Charles F. Potts, chairman of the board of Indianapolis-based Heritage Construction & Materials, and past chairman (2008) of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), is the 2014 recipient of the George S. Bartlett Award. It was presented to him Sept. 30 during ARTBA’s National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Mike DeCola
Mike DeCola, CEO of HBM Holdings, is the recipient of the University of Virginia’s (UVA) 2015 Raven Award, the highest honor the Raven Society can bestow on an individual. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals in their chosen field and community. In addition, alumni recipients must have contributed exceptional service to the University. DeCola’s contributions to the success of…
Read MoreRon DeFeo
Ron DeFeo, chairman and chief executive officer of Terex Corp. is the sole recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) highest honor – the 2014 “ARTBA Award.” It was presented at an April 14 luncheon during the association’s Federal Issues Program in Washington, D.C. For that, Ron DeFeo is a Rock Star. Established in 1960, the “ARTBA Award” recognizes individuals for…
Read MoreHarold Peterson
If it wasn’t for Harold Peterson, Ray Taylor might not be alive to thank him. Both work at Wendling Quarries, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Peterson was there when Taylor suffered a heart attack last summer. “Just happened to see something blue laying on the ground over here, couldn’t quite figure out what it was,” Peterson told KCRG news. “But I loaded up,…
Read MoreJohn J. Keating
John J. Keating, president and chief operating officer, East, for Oldcastle Materials, was named Man of the Year by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) during a surprise ceremony at the association’s 60th Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Fla. Last presented in 2009, the Man of the Year honor recognizes outstanding contributions by industry leaders for the betterment of the entire asphalt industry.…
Read MoreRay LaHood
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, appearing on 60 MINUTES, said that many of the roads and bridges we drive on every day are “on life support.” What’s more, nearly 70,000 bridges in the U.S. are deemed structurally deficient. “I don’t want to say they’re unsafe. But they’re dangerous,” said LaHood. “Our infrastructure’s on life support right now. That’s what we’re…
Read MoreJonathan Egge
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that Jonathan Egge, a technical sales specialist at Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens), won the I Make America custom-painted Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Egge’s name was chosen from among thousands of Americans who were entered for a chance to win the bike when they signed up as I Make America campaign supporters during…
Read MoreTom Hill
If there is a company on the grow, it is Summit Materials. Chief Executive Officer Tom Hill is the driving force behind the company, which has made a number of acquisitions this year. Tom has also held a variety of leadership roles in the transportation industry. He served as Chairman of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association from 2002…
Read MoreAllan Idalski
Lafarge North America’s Presque Isle Quarry in MIchigan celebrated its 60th anniversary by hosting its first annual Stoneport 5K Quarry Run/Walk on Aug., 28, 2014, to benefit the Cancer Center at Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC). The event raised $35,000. Congrats to Allan Idalski, plant manager at the quarry, and all of the employees. Allan, you are a Rock Star.…
Read MoreEdward Lindsey
Former Georgia State Representative Edward Lindsey, a citizen member of the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Funding Infrastructure for Georgia, wrote a brilliant guest column in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, entitled “Find a Transportation Fix, or Ga. Loses.” Congratulations Mr. Lindsey, you are a Rock Star!
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