Pavement Preservation Group Appoints Barnes Barton as CEO
Pavement Preservation Group, Inc. (PPG) has appointed Barnes Barton as its new Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Darin Matson on September 1, 2026. Barton brings over two decades of executive leadership experience and a strong background in construction materials from his time at CRH. He previously served as President of the South Division for CRH Americas Materials and has also been involved with Sterling's Frontline Road Safety investment. Sterling Group partner Brad Staller expressed confidence in PPG’s future under Barton, citing their prior collaboration and his leadership experience. Darin Matson is being thanked for leading PPG since its formation nearly two years ago. Barton aims to build on the company’s existing foundation while scaling operations through organic growth and acquisitions. PPG specializes in pavement preservation solutions that extend asphalt infrastructure life at a lower cost, with plans to strengthen its position as a national provider.