CIM Student Profile

Gavin Hargues

School: Texas State University

Class: Class of 2022

Expected Date of Graduation: December 2022

“Early exposure into the ready mix industry has given me amazing opportunities to learn, teach and develop long-lasting professional relationships which will last throughout my career.”

Why did you choose this university and the CIM program?
I always wanted to attend Texas State, but I found the CIM program by chance. I took part in a ready mix plant tour before my first year and fell in love with the industry.

How has the CIM program prepared you for the “real world”?
The CIM program is one of extreme practicality. I have been fortunate to have participated in four internships which has allowed me to enter the workforce with a sharp skillset. While the real world varies extremely to the control of a classroom, the CIM program gave me the tools to navigate the variability.

What advice would you give to other current CIM students?
Get into the industry as soon as possible. Early exposure into the ready mix industry has given me amazing opportunities to learn, teach and develop long-lasting professional relationships which will last throughout my career. CIM students often travel to industry events and/or association conventions to understand the industry better and network.

Which events have you been able to attend?
I had the opportunity to attend World of Concrete in Las Vegas, the 2022 American Concrete Institute Spring Convention in Orlando and I will be attending the NRMCA ConcreteWorks convention in Aurora, Colo. during the fall of 2022.

Have you been able to interact with the CIM Patrons at your school? If so, in what capacity?
Yes! The CIM Patrons at Texas State are very involved in our program and do not hesitate to lend a hand, often presenting to students to help promote the concrete industry and major. As the vice president of our ACI Student Chapter, we give a general presentation of our goals as an organization, our efforts in recruiting new CIM students and a budget for our activities for the semester to our Patrons group.