Reliable Partner
Founded in October 2020 as the newest subsidiary of Clyde Companies, we offer a comprehensive range of reliable products and solutions, including fly ash, fuels/lubricants and additional plans for future growth with cement. Our team is dedicated to providing seamless service and trusted products to ensure our customers’ projects progress smoothly. As a solution-oriented partner, we focus on alleviating supply chain concerns.
HOW WE STARTED
Bridgesource was formed to serve as a supply chain solution for its parent company and industry-related customers. Our name reflects our focus on bridging the gap between the supply chain and necessary solutions. We have a team of professionals with decades of experience in the fly ash and fuels/lubricants industries. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
EARLY GROWTH
In August 2023, we announced a strategic partnership with Tata Chemicals, a soda ash producer in Green River, Wyoming, to open access to an additional reliable supply of high-quality fly ash for distribution. In December 2023, we expanded our portfolio with the acquisition of First Source Fuels, a Utah-based provider of fuel and lubricants.
Our VALUES
We believe in our mission statement of Building a Better Community, not only through the products and services we provide, but also through corporate responsibility, community service and charitable donations. We follow four core values, and even as we continue to grow and evolve, they remain constant. Our values guide our culture, our people and the quality of our work.
Our Commitment to Safety
Safety is central to everything we do. It’s a commitment to our team members, their families and our partners. Our Safety Commitment and Principles guide every aspect of our operations to ensure everyone goes home unharmed at the end of the day.
Safety Principles
Safe team members are our most valuable asset.
We honor and learn from the past to improve the present and future.
We commit to understanding and reducing workplace risk to an acceptable level.
We foster a culture of learning through team member involvement and best practices.
We implement engineering, training and behavioral controls to enhance safety.
We celebrate safety achievements to encourage positive, proactive improvements.
Leadership
Waylund Ludlow, P.E.
President
Waylund Ludlow began working for Clyde Companies at Geneva Rock Products in 2004 as an asphalt production manager. Waylund’s responsibilities in the position steadily increased until he transitioned to Bridgesource in 2021. Prior to his time at Clyde Companies, he worked seven years at a construction and civil engineering firm.
Outside of Clyde Companies, Waylund was the organizing chair and founding charter member of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) in 2010. He served as its President for two non-consecutive years. Additionally, he participated as a board member for 11 years prior to his current role at Bridgesource. In 2019, Waylund was awarded the UAPA Industry Leader Award for demonstrating commitment and leadership to the asphalt and construction industry.
Waylund graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University and received his professional engineer’s license a year later, which he actively maintains.
In his free time, Waylund enjoys riding motorcycles, both dirt and street bikes. He also likes woodworking, particularly making custom longboards from scratch. He and his wife, Marsha, are the parents of three children, two boys and a girl.
Gary England
General Manager (Fly Ash)
Gary England began working for Bridgesource in 2020 as its General Manager when Clyde Companies secured the rights to fly ash from the Jim Bridger Power Plant.
Prior to Clyde Companies, he served as Executive Vice President of Headwaters/Boral Resources for 18 years, the largest fly ash management company in the world. Before that, Gary spent 18 years in senior leadership positions in the transportation industry.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska while playing football for the Cornhuskers.
Gary enjoys most outdoor activities, including golf, snowmobiling and scuba diving. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for over 40 years and have three children and two grandchildren. They have spent much of their time together volunteering with incarcerated youth in the Juvenile Justice System.
Merrill Squire
Director of Project Development (Cement)
Merrill Squire joined Bridgesource as the Director of Project Development in 2021. His work centers on the development of the cement division of the company.
Merrill brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in heavy industry to Bridgesource, primarily covering large capital project development and execution. Most recently, he worked for 10 years in the mining division of FLSmidth as the head of a global proposal group.
Prior to that, Merrill spent two years at Savage Services as Vice President of Engineering, focused on technical design and project management for new business opportunities.
He also spent 10 years with Graymont in several roles ranging from plant operations to project management. In his final five years there, Merrill led the US Engineer, Procure and Construct Team in the development and execution of all major capital projects within the United States.
Merrill started his career with Geneva Steel as a process engineer for the coke plant, blast furnace, Q-BOP and caster areas.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Utah State University.
Merrill enjoys cycling, camping, shooting and outdoor activities with family and friends. He and his wife, Joanna, have been married for 30+ years. They are the parents of four children: Jacob, Tyler, Sadie and Madelin, and currently reside in Vineyard, Utah.
John Pennington
Division Manager (Fuels)
John Pennington serves as the Division Manager of Fuels/Lubricants at Bridgesource. He joined the company during the acquisition of First Source Fuels at the end of 2023.
John brings extensive knowledge and experience in the construction industry to his role at Bridgesource. Previously, he worked at sister company Sunroc in the Equipment Division, most recently as the Equipment Director for seven years.
Prior to his time in the Clyde Companies family of businesses, John owned his own company making luxury golf carts for 15 years.
He and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of four children, and the family resides in Springville, Utah. In John’s limited free time, he enjoys restoring Volkswagen buses.
Brannon Burton
Division Manager (Precast)
Brannon Burton has excelled at the Clyde Companies family of businesses for 20+ years as a project manager, estimator, area manager and division manager. He worked at sister company Sunroc until taking over a new division manager role at Bridgesource in 2023 to help the company grow.
Brannon’s educational background is as impressive as his professional career. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Brigham Young University before earning an MBA from Texas A&M University.
Family is very important to Brannon. He resides in West Jordan, Utah, with his wife and three children. In his limited free time, he enjoys weight training and playing tennis.
At his core, Brannon is passionate about seeing people improve while demonstrating their full ability. When a company has hundreds of problem solvers, he believes there’s no limit to what they can accomplish.
Todd Laker
Division Manager (Fly Ash)
Todd Laker has over 20 years of experience in the construction materials industry, specializing in technical services, sales and self-management across the Western United States. Before joining Bridgesource, he worked with Holcim as well as Hughes General Contractors earlier in his career.
Todd holds both a bachelor’s degree in construction management and an MBA from Weber State University. He has been actively involved in industry associations, including the AGC, NRMCA, ACI and served on the national board for the American Concrete Pipe Association.
Todd resides in West Point, Utah, with his wife, Ashly, and their five children. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking and fly fishing.
Rob Gardner
Safety Manager
Rob Gardner brings over 40 years of experience in safety management to his role as Safety Manager at Bridgesource. His career began with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense, a high explosives manufacturer, where he served as Safety and Health Manager. Later, he joined Liberty Mutual as a Risk Control Consultant, specializing in behavioral safety and risk assessments. After 21 years with Liberty Mutual, Rob retired briefly, then returned to the field with Cupertino Electric before joining Bridgesource.
Rob holds an Associate in Behavioral Science from Utah Valley University and an Associate in Risk Management certification. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Utah Labor Commission Workplace Safety Award and the Safety Professional of the Year award from the American Society of Safety Professionals.
Rob lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife, Gayle, and enjoys sports, particularly BYU football and basketball, hiking and traveling.
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