Florida’s voice and advocate in the aggregates industry

Advocacy & Legislative Support

Workforce Development

We offer training and certification programs to help members maintain a skilled workforce.

Seminars and Workshops

Organize events on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends to help members stay competitive and informed.

Industry Promotion & Public Relations

Public Awareness Campaigns:

We educate the public and policymakers on the importance of the aggregates industry to infrastructure, economic development, and everyday life.

Community Engagement

Organize initiatives that demonstrate the industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

Committed to building Florida’s infrastructure

Education & Training Programs

Workforce Development

We offer training and certification programs to help members maintain a skilled workforce.

Seminars and Workshops

Organize events on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends to help members stay competitive and informed.

Safety & Environmental Initiatives

Safety Training & Resources

Develop and provide access to safety programs that reduce workplace accidents and ensure member companies comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Environmental Stewardship Programs

Assist members in adopting sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact.

Aggregates are the bedrock of the Florida economy

Networking & Collaboration Opportunities

Annual Conferences and Trade Shows

Facilitate opportunities for members to connect, share knowledge, and form partnerships through industry events, trade shows, and networking gatherings.

Member Forums

Create platforms, such as online forums or regional meetings, where members can discuss industry challenges, share solutions, and collaborate on initiatives.

Market Research & Data Insight

Economic Impact Reports

Provide members with data and analysis on market trends, demand forecasts, and the economic impact of the aggregates industry.

Research on Innovation

Conduct or sponsor research on innovations in aggregates production and use, such as advancements in mining technology or new construction materials.

Committed to environmental stewardship

Networking & Collaboration Opportunities

Promoting Sustainable

Practices Share case studies and best practices on sustainable mining and resource management. Encourage members to implement environmentally friendly practices.

Recognition Programs

Develop awards or certifications to recognize companies that excel in safety, environmental stewardship, or community involvement.

Our History

The Florida Lime rock and Aggregate Institute (FLAI)

was established as a non-profit organization to represent the interests of Florida’s aggregate and limerick industry.

Current Producers

The Florida Limerock & Aggregate Institute is an association comprised of companies focused on mining and aggregates, such as sand and baserock. Many of our associate members deal with related products and services within the industry of mining; we work to protect the interests and expand the market share of aggregates.

Board Members

The Florida Limerock & Aggregate Institute is an association comprised of companies focused on mining and aggregates, such as sand and baserock. Many of our associate members deal with related products and services within the industry of mining; we work to protect the interests and expand the market share of aggregates.

Chairman
Travis Wellman
Cemex

Past Chairman
Dave Jones
MdDonald Group

Jean Casey
Florida Rope and Supply

Matt Hummel
Vulcan Materials

Emil Jahna
E.R. Jahna Industries

Scott Lanker
Bedrock Resources & Dixie Lime & Stone Co.

Patrick McLaughlin
Central Florida Transport

William Moore
Bedrock Resources & Dixie Lime & Stone Co.

Rex Nealis
White Rock Quarries

Walter Reed
Titan America

Past Chairman

1957-1958

Edward Rose

Cummer Lime Mfg. co.

1958-1959

W.M. Palmer, Sr.

Dixie Lime Products Company

1959-1963

Roy L. Warren

W.L. Cobb Construction Co.

1963-1965

W.M. Palmer, Jr.

Dixie Lime & Stone Company

1965-1967

Carl G. Rose, Jr.

Ocala Lime Rock Corporation

1967-1969

Jerry Degarmo

Shands & Baker, Inc

1969-1970

Eddie Allsopp, Jr.

Dixie Lime & Stone Company

1970-1972

Donald E. Rose

Ocala Lime Rock Corporation

1972-1974

G.J. Pomar

Houdaille Duval Wright Co.

1974-1976

W.D. Cobb, III

Dixie Lime & Stone Company

1976-1978

H.K. Witherspoon, Jr.

Dixie Lime & Stone Company

1978-1980

Roy Miller

S.M. Wail Company​

1980-1982

Eddie Allsopp, Jr.

Florida Crushed Stone Co.

1982-1984

L.J. Bryant, III

W.L. Cobb Construction Co.

1984-1986

Kenneth L. Smith

Florida Crushed Stone Co.

1986-1988

H.K. Witherspoon, Jr.

Florida Rocks Industries, Inc.

1988-1989

Mel Keever

M.J. Stavols Industries, Inc.

1989-1990

Pete Gall

E.R. Jahna Industries, Inc.

1990-1991

Boone Herberman

Oman Construction Co, Inc.

1991-1992

Hugh Cannon

Quality Aggregates, Inc.

1993-1995

Dan Whitehurst

V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc.

1995-1996

John Bourdeaux

Independent Aggregates, Inc.

1996-1997

John Smith​

Vulcan/ICA Distribution Co.​

1997-1998

Eddie Allsopp, III​

Florida Crushed Stone Co.​

1998-1999

Bill Meyer

Rinker Materials Corporation

1999-2000

Robert G. O'Brien

Florida Rock Industries, Inc.

2000-2001

Angus Jappy

Titan America

2001-2002

Rick Phillips

Vulcan Materials Company

2002-2003

Robert G. O'Brien

Florida Rock Industries, Inc.

2003-2004

Rick Brown

SMR Aggregates, Inc.

2004-2005

Craig Evans

White Rock Quarries

2005-2006

Bill Houghton

Dixie Lime & Stone Company

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