Jacob, the 8th oldest child also worked by his father’s side. While the challenges Jacob faced seemed insurmountable, undiagnosed dyslexia led to an inferior education, he continued to fight to achieve his goals. Jacob has never spoken or acted as if he was treated unfairly by the education system. He quickly learned he had skill with his hands and that his mind was especially gifted toward construction. Jacob went to the North Dakota oil fields as a general laborer, but his work ethic and skill helped him grow to a foreman. Jacob realized he enjoyed working with wood more than concrete, so he started his own construction business and is very successful. However, the dream of once again creating a family business and completing the family dream has brought him to our team. His construction background mixed with his knowledge of concrete are the reasons we have named him our COO.

Jonathan, the sixth oldest child, worked by his fathers’ side for most of his upbringing and early adult life. He can remember on the weekends as a child, going with his family and jacking up buildings to pour a new foundation, breathing new life into an old structure. As he grew up and started his own family, the importance of treating his clients, customers, and workers as family became a signature of his. He spent many years perfecting his trade working on remodeling hospitals or building new bridges, and on each project, he poured his considerable skills and knowledge into ensuring the best completed project possible. From union work in Michigan, to infrastructure in the oil fields of North Dakota, to remodeling projects in Georgia. It was his work in the oil field that developed his love for the craft of working concrete.  Starting as a foreman and quickly working his way up to superintendent Jon was quickly recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the concrete industry.  As Jonathan led his teams, he discovered that he had a unique ability to make concrete bend and move to his will.  His skill in this area helped him grow within the company.  His next step was to move to Texas as the head of his own division.  However, Jon chose family over career and stepped away from concrete.

Kevin, the youngest of the 18 children and the first and only of the boys to graduate College. Kevin also worked with his father learning carpentry skills and good work ethic. He was in the unfortunate position to see his siblings grow up and leave the house. He also had to graduate high school and college without the presents of his father. He was a fierce college football competitor and excelled at whatever he put his hands to. Kevin currently uses his skills running his fitness and personal training business. He has a unique eye for numbers and making nothing into something great. Kevin’s Business degree makes him quality candidate to join the Berrien Concrete team as CFO. Berrien concrete was lucky to have the inside track and acquire his skills on the team.