Promotion of Key Personnel Supports Growth Initiatives [GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – As Kent Companies’ national workforce surges past the 1,000 employee mark, the organization formally announces expansion into Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri. CEO Jeff VanderLaan shares, “The Kent Companies story is marked by continuous growth and innovation. A […]
Read More[DALLAS, TX] – Kent Companies announces the appointment of Safety Director Rodney Hartline to the the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Safety & Risk Management Council. Hartline’s term begins on January 23, 2018. Hartline is certified as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) by the Board of Certified […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies family, friends and colleagues gathered in downtown Grand Rapids on September 14, 2017 for a surprise art reveal of A Success Story, a 30-square foot canvas depicting iconic structures built by Kent Companies over the past 60 years. The artwork, designed by artist Trent […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – The mission of Kent Companies is to invest in our people, our customers and the communities in which we build. Kent Companies announced a new Make it Happen Partnership with Dégagé Ministries, a non-profit organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. What’s different about Dégagé Ministries? Dégagé […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies awarded seven Make it Happen Scholarships to the children of Kent Companies employees across the country in Spring 2017. Over the past three years, the program has granted over $20,000 in scholarship awards. The Make it Happen Scholarship Program is an employee benefit fulfills […]
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[DALLAS, TX] – “The pledge cards just kept coming in,” shared Kent Companies Human Resources Manager Tanya Escobedo. “General Superintendent Arturo Sierra brought me a list with over thirty team members who wanted to contribute to our campaign. It was awesome to watch this campaign take on a life of […]
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Students in Local Building Trades Program Build Concrete Experience by Working with Kent Companies Professionals [GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – When students from the Building Trades Program at Allegan County Technical and Education Center (ACTEC) gathered to pour and finish a concrete basement floor, they built something far greater than they […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies CEO Jeff VanderLaan kicked off the organization’s 60th anniversary by announcing the promotion of key personnel and unveiling a new corporate website. “Kent Companies, at its core, is focused on our people,” said VanderLaan. “Our 60th anniversary is a celebration of the talented people […]
Read More[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – The American Concrete Pumpers Association (ACPA) named Kent Companies’ Dan Bremmer the 2016 Safe Operator of the Year. Bremmer was one of two recipients of the national award. The ACPA granted the award on January 18, 2017 at the World of Concrete, which held each year […]
Read More[DALLAS, TX] – Kent Companies, Texas announced the promotion of Angel Alvarez to Vice President and Daniel Gatica to General Superintendent for the Multifamily Division. The promotions come as the division responds to increasing demand for high-density, multi-family structures throughout the region. Angel Alvarez joined Kent Companies in February 2014 […]
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