Karl Watson

Chief Executive Officer at

Baker Construction, Inc.

61 year

21 connections

Non-Energy Minerals

Commercial Services

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Karl H.
Watson is currently Chief Executive Officer at Baker Construction, Inc. since 2023.
He is Chairman at Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC and Director at Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Forterra, Inc. from 2019 to 2022; Chairman at National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Florida Concrete & Product Association; Vice Chairman at Portland Cement Association (Illinois) from 2013 to 2015; Director at National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association from 2007 to 2011; President & Director at Cemex Materials LLC from 2011 to 2016; President-Cement & Southwest Ready Mix at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Head-Concrete Products Division at Rinker Materials Corp.
from 2004 to 2008; Global Relation Manager at Cemex, Inc. from 2011 to 2016; Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP at Summit Materials LLC from 2018 to 2019; President at Cemex USA, Inc. from 2011 to 2015; and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Summit Materials, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. and an MBA from Jesse H Jones Graduate School of Business.

Karl Watson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association is a trade organization representing the aggregates, concrete, and cement industries. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The association focuses on legislative advocacy, industry education, training, and promoting integrity, transparency, and sustainability within a highly regulated sector. It supports its members through resources such as regulatory guidance, technical support, and marketing, and emphasizes environmental stewardship through best practices like dust control, water recycling, and minimizing emissions. The association educates the public and stakeholders on the role of concrete and aggregates in infrastructure growth and engages the community through programs and annual meetings.	Director/Board Member	-
Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures precast concrete products	Chairman	-
Baker Construction, Inc. Baker Construction, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides concrete construction, protection and restoration services	Chief Executive Officer	31/05/2023

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Former positions of Karl Watson

Companies	Position	End
Summit Materials LLC Summit Materials LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete and asphalt	Chief Operating Officer	05/06/2019
SUMMIT MATERIALS, INC.	Chief Operating Officer	05/06/2019
Cemex, Inc. Cemex, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures cement and ready-mix concrete	President	31/05/2016
CEMEX Materials LLC CEMEX Materials LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and related building materials	President	31/12/2015
Cemex USA, Inc. Cemex USA, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and clinker	President	30/11/2015

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Private companies	17
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Operates quarries which produce and supply aggregates and magnesia-based chemicals and refractory products	Non-Energy Minerals
Rinker Materials Corp. Rinker Materials Corp. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces heavy building materials	Non-Energy Minerals
Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures precast concrete products	Non-Energy Minerals
Cemex, Inc. Cemex, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures cement and ready-mix concrete	Non-Energy Minerals
Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. Palm Beach Atlantic University, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is an industry organization that advances the ready mixed concrete sector through leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and technological innovation. The non-profit company is based in Silver Spring, MD. It supports its members by providing advocacy at federal, state, and local levels, promoting legislation and building codes related to durability, resilience, and sustainability. NRMCA participates in technical committees, offers model legislative language on fire resistance, resilient construction incentives, and embodied carbon regulations, and provides programs such as plant and truck certification, professional development courses, and research at its accredited laboratory. The association acts as an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) program operator, helping producers meet green building standards, and supports operational and safety excellence through benchmarking surveys, safety campaigns, and workforce development initiatives. NRMCA also organizes industry events, publishes technical materials, and sponsors trade shows.	Commercial Services
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers	Commercial Services
Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association Texas Aggregate & Concrete Association is a trade organization representing the aggregates, concrete, and cement industries. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The association focuses on legislative advocacy, industry education, training, and promoting integrity, transparency, and sustainability within a highly regulated sector. It supports its members through resources such as regulatory guidance, technical support, and marketing, and emphasizes environmental stewardship through best practices like dust control, water recycling, and minimizing emissions. The association educates the public and stakeholders on the role of concrete and aggregates in infrastructure growth and engages the community through programs and annual meetings.
Portland Cement Association (Illinois) Portland Cement Association (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional organization	Commercial Services
Forterra, Inc. Forterra, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures autonomous mission systems for defense	Electronic Technology
Summit Materials LLC Summit Materials LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete and asphalt	Distribution Services
CEMEX Materials LLC CEMEX Materials LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and related building materials	Non-Energy Minerals
Cemex USA, Inc. Cemex USA, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and clinker	Non-Energy Minerals
Florida Concrete & Product Association Florida Concrete & Product Association Florida Concrete & Product Association is a private company based in Orlando, FL.
Jesse H Jones Graduate School of Business Jesse H Jones Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Summit Materials, Inc. Summit Materials, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt & related paving products	Non-Energy Minerals
Baker Construction, Inc. Baker Construction, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides concrete construction, protection and restoration services	Industrial Services