NRMCA Names New York Man 2021 Driver of the Year

NRMCA has named William J. Youngers of VCNA United Materials the 2021 Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year. A panel of industry judges selected Mr. Youngers as the top driver from a group of outstanding applicants from across the United States. Mr. Youngers, whose home plant is located in Lancaster, NY, was honored for his career achievements, outstanding safety record, professionalism, driving competency and customer service skills. His extraordinary safety record includes a 23-year career with no at-fault-accidents, no on-the-job-accidents and no at-fault-rejected-loads. 

“Bill is our best conveyor operator. When you give Bill a task, you never worry about the outcome. It’s always done correctly and completely,” said Youngers' supervisor, Mark Strobele.

The judges also selected three runners-up, Denise Barber from Ozinga-Ready Mix Indiana in Wheatfield, the first woman to be honored in the 25 year history of the award; Mathew Burt of U.S. Concrete/West Region, Central Supply Co. Inc., Martinez, CA, and Joseph Condello, of U.S. Concrete/East Region, Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., Jersey City, NJ.

As the winner of the 2021 award, Mr. Youngers will receive a $5,000 check from the Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau. As runners-up, Ms. Barber, Mr. Burt and Mr. Condello will each receive a check for $1,000. The 2021 Driver of the Year winners will be honored on March 2 during NRMCA’s Annual Convention which this year is being held virtually. The Chicago-based trade magazine Concrete Products is a cosponsor of the NRMCA Driver of the Year program.

Click here for more details of each winner along with photos. For more information, contact Gary Mullings at gmullings@nrmca.org.