Board Chairman Ben L. Rechter of Rogers Group Inc., the nation’s largest privately-held aggregate producer and a major roadway contractor, announced the appointment of James (Jimmy) A. Patton as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. Patton’s selection follows an extensive national search that considered both external and internal candidates.
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ARTBA Advocates for Apprenticeship Program
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) member Nick DiBartolo, vice president at Rogers Group Inc., and Prianka Sharma, ARTBA vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs, met July 16 with the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to discuss the Department of Labor (DOL)’s final rule on the National Apprenticeship Program. John Ladd, administrator of DOL’s…
Read MoreEffective Idlers = Belt Protection
Protecting Conveyor Belts In Your Plant Is Essential To Overall Profitability. By Carol Wasson Most aggregate operations run effectively under a variety of abrasive conditions and equipment configurations – but none operate effectively without a reliable conveyor system. Protecting the belt is essential to overall profitability. Period. What’s the biggest factor behind belt protection? Bottom line, if the idlers last…
Read MoreFirst Look – April 2024
TOP NEWS Breedon GroupBreedon Group plc, a vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, announced the acquisition of BMC Enterprises Inc. The price was $300 million. BMC is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and building products headquartered in St Louis, with a strong track record of both organic and transactional growth. Rogers GroupRogers Group Inc. (RGI)…
Read MoreFormer Rogers Group Exec Joins Landmark Construction as COO
Landmark Construction Co., a prominent name in the civil construction industry, announced the appointment of Anthony M. Garcia as its new chief operating officer (COO). “Garcia brings an impressive background in the construction sector, marked by more than a decade of exemplary leadership and a profound commitment to operational excellence,” the company stated. For the past decade, Garcia has been…
Read MoreMatson Resigns as President of Rogers Group Inc.
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…
Read MoreRogers 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
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