Mark Savit, senior counsel in Husch Blackwell’s Energy & Natural Resources group, and long-time Rock Products law columnist, was named the 2016 recipient of the President’s Citation Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). The award, established in 1978, recognizes a significant individual contribution to the organization. “The Society recognizes Mark N. Savit for his resolute commitment in uniting…
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Dr. Joseph Schofer
Dr. Joseph L. Schofer, associate dean and professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering, is the 2017 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) prestigious S.S. Steinberg Award. He was honored Jan. 9 during the association’s annual Research & Education Division (RED) meeting in the nation’s capital. Named after the founding…
Read MoreIrwin Deister
Deister Machine Co. Inc., announced that co-owner and chairman Irwin F. Deister Jr., recently celebrated 65 years of service to the family-owned company, which was founded in 1912 and is recognized as a leading manufacturer of feeding, scalping and screening equipment for the aggregate and mining industries.
Read MoreJohn Malinowski
John Malinowski, Baldor Electric Co.’s senior director of industry affairs, received the MS’16 award at the 2016 Motor Summit in Zurich, Switzerland. The MS’16 award recognizes his contributions in making IE3 premium efficiency motors the global market standard. Malinowski is a voice and advocate for motor manufacturers working with standards organizations and government agencies, according to the company. The award…
Read MoreDoug Oberhelman
Doug Oberhelman, chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., was named the sole recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) highest honor – the “ARTBA Award.” It was presented to Oberhelman Oct. 6 during the association’s national convention, held in Tucson, Ariz. Established in 1960, the “ARTBA Award” recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions that have advanced…
Read MoreNeal S. Berke
Neal S. Berke, Ph.D., vice president of research at Tourney Consulting Group LLC in Kalamazoo, Mich., has received the Frank E. Richart Award from ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates. A member of ASTM since 1984, Berke has been the recipient of many awards including the Award of Merit in 1999 and the Francis L. LaQue Memorial…
Read MoreBen R. Rechter
At a special luncheon held on May 24 at the Nashville Music City Center, Ben R. Rechter, member of Rogers Group’s (RGI) board of directors and grandson to RGI-founder Ralph Rogers, was bestowed with the inaugural Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award honors the memory of…
Read MoreBrian Peters
Brian Peters, E&S director at Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc., received the James E. Burch “Steward of the Environment Award” related to an environmental project at the company’s Cape Sandy Quarry in Leavenworth, Ind. “Brian truly practices what he preaches, and is deserving of this award based on his professional and personal dedication to the environment in all aspects of life,” commented…
Read MoreBen Brock, Astec Industries
Ben Brock, of Astec Industries, won the 2016 Grasstops CEO of the Year award given by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). He seized every opportunity to advance NSSGA’s legislative priorities throughout 2015, and his leadership and dedication are qualities that should serve as examples for aggregates advocates at any level, the association said. Brock spearheaded his own company’s…
Read MoreRep. Bill Shuster
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) served as chairman of the Conference Committee that passed the The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation, or FAST Act. The $305 billion, five-year bill passed the House by a vote of 359 to 65 and the Senate by a vote of 83 to 16. President Obama has signaled that he will sign the bill.…
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