The Utah Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame inductee is chosen each year from among industry representatives and peers as someone who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. It is presented to an individual who actively fostered and demonstrated vision and dedication in advancing the asphalt pavement industry and overall investment in quality infrastructure for the state of Utah. This year’s Hall of Fame Inductee is Wilford W. Clyde of Clyde Companies Inc. Wilford W. Clyde is a builder — of people, of roads and buildings, of community and of deeply meaningful connections. He currently serves as chair of Clyde Companies Inc., a premier critical infrastructure and construction services provider in the Intermountain West and Great Plains regions. Wilford was born and raised in Springville, Utah. His father, Blaine P. Clyde, often took young Wilford to job sites to watch the construction of critical infrastructure projects. Later, Wilford worked for his brother, Paul, and learned even more about construction and management. Wilford also learned deeply rooted values from his grandfather and namesake, W. W. Clyde. His grandfather not only founded the family business; he also infused those same ethics throughout the organization. Today, they’re part of Clyde Companies’ identity: We Value People, Our Word is Our Bond, Always Give a Full Measure, and We Continuously Improve. At 17 years old, Wilford spent a share of the summer working on the Geneva Rock asphalt crew. He learned to shovel and rake asphalt. It was here that he learned to appreciate the craftsmen that work in the industry, and the difference between a good asphalt job and a bad one. Following high school graduation, Wilford attended Brigham Young University (BYU) and earned a degree in accounting. His devotion to BYU only grew with time, and he later served as the national president of the Cougar Club and on the BYU Athletic Leadership Council. Prior to graduating from college, Wilford’s father took him for a ride to the point of the mountain where Geneva Rock had several gravel pits. He told him there were many opportunities there and encouraged him to apply. After a church mission to New Zealand and college graduation, Wilford began his career at Geneva Rock. The manager at Geneva Rock, Dave Thomas, was a great mentor to Wilford, teaching him about dealing with people and the business. Wilford started as the company’s first accountant, then at age 30, became general manager and later president, nurturing and growing the construction company to unparalleled success. In 1998, the individual companies of the Clyde family combined under the parent company of Clyde Companies. In 2001, Wilford became president of the enterprise and led a major expansion. He oversaw the acquisition of over 40 businesses, as well as operational growth 2025 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE WILFORD W. CLYDE 37
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