Kokosing Who We Are

Brett is a third-generation owner of Kokosing; he is steadfastly committed to Kokosing’s legacy while striving for continuous improvement. He began working at Kokosing during the summer of 1993 as a laborer helping build the Fredericktown Ohio Library and continued working during future summers as a pipelayer on several projects.

After graduating from college, he gained extensive field, project procurement, and management experience in the water/wastewater and heavy industrial market sectors as he progressed throughout his career from field engineer to superintendent to project manager. As area manager, he pioneered the expansion of Kokosing Industrial into two new geographic regions while managing operations of existing regions. As vice president of operations Brett provided oversight to field operations as well as pursued new project opportunities. His responsibilities have also included executive leadership for the Human Resources, Accounting, IT, and Legal Departments. Prior to becoming President/co-CEO of Kokosing, Inc., Brett served as CEO of Kokosing Industrial and McGraw Kokosing. Brett has served on the Kokosing, Inc. Board since 2015.

Brett graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He takes a personal interest in philanthropic goals of Kokosing in the communities we work and live in. He has served on the construction management advisory board for Bowling Green State University, he is a committee member for the Associated General Contractors of America’s Utility Infrastructure Division, and is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable.

Bryce Burgett has over 20 years of experience, in addition to a childhood of watching his family grow Kokosing from a two-man, residential remodeling outfit to the conglomerate that it is today.  As a third-generation owner of Kokosing, Bryce holds true to the core values instilled into Kokosing by his grandfather as well as pushing the companies to new heights.

Bryce first joined the Kokosing Highway division and gained many years of experience in various field and management roles. Bryce transitioned to providing leadership within The Olen Corporation and Kokosing Materials, Inc. and establishing Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services. His responsibilities also included executive leadership for the Safety and Equipment Departments. Prior to this promotion to co-CEO of Kokosing, Inc., Bryce served as CEO of The Olen Corporation and Kokosing Materials, Inc. and Managing Member of Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services.  He also serves as a member on the Kokosing, Inc. Board of Directors.

Bryce graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Degree. He is an advocate for and contributes to Kokosing’s community involvement. He is part of many industry organizations including Associated General Contractors, National Asphalt Paving Association, and past Chairman of the Flexible Pavements of Ohio.

John Householder has over 30 years of heavy highway construction experience, across many roles including project manager, area manager, and vice president. He has served as president since 2018 and has led Kokosing Construction Company through significant growth and complex projects such as the Columbus Crossroads, Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, and Corridor H in West Virginia.

John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, and completed the Advanced Management Program through the Harvard Business School.

Tom Muraski started his career working for a consulting engineering firm, but soon discovered that construction was where he wanted to build his career. Starting out as a project engineer with Kokosing in 1992, Tom was promoted to vice president of the building division in 1997. Tom led Kokosing Industrial to some of its largest and most complex projects including the SunCoke projects in Haverhill, St. Louis and Middletown, and the Army Corp of Engineers Marmet Lock and Dam near Charleston, West Virginia.

Tom has served as president of Kokosing Industrial, Inc. and McGraw Kokosing since 2018.

Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University, and has served in multiple roles in industry organizations including the Associated General Contractors of Ohio Chapter President.

Ken has over 34 years of experience in the aggregates business, and has been president of The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates since 2001.  With his extensive experience, he has guided Olen through a number of expansion projects including new plant installations and zoning and permitting of additional reserves.  Today Olen has grown to be one of the top ten aggregates producers in Ohio and top fifty in the U.S.

He is a 1987 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering; and received a Masters in Business Administration from Capital University. He is an active member of several professional and trade associations, including the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, Society For Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, and a past president of the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association.

Lee started his asphalt career in 1995, working during the summer months for his family’s asphalt company. His experience includes all aspects of asphalt, from managing paving and milling crews, managing asphalt plants, and leading sand and gravel operations. Lee has been the president of Kokosing Materials, Inc. since 2014. He has also filled the role of superintendent on multiple highway projects, obtaining first-hand experience on the construction aspects of paving.

Lee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Cincinnati. He is an active leader in the Asphalt Institute, where he serves on three boards, including the Board of Directors.