The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – today announced that Zak Covar has joined the association as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Covar comes to TACA with more than 15 years of experience in both the legislative and executive branches of government, having served as an appointed commissioner to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under two governors, Rick Perry and Greg Abbott.
“TACA is enormously excited to welcome Zak Covar as our new President and CEO,” said TACA Chairman Juan Castillo. “The level of experience and understanding he brings to this role is of great benefit not only to our members, but also to the residents and businesses of Texas, as we address the challenges that come with an enormous growth in infrastructure.”
Before being appointed as TCEQ commissioner, Covar served as its executive director, after working through the ranks of executive management. He earned his environmental and budgetary credentials while working as the lead environmental and natural resources policy and budget advisor to Gov. Perry from 2005 through 2007.
