Posted on October 9, 2026
Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel is proud to congratulate Jay Canada, recipient of the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.
This national award recognizes individuals who make an exceptional impact on safety and health throughout the aggregates industry, and Jay has spent his career doing exactly that.
For more than 18 years with Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel and the McGeorge Associated Companies, Inc., Jay has helped shape a culture where safety is more than a requirement, it’s a shared responsibility. At the heart of Jay’s work is a commitment to creating safer workplaces, strengthening teams, and making sure every employee goes home safely at the end of the day.
With a career in heavy civil construction dating back to 1986, Jay brings decades of field experience, leadership and a deep commitment to the people behind the work.