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

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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


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Kasha Bartholomew

Vice President of Human Resources

“Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.”

Robert Conrad East General Manager

Robert Conrad

East General Manager

“Be good.”

Renee Drosche

Sales Director

“Work hard and hustle with a positive mind and integrity, every day, and you will never be disappointed in yourself.”

Arin Gregoriades

IT Manager

“Aut inveniam viam aut faciam – I shall either find a way or make one.” – Hannibal

Jimmy Grubbs

West General Manager

“You’re never wrong doing the right thing.”

Kurt Holman

Vice President of Safety & Environmental Affairs

“If we always tell the truth, we never have to remember what we said.”

Matthew Jetmore

Executive Vice President and Central General Manager

“Work hard, do your best, and everything else takes care of itself.”

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.”

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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