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MARTIN MARIETTA: A GREAT

          PLACE TO BUILD A CAREER


          IN 2019 MARTIN MARIETTA WAS RECOGNIZED AS A

          TOP EMPLOYER IN TWO MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS






          In November 2019, the company was selected for inclusion    and prescription drug coverage, as well as a pension plan
          on The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Places to Work    and 401(k) match. In addition, our tuition reimbursement
          list, a ranking that highlights the best employers in the    program, college scholarship program and adoption
          10 counties surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth. The recognition   assistance program provide our employees with the ability
          comes just months after The Denver Post named the    to explore their highest potential. These programs allow
          company to its list of Top Workplaces of 2019, ranking    our employees to thrive. In the words of our employee who
          #21 out of 150.                                      submitted this anonymously:

          West Division President Abbott Lawrence believes      “I am able to be a part of an organization that provides
          The Denver Post’s Top Workplaces award accurately    opportunity for leaders whose passion evokes belief they
          reflects employee opinions about company culture.    can make a difference, make things happen regardless of
                                                               the odds and continue to develop other transformational
                                                               leaders within the organization. This is an organization
                  “This gives us a chance to tell people what   with momentum to be the leader in the industry without
                   we already know — that Martin Marietta      compromising values.”
                   is a great place to build a career.”

                                                                        “When you adopt safety as a culture, it ends
          “Because this recognition is a direct result of employee      up touching the lives of those who matter
          feedback, it is especially gratifying,” said Lawrence.        most to you. That’s something I’ll pass on
          This gives us a chance to tell people what we                 to generations of my family and I have
          already know — that Martin Marietta is a great place          Martin Marietta to thank.”
          to build a career.”
                                                               Webb Road Ready Mix Plant Supervisor Artis White
          Martin Marietta placed 25th on The Dallas Morning    said that, in addition to opportunity, employee
          News’ Top 100 Places to Work list, a ranking that was also   engagement, communication and other elements of the
          determined by an extensive employee survey focused on   workplace environment are incredibly valuable. That being
          various elements of workplace culture.               said, he cited our safety focus as his greatest reason for
                                                               continuing his career with our company.
          “We’re confident that our people have long understood
          that we want them to be safe and that we want them to   “I taught my daughter how to drive safely using the
          act ethically,” said Derek Gordon, vice president-general   training system I learned at Martin Marietta,” White
          manager, DFW ready mix.“All of our employees —       said. “When you adopt safety as a culture, it ends up
          regardless of responsibility or experience — strive to    touching the lives of those who matter most to you.
          create a positive working environment. This recognition   That’s something I’ll pass on to generations of my
          tells us that those efforts are having an impact.”   family and I have Martin Marietta to thank.”

          The opportunity for a long career and employee well-
          being are encouraged by the benefits we provide, which
          include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage












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