Posted on October 15, 2025
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt 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.
“Ronnie is the ideal person to lead Vulcan’s future growth and innovation,” said Tom Hill. “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.”
“Ronnie Pruitt is the right leader to guide Vulcan into the future,” said Grayson Hall, lead independent director. “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.”
Mr. Pruitt is a veteran of the building materials industry with over three decades of experience. He has a proven track record of driving commercial excellence and strengthening operational performance. As Vulcan’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Pruitt has delivered on the Company’s two-pronged, durable growth strategy, continuing to expand aggregates unit profitability and strategically shape the Company’s portfolio.
“I am honored to lead this exceptional company,” said Pruitt. “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 track record of driving commercial excellence and strengthening operational performance throughout his career.
Since August 2023, Mr. Pruitt has served as Vulcan’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, he has been a key architect of Vulcan’s two-pronged Durable Growth strategy: Enhance Our Core and Expand Our Reach. He is also a champion of The Vulcan Way culture – emphasizing continuous improvement and disciplined decision-making – which guides the company’s clear strategic direction.
Mr. Pruitt began his career as an entrepreneur, and this spirit helps him drive innovation, anticipate customer needs, and successfully adapt to market dynamics.
Before becoming COO, Mr. Pruitt was Senior Vice President for Vulcan’s Southwest and Western Divisions. He joined Vulcan in August 2021 with the acquisition of U.S. Concrete, where he served as Chief Executive Officer.
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 with headquarters 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. For additional information about Vulcan, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.
