Asphalt Pro Magazine recently interviewed CJ Potts, Heritage Construction + Materials’ Chief Operating Officer for Construction, on the importance of including mental health in construction workers’ overall safety and well-being. A 38-year industry veteran, Potts exudes a true passion for construction and people. Most days, he can be found in the field talking to workers, making those critical one-to-one connections that let them know he cares about them as individuals.
With 2,500 employees, Milestone covers everything from concrete and asphalt road construction to bridges, redi-mix, and general construction operations. Managing the needs of a broad and diversified workforce isn’t easy, but Potts makes it his top priority.
As Chief Operating Officer, Potts has nine direct reports, including two presidents – for the North and South regions – and a vice president of Indiana’s bridge and concrete operations. Caring for these employees is paramount – and The Milestone Way of building trust, respect, commitment and passion for making lives better one road and bridge at a time.
Read the full article ASPHALT PRO ARTICLE to learn more about how HC+M prioritizes safety and support on every level.
Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) is part of The Heritage Group, a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. HC+M has core capabilities in infrastructure building. Its collection of companies provides innovative road construction and materials services across the Midwest. HC+M companies, including Asphalt Materials, Inc., Evergreen Roadworks, Milestone Contractors and US Aggregates, proudly employ 3,000 people at 68 locations across seven states. Learn more at www.heritagebuilds.com.
About Milestone Contractors, L.P.Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies. Learn more at www.milestonelp.com.
