Vulcan Materials Company Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes

Vulcan Materials Company announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, J. Thomas Hill will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and continue to serve on the Board as its Executive Chairman. 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.

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.

Ronnie Pruitt, 55, will become Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company 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. 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.