K&E Excavating Hires Rick Anderson as Director of Operations

SALEM, Ore., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- K&E Excavating, an award-winning construction company working in Oregon, Washington and California, announces the newest member of their executive management team. Rick Anderson will fill the newly created position of Director of Operations for K&E. Rick will focus on strategic planning, oversee daily operations and maximize efficiency of the business.

Kerry Kuenzi, Co-founder and President of K&E Excavating said, "We believe the addition of a Director of Operations will position K&E to operate smarter and more efficiently in a competitive economy. We have intentionally created the position now, understanding our growth going forward demands the additional infrastructure."

Rick earned a Master of Business Administration from George Fox University and has over 17 years'  experience in operations management. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the MBA program of Corban University. "Growth is on the horizon. As we look ahead, the current economy demands all companies get their houses in order," said Rick. "I believe I can help K&E prepare for the upswing in the economy. This is a time to get best practices in place, make a strong company stronger and prepare for the work ahead."

Every business owner wants more time to focus on growing their business; hiring Rick Anderson as Director of Operations allows K&E founders to do just that. After 14 years, the family-owned business is still going strong based on a solid formula of integrity, coupled with unparalleled excellence. "We haven't made it this far by following the status quo. At K&E we like to look ahead and take every opportunity to improve," said Kuenzi.

About K&E Excavating
K&E Excavating is a family-owned business specializing in commercial excavation, civil construction and underground utilities. K&E operates as General Contractor or Sub-Contractor on public and private commercial projects, and readily implements environmentally responsible practices. K&E is committed to using biodegradable hydraulic oil in equipment, thereby reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability through waste, pollution and toxin reduction. Recent jobs include, US97 Modoc Point near Klamath Falls, Oregon and the Matthew Knight Basketball Arena on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene.

For more information, please contact Wendi Watson at 503-890-0986 or [email protected] or visit www.keex.net

SOURCE K&E Excavating