Julie A. Brink

Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. is a building material and ready mix concrete supply company founded in 1941 by I.W. and Katherine Steele in Cincinnati, OH. The private company has decades of experience and is the preferred choice among experts in the Greater Cincinnati and region. Hilltop has served the construction materials industry for more than 80 years and is the region's leader for Aggregates and Ready Mixed Concrete. The company's aggregates can include crushed stone, pea gravel, sand, and limestone. Hilltop has worked on key projects in the past, including the Great American Tower, Paul Brown Stadium, The Banks, Smale Riverfront Park, The Ascent, and 84.51°. John F. Steele has been the CEO of the company since 1978.

Part of Mullen Group Ltd., Smook Bros (Thompson), Inc. is a Canadian construction company. The company is based in Thompson, Canada. Smook Bros (Thompson was acquired by Mullen Group Ltd. on April 30, 2010.

The William Powell Co., also known as Powell Valves, is an industrial manufacturer that produces high-quality valves for various industries such as petrochemical, power generation, and refining. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The company offers a wide range of valve types including gate, globe, check, bellow-seal, and non-return valves in different sizes, types, and materials. The company has been in operation for over 170 years and upholds an ISO 9001 quality standard to manufacture their industrial valve product line.

Part of Cincinnati Financial Corp., The Cincinnati Casualty Co. is a property and casualty insurance company. The company is based in Fairfield, OH. Steven J. Johnston has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Part of Cincinnati Financial Corp., The Cincinnati Indemnity Co. is a company that specializes in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance. The company is based in Fairfield, OH.

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is a non profit organization which advocates for the aggregates industry. It advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Down-Lite International, Inc. manufactures down and feather bedding products. The private company is based in Mason, OH.

Lykins Cos., Inc. provides petroleum sales and marketing services. It offers fuels, natural gas, electric, and diesel or lube for heavy equipment. The firm operates under the brand names: BP, Marathon, ExxonMobil, Shell, and Clark. Lykins was founded by Guy Lykins Sr. in 1948 and is headquartered in Milford, OH.