Meet Karla Garza: A Trailblazing Hispanic Woman in the Concrete Industry

Karla Garza is a trailblazing Hispanic woman who has achieved numerous milestones in the ready-mix concrete industry.

Serving on the TACA Board of Directors made her the first Hispanic female to hold the position since its inception in 1951.

She is the first Hispanic female owner from Texas to be elected to the National Ready Mix Concrete Association Board of Directors.

Garza emphasizes the impact of her work, stating, “What I once thought was simply my everyday work is actually helping to change an industry – for women, for Hispanics and for future generations.”

Karla Garza is actively involved in various community initiatives, including mentoring young women interested in the construction industry.

Rich Szecsy, incoming Chair for TACA, succinctly encapsulates Garza’s impact: “As a trailblazing Hispanic woman in a traditionally underrepresented industry, she exemplifies the strength, grace and innovation that define the future for Texas infrastructure.”

Garza has helped create opportunities for a new generation of professionals, inspiring a new wave of women and Hispanic Americans to pursue careers in the industry.

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) is a main resource for aggregate, concrete, cement, and other associated industries in Texas, and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Karla Garza’s achievements serve as a beacon of hope for underrepresented groups, inspiring them to pursue careers in the construction industry.

Garza’s journey serves as a powerful testament to the impact one individual can have in shaping the future of an industry, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.