Mike is the Chairman and Founder of SRM Concrete. He started the company in 1999 to service his own concrete needs because as a concrete finisher, Mike was not receiving the customer service from the local ready-mix companies that he required for his customers. With very little money and three trucks, he built a concrete plant in his backyard and has grown Smyrna Ready Mix from a small business into an industry leader. SRM Concrete continues as a family-owned and operated company. Mike focuses on the long-term goals of the company, oversees the acquisitions, and maintains relationships with customers, suppliers, and potential sellers for future acquisitions. Mike is an active philanthropist with a history of supporting children's charities and improving the quality of life for residents in his hometown of Smyrna. He and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Jeff and Ryan.

Jeff Hollingshead is the Chief Executive Officer of SRM Concrete where he oversees a team of dedicated professionals. As CEO, Jeff has developed strategies that place the company at a competitive advantage by implementing new practices not seen in the ready-mix industry. He coordinates the closing and integration of all acquisitions while overseeing and defining the organization's structure and culture. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Belmont University. Growing up working in this business, he witnessed how hard work and a strong work ethic are keys to success. A man of strong faith in God, Jeff believes in the value of giving back. Jeff and his wife, Holly, have three children.

Ryan brings more than a decade of industry experience to his role as President of SRM Materials and the Finishing Division. He is involved in the price negotiations for the purchase of all raw materials, manages operations at our quarries, maintains relationships with material suppliers, and oversees the concrete finishing operations. Ryan and his wife have four children. 

Mike joined SRM Concrete in 2014 and brings more than thirty years of industry experience to his role as Chief Technical Officer. During his career, Mike has served in a broad range of leadership roles and has significant industry experience, especially in batching and concrete mixing as well as helping to create the first safety standards for ready-mix truck manufacturing. Mike is a Dale Carnegie and FMI Leadership Institute graduate. He has held numerous leadership positions in Concrete Industry Associations including past President and past Board Member for the Tennessee Concrete Association and a variety of leadership roles with the National Ready Mix Concrete Association. 

J.D. joined SRM Concrete in 2009 as Comptroller before being promoted to CFO in 2014. He is responsible for all company financials, forecast and budget planning, inventory and costing management, and cash flow and treasury management. J.D. develops and implements new accounting systems and procedures to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and back-office efficiencies. He also plays an integral part in raising capital, syndication relationships, and closing of acquisitions. J.D. earned an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University. 

Beth is the Chief Human Resources Officer based out of the Home Office in Smyrna. She coordinates the administrative functions, oversees the interviewing and hiring of new staff, and directs the benefits, training, and employee services. Beth has extensive experience working in the Banking and Human Resources industries. Beth and her husband, BJ have one son, two dogs, and a cat. 

John Van Cheek is the Southwest Division President at SRM Concrete. John graduated from the Concrete Industry Management program and received his MBA from Middle Tennessee State University, where he also competed in Track and Cross Country. John has been in the Concrete Industry since 2006 and served as SRM's Quality Control Manager for 5 years before serving as our Operations Manager. After serving as the first North Division President, John transitioned to his current role as Southwest Division President after SRM expanded into Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. John enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters. 

Zach Gallaher is the North Division President at SRM concrete where he leads Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Zach is familiar with concrete in the North as he served as the GM for the tri-state areas of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Having worked for SRM Concrete since 2008, he has experience in a number of areas, and he appreciates the family-oriented approach of the company leadership. Zach pushes the importance of safety and promotes good health to his team as well as donating his time to charities that protect safety in his community. When not working, he enjoys playing golf and getting out on the lake with his wife and son.

PJ Whittaker is the Division President in our west division of Colorado and Wyoming. PJ, one of SRM's first team members, worked in nearly every capacity at SRM before being named GM in Nashville and stepping into the GM role in Colorado in 2023. PJ leads a team of talented operators and dispatchers in one of SRM's largest markets.

Ben Brooks is our South Division President where he oversees the Florida, Southern Alabama, and Southern Georgia regions. He joined SRM in 2013 as a dispatcher and after 5 years was promoted to GM in Central Kentucky before accepting his current role. He attended MTSU, where he was part of the Concrete Industry Management program. In his off time, Ben enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, and cheering on all the Tennessee sports teams. He and his wife, Ashley have a daughter and a son.

Jeff Bryant is the East Division President at SRM Concrete where he oversees day-to-day operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Savannah, GA. In 1985, he began working in the concrete industry as a mixer operator, and through persistent hard work, Jeff rose into various positions of leadership. When not spending time with his wife, son, and two dogs, Jeff volunteers his time at several children’s charities. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, gold mining, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers.

Jason Mitchell is the Central Division President. Jason led our dispatch office in one of SRM's busiest areas before stepping into the General Manager role in Nashville. Jason was then promoted to Central Division President where he oversees the locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, North Georgia, and North Alabama.

Dan serves as our Northeast Division President where he oversees the operations of over 30 plants in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Prior to SRM's expansion into the Northeast, Dan was our GM in the Detroit market. Dan started in the industry as a Mixer Operator in 2003, since then, he has served in multiple roles including Dispatcher, Sales, and Plant Manager. Dan and his wife, Priscilla, have one son, Carter. When Dan has free time, he likes coaching baseball and barbecuing with his family.

Teddy Hazelwood is the Chief Information Officer based out of the Home Office in Smyrna. Teddy has been in the IT field for more than thirty-five years. He earned an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technologies degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Teddy and his wife, Joy, have four children and twelve grandchildren.

Dale is the Vice President for Aggregates for SRM Materials and oversees daily operations. Dale earned a Civil Engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University and has extensive experience in the building materials industry with a focus in asphalt paving, site layouts, aggregates, barge movements, cost analysis, process improvements, and business planning. With his vast experience and skill in negotiations, he is involved with all expansion plans. He is driven by a philosophy to walk daily in the light of God and appreciates the culture at SRM Concrete that emphasizes integrity and doing good work.

Lora works in the Murfreesboro office as the Chief Marketing Officer. She is responsible for overseeing all marketing, community relations, and social media outreach. After studying at Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee, Lora worked in Music and Television production. Lora serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee. 

Chris Ross is the Fleet Manager for SRM where he oversees an enormous fleet of mixers, tankers, loaders, mining equipment, and more. Chris’ degree is in Electronics and he has been turning wrenches for a living since 1986, and he began working in the Concrete Industry in 1992. He and his wife, Dana, have a son, Cody, and a daughter, Miranda.

J.D. is General Counsel for SRM and has provided legal services for the Company in various capacities since 2010.  J.D. received his undergraduate degree from Furman University in 2002 and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2005.  He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2005.   J.D. began his legal career with the law firm of Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC, where he was a partner until his move to SRM in 2020.  J.D. also has extensive real estate experience, having owned a large full-service real estate title and escrow company for over 10 years.

Patrick is the Chief Accounting Officer for SRM and is responsible for financial reporting functions of the company including mentoring and managing our accounting staff. He also plays an integral part in assessing and analyzing our acquisition strategy. Prior to joining SRM, Patrick was a partner at a Top 20 accounting firm specializing in financial statement audit services, and acquisitions. Patrick received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Florida State University and his MBA from Florida Atlantic University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the states of Tennessee and Delaware. Patrick and his wife Lauren, have four children.

Ty is the Business Development and Land Manager at SRM Concrete. Following graduation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ty spent twenty years in banking before entering the concrete industry. He has served as our Safety Director as well as the GM in the Savannah market. He and his wife, Tricia, have three children. 

Danielle is our Chief Sustainability Officer at SRM Concrete. She entered the concrete industry in 2005 gaining experience in environmental compliance, motor carrier compliance, and operations. Danielle oversees our environmental team and ensures our plants are in compliance with all federal and local guidelines. She also oversees SRM's big-picture environmental efforts. Danielle and her husband, Erik, have two daughters. When she's not cheering on the FL State Seminoles, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and dog on the water. 

Binoy is a graduate with a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. His expertise spans into Data Analytics, excelling in the implementation of new software solutions. A data preparation and data mining expert, he skillfully extracts meaningful insights from complex datasets. Binoy and his wife Roshni have 2 children.