Press Release
April 2, 2013

Graniterock Announces Date for Construction Career Day

Local Company Hosts Annual Career and Educational Opportunities Fair

Graniterock will host the Sixth Annual Construction Career Day on Friday, May 3, 2013 at its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas. This day is designed for San Benito and Santa Cruz County high school students, and will highlight the many varied and interesting career paths the construction industry has to offer.

The day will begin promptly at 9 AM with a tour of the Quarry. Peter Lemon, Graniterock’s A. R. Wilson Quarry Manager, will address the students, followed by interactive presentations from over 25 different professionals representing a variety of construction, engineering, science and green building occupations. The event will conclude at 1:30 PM.

A limited number of students will be eligible to register for the event. Interested students from San Benito County should contact Kevin Jeffery at 831.768.2103. Interested students from Santa Cruz County high schools should contact Luan Seaman at 831.477.5681. Questions about the event should be directed to Keith Severson at 831.768.2063.

Graniterock has been headquartered in Watsonville, California, since its founding in 1900. The Company’s employees work in branch locations in South San Francisco, Redwood City, San Jose, Salinas, Monterey, Oakland, Watsonville, Felton, Cupertino, and Santa Cruz. Graniterock supplies construction materials including ready-mix concrete, hot mix asphalt, building materials, landscaping supplies, rock, sand and gravel. The Company’s Pavex Construction Division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects. Graniterock received the 1992 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the 1994 Governor’s Golden State Quality Award.

For more information, contact:
Keith Severson, 831.768.2063
Kevin Jeffery, 831.768.2103
Vicki Narciso, 831.768.2734
Don Barrett, 831.768.2309
Graniterock, 888.ROCK.100