Birmingham, Alabama, United States, October 2025 – Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hill and Mr. Pruitt have partnered closely to develop and implement the company’s strategy and will continue to work together to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Tom Hill, Chairman and CEO, said, “Ronnie is the ideal person to lead Vulcan’s future growth and innovation. He is an experienced executive with deep expertise across the strategic, operational, and commercial areas of our business. Ronnie’s proven leadership and commitment to The Vulcan Way will ensure a seamless transition as he focuses on continuing to create value for our shareholders, customers, and employees.”
Grayson Hall, Lead Independent Director, added, “Ronnie Pruitt is the right leader to guide Vulcan into the future. This leadership transition is the culmination of a thoughtful, thorough, and structured succession planning process that was focused on maintaining our strategic direction as an aggregates-led business.”
Mr. Hall continued, “On behalf of the entire Board, I’d like to extend my gratitude to Tom for his distinguished service. We look forward to benefitting from his continued counsel in his role of Executive Chairman.”
Ronnie Pruitt, a veteran of the building materials industry with over three decades of experience, has a proven track record of driving commercial excellence and strengthening operational performance. As Vulcan’s Chief Operating Officer, he has delivered on the Company’s two-pronged, durable growth strategy, continuing to expand aggregates unit profitability and strategically shape the Company’s portfolio.
Mr. Pruitt said, “I am honored to lead this exceptional company. Vulcan is well positioned with outstanding talent, a commitment to disciplined capital allocation, and a proven strategy. Under Tom’s leadership, Vulcan developed a continuous improvement culture, and I’m excited to leverage the opportunities ahead to drive value for our customers and shareholders.”
About Ronnie Pruitt
Ronnie Pruitt, 55, will become Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company, the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates – crushed stone, sand, and gravel – on January 1, 2026.
A veteran of the building materials industry with over three decades of experience, Mr. Pruitt has a proven record of driving commercial excellence and operational performance. Since August 2023, he has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), playing a key role in executing Vulcan’s Durable Growth strategy: Enhance Our Core and Expand Our Reach.
He joined Vulcan in August 2021 with the acquisition of U.S. Concrete, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. His entrepreneurial background helps him drive innovation and successfully adapt to market dynamics.
Mr. Pruitt has served on the boards of directors of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the American Cement Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.
About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 Index, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation’s largest supplier of construction aggregates – primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel – and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete.
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