The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – announced that Josh Leftwich is joining the Association as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Leftwich comes to TACA with more than 20 years of experience in the mining and energy sectors. He brings an extensive and diverse range of knowledge in regulatory policy, legislative engagement and environmental permitting. Additionally, he has expertise in business planning, risk management and also stakeholder engagement.
“It thrills TACA to welcome Josh Leftwich as our new President and CEO,” said TACA Chairman Paul Rouse. “His versatile industry experience will prove invaluable to both TACA and its membership as we face the many challenges ahead. Most importantly, this will ensure that Texas has the infrastructure to sustain the needs of a growing state.”
Prior to joining TACA, Leftwich served as manager of business development, environmental and safety of the Southern Division of Knife River. Knife River is one of the largest construction materials and contracting companies in the U.S. While there, he oversaw the company’s environmental programs for its operating sites and led safety and business development teams. Over the span of his career, Leftwich has directed projects at Govind Development, LLC, Cameco, Uranium Energy Corp and Mesteña Uranium, LLC.
Letwich association involvement
Leftwich has been active in state and national trade associations for many years. In addition to serving on TACA’s Board of Directors and Executive and Governmental Affairs Committees, he has been heavily involved in the National Mining Association, the Associated General Contractors, the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, among others.
“I am both honored and very excited to serve TACA in this leadership role,” said Leftwich. “I’m proud to be a part of the industry. The many opportunities on the horizon for our association is also very encouraging. We have much work to do to reopen the economy and provide the foundation for the both long-term growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State.”
Leftwich succeeds David Perkins, who will join Lehigh Hanson as the Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications. Leftwich will officially begin his new role on June 15, 2020.
For more information on TACA, please visit www.tx-taca.org.
About TACA
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) is the main resource for the aggregate, concrete, cement and other associated industries in Texas. The association represents its member companies by providing industry information to the public, media, policymakers and regulators; advocating for industry issues; ensuring member companies commit to conducting business with integrity, respect, transparency and honest communication; and creating industry training courses and materials that help members effectively manage their businesses.
