Why is the liquid asphalt business so critical to every road we drive on, yet so few people understand how it works?
In this episode of On The Surface, Seth Stevens and Brad Marotti sit down with Eric Bowen, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Reeves, to explore the business behind liquid asphalt and the career journey that unexpectedly led him into the industry nearly four decades ago.
Eric shares how a chance job placement after college launched a career spanning refinery operations, asphalt terminals, marine shipping, sales, and leadership. Along the way, he offers insights into the complex supply chain that keeps road construction moving and the lessons he's learned managing risk, leading teams, and adapting to change.
They explore:
From international asphalt shipments and market intelligence to customer service and career growth, this conversation highlights a simple truth: the roads we rely on every day depend on a complex network of people, products, and decisions working behind the scenes.
If you're interested in supply chains, construction, leadership, energy markets, or the asphalt industry itself, this episode offers a fascinating look at a part of the business most people never see.
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