CIM Patron
Kell Harvey
Title: Regional Sales Director
Employer: CarbonCure Technologies
“For the foreseeable future, the demand for concrete is going to remain high. With that demand will come competition for good employees. For the betterment of the concrete industry, it should be in every concrete company’s interest to be involved in the CIM program.”
What is your involvement in the CIM program? Why did you get involved with the program?
I became a Patron officer in 2014 and continue to serve on the board of the MTSU CIM Patrons. I’ve always believed the CIM program gave me many opportunities in my life personally and professionally that I can never give enough back to the program.
Why have you and your company made the commitment to the CIM program? What benefits do you think it will bring to your company?
Traditionally the concrete and construction industries are slow to change in our ever-changing world. CarbonCure is a company that embraces change and is a disrupter in the concrete industry. The one constant in this industry is the importance of relationships. Relationships are the backbone of the concrete and construction industry. My involvement in the CIM program helps establish and grow relationships in our ever-evolving industry.
What are your thoughts about the industry/academic partnership between CIM and its industry partners and patrons?
The partnership between the industry/academic is what attracted me to the CIM program when I was a student. I worked an internship in Knoxville, Tenn. for Rinker Materials and that internship changed my life. I received valuable real-world experience. People in the concrete industry helped me learn and grow and mold me into the person I am today. When I finished my internship, I returned to school with practical knowledge that helped me immensely in the classroom. The industry and academic partnership in the CIM program is unique and sets it apart from others in the construction industry.
How do you think the CIM program will benefit the concrete industry?
The CIM programs must continue to produce quality graduates. The demand for concrete and quality people will always be high. We must continue to produce quality, hardworking graduates that have a thirst to learn after leaving school.