The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) named Zak Covar president and CEO.
Josh Leftwich, who joined TACA in 2020, previously served in this role.
According to TACA, Covar has more than 15 years of experience in government. He served as an appointed commissioner to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under two governors: Rick Perry and Greg Abbott.
“I am very excited to lead this great association,” Covar says. “TACA is playing a critical role in advancing the outreach, education and advocacy for the infrastructure that makes Texas such a success story. Its member companies strive every day to ensure that the Lone Star State remains a beacon for safe, sustainable and economic opportunity.”
Before being appointed as TCEQ commissioner, Covar served as its executive director after working through the ranks of executive management.
“TACA is enormously excited to welcome Zak Covar as our new president and CEO,” says Juan Castillo of Cemex, who currently serves TACA as chairman. “The level of experience and understanding he brings to this role is of great benefit not only to our members, but also to the residents and businesses of Texas, as we address the challenges that come with an enormous growth in infrastructure.”
