Press Release
January 2, 2014

Professional Engineer Certified at Graniterock

John Pierre Holcomb (JP) of Graniterock, Watsonville, California, has passed the rigorous test to become a Professional Engineer (PE). JP recently completed the 13-hour, two-day exam to become the latest Graniterock Team Member to receive his PE certification.

The objectives of the Professional Engineers include support of the aims of the National Society of Professional Engineers, advance the public welfare, and promote the professional, social and economic interest of the engineer member, and to encourage and develop a professional attitude among all engineers.

Peter Lemon PE, A. R. Wilson Quarry Manager, said in celebrating Mr. Holcomb’s accomplishment, “...the accreditation of a Professional Engineer is a major personal and professional accomplishment. It is a testament to the capability of JP as an engineer and to his perseverance thru a multi-year process. He joins an elite cadre of individuals and has great responsibility to his profession to uphold the highest ethical standards. We are excited to have JP bring this professionalism to the Graniterock Team.”

Mr. Holcomb graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Chico. He joined Graniterock in 2008. JP lives in Salinas, California, and enjoys family time, hunting, fishing and shooting.

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, Cupertino, Felton and Santa Cruz. Graniterock supplies construction materials including; ready-mix concrete, hot mix asphalt, building materials, landscaping supplies, rock, sand and gravel. The Company recently opened a beautiful new Design Center in Cupertino. The Company’s 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. The Company has been one of the 100 Best Places to Work in America by Fortune Magazine for a number of years.

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
Graniterock, 888.ROCK.100