Despite Pinniger’s departure from the association, the association will remain strong and won’t feel any negative impact. Summers says NSSGA is confident that it is “on a steady keel,” pointing out that NSSGA “has enviable operating reserves restored after the 2008 downturn.  America’s economic growth is enabled when the aggregates industry is strong.”

Although a specific time frame has not been indicated, the recruiting and selection process for a new leader of NSSGA will be soon announced, according to Summers.

NSSGA also plans to have a farewell tribute to Pinniger at the association’s fall board meeting.