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Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

EJ Burke, who entered the Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class, began his industry career 54 years ago when he took a job with DuPont. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Burke reflects on family, career at Hall of Fame

Find out what EJ Burke shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. 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

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

Chris Nawalaniec, left, Dave Thomey, EJ Burke and John Baker pose with plaques representing the class of 2021 and 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

Photo gallery: Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

More than 130 people were in attendance March 28 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, for the PIt & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Keep Reading

AGG1 and World of Asphalt leaders open the trade show Tuesday morning at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: P&Q Staff

Photo gallery: 2022 NSSGA Annual Convention, Hall of Fame

Check out a few sights from AGG1, the NSSGA Annual Convention and Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. Keep Reading

Chris Nawalaniec, left, Dave Thomey, EJ Burke and John Baker, pose with plaques representing the class of 2021 and 2022 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductees. Photo: P&Q Staff

Baker, Burke, Stedman, Thomey enter Hall of Fame

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Ted Baker, EJ Burke, Nathan P. Stedman and Dave Thomey were officially enshrined Monday night in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame before a packed ballroom at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Keep Reading

The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for March 28 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Photo: P&Q Archives

Hall of Fame induction ceremony nearly here

Ted Baker, EJ Burke, Nathan P. Stedman and Dave Thomey will join the ranks of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame during the March 28 induction ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. Keep Reading

Throughout his career, Dave Thomey has held positions at the local, state and national level. Photo: NSSGA

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: David R. Thomey

The Maryland producer changed the perception of the 'the local quarry' and elevated the industry's stature with its neighbors. Keep Reading

Nathan P. Stedman is a member of the 2021 class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Photo: Judy Springer

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Nathan P. Stedman

The small town businessman brought forth a state-of-the-art crushing machine more than a century ago that remains highly relevant today. Keep Reading

EJ Burke made a name for himself in the aggregate and blasting industry during his time with both DuPont and Dyno Nobel. Photo: Dyno Nobel

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Edward J. ‘EJ’ Burke III

A watershed event more than a half-century ago put the explosives icon on a path that ultimately impacted the greater good of the industry. Keep Reading

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