For over a century, Frazier Quarry has been a cornerstone of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, its story etched in stone and built on the foundation of family, quality, and resilience. From its humble beginnings in 1915 to its standing as a trusted industry leader today, the company’s journey is a testament to unwavering dedication, adaptability, and a deep-rooted commitment to community and craftsmanship.
The Frazier Quarry story begins with its founder, Fred K. Betts, who established the business with a simple yet powerful vision: to harness the Valley’s rich limestone resources to support the region’s growth. His dedication to quality and service laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family enterprise. As the company grew, Betts’ son-in-law, Robert Y. Frazier, then took the helm, bringing the quarry into a new era of growth and expansion. Under Robert’s leadership, Frazier Quarry not only solidified its reputation for high-quality aggregate products but also strengthened its ties to the local community.
As the years went on, the company benefitted from astute leadership under the guidance of brothers Robert B. Frazier and Bibb Y. Frazier. Both men remain integral to the success of Frazier Quarry.
Today, the fourth generation of the Frazier family carries on this legacy, with Mike Frazier serving as Operations Manager, Macie Frazier overseeing Human Resources, and David Frazier leading the charge as Vice President of Sales. The company remains deeply intertwined with its founding values, as David proudly states, “It’s a family business driven towards quality aggregates for use in construction.”
Now celebrating its 110th anniversary, Frazier Quarry has stood the test of time, weathering economic shifts, industry changes, and evolving customer needs. It continues to thrive, a testament to both its heritage and its ability to embrace progress without losing sight of its roots.
For the Frazier family, success has always been about more than just business. It’s about people—the employees, customers, and neighbors who have supported them throughout the decades. Macie Frazier underscores this sentiment, saying, “I think that it’s just been the strong relationships that have allowed us to grow alongside the community, the integrity that we have as a company and the commitment to the quality of our products that we produce and provide to our customers. We take a lot of pride in being a trusted partner, and truly, the reason why we have the privilege of celebrating 110 years is just the support of the community around us.”
This strong sense of community manifests in the company’s dedication to providing superior products that support the region’s infrastructure and growth. Whether it’s roads, homes, schools, or businesses, Frazier Quarry’s materials are foundational to the landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.
Frazier Quarry proudly carries the moniker “The Stone Experts,” a title earned through generations of expertise and dedication to excellence. The company operates three locations, employing approximately 62 people, all of whom play a crucial role in ensuring that customers receive top-tier products. Their focus is simple yet essential: delivering the highest-quality rock in the safest, most efficient manner, and at the best price for their community.
The team’s motto? “We make little rocks out of big rocks.”
Frazier Quarry’s offerings fall into three main categories: Agriculture, Construction, and Landscaping. Each sector is supplied with a variety of specialized products:
- Agriculture: Aglime, Fine Aggregate, RDC, Sub-Base Stone.
- Construction: Coarse and Fine Aggregate, Base Stone, Environmental and Sediment Control Stone.
- Landscaping: Natural Landscaping Stone, Crushed Landscaping Stone, Landscaping Sand.
David Frazier succinctly describes their work: “We offer crushed stone, so God makes them, we just break them and shake them.”
These materials find their way into essential projects, from concrete and asphalt to driveways and drainage solutions. Their durability and versatility make them indispensable in the construction industry.
If there’s one defining characteristic that has allowed Frazier Quarry to thrive over the decades, it’s adaptability. In an industry often affected by economic fluctuations and shifting market demands, the company has mastered the art of evolving with the times while maintaining its core values.
David explains, “Being a small and mighty business, we’ve been able to adapt, whether it’s [under] economic pressures or customer demands fairly quickly and exceed their expectations.”
A recent example of this adaptability was seen in the Timberville Operation, where the team transformed an idle building into a fully functional site in record time. The facility played a crucial role in supplying an essential power transmission line upgrade, requiring vast amounts of engineered fill. Mike Frazier elaborates, “We were able to bring on a plant that’s largely a mobile plant, make it into more of a stationary plant, get a crew put together to operate that plant and service the customer at, what we were told, was a really good pace and something they had not seen before.”
“We were able to bring on a plant that’s largely a mobile plant, make it into more of a stationary plant, get a crew put together to operate that plant and service the customer at, what we were told, was a really good pace and something they had not seen before.”
This kind of innovation positions the company for future success, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry.
Safety is a non-negotiable at Frazier Quarry. Operating heavy machinery and working with powerful energy sources requires a meticulous approach to risk management. Employees undergo extensive training, including Part 46 New Miner Training, Surface Foreman Certification, Site-Specific Hazard Awareness, and Annual Refresher Training. Weekly safety meetings and site audits ensure that best practices are consistently upheld.
“The most important task of a TFQ team member’s day is to get home to their families after a day of work,” the team affirms.
Beyond employee safety, environmental responsibility is a core pillar of Frazier Quarry’s operations. As a company deeply connected to the land it works with, sustainability is a priority. Crushed stone plays a critical role in environmental protection, supporting erosion control, water filtration, and wastewater management.
“When you drive down a roadway, inhabit a home, or walk down a sidewalk, you are benefiting from the extraction of materials from your local rock quarry,” the team explains.
After an extraordinary 110 years, Frazier Quarry isn’t slowing down. With strong market projections for 2025 and beyond, the company is focused on expanding its reach and refining its operations to continue serving its customers and community at the highest level.
CEO Kevin E. Baker shares his vision: “The rest of the year is looking very strong for us [in] sales and our market growth as we move forward. Our plans for continued growth and success are built around the Shenandoah Valley, and the growth that we’re seeing from infrastructure projects, housing markets and also the commercial aspect of our region as well that continues to grow.”
As it moves into its next chapter, Frazier Quarry remains a symbol of endurance and excellence. Grounded in its past yet always looking forward, this fourth-generation family business continues to carve its legacy—one stone at a time.
