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Among the colleagues helping Stiles recruit is Senior Manager of Talent Development Brad Geiger, who is seen here speaking to
Mining Engineering students at West Virginia University.

Historically, many college students who have begun a career with Martin Marietta have done so through the Internship
Program, which is geared specifically toward active students, or the Management Associate Program, which is designed
for recent college graduates. While those programs have been expanding for several years, Stiles says they grew
substantially in 2023, with 74 interns and 25 management associates joining the company in total.

Feedback on the ground, he says, has also been incredibly positive.

“There are many students who don’t know who we are or what we do, but when they learn about our company and our
culture, they’re excited,” he says. “We’re meeting people from all different backgrounds and letting them know that we
can find a space for them if they want to work hard and learn.”

In 2024, Stiles has plans for on-campus recruiting visits with 40 to 50 schools, including HBCUs like Prairie View A&M
University, Howard University and Shaw University; Martin Marietta has funded Shaw faculty grants in recent years, but is
still working to strengthen its recruiting relationship with school officials.

“We’re seeing great growth, but we know it’s going to take some time,” Stiles says. “We’re speaking about who we are,
sharing our values and helping Martin Marietta built its reputation. It’s all starting to come together.

“People are beginning to recognize us. When I visit some of these schools for a second time, students are remembering
who I am and they’re remembering what we’re about. It’s extremely gratifying.”

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