SKOKIE, IL — Portland Cement Association (PCA) named Bill Larson a winner of a 2015 John P. Gleason Jr., Leadership Award.

Presented at PCA’s annual fall committee meeting, the awards honor employees of member companies who have exhibited industry leadership by taking the Association in new directions. Awards are presented in each of PCA’s three categories of key strategic initiatives: Business Continuity, Market Development as well as Young Leaders.

Larson, winner in the Business Continuity category, is recognized for leadership in addressing issues, activities, and events affecting the ability of PCA member companies to continue viable operations. Areas of focus include regulatory challenges, legislative issues, industrial standards, safety and health, manufacturing and operational issues, and technical application of research results. Bill represents PCA on the MIT Industry Advisory Council, is Co-Chair of the PCA Sustainable Development Committee and was previously the Chairman of the Communications Committee. Bill serves on the Board of Directors of the PCA Pacific Northwest Chapter as well as the California Nevada Cement Association.

The award is named after John P. “Jay” Gleason, Jr., who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement in 2007. Gleason was known for his consensus building among both members and allies and for his strong leadership skills.

About CalPortland®
CalPortland Company is a major producer of cement, ready mixed concrete, aggregates, concrete products and asphalt in the western United States and Canada. Founded in 1891 with the principle of providing unsurpassed quality, CalPortland remains a leader in the industry through its commitment to quality, customer service, technical support and environmental leadership. The company maintains its headquarters in Glendora, California and operates in the Western U.S. and two Canadian Provinces. For more information about CalPortland Company, visit www.calportland.com.

About PCA
PCA represents America’s cement manufacturers and has been a widely-recognized authority on the technology, economics, and applications of cement and concrete for nearly 100 years. PCA is a vocal advocate for sustainability, economic growth, sound infrastructure investment, and overall innovation and excellence in construction. More information on PCA is available at www.cement.org.