Astec Industries, Inc. announced that Mary L. Howell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Howell Strategy Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Howell will join the class of directors standing for election at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will serve as a member of the Audit Committee. With Ms. Howell’s appointment, Astec’s Board has been expanded and is now composed of ten highly qualified and experienced directors, all of whom are independent. Ms. Howell currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Howell Strategy Group, an international consulting firm.