ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's President and CEO Michele Stanley issued the below statement following the announcement that House Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (MO) will retire at the end of his term.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced the promotion of Jo Anne Cowan to Vice President, Meetings & Membership. Cowan has been with NSSGA since 2023 and in that time improved the NSSGA member experience across multiple areas. She is now charged with leading NSSGA’s annual events, meetings and membership engagement.

LAS VEGAS – The 2026 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented today to Mark Krause, Vice President, McLanahan/Eagle Iron Works during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Annual Membership Meeting.

LAS VEGAS – During today’s Annual Membership Meeting, Zach Green, Colas USA, was named the 2026 Board Chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Outgoing Board Chair Ted Baker, II, Blue Water Industries, handed off the gavel to Green after presenting the 2025 State of the Association.

LAS VEGAS – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Manufacturing & Services (M&S) Division today announced Kristen Randall of Superior Industries, to be their new Chair. During the M&S members’ dinner, outgoing Chair Craig Lamarque of Wirtgen America, a John Deere Company, presented the gavel to Kristen Randall.

LAS VEGAS – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2026 Annual Convention kicked off in Las Vegas today. With more than 700 members of the aggregates industry in attendance, the meeting is being held in conjunction with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Annual Convention.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced that Mira Lezell has been named Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs effective today. Lezell brings a wealth of experience in transportation and infrastructure policy through her two decades on Capitol Hill.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – AGG1 and World of Asphalt today announced sales are officially open for the 2027 event, inviting exhibitors and sponsors to secure space for one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings. This premier trade show, happening March 15-17, 2027 in New Orleans, will unite the asphalt, aggregates and pavement maintenance sectors in one of America’s most vibrant cities.

WASHINGTON – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President & CEO Michele Stanley today released the following statement in support of the proposed update to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.

“On behalf of our members, NSSGA supports the Trump administration’s proposal to update the Waters of the U.S. rule. For too long, our members have struggled with delays stemming from a lack of certainty in permitting our operations. A rule with clarity helps our members provide materials for vital infrastructure projects, housing and energy.”

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced Michele Stanley as the association’s new President & CEO. 

Stanley has been with the association for over ten years, serving in various roles in government affairs, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer. During her tenure, she helped grow the association into a leading advocate for infrastructure investment and the aggregates industry.