SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Knight’s Companies announced the hire of George Kuhn, as Vice President of Technical Services for the Redi-Mix division. Reporting to CEO/President Pete Knight, and working closely with Sales and Customer Service teams, Kuhn will be responsible for overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance, through analyzing concrete mix designs, conducting quality control testing, troubleshooting production issues and educating customers on concrete specifications and application recommendations. As Vice President of Technical Services, Kuhn will play a key role in strategic development, by building and sustaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and organizations important to the company and its potential growth.
Kuhn joins Knight’s Companies with over 36 years in the ready mixed concrete industry and most recently held the position of Technical Services Manager at a concrete company in Virgina. “George brings industry expertise, knowledge of market trends, and product and customer insight that will enhance our business development goals and objectives. He is a great compliment to our Redi-Mix leadership team,” said Pete Knight, CEO of Knight’s Companies.
Kuhn holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Virginia Tech and has been an active member of the Kiwanis family, serving his community, for over 40 years. His wife, Carrie, will join him in Summerville in mid-March. “I’m excited to join such an outstanding team and respected company as I embark on this next chapter of my career; I look forward exploring and settling into my new community,” said George Kuhn.
Knight’s Companies offers septic, ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, trucking and concrete pumping services, as well as steel reinforcement products to commercial and residential customers in South Carolina and Georgia. It is a family business focused on winning together by always striving to bring its best to its customers and communities. For more information, go to www.knightscompanies.com