Fall is in the Air!

Hello, TEAM SR!

Fall is officially here, and fiscal year 2024 is in the books. We trailed behind our year-to-date budget for most of the year but never lost sight of our end goal. I’m proud to share that we have not only caught up but expect to exceed our projected FY 2024 budget, once again proving to be an asset to Houchens Industries. We expect September results to be solid and will wrap up our audited financials in the coming months. Consistently meeting budget expectations is critical to our ability to contribute our share of ESOP distribution payments to our parent company, Houchens Industries. This payment supports the obligations created by the employee-owners of Stewart Richey, as participants in our incredible retirement benefit. We are fortunate to be part of a highly successful, 100% employee-owned company.



-Roddy Grimes, President/CEO

Our Trades Proud videos have not only highlighted the incredible work of our Stewart Richey tradesmen and tradeswomen but have also been instrumental in showcasing how exciting and gratifying it is to be part of the work that builds America.

Construction plays a crucial role in shaping the environments where we live, work, and play—it’s essentially the creation of communities. Whether it’s Stewart Richey Service Group managing repairs and maintenance for homes, commercial properties, and industrial facilities, or Stewart Richey Contracting Group providing skilled tradespeople for the construction of schools, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, hospitals, and essential underground infrastructure, each division contributes directly to the improvement of our communities.

To all Stewart Richey’s skilled tradespeople, the significance of your work is profound. Watching a project evolve from blueprints to completion is immensely rewarding, knowing you played a critical role in bringing it to life. The results of your efforts last for decades, sometimes even a century.

In closing, continue to be VERY PROUD of the work you do and encourage those around you to consider the Trades as their career path. Stewart Richey is the BEST place to work for those who desire to be in “The Trades”.

-Roddy Grimes, President/CEO

Safety Snapshot: Mentoring Growth

As we continue to grow, mentoring new employees becomes more and more important. Mentoring those employees is essential for promoting both the safety and productivity within our company. Experienced mentors have practical, on-the-job knowledge that goes beyond the basic training, equipping newcomers with the skills needed to identify safety risks and apply best practices effectively in real world situations. This personalized instruction not only sharpens new hires’ safety awareness but also builds their confidence to address potential hazards. As a result, mentored employees are typically more likely to follow safety protocols, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries. This focus on safety not only protects all our employees, but also minimizes interruptions to production caused by accidents and injuries.

-Mike Smith, Safety Field Supervisor

Cody Potts is an Apprentice Electrician at Stewart Richey, where he has worked for nearly four years. In addition to his professional role, Cody dedicates his time to volunteering as the Quarterback Coach for the Warren East High School football team, a position he has held for two years.

Cody is a graduate of Warren East High School, where he played football throughout all four years. After graduating, his passion for the sport led him to return as a coach for the football team. He explains that his love for football and desire to give back to his high school inspired him to take on this role.

-Tiffany Shoemake, Prospecting and Marketing Coordinator

Employee Spotlight: Taylor Shoemake

Taylor Shoemake has dedicated the last 10 years of his professional career to project management in the construction industry, with the past 7 years specifically serving as a Project Manager for Stewart Richey’s Metal Building Systems division. What he values most about his time with Stewart Richey is the wealth of resources and wisdom the company provides, which have been instrumental in his growth and success within the industry.

Taylor is a native of Franklin, KY, and a proud alumni of Western Kentucky University, where he earned his Bachelor's in Construction Management in 2014. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their 3-year-old son, traveling, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and embracing the outdoors.

-Tiffany Shoemake, Prospecting and Marketing Coordinator

The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and similar challenges. CCK offers these children and their families the opportunity to stay at their facility free of charge, providing a space where they can have fun and experience a sense of normalcy. One of the organization's primary goals is to help children momentarily escape their daily struggles. Since its founding in 2008, CCK has served over 35,000 children and their families, welcoming guests from 45 states and 13 countries.

Recently, Stewart Richey’s Concrete division had the privilege of partnering with the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) to pour concrete for their new "Music Garden." This music garden was designed to be accessible to children of all abilities, giving them the opportunity to engage with and play musical instruments.

-Tiffany Shoemake, Prospecting and Marketing Coordinator

The Tradesman Podcast:

Dew Tinnin & Roddy Grimes