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Rich Szecsy

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CEO

Rich Szecsy is a seasoned expert in the concrete industry with over 25 years of experience in management, operations, safety, environmental, quality control, and engineering roles. As the CEO of Big Town Concrete, he leads a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in concrete production.

Rich holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Throughout his career, Rich has been actively involved in numerous industry organizations, including the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, American Concrete Institute, ASTM International, and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Recognized as a national authority on concrete technologies, recycled materials, and sustainability, Rich has contributed significantly to advancing the field. His leadership and expertise have earned him accolades, including being named one of the most influential people in the concrete industry by Concrete Producer magazine.

At Big Town Concrete, Rich continues to drive innovation and sustainability, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry.

Sept. 12, 2024

EP #098: Concrete Challenges: Mastering Water-to-Cement Ratios

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth, Rich, and Dr. Jon discuss the potential issues with water-to-cement ratios in concrete production. They highlight the challenges of using new cement and fly ash materials, as wel…
July 9, 2024

EP #091: Rethinking Time Limits on Concrete

In this episode, Seth interviews Rich Szecsy, an executive in the concrete supply industry. They discuss the recent change in the batch time for concrete from 90 minutes to 120 minutes. Rich explains the history behind the 9…
Guest: Rich Szecsy
April 13, 2023

EP #044 - Concrete & Type IL Cement: No Turning Back

Are you looking to use Type I/II cement in your next project? If so, good luck to you! Rich Szecsy from Alamo Concrete Products is back on the show to provide insight into how Type IL cement has rapidly gained a dominant pos…
Guest: Rich Szecsy
Sept. 8, 2022

EP #020 - Ain't Nothin' More Sustainable than Concrete

What (or who) is preventing concrete from being more sustainable (i.e. environmentally friendly)? On this week's episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I sat down with Rich Szecsy from Alamo Concrete Products Company and he …
Guest: Rich Szecsy