Granite/Lehman-Roberts Leader Patrick Nelson Elected 2025 NAPA Chairman

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Granite (NYSE:GVA) Regional Vice President and President of Lehman-Roberts Company, Pat Nelson, has been elected National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) 2025 Chairman of the Board. Pat’s term began by taking the Oath of Office at NAPA’s Annual Meeting on February 3.

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, was a founding member of NAPA 70 years ago, and Pat’s steady involvement in NAPA has spanned two decades. He has served the association in numerous capacities, including eight years of Board service, 18 years of involvement on the Legislative Committee, and participation on the Political Action Committee (PAC) since its inception in 2008. These topics continue to be strong areas of interest for Pat, fueling his passion for advocacy within the industry. A key area of focus during his chairmanship is to promote renewed federal investment for highways and resources for asphalt-specific issues through NAPA’s PAC.

“The construction field has always been about the people. Both past and present generations contribute to an amazing industry that furthers the well-being of our local communities and economy,” said Pat Nelson. “It’s up to us to ensure the sustainability of this industry, and we do that through advocacy.”

“Through Pat’s service on NAPA’s Board of Directors, I’ve observed a thoughtful, accomplished leader who truly cares about the people of Lehman-Roberts, along with everyone who plays a part in building our nation’s roadways,” remarked NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE. “Pat will take NAPA’s advocacy efforts to the next level as we work with the U.S. Congress to improve infrastructure investment in this critical year. Our industry and members are thrilled to welcome him as our Chairman.”

More information about NAPA and its PAC can be found at www.asphaltpavement.org/expertise/advocacy