R. K. Redding Construction's Casey Pollard Selected to Join the Associated General Contractors of America's Construction Leadership Council

Pollard Selected by AGC to Serve on its National Leadership Council

2014-03-22

BREMEN, GA, March 22, 2014 (Press-News.org) R. K. Redding Construction (RKR) Project Manager Casey Pollard has been selected by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America to serve on its national Leadership Council Steering Committee for a three-year term from 2014-17. Casey also serves on the Board of Directors for AGC Georgia Chapter and as the Chairman of the AGC Georgia Young Leadership Program.

"I am honored that my colleagues at AGC have recognized my contributions to the organization by naming me to this committee," said Pollard. "I'm looking forward to serving in this leadership position during the next three years and helping lead AGC to a successful future."

Pollard has served as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager for RKR on dozens of projects, including 12 school projects in Paulding County. He oversaw the Burnt Hickory Elementary School, which was awarded First Place in the 2009 AGC Build Georgia Awards.

A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Pollard has worked in the construction industry for 16 years and currently serves on the local Haralson County Chamber board. Pollard resides in Bremen, Ga. with his wife, Hannah, and two children.

About R. K. Redding Construction
Founded in 1991, R.K. Redding Construction, Inc. (RKR) is a full service, multi-disciplinary construction management and general construction contracting firm. Licensed in six southeastern states, RKR delivers comprehensive construction services and solutions to its clients. RKR is active in many markets, including education, medical, religious facilities, cultural, governmental, and industrial and office/retail. The company philosophy is based on honesty, quality and integrity with the ultimate goal of gaining customer trust and satisfaction. This goal is evidenced by Inc. Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle naming the firm as one of the fastest growing companies in 2010. For more information, please visit http://www.rkredding.com.

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