Jim Van Ness

An experienced executive with a 28-year history of working in the aggregates industry, I have held positions of Plant Foreman, Pit Foreman, Plant Manager, Regional Operations Manager, General Manager, Vice President of Operational Support, Vice President of Human Resources, and Regional Vice President. Based in Richmond, Virginia I am skilled in Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Negotiations, and Leadership Development. I utilize these skills to build strong teams and deliver value to organizations, customers and the communities we serve. I enjoy team building and believe in giving back through industry involvement. I was active with the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), where I served on the Government Affairs Committee as well as the MSHA/NSSGA Alliance Technical Task Force. I am a former member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA). Outside of work I serve the community as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Virginia/West Virginia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I am a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and hold a B.A. In History and Political Science. I received my MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a concentration in Strategy and Leadership.