About Us
A Legacy of World Class Service
Lauren Concrete
Founded by Ronnie Klatt in Austin, TX
Built on the American Dream
Ronnie and his brother Ray started Lauren Concrete in 1986 with one plant, three trucks and only a handful of employees.
Suppliers were tough on them, competitors tried to squeeze them out and they had very little money, but because of their attitude of “failure is not an option” Lauren Concrete is now 26-plants strong, owns 3 aggregate quarries and is a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in Central Texas. Ronnie and Ray may have started it, but it has taken many like-minded, dedicated individuals to get us to where we are today.
Lauren Concrete
Acquired Sand & Gravel Mine
We own the supply
With 20 million tons of reserves and a robust fleet in our Tanker & Aggregate Haul Divisions, Lauren Concrete makes sure customers are not affected by material shortages. Our Texas Aggregates Locations are in Bastrop and Ellinger.
Lauren Concrete
A Leading Provider of Ready Mix Concrete in Central Texas
26 Batch Plants in Central Texas
Lauren Concrete is still family-owned and operated to this day and led by some of the best ready mix professionals in the industry. With 26 batch plants strategically placed across the great state of Texas, two local aggregate quarries, and a fleet backed by people dedicated to World Class Service, there is no job outside our wheelhouse.
Team Lauren
Ryan Bartholomew
Chief Executive Officer
“God, family, work.”
Ryan Bartholomew humbly yet passionately leads Lauren Concrete’s team of experienced ready-mix veterans and oversee all Lauren Concrete Business Units. Ryan’s leadership style has empowered and attracted some of the best people the industry has to offer, including a robust operations, management and sales team that has driven Lauren Concrete to success.
Kasha Bartholomew
Vice President of Human Resources
“Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
Robert Conrad
Vice President of Operations & East General Manager
“Be good.”
Jennifer Foran
Director of Sales
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
Arin Gregoriades
IT Manager
“Aut inveniam viam aut faciam – I shall either find a way or make one.” – Hannibal
Kurt Holman
Vice President of Safety & Environmental Affairs
“If we always tell the truth, we never have to remember what we said.”
Deven Parrish
Central and West Maintenance Leader
“Think outside the box. Just because it’s the way we have always done it, doesn’t mean it’s the way it always has to be done.”
Johnny Salinas
Director of Technical Services
“Do what is right, not what is easy.”
Don Schulze
Chief Financial Officer
“If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
Alvah Tharp Jr.
Director, Safety & Compliance
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Kirsten Tharp
Media Marketing
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Lauren Concrete Core Values
Our Mission is to Deliver a World Class Experience to our Customers, Employees, and the Communities We Serve.
Safety
I understand that I am responsible for my safety, the safety of my colleagues and customers.
Integrity
I am known for my integrity: I am honest, trustworthy, and will consistently take the “high road” in my actions.
Respect
I am respectful to all the ladies and gentlemen I interact with each day.
Ownership
I own and immediately resolve customer problems.
Responsiveness
I am always responsive to the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of my customers.
Positive Attitude
I always choose a positive attitude at work.
Professionalism
I am proud of my professional appearance, language, and behavior
Teamwork
I create a work environment of teamwork so the needs of our customers and each other are met
