Watson Named NRMCA Board Chairman

Karl Watson is the new chairman of the board of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Photo Credit: NRMCA

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected Karl Watson, Jr., of Cemex, West Palm Beach, FL, as chairman of its Board of Directors.

Association membership chose Watson at NRMCA's Annual Convention in Las Vegas, which was completed just before the opening of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show. He succeeds Tim Becken of Cemstone Concrete Products, Mendota Heights, MN.

Watson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business and an MBA. Prior to his current position, he headed the Western Division of Rinker Materials Corporation. He has previously served on the NRMCA Board and Executive Committee and various other NRMCA committees, including Government Affairs, Legal Activities, Educational Activities and Vision Strategic Planning.

He is a member of the Association of Building Contractors and the American Concrete Institute. Previously, Watson served on the Board of the Florida Concrete & Products Association and served as the chairman of that organization. He also served as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RMC Research & Education Foundation.

''I am extremely proud to have Karl as our chairman for 2011-2012,'' said NRMCA President Robert Garbini. ''He has a long history of involvement with NRMCA and is well versed in the issues confronting our industry as it moves forward from this most challenging economic times. I know that our staff and Karl's ready mixed concrete colleagues are excited to work with him.''