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 Milestone Contractors, Asphalt Materials, Inc., and US Aggregates, proudly employ 3,000 people at 55 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.
