Nye elected NSSGA chairman

Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, has officially been elected the 2013-14 chairman of the board for NSSGA. Nye’s election came during the NSSGA board of directors meeting at the association’s annual convention in San Antonio on March 19. Nye began his term at that time.

“Ward Nye’s chairmanship comes at a critical time for the association and the aggregates industry,” says Gus Edwards, NSSGA president and CEO. “This year will be fraught with challenges, but if anyone has the wherewithal to convert them to opportunities, it’s Ward.”

Nye made a few remarks March 19 during the board meeting.

“We must build new bridges to our constituencies in order to carry out the mission of the association to advance the interests of the aggregates industry before the federal government, to achieve a safer and more healthful workplace, and to support sustainable communities,” he said.

Nye emphasized building bridges on policy issues with like-minded groups, coalitions, state associations and state governors in pressing for a long-term highway bill and dismissing short-term extensions.

Photo: Martin Marietta Materials