Granite (NYSE: GVA) Regional Vice President and President of Lehman-Roberts Company, Pat Nelson, has been elected National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) 2025 Chairman of the Board. Pat’s term began by taking the Oath of Office at NAPA’s Annual Meeting on February 3.

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, was a founding member of NAPA 70 years ago, and Pat’s steady involvement in NAPA has spanned two decades. He has served the association in numerous capacities, including eight years of Board service, 18 years of involvement on the Legislative Committee, and participation on the Political Action Committee (PAC) since its inception in 2008. These topics continue to be strong areas of interest for Pat, fueling his passion for advocacy within the industry. A key area of focus during his chairmanship is to promote renewed federal investment for highways and resources for asphalt-specific issues through NAPA’s PAC.

“The construction field has always been about the people. Both past and present generations contribute to an amazing industry that furthers the well-being of our local communities and economy,” said Pat Nelson, Granite Vice President of Regional Operations. “It’s up to us to ensure the sustainability of this industry, and we do that through advocacy.”

“Through Pat’s service on NAPA’s Board of Directors, I’ve observed a thoughtful, accomplished leader who truly cares about the people of Lehman-Roberts, along with everyone who plays a part in building our nation’s roadways,” remarked NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE. “Pat will take NAPA’s advocacy efforts to the next level as we work with the U.S. Congress to improve infrastructure investment in this critical year. Our industry and members are thrilled to welcome him as our Chairman.”

More information about NAPA and its PAC can be found at www.asphaltpavement.org/expertise/advocacy.

About Lehman-Roberts

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of the Mid-South for more than 85 years. Today, the company continues to build upon a long tradition of quality, trust and a strong culture that distinguishes it among competitors in the road construction, asphalt and aggregates industries. With an impressive record and vibrant leadership, it is well poised for its next 85 years of success. For more information, please call (901) 774-4000 or visit www.lehmanroberts.com.

About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE: GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

About NAPA

Founded in 1955, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (AsphaltPavement.org) is the only trade association that exclusively represents the interests of the asphalt pavement material producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA supports an active research program designed to improve the quality of asphalt pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roadways, parking lots, airports, and environmental and recreational facilities. NAPA provides technical, educational, and marketing materials and information to its members and supplies product information to users and specifiers of paving materials.

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