Andy Williams of Rogers Group, current president of the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association, encouraged members to “re-emphasize our commitment to safety as the first priority in our business.” As you know, nationwide, our industry has seen a spike in fatalities the last 12 months. “We recently met with MSHA to discuss how we can work together to improve safety across…
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Sean McLanahan
McLanahan Corp. CEO Sean McLanahan was recently recognized for his community involvement by Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania. Sean received the Paul I. Detwiler III Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the social, economic, educational and cultural development of the region. The award is named after Paul I. Detwiler, III, President and CEO of New Enterprise Stone and Lime…
Read MoreJeff Elliott
Astec Industries has named industry veteran and all-around good guy Jeff Elliott as group vice president of the Astec Aggregate Mining Group. His responsibilities will include direct oversight of Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. (KPI) in Yankton, S.D., Johnson Crushers International (JCI) in Eugene, Ore., Astec Mobile Screens in Sterling, Ill., and Telestack Ltd. in Omagh County, Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Congratulations Jeff, you…
Read MorePeter M. Holt
Congratulations to Peter M. Holt, CEO of Holt Cat, the largest Caterpillar dealership in the United States and owner of the San Antonio Spurs, on winning the NBA championship for the fifth time. Peter, you are a Rock Star!
Read MorePeter DeFazio
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, detailed at the Rally for Roads new legislation that would save the Highway Trust Fund from insolvency. HR 4848,“The Repeal and Rebuild Act,” is a long-term solution that he said would create American jobs, fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, and finally break our transportation funding impasse.…
Read MoreStéphane Godin
Stéphane Godin, president and CEO of Graymont, is touting the company’s just released Sustainability Report. He said Graymont’s mission of “improving our world by responsibly meeting society’s needs for quality lime and stone products” is a priority for the company. Congratulations Stéphane, you are a Rock Star!
Read MoreAlan Parks
Alan Parks, vice president, Memphis Stone & Gravel Co., Memphis, Tenn., testified before Congress on behalf of the aggregates industry and NSSGA, sharing his company’s experiences with water permitting regulations. Congratulations, Alan, you are a Rock Star!
Read MoreMark Helm
Dolese CEO Mark Helm at Dolese’s Midtown Batch Plant in Oklahoma City, Monday May 19, 2014. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman Mark Helm, CEO of Dolese Bros, sat down recently with The Oklahoman to talk about his life and career in the aggregates industry. Read the interview here. Congratulations, Mark, you are a Rock Star.
Read MoreMichael Johnson
May 13, 2014 – In the April 18 issue of CEO Update, a premier resource on association news and people, NSSGA’s President and CEO Mike Johnson was interviewed at NSSGA’s headquarters and was characterized as “jumping in head first” in assuming his role at the association, and within seven months had completed a member survey and a new strategic plan. Congratulations…
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