“I wanted to join the industry mainly because I feel like being able to build something is really important” … “this is really building something – building roads, building bridges, forming concrete. This is really something” – Reagan Davis, 2023 Graduate
Student Testimonial 2022
“The best part of the academy is being able to run all the equipment. We’ve had multiple different machines we’ve been able to get on. We’ve ran dozers, small skid steers, big skid steers and we’ve ran a front loader. We’ve been trained on what we need to do if there’s a problem with it. Overall safety is the most important aspect of it. When you’re running any piece of machinery, always safety first.”
Derek Horton, Integrity
Derek is the Quarry Plant Supervisor of our Capital Quarries Powhatan Quarry in Arkansas where he continuously strives to improve production and keep safety at the forefront of all operations. His loyalty, safety record, and commitment is second to none. During a time of grief and despair within our company, Derek showed his real demeanor and integrity by providing ongoing support to the facility and ensuring all plant operations were running smoothly for our team and customers. Derek has a wealth of knowledge and a strong background in mining operations making him a great asset to our team. His ideas, innovative mindset, and mechanical knowledge has turned the Powhatan quarry into a well-producing facility.
Evan Roddy, Quality
Evan is a part of the Quality Control team, where he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the highest quality results are being provided. His dedication to quality is exemplified not only in the work he delivers, but also in the way he shows up for his teammates. He enhances the company’s ability to produce quality results by going out of his way to build a strong foundation of knowledge for his teammates. This high-quality work, patience, and commitment have significantly contributed to the success of our quality control department and the company as a whole.