J. Thomas Hill

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J. Thomas Hill
Bornc. 1959
Alma mater University of Pittsburgh
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO of Vulcan Materials Company

James Thomas Hill (born c. 1959) is an American businessman. He is the chief executive officer of Vulcan Materials Company.

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Early life

Hill was born circa 1959. [1] He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. [1]

Career

Hill worked for the Vulcan Materials Company from 1979 to 1990, and Redlands Stone Products from 1990 to 1996. [1] He returned to Vulcan Materials in 1996. [1] He succeeded Donald M. James as its chief executive officer and president in July 2014. [2] [3]

Hill serves on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Davis, Bryan (July 14, 2014). "Five things to know about new Vulcan Materials CEO Thomas Hill". Birmingham Business Journal.
  2. "Vulcan Materials Co (VMC:New York): James Thomas Hill". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  3. Kent Azok, Dawn (July 14, 2014). "Birmingham's Vulcan Materials Co. names new president and CEO". The Birmingham News. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  4. "Board of Directors". U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved April 15, 2018.