Rick Blackburn has extensive experience in the cement and concrete industry, currently serving as a Technical Service Specialist for St Marys Cement, a Votorantim Cimentos company since January 2022. Prior roles include Technical Sales Specialist at McInnis Cement and Quality Control Manager at Redimix Companies, Inc., where responsibilities included running the QC department and managing technicians. Rick Blackburn also served as a Concrete Specialist at Axim Italcementi Group, focusing on concrete testing and working with various DOTs to ensure product quality. Earlier experience includes a salesperson position at Collinwood Shale Brick and Supply, engaging with clients and engineers to deliver optimal project solutions. Rick Blackburn holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Earth Science from Kent State University.