JOHN CONGLETON
CEO/Chairman
Direct: (859) 721-8020
In 2008, John partnered with his sister Barbara Thornbury to become 4th generation owners of Congleton Lumber. Prior to the purchase, John served in a variety of management capacities in Thoroughbred Horse industry. He was a National Thoroughbred Insurance Underwriting and risk manager for several publicly traded companies. His outside business experience, helped him guide the company through the great recession and the company’s move to our current location. John is an avid tennis player and enjoys family time, mowing, grilling and tending the zoo with his pets at home (when he is not playing tennis).
PAM GRESBACH
Treasurer
Direct: (859) 721-8022
Pam joined Congleton Lumber Co as the office manager and has moved into the role of Treasurer. She is the glue that holds this business together! Outside of the office, Pam enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys knitting, reading and scrapbooking along with watching the Green Bay Packers.
BEN GESS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Direct: (859) 721-8018
As Business Development/Marketing Director, Ben’s job is to encourage and promote the growth of Congleton Lumber & Design Center by directing the business development and marketing efforts. These efforts include new business development, client maintenance, presentations, advertising and promotion of the company. When not at the office, Ben and his wife Lucy enjoy spending time with their family and friends, traveling, cooking, and playing golf.
Sales
WAYNE GRANT
GENERAL MANAGER
Direct: (859) 721-8038
Wayne has been in the construction industry for 32 years. His first job was carrying shingles for his uncles roofing business. He really enjoyed working with his hands and at the age of 18 he landed a job maintaining 400 apartment units. In 1989 Wayne started framing houses and spent the next 25 years building and remodeling homes in the Lexington area. After years of working with his hands he joined the Congleton Lumber team, where he applies all his knowledge to the sales side of construction. He looks forward to the next 20 years with Congleton!
CHRIS THORNBURY
PARTNER/OUTSIDE SALES
Direct: (859) 721-8046
Chris is an outside salesman who brings 21 years of historic renovation and building experience with him to the job site. Chris has a passion for helping customers envision their backyard living as well with pergolas, gazebos, decks and raised planter boxes. In his free time, Chris enjoys family time, golfing, hunting and any activity that involves the great outdoors.
MARY BETH HUNT
SALES & SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR
Direct: (859) 721-8048
Born and raised in Carlisle, Kentucky. Mary Beth began her career with Congleton Lumber in March of 1992. She quickly learned the lumber business and within a few years worked her way up to sales, spending the majority of her career focusing on windows and doors. You will find her at the front sales counter managing the phones and the flow of the sales office; she also serves as the company’s Special Events Coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, UK sports and escaping to a beach whenever possible!
DANIEL LEE
INSIDE SALES
Direct: (859) 721-5698
Bio coming soon!
SAM SMITH
INSIDE SALES
Direct: (859) 721-8026
Sam joined our team in 2016. She is a prime example of climbing the ladder! She spent her first two years working in the yard, then quickly moved into delivery and became our Safety Coordinator. Her hard work has led her to Inside Sales. When Sam is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, two dogs, and her friends. She loves traveling, attending concerts, riding her RZR, fishing, gardening and being outdoors. “I’m thankful to be a part of such an amazing company and I look forward to many more years to come.” – Sam
Architectural & Commercial Sales
JIM KECK
ARCHITECTURAL & COMMERCIAL SALES
Direct: (859) 721-8012
This is Jim.
See Jim work.
Jim works hard.
Work Jim work.
Window & Door Sales
KELLY SHROPSHIRE
WINDOW & DOOR CONSULTANT
DIRECT: (859) 721-8017
Kelly is a window and door expert, who works with clients to assist in building their dream home or remodeling their existing. Kelly specializes in applying her 20 years of experience and market knowledge in helping clients choose products that best suit their needs. When she isn’t working you may find her laughing, caring for her two daughters and sitting on a beach with a drink in hand!
JASON WEBB
WINDOW & DOOR CONSULTANT
Direct: (859) 721-8044
Jason is a lifetime resident of Lexington. A childhood interest in architecture and design sparked a career in residential construction that has spanned nearly two decades. In that time, he has been involved in nearly every aspect of the building process, from planning and estimating all the way to the completion of the project. Jason will be able to use his experience and diverse background in the construction industry to help serve his customer’s needs.
Sales Support
DAVID MOLLOY
OPERATION MANAGER
Direct: (859) 721-8014
Born and raised a Lexingtonian, David oversees yard operations in order to achieve a successful balance of customer satisfaction and yard proficiency. David provides accurate fast in, fast out service to customers, which helps us have the ability to accomplish same or next day delivery. David is married to his High School sweetheart and has two wonderful children.
JESSICA BROWN
PURCHASER
Direct: (859) 721-8026
Jessica has over fourteen years in receiving retail building material for one of the largest home improvement corporations in the United States. As a purchaser she develops strategies, maintain positive relationships with suppliers, and coordinates with internal teams regarding supply needs. Jessica Enjoys spending time with her two children and three dogs. She is also avid Kentucky Wildcat fan. GO CATS!!
HARLAN REYNOLDS JR.
SALES COORDINATOR
Direct: (859) 721-8024
Harlan has been in the building industry for 48 plus years. He is the Sales Coordinator for our sales team providing sales support for Congleton specialty items also assisting customer service. Outside of work he loves spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoys playing golf, fishing, hunting, and spending time on the farm!
STEVE ROSS
ESTIMATOR
Direct: (859) 721- 8040
Steve started in residential construction when he was 5 years old, “helping” his Dad frame a house. After graduating from U.K. with a Bachelor’s of Architecture, he worked for one of Lexington’s best homebuilders. He learned every aspect of residential construction, from Design & Drafting, Estimating, Job Costs, and even bath fan installation! He has been at Congleton for almost 20 years. He has renovated 2 homes in downtown Lexington, which are 120-years-old. Steve helps his Mother out a lot now that she lives in Lexington, and also likes to work in his yard.
TIM KINCAID
ESTIMATOR
Direct: (859) 721- 8016
Tim has been working in residential construction for over 25 years within many markets including; Maryland, California, and Kentucky. He has embraced every aspect of construction, from framing and trim carpentry to project management, design, and estimating. Outside of work, you can find Tim with his wife and kids sitting around the firepit, grilling, skateboarding, or planning their next beach trip.
