Martin Marietta named Chris Samborski executive vice president and COO, effective May 1.
Samborski most recently served as president of Martin Marietta’s West and Specialties Divisions, where he was responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of the business units.
Samborski previously served in several other leadership positions at Martin Marietta, including vice president of strategic finance, procurement and supply chain. Prior to joining Martin Marietta in 2018, Samborski spent nearly 10 years in leadership roles at Caterpillar and Johnson & Johnson.
“Chris is an experienced and skilled leader whose effective management has had a meaningful impact on Martin Marietta,” says Ward Nye, chair and CEO of Martin Marietta. “Chris has been with our company for nearly a decade, and he has consistently demonstrated a true commitment to Martin Marietta, our people, our culture and our ongoing pursuit of excellence. He is the ideal person to take on the COO role and to continue leading, alongside our deeply capable and talented team, as we guide our company to even greater success.”
Samborski has a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA in strategy and general management from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
“I’m honored to take on this new opportunity, particularly during this period of strong performance and growth for our business,” Samborski says. “Martin Marietta closed out 2025 by delivering record results across the portfolio, and I look forward to working closely with our teams to build on this positive momentum in 2026 and beyond.”
With Samborski’s appointment, Kirk Light has assumed leadership of Martin Marietta’s West and Specialties Divisions. Light also retains his duties as president of the company’s Southwest Division.
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