Darin M. Matson, who has served in various leadership roles at Rogers Group, Inc. over the past 25 years and has been president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the last seven years, has resigned to pave the way for new leadership. During Matson’s years at Rogers Group, he has developed a strong leadership team that will continue to drive…
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Rogers Group Responds to Quarry Complaint
July 12, 2022 – According to The Claiborne Progress, some community members maintain that The Rogers Group’s quarry operation in Speedwell, Tenn., “is ruining the land and polluting the air and water while The Rogers Group shows no regard.” This exaggeration was disputed hands-down by The Rogers Group, which stated, “Crushed stone from the plant in Speedwell is being used in the Highway 63…
Read MoreTim Wilson Joins RGI as Division Vice President
Rogers Group Inc. (RGI) hired Tim Wilson as vice president of its western division with oversight of RGI’s Texas and Arkansas operations. A native of Bentonville, Ark., Wilson brings with him 25 years of experience in engineering, project management and business development in the materials and construction industries. After a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, Wilson earned a bachelor’s…
Read MoreBen R. Rechter Dies, Was a Third-Generation Rogers Group Owner
Ben R. Rechter, long-time resident of Nashville, passed away on May 7 at the age of 83. Rechter was one of the third-generation owners of Rogers Group Inc. – the family business established by his grandfather in 1908 – that has grown to be the largest privately held aggregates company in the United States.
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation
Reostone Quarry’s Donation Ensures Teachers Can Focus On Students Rather Than Sanitizing Classroom Supplies. By Therese Dunphy
Read MoreRogers Group Purchases Reed Contracting
Rogers Group Inc. (RGI) has purchased a quarry, sand plant, five asphalt plants and all construction assets of Huntsville, Ala.-based Reed Contracting Services. Since its inception in 1987, Reed has grown to be the leading provider of mass excavating, grading, underground utilities, asphalt paving and trucking services in Huntsville.
Read MoreNSSGA Convention Continues
March 8, 2021 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) continued its annual convention this week in virtual format. NSSGA Board Chairman Darin Matson, president and chief executive officer at Rogers Group Inc., welcomed attendees. Jim Nantz, nationally renowned sports broadcaster at CBS, delivered the keynote address, while other sessions included a CEO Roundtable with Mark Helm president and CEO at Dolese;…
Read MoreRogers Group Moves Forward
April 9, 2020 – Rogers Group is open for business. “Many government officials have issued ‘stay-at-home’ orders, requiring residents to stay inside their homes unless involved in certain ‘essential activities’,” the company stated. “These orders include construction and infrastructure activities as being ‘essential.’ As such, there will be no interruption of service from Rogers Group operations throughout our markets. Please refer…
Read MoreAggregates Producers Respond to Coronavirus
Aggregates producers are responding to the escalating coronavirus pandemic with messages of support to their employees and customers.
Read MoreRogers Group: Open for Business
Tennessee-based Rogers Group communicated to its customers that it is fully operational. In a letter to its business partners, Darin Matson, president and chief executive officer, stated, “Rogers Group is pleased to announce that we are fully operational. We are executing our construction projects and producing and supplying materials from all aggregate facilities and asphalt plants.
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