MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 20, 2019 – Lehman-Roberts Co., a leader in the highway paving, construction, asphalt and aggregate industry, has promoted Greg Ketchum to Grading Crew Foreman and Ricky Pike and Leroy Shaw to Asphalt Plant Foreman. Ketchum reports to Jarod Riles, Northern Construction Superintendent. Pike and Shaw report to Howard Green, Northern Plant Superintendent.
“Together, these men have more than 40 years’ experience with our company,” said Pat Nelson, President and Chairman of the Board for Lehman-Roberts Co. “The dedication and institutional knowledge they possess is invaluable. It is truly an honor to watch them grow, and we look forward to their continued success with our company.”
Ketchum joined Lehman-Roberts in 2008 and has spent the past nine years working on a paving crew, where he exemplified the adaptability and leadership skills needed to transition into this new role. As Grading Crew Foreman, he will supervise field operations and coordinate activities of the grading crew.
Since joining Lehman-Roberts in 2006, Pike has worked at three of the company’s asphalt production plants, where he has played an integral role in some of the largest jobs in company history. Shaw has been with Lehman-Roberts since 2002, and has held multiple positions at the company’s asphalt plants during this time, helping to strengthen not only his reputation internally, but also Lehman-Roberts’ image with its customers and neighbors. Pike will oversee Plant 10 in Byhalia, Mississippi, while Shaw will lead Plant 6 in Hernando, Mississippi. As Asphalt Plant Foremen, they will manage all aspects of the plants, ensuring product quality and the safety of all employees.
About Lehman-Roberts Company
Lehman-Roberts Co. has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for 80 years. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Lehman-Roberts Co. continues to build upon a long tradition of quality, trust and strong managerial leadership that distinguishes the company among competitors in the highway construction industry. With an impressive record, vibrant leadership, and sister- company Memphis Stone & Gravel Co., Lehman-Roberts Co. is well poised for its next 75 years of success “paving the Mid-South.” For more information about Lehman-Roberts Co., please call (901) 774-4000 or visit www.lehmanroberts.com.
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