Who We Are

Our Mission

At Titan America, our mission is to provide innovative construction materials, solutions, and services needed for safe, sustainable, and enjoyable homes, buildings, and infrastructure.

We approach every challenge with an entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on three key areas: ensuring low-carbon operations and supply chains, digitalizing our organization for ultimate efficiency, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet our customers' needs.
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Our Businesses

Operating across the Eastern US, from NY to Miami, with over 100 facilities, including some of the largest cement plants in the nation, Titan America operates terminals, mines,ready-mix concrete plants, fly ash processing plants and concrete block production lines in our core markets. Our businesses pursue excellence in everything we do. We are recognized for setting new benchmarks in our industry and delivering best-in-class products and services to propel our customers' success.

Our Values

Four core values serve as the bedrock of our culture. Our values reflect who we are and guide us in our pursuit of making the world around us a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable place to live. They unite us, instill trust, connecting us with our team members, communities, partners, customers, and all those who share our vision.

We Care

Challenges and ambitious goals don’t daunt us; they energize us.

We care about:

  • Our people
  • Our customers
  • Our communities and the environment

We Dare

For us, care isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility that shapes how we engage with the world around us and the ethos that guides our every action.

We dare to:

  • Do challenging work
  • Be candid
  • Innovate
  • Learn

We Build to Last

We believe that true success is built on a foundation of enduring value.

Building to last comes with:

  • A long-term, mid-term, and short-term perspective
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Continuous improvement

We Talk 
the Talk

At the heart of everything we do lies a simple but powerful belief: actions speak louder than words.

This value is underpinned by three elements:

  • We deliver results
  • We live our values
  • We keep our promises

People and Culture

Titan America Executive Committee

Bill Zarkalis
President and Chief Executive
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Larry Wilt
Chief Financial Officer
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John Christy
Chief Legal Councel
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Maria Silva
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Kevin Baird
President, Mid-Atlantic 
Business Unit
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Jason Morin
President, Florida
Business Unit
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Titan America Board of Directors

Marcel Cobuz
Chairman
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Bill Zarkalis
President and Chief Executive
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James "Jay" Bachmann
Director
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Michael Colakides
Director
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Sandra Santos
Director
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William John Antholis
Director
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Wim Van der Smissen
Director
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Excellence Matters

Titan America is frequently recognized by local, state and federal organizations, as well as our own industry, for environmental excellence, safety, land stewardship, conservation, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Titan America has been named one of the top five most efficient cement plants in the U.S. cement industry according to a 2022 PCA survey.
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Bill Zarakalis
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bill Zarkalis has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Titan America LLC since 2014. Prior to Titan America, Mr. Zarkalis served as Titan Cement International’s Chief Financial Officer from 2010 to 2014 and as Executive Director of Business Development and Strategic Planning from 2008 to 2010. Prior to joining Titan Cement International in 2008, Mr. Zarkalis served in a number of global business leadership roles with the Dow Chemical Company. Mr. Zarkalis has served as a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Titan Cement International SA since 2013. Mr. Zarkalis holds a master of science in chemical engineering from The National Technical University of Athens and a master of science in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Larry Wilt
Chief Financial Officer
Larry Wilt has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Titan America LLC since 2000. Prior to Titan America, Mr. Wilt served as Tarmac America, Inc.’s Corporate Controller from 1996 to 2000 and as Manager, Internal Audit from 1995 to 1996. Prior to joining Tarmac America, Inc. in 1995, Mr. Wilt worked for Ernst & Young LLP as a Senior Manager. Mr. Wilt holds a bachelor of science degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia and Georgia.
John Christy
Chief Legal Counsel
John Christy has served as the Chief Legal Counsel of Titan America LLC since he joined the company in 2016. Prior to Titan America, Mr. Christy served as Owens Corning’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 2011 to 2015 and in various senior leadership roles in the law department from 1996 to 2011. Prior to joining Owens Corning, Mr. Christy worked in private legal practice at the Chicago firm of Ungaretti & Harris LLP. Mr. Christy holds a bachelor degree in history from Dartmouth College and a juris doctor from the Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law.
Maria Silva
Chief Human Resources Officer
Maria Silva has served as Chief Human Resources Officer of Titan America LLC since September 2025. Ms. Silva began her career at The Dow Chemical Company, where over 20 years she held leadership roles in the United States, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Most recently, Ms. Silva served as Vice President of Human Resources at Oshkosh Corporation, where she led enterprise HR strategies that supported innovation, engagement, and operational excellence for the Access Equipment segment. Previously, at Valaris plc, she held several senior leadership roles, guiding the integration of Ensco and Rowan, and directing business development strategies in Brazil and Mexico in partnership with major international offshore drilling companies. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes and a Master of Strategic Marketing from CESA in Bogotá, Colombia.

Kevin Baird
President, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit
Kevin Baird has served as Titan America LLC’s President, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit since 2017. Previously, Mr. Baird served as Senior Vice President of Ready-Mix Operations and Florida Concrete Products from 2013 to 2017 as well as the Florida Business Unit’s Vice President, Cement and Aggregate Operations, from 2011 to 2013. Prior to 2011, Mr. Baird held various engineering and operations management positions from 1999 to 2011. Mr. Baird holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.
Jason Morin
President, Florida Business Unit
Jason Morin has served as President, Florida Business Unit, at Titan America since early 2025. He brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise to our leadership team. After service as an officer in the US Army, he began his commercial career at General Electric working in multiple strategic sourcing and operations leadership roles. He entered the heavy materials industry in 2001 with Holcim, serving as Production Manager, Plant Manager, VP of Environmental & Government Affairs, and VP of Manufacturing. In 2015 Jason joined Summit Materials’ Continental Cement division, helping to integrate a major acquisition with executive leadership positions in operations and sales. In 2019 Jason was appointed CEO of Black Mountain Sand, where he served until 2023. Most recently, Jason founded Rearden Advisors, providing industrial clients advisory services in the areas of operational excellence and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University in Engineering & Management, and an MBA from Missouri State University.
Marcel Cobuz
Chairman
Marcel Cobuz has served as Chairman of the board of directors since 2025. Mr. Cobuz has served as an executive director on the board of directors of Titan Cement International SA since January 2023 and as Chairman of the Group Executive Committee of Titan Cement International SA since October 2022. Mr. Cobuz previously served as Chairman Designate and member of Titan Cement International SA’s Group Executive Committee from July 2022 to September 2022. From 2018 through 2022, Mr. Cobuz served as a member of the Group Executive Committee of Holcim, a global building materials company based in Switzerland, and served as Holcim’s Head of Europe Region and Group Innovation. Mr. Cobuz holds an undergraduate degree in law from the University of Bucharest, studied economics in Bucharest and graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

James "Jay" Bachmann
Chairman
Mr. Bachmann has served as President of the U.S. Interior Products Group of CertainTeed Corporation, a North American manufacturer of building materials and subsidiary of French multi-national manufacturer of building materials Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., since 2022 and as General Manager of CertainTeed US Gypsum from 2020 to 2022. Mr. Bachmann served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Continental Building Products, Inc., a publicly traded gypsum manufacturing company, from 2014 until its acquisition by Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. in 2020. Mr. Bachmann also served as a Board Member of Go Labs, Inc. from July 2024 to October 2024. Mr. Bachmann received a bachelor of science in business administration from Georgetown University.
Michael Colakides
Director
Mr. Colakides has served as Chief Financial Officer and executive member of the board of directors of Titan Cement International SA since 2014 and as Managing Director of Titan Cement International SA since 2019. Mr. Colakides served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer—Group Risk Executive Officer of EFG Eurobank Ergasias SA from 2007 to 2013. Prior to joining EFG Eurobank Ergasias SA, Mr. Colakides served as Vice-Chair and Managing Director of Piraeus Bank SA from 2000 to 2007. Prior to joining EFG Eurobank Ergasias SA, Mr. Colakides served as Group Chief Financial Officer and executive member of the board of directors of Titan Cement Company S.A. from 1994 to 2000. Prior to joining Titan Cement Company S.A., Mr. Colakides held various senior leadership positions for Citibank Greece from 1979 to 1993. Since November 2021, Mr. Colakides has held the position of non-executive chairman of Alpha Bank Cyprus. Mr. Colakides holds a bachelor of science in economics from the London School of Economics and master of business administration from the London Business School.
Sandra Santos

Director
Ms. Santos has served as a director on the board of directors of Titan Cement International SA since May 2024, and has served on its Strategic Committee since July 2024. Ms. Santos served as Chief Executive Officer of BA Glass B.V., a multinational glass packaging producer, from 2014 to 2024 and as its Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2014. Since March 2024, she has served as a director of BA Glass B.V. Ms. Santos has also served as a director of EDP, S.A., a public renewable energy company based in Portugal, and a member of its USA Affairs Committee since 2024. From 2019 to present, Ms. Santos has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Navigator Company, a public paper and pulp company based in Portugal. Ms. Santos was previously a member of the board of directors of Banco Português de Investimento S.A. from 2023 to 2024, where she served on the Audit Committee and chaired the Nominations and Remuneration Committee. Ms. Santos holds a master of business administration from Porto Business School and an undergraduate degree in business studies from Porto University.

William John Antholis
Director
Mr. Antholis has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Miller Center since 2015, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia that explores how the American presidency addresses public policy challenges and engages scholars, practitioners and the public to solve problems. Mr. Antholis has also served as an independent director on the board of directors of Titan Cement International SA since 2018 and as a member of the board of directors of the Miller Center Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, since 2015. Mr. Antholis also served as a trustee of the American College of Greece from 2015 to 2024. Previously, Mr. Antholis was Managing Director of the Brookings Institution from 2004 through 2014. He has also served in various national security positions at the U.S. State Department and the White House. Mr. Antholis holds a PhD in politics from Yale University and a bachelor degree in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.
Wim Van der Smissen

Director
Mr. Van der Smissen has served as a part-time Chief Financial Officer at the CFO Centre, which offers CFO services to a wide-range of small and medium enterprises, since 2020. Prior to the CFO Centre, Mr. Van der Smissen was Vice President Finance & IT Europe at Bemis Europe Holdings, S.A. (later Amcor plc), a global packaging solutions company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, from 2010 to 2020, as well as Chief Financial Officer at Reynaers Aluminium from 2007 to 2010. Between 1983 and 2006, Mr. Van der Smissen worked at Unilever PLC where he held several finance and IT roles at the Belgian and European level, with his ultimate position being Finance Director for Unilever Belgium. Mr. Van der Smissen has served as a member of the board of directors of his own management company Be Change bv, from February 2008 to present. Mr. Van Smissen also served as a member of the board of directors of Mishalle nv, a family business that makes gear shaper cutters, from January 2021 to June 2024, of the Plastics and Cardboard Federation Belgium from 2012 to 2020 and of Bemis Europe Holdings, S.A. from 2010 to 2020. Mr. Van der Smissen was a member of the Advisory Board of Lipa Logistics from 2018 to 2020. Mr. Van der Smissen holds a master in business administration with a major in information technology from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and is a Certified Board Director, having completed courses in board effectiveness and director effectiveness at Guberna, the Belgian Director’s Institute.

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