Hall of Fame Inductee
Class of 2016
Rick Feltes
Rick Feltes, who grew up in the aggregates industry, was a key figure in the development of AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, which launched in 2009 alongside the World of Asphalt. Well regarded for his dedication to National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) initiatives, Feltes has served the association in various capacities and as a chairman. Yet, Feltes’ investment in the NSSGA continued at a high level in the years following his chairmanship because of a drive to help others in the industry succeed. Feltes made sure AGG1 incorporated a mix of educational seminars, site visits and equipment exhibits to attract a wide audience of people in the aggregates industry. AGG1 has grown significantly since its inception, achieving records in 2015 for attendance, exhibitors, exhibit space and education tickets sold, according to the NSSGA. Feltes also was an instrumental figure in his family-owned, Illinois-based operation, Feltes Sand & Gravel, which Lafarge North America acquired in 2007. Previously, he was named a Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award recipient for his dedication to the industry.