The NRMCA Promotion Committee has named Theron Tobolski of Prairie Materials as its 2015 Promoter of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding concrete promotion contributions by an employee of one of NRMCA’s Producer member organizations. Tobolski’s noteworthy accomplishments over many years of excellent service to our industry include:

• The successful introduction of RCC in the Chicago area that has accounted for 40,000 cubic yards since 2009. RCC was thought by many to be an unsuitable product for a northern climate, but in large measure because of his efforts that misconception has been significantly dispelled in the Midwest.

• A central role in promotion and successful placement of Chicago’s "Green Alley" program. including primary influence in the mix specification.

• A number of Tobolski’s successful high-profile project achievements have been covered in a half dozen prominent public works and concrete industry magazines in recent years, including several cover stories.