Vulcan Materials Company has confirmed Ronnie Pruitt will be elevated to the top job of one of America’s largest construction materials companies.
Pruitt will step up from his current position as chief operating officer on January 1, 2026, when he will also join the company’s board of directors.
As part of this appointment, current Vulcan Materials chairman and chief executive officer Tom Hill will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board.
“Ronnie is the ideal person to lead Vulcan’s future growth and innovation. 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,” Hill said.
Pruitt’s elevation comes after he spent three decades in the building materials industry including serving as Vulcan’s COO since 2023 while also previously serving on the boards of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the American Cement Association.
“I am honoured to lead this exceptional company. 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,” Pruitt said.
Vulcan Materials lead independent director Grayson Hall paid tribute to Hill’s legacy in the top job.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
