Rogers Group
NSSGA to host safety leadership webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has its next AGG1 webinar on safety leadership slated for 1 p.m. EST on May 19. According to NSSGA, demonstrating commitment to safety is a critical part of changing the culture of… Keep Reading
Geraghty retires, Matson assumes president and CEO role
Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group Inc., announced his retirement from the company. Darin Matson, who has held several key leadership positions within Rogers Group during his 27-year career in the aggregates industry, was elected to the role… Keep Reading
Principles to transition a quarry business to its next generation
Family-run businesses seldom make it beyond the third generation of owners. According to Bill Carpenter, Rogers Group's director of human resources, only about 30 percent of family-run businesses make it to second-generation ownership. That number diminishes to 12 percent in the… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors Geraghty with its highest award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) honored Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group, with the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award, the association’s highest honor. According to NSSGA, the award recognizes an individual who exemplifies commitment… Keep Reading
Scouting the future
Scouting and mining always seem to find their way into Frank McAllister’s life. McAllister, chairman of the board for the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, says his father was a scoutmaster when he was a kid. He recalls… Keep Reading
Rogers Group purchases Ashmore Bros.
Rogers Group, a fourth-generation company based in Nashville, Tenn., purchased Greer, N.C.-based Ashmore Bros., an asphalt company that also offers mobile crushing and screening services, reports Greer Today. The sale price was not disclosed. According to Greer Today, Mark Ashmore,… Keep Reading
Hagerty elected to Rogers Group board of directors
Rogers Group announced the election of William Hagerty IV to its board of directors. Hagerty is a founder and managing director of Hagerty Peterson & Co. Hagerty's prior experience includes serving in the Cabinet of Governor Bill Haslam as the… Keep Reading
Rogers Group names Matson executive VP and COO
Rogers Group named Darin Matson as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. Prior to this position, Matson worked as division vice president of RGI, where he was responsible for the company’s operations in Arkansas and western Kentucky, as… Keep Reading
Penny for their thoughts
An Indiana newspaper reports that Rogers Group has temporarily withdrawn its bid to operate a quarry near Lafayette, as the company attempts to address the community’s concerns. The story here is an all-too-common one: Rogers Group faces reluctance on the… Keep Reading
