Vision Statement
Through Comus' sustainable pozzolan products, immediate solutions are available to the cement industry to reduce as much as 50% of the CO2 emissions released by the manufacturing of Portland cement.
Who We Are
In 1966, the Woodsboro Quarry began when Lehigh Portland Cement Company purchased and developed the land. In 1977, Lehigh was acquired by Heidelberg Cement. They continued to produce a high-quality pozzolan and lightweight aggregate that was used both in the local concrete market and was even shipped as far as China for use in the Yellow River Dam - the largest pozzolan cement project in history.
In 2008, the Quarry was acquired by the Comus Organization. Unlike when the quarry began processing pozzolan by the use of kilns that burned fossil fuels, a plan for a more sustainable solution was developed for the repurposing of the plant and mines. The repurposing operations of the old plant continue, while the redevelopment of the mining operation was completed in September of 2021.
Team
Brad Hill
CEO & Founder
20+ years of executive and entrepreneurial experience in civil contracting. Founder of Comus Construction plus 4 more subsidiaries. His years of study in Astrophysics and Mathematics at the University of New Mexico has generated the desire to be a good steward of our planet’s resources in developing sustainable products and practices.
MIKE JONES, PHD
SYSTEMS AUTOMATION ENGINEER
39 years of experience include system analysis, engineering, design, management, and operations. His work with Johns Hopkins APL has served DoD, US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security. Some of his other experience includes US PACOM and JCTD.
RON PARKS
PROJECT MANAGER
35+ years of experience in industrial construction management working with OEMs, engineering firms, and construction contractors. Ron founded Parks5 Design and holds a BS from the University of Florida.
DAVE HENDERSHOT
EXECUTIVE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
35+ years of nonprofit and for-profit leadership. Experienced in working with diverse teams. Dave holds a BA from Life Pacific University.
ZACHARIAH HILL
MILLING PLANT MANAGER
24+ years of automotive, heavy truck, and equipment mechanics, as well as physical plant maintenance. Zach is detail-oriented, creatively innovative, and an effective planner.
BOB SMITH, PHD
LAB DIRECTOR
48+ years of experience in both field and laboratory chemical analysis work; including work with fly ash and other pozzolans. A former chairman of A.S.T.M., Bob has 20+ published articles –many are focused on different aspects of the use of fly ash in concrete.
GREG OUIMETTE
V.P. OF OPERATIONS
34+ years of precast experience. His experience includes design, sales, production, and management. He holds two patents related to precast. Greg has served on both A.S.T.M. and N.P.C.A. committees. He holds a BS from Shepherd University, WV.