March 2026 Edition

Lynn Rasco- 2026 MCA Hall of Fame Inductee

A Legacy of Leadership, Integrity, and Service

During its recent Hall of Fame Banquet, the Mississippi Concrete Association proudly honored Lynn Rasco as its 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee, recognizing a remarkable career that spans more than four decades of dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in the cement and concrete industry.

Lynn’s career in the cement industry began while he was still in college, working summers at Citadel Cement starting in 1974. He joined the company full-time in 1978, and as the business evolved through a series of acquisitions—General Portland, Lafarge, Medusa, Southdown, and ultimately Cemex—Lynn often joked that he had worked for six companies but never left his chair.

Throughout his distinguished career, Lynn held a variety of leadership roles including assistant terminal manager, terminal manager, logistics and customer service, territory sales, and ultimately Regional Vice President of Cement Sales for Cemex—a position he held until his retirement in 2020.

Lynn’s colleagues describe him as a servant leader and someone who consistently placed the success of others before his own. His humility, mentorship, and unwavering support for his teams helped shape a culture of excellence wherever he served.

Lynn’s influence extended well beyond his professional responsibilities. He served as President of both the Mississippi Concrete Association and the Alabama Concrete Industry Association.   He also contributed his time and insight to several industry boards, including the Masonry Concrete Association, the Southeast Cement Promotions Association, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Alabama.

In retirement, Lynn enjoys returning to his athletic roots through golf and treasures time spent with his family. He and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 48 years and are the proud parents of two children and five grandchildren. Lynn and Kathy are active members of Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, where faith continues to guide their lives.



Rodney Grogan with MMC Materials introduced Lynn with a moving tribute to how Lynn has meant so much to so many and made a positive impact on all that he met. During Lynn’s acceptance speech, the guests heard what a true humble servant leader sounds like as he shared stories of his rise to the senior leadership and how he viewed what his real role was with those that work with him. His story represents more than professional achievement—it reflects a life dedicated to faith, family, and service. His leadership, integrity, and genuine care for others have left an indelible mark on the cement and concrete industry and those who have the privilege to know him.

Mississippi Concrete Association Honors Ben Tharp with 2026 Extraordinary Member Award

Bobby Dowdy presenting to Ben Tharp

MCA Elects New Board of Directors

and New Slate of Officers

2026 MCA President Benoit Cotnoir and 2025 MCA President Bobby Dowdy

MCA convened its Winter Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting and Membership Meeting on February 5, 2026. This gathering of the leadership featured critical updates, financial reviews, committee reports, and votes shaping the association's future. During these meetings, a new president was named, new directors were elected to the Board, and a new slate of officers were voted in as well (see list below).

The membership thanked Bobby Dowdy with MMC Materials for serving as the 2025 MCA President and doing an excellent job during his tenure. The MCA staff really appreciates Bobby’s leadership and patience as we have migrated through some changes.

MCA also welcomes Benoit Cotnoir with Amrize for accepting the role as the 2026 MCA President. We all look forward to working with Benoit as he guides us through what will be a very successful year for our industry and the association.



We want to thank our outgoing Directors for their service to our industry and they are as follows:

• Joey Biasatti (Quikrete)
• Lance Bonner (Delta Industries)
• Ben Tharp (Fiber Force)

The new Board members that were voted in include:

• Greg Carroll (Delta Industries)
• Jason McNeel (Canton Concrete)
• Jed Stevens (APAC MS)
• Greg Thomas (EcoMaterials)
• Ben Wax (Quikrete)

The 2026 Board of Director Officers

• President: Benoit Cotnoir (Amrize)
• President Elect: Charlie White (B&B Concrete)
• Secretary & Treasurer: Jed Stevens (APAC MS)
• Past President: Bobby Dowdy (MMC Materials)

MCA BOD Votes in Seven New Members

The Mississippi Concrete Association (MCA) is thrilled to announce the approval of seven new member companies. This expansion underscores MCA's commitment to fostering excellence and collaboration within Mississippi's concrete industry.



The newly approved members— Con-Tech Manufacturing, Vince Hagan Company, Xypex, Crowder Engineering, Climate Earth, Rogers Cartage, and Raymond James & Associates—were unanimously approved by MCA's Board of Directors. Each of these companies has a great reputation in their respective areas of expertise and will be valuable contributors to the association. The MCA BOD and the MCA staff look forward to working with our newest members to further the concrete construction industry.

New Member Spotlight

Con-Tech Manufacturing is a private concrete mixer manufacturing company dedicated to serving the ready-mix industry with a high level of quality and service. They are located in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Con-Tech's Sales, Service, and Manufacturing teams have an average of more than 25 years of service, so they are able to handle the highest demands from top producers throughout North America. To connect with Con-Tech and learn about their products go to Concrete Mixer Trucks | Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc..

Vince Hagan Company invented the mobile batch plant in 1956 and has been innovating batching equipment ever since. With decades of patented equipment, innovative technology, industry education, and world-class service, Vince Hagan is committed to making batch plants and equipment more productive, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced. For more information on Vince Hagan and their products and services go to Vince Hagan Company | Concrete Batching Plant & Equipment Manufacturers.

Xypex Chemical Corporation is based out of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Through commitment to excellence and ongoing research and testing, Xypex crystalline technology has evolved into a family of waterproofing products that solve water issues in construction and permanently protect concrete structures in challenging environments in all climates across the globe. To learn more about Xypex and their products you can visit Xypex - The Ultimate Concrete Waterproofing Systems & Solutions.

Crowder Engineering Crowder Engineering & Surveying, Inc. out of Ackerman, MS specializes in preparing feasibility studies, project design and planning, technical services during construction, inspection, and evaluations of engineering projects. To see more about Crowder Engineering go to www.CrowderEngineering.com.

Climate Earth provides a digital platform that automates the creation and management of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for concrete and construction materials, enabling low-carbon, verified, and on-demand sustainability reporting. They also provide mix optimization for strength, cost, and carbon footprint. To find out more go to Climate Earth | Carbon Informed Concrete Software

Rogers Cartage Co. (A Tankstar USA company) transports liquid and dry bulk products for its numerous customers around the country. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rogers Cartage has locations in Mississippi and surrounding states. Visit Tankstar to see how Rogers Cartage can help you.

Raymond James & Associates provides wealth management services for its clients, capital market services and strategic guidance for corporations and institutions, and other business advisory services. To learn more about Raymond James visit Jackson Branch of Raymond James - Jackson, MS

MCA Gears Up for April 9th Sporting Clay Shoot 

MCA is excited for the 6th Annual Stanley Mangum Memorial Clay Shoot on April 9th at Providence Hill in Jackson. This event brings together members and friends for a great opportunity to connect, enjoy the outdoors, and support three incredible organizations while honoring the legacy of Stanley Mangum.



Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time – the deadline is April 2^nd.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit:

• Mission First
• Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity
• The 3-D School

A huge thank you to our generous company sponsors we have signed up thus far. Your support makes this event possible!

Platinum Sponsor

MMC Materials, Inc.

Gold Sponsors

APAC-MS, Inc.

Rozier Construction

Stribling Equipment / Empire Truck Sales

Silver Sponsors

American Field Service Corporation

Amrize Cement

Buzzi Unicem USA

Key Constructors, LLC

MMC Materials Gulf Coast LLC

Sika Corporation

Tri-State Truck Center, Inc.

Quikrete

Waring Oil Company

Team Sponsors

B & B Concrete Co., Inc.

Delta Industries, Inc. (2 teams)

Lyle Machinery

Malouf Construction

Slats Lucas Aggregates

Solid Rock Transport, Inc.

Lunch Sponsor

Truckworx

Award Sponsors

Bulldog Construction

Chryso

Eco Material Technologies

Fiberforce by ABC Polymer

Heidelberg Materials

Phillips Contracting

TCR Logistics

Individual Sponsor

CarbonCure Technologies

Station Sponsors

Beck Industrial

Bulldog Construction

Burns Cooley Dennis

Canton Concrete

Fiberforce by ABC Polymer (2)

Legacy Inspection

Master Builders Solutions

Puckett Machinery

Raymond James

Slats Lucas Aggregates

MCA Members Selected to Serve on NRMCA BOD Executive Committee

Victor McMillan, President of B & B Concrete Co. Inc. and Concrete Industries Inc., was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) at the NRMCA 2026 Annual Convention recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Also elected to serve on the NRMCA Executive Committee was Andrew Lester, MMC Materials Vice President & Area Manager of the Central Mississippi Area. Andrew has also been selected to serve as the NRMCA Promotions Committee Chairman.

Victor and Andrew join a very select group of MCA leaders that have served on a national level. As we saw during Victor and Andrew’s times as president of the Mississippi Concrete Association, they will definitely make an impact and will do a great job representing their respective companies and Mississippi.  

Quad-State Summer Meeting

Join the Mississippi Concrete Association for the 2026 Quad-State Summer Meeting, hosted with Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee, at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida, June 18-21.

Registration is open! Click below for full details on registration and sponsorship opportunities. Please note that all registrations will go through the Tennessee Concrete Association.

Quad-State Meeting Information

Certification Program Off to a Strong Start

MCA’s 2026 concrete training program is off to a strong start, with two successful classes already completed this year. In February, 35 students participated in the ACI Aggregate Technician class, followed by 61 students in the ACI Field Testing course earlier this month. It is great to see all these companies invest in their employees!

MCA has three additional courses scheduled this spring and four more planned for the fall. To view the full 2026 certification class schedule and to register, visit www.mississippiconcrete.com.

A special thank you to our instructors and industry volunteers who served as proctors during performance testing, as well as to MMC Materials, Inc., for generously donating the concrete used in these classes. 

We have a large class registered for the April 14th-15th Field Testing Technician Course in Tupelo. We will need more proctors than we have had historically. If you can proctor, please contact lhowell@mississippiconcrete.com.

ACI Mid-South Chapter Hosted Its Annual Concrete Symposium

Many are not aware that the MCA and the ACI Mid-South Chapter are intertwined. Not only are both organizations pro-concrete, but the MCA staff handles all the Chapter’s business needs as well as coordinating its training events. In February, the Annual ACI Mid-South Chapter Concrete Symposium was held and over 40 engineers, architects, and industry experts attended. The presentations provided continuing education units/ professional development hours for the attendees. Topics discussed included:

• A Walk-Through ACI PCR-132 - Who is Responsible for Concrete Construction? Presented by Dr. Colin Lobo (NRMCA)
• Impact of Initial Curing of Cylinders on Concrete Strength - Does It Make That Big of a Difference? Presented by Dr. Anton Schindler (Auburn University)
• National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association - Is This One of the Greatest Untapped Resources? Presented by Amanda Hult (NRMCA)
• Brief Review of Changes to Standards - How Does it Support Sustainability and Performance? Presented by Colin Lobo (NRMCA)
• If You Want Your Project to Standout, Why Are You Not Using Concrete? Presented by Amanda Hult (NRMCA)
• ASTM C94 - What Does It Really All Mean? Presented by Robert Varner, P.E. (Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc.)

Thank you to our speakers for sharing your time and knowledge with us. If you have topics you would want to hear more about, please do not hesitate to email MCA at lhowell@mississippiconcrete.com. 

MCA 2026 CALENDAR

April 2026

April 9 | Stanley Mangum Memorial Clay Shoot at Providence Hill in Jackson, MS

April 14-15 | ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1/MDOT Class 1 in Tupelo, MS

April 28-29 | ACI Strength Testing Technician in Pearl, MS

May 2026

May 5-7 | MDOT Class 3 Concrete Technician in Pearl, MS

June 2026

June 18 - 21, 2026 | Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida with AL, TN, & KY

Future MCA Association Conventions