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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
9 / MARTIN MARIETTA / SUSTAINABILITY REPORT / 2019