with the Utah Foundation and Hale Centre Theatre.…
Read MoreWilliam Lee Devers
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KCSA) announced William Lee Devers with Harrod Concrete & Stone Co. as the 2020 Miner of the Year. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the aggregates industry by an individual. Devers joined Harrod Concrete & Stone in May 1977. He began by driving a water truck, controlling the dust around the mine for his…
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