John Baker II

Edward L. “Ted” Baker, at the far right, is pictured here in 1973 alongside his father, Thompson S. Baker, center, and William Mayer of the American Stock Exchange. Photo: P&Q Archives

Remembering Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker

Kevin Yanik Published May 10, 2022

The longtime Florida Rock Industries leader, who was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this year, died last month at the age of 87. Keep Reading

Pictured from left following the ceremony are Chris Nawalaniec, George Sidney, EJ Burke, Kim Snyder, Paul Mellott, John Baker II, Ward Nye and Dave Thomey. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Photo gallery: Sights from the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

P&Q Staff Published May 5, 2022

The 2022 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony brought the industry together to celebrate four new inductees. Check out who was in attendance in Nashville. Keep Reading

Hall of Fame photo gallery: Celebrating Ted Baker

Marie Emerick Published May 3, 2022

Family and friends of 2022 Hall of Fame inductee Ted Baker gathered in Nashville last month to celebrate his career accomplishments and accept the award on his behalf. Keep Reading

John Baker II delivered remarks honoring his brother, 2022 P&Q Hall of Fame inductee Ted Baker, who was unable to attend the ceremony last month in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Pamella Lee Photography

Baker honors Hall of Fame brother during induction ceremony

Jack Kopanski Published Apr 25, 2022

Former Florida Rock executive John Baker II honored his brother, Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee Ted Baker, during the 2022 induction ceremony last month. Keep Reading