We are pleased to announce that effective 11:59 pm EST on Friday, November 8, 2024, the Wake Stone Corporation has been acquired by Vulcan Materials Company. We are excited about the Wake Stone management team and employees joining the Vulcan Family, and look forward to continuing to build strong and lasting relationships with our customers and suppliers.

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David F. Lee

David is the Senior Environmental Consultant. After 36 years of dedicated service to Wake Stone as the Head Geologist and Environmental Supervisor, David has moved into an advisory role to the new Head Geologist and Environmental Supervisor and Director of Quarry Services. He assists with permit actions and special environmental and geologic projects.

Since joining the Wake Stone management team in 1986, David has examined numerous potential quarry sites in North and South Carolina. He was instrumental in discovering, and then acquiring all necessary environmental permits for the Nash County and North Myrtle Beach Quarries.

Prior to Wake Stone, David worked seven years for Phelps Dodge Corporation as a base and precious metals exploration geologist.

David graduated from North Carolina State University in 1979 with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. He remains actively involved in the company’s educational outreach efforts with local schools and universities, a program he initiated shortly after joining Wake Stone.