05/08/2026
Our latest employee spotlight series highlights Kayla Robinson, Environmental Compliance Specialist at CalPortland.
Kayla's path wasn't traditional — she spent nearly a decade in medical device sales before earning her certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and finding her footing in the materials industry. Today, she oversees environmental compliance for nearly 10 ready-mix concrete facilities across Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties.
What's stuck with her most? How long people stay.
"You don't see that unless people are being taken care of. It says something about the stability these jobs provide."
Read the full spotlight here 👇
On a Central Valley morning, Kayla Robinson might begin her day walking the grounds of a concrete plant, checking equipment and site conditions, talking with managers about permits or inspections. Later, she may be back in her Fresno office reviewing regulatory updates or preparing compliance report
