The Patron's Board Foundation was created to provide financial support, facilitate industry involvement with students in the form of guest speakers and project/plant tours, and to support the career endeavors of student interns and graduates of the TXST CIM Program.
Patron's Foundation Leadership
The Texas State CIM Patron's Foundation is comprised of a wide array of companies within the construction and concrete industry who see the value in supporting students, faculty and graduates of the program. The board is led by an executive committee who are elected by the members of the foundation.
Chairman
Stephen Wild, Heidelberg Materials North America
Stephen Wild, Chairman of the Board, Serves as Vice President and General Manager for Heidelberg Materials South Texas Concrete. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Steve has served in leadership roles within industry throughout Florida, Nevada, and for the past 12 years Texas. Stephen's extensive experience and dedication to the industry are further demonstrated by his service on various boards throughout his career at both local and national levels. Stephen is actively involved in the National Ready Mixed and Concrete Association as well as the Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association. Stephen holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
Vice Chair
Tate Talamini, Sathi, USA
Tate Talamini joins the CIM Patrons Board Foundation as Vice Chair, bringing extensive experience in the concrete and aggregates industries along with a proven record of leadership and service to the CIM program. A graduate of Texas State University’s Concrete Industry Management program, Tate has built a diverse career spanning plant operations, quality control, environmental health and safety, special projects, aggregate sales, and regional sales leadership.
His broad industry experience provides valuable perspective across both the technical and business sides of the concrete industry. Tate has also demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the CIM program through his successful leadership of the committee responsible for the annual CIM Gala for the past three years. His industry knowledge, professional relationships, and commitment to supporting the next generation of concrete industry professionals make him an outstanding choice to serve as Vice Chair of the CIM Patrons Board Foundation.
Secretary/Treasurer
Hunter Robb, Ash Grove Cement
Hunter Robb is a Cement Sales Representative with Ash Grove Cement (A CRH Company). Hunter graduated from Texas State University where he earned a Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Degree in 2017. As a sales representative, Hunter has a birds-eye view of the concrete industry in Texas. Hunter is involved with a variety of customers, ranging from ready-mix concrete work to lightweight roofing projects.
Outside of his job responsibilities, Hunter serves on the CIM Patron’s Board as the Secretary/Treasurer, and is involved in the Emerging Leaders Program with the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA).
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