Category Archives: We Value People

We Value People: Gary and Nicole Hansen

Working at Geneva Rock has been a family affair for the Hansens. Gary, who has been with the company since 1995, has worked with each of his three children through the years. Currently, he gets to interact with his daughter Nicole.  “It’s been great working with my kids,” Gary said. [...]

We Value People: Robert & Tyler Manookin

As father and son, Robert & Tyler Manookin have valued being able to work together at Geneva Rock. Even though they don’t work directly with each other anymore after Tyler transferred departments last year, they still cherish the opportunities that they’ve had working for the same employer.  “I have really [...]

We Value People: Bryson & Tyson Ashworth

Identical twins Bryson and Tyson Ashworth have spent the majority of their lives side by side, including working in fulfilling careers as they’ve developed at Clyde Companies. Each is satisfied with the growth opportunities, culture, and team atmosphere they’ve found with the company—even though their direct paths diverged a few [...]

We Value People: Cody Clark

Growing up on a dairy farm, Cody Clark’s background made working at Geneva Rock the perfect fit.  “The farm taught me the importance of having a good work ethic,” Cody said. “I always enjoyed working with the heavy equipment and that helped me realize that I wanted to do something [...]

We Value People: J.R. Hardman

Geneva Rock has been a part of J.R. Hardman’s life for as long as he can remember.  “My dad was a mixer driver in the Murray yard for 41 years,” J.R. said. “My grandfather worked for this company. I’ve had uncles, my brother, and even my wife started off working [...]

We Value People: Frank Houston

For Frank Houston, finding a career at Geneva Rock began after changing his major at the University of Utah.  “I started out wanting to be a doctor,” Frank said. “For the first year and a half of school, I really loved the anatomy and physiology courses I took. I enjoyed [...]

We Value People: Brandon Albrecht 

Even though Brandon Albrecht has only been with Geneva Rock for eight years, he’s known about the company’s reputation for much longer.  “My brother worked for the company,” Brandon said. “I had always heard great things and knew that there were phenomenal benefits here. I was convinced before I even [...]

We Value People: Jose Navarro

A California native, Jose Navarro has found his time in the construction industry to be extremely rewarding—although he wasn’t always sure that he wanted a job in the construction field.  “I graduated from high school, and there was a point where I went to take an exam with the Marines,” [...]

We Value People: Mikel Kogianes

As one of the longest-tenured Geneva Rock employees, Mikel Kogianes has cherished his time with the company. Nearly 32 years of work has brought incredible satisfaction to himself and his family. “I’ve run a mixer truck the whole time I’ve been here,” Mikel said. “I like mixers because you’re in [...]

First-Class Women in Construction: Natalie Robinson

Women in Construction week is the first full week in March. Currently, only 13% of employees in the construction industry are female, according to Construction Coverage. By highlighting women at Clyde Companies, we hope to increase the number of women who decide to begin a career in construction. For Natalie [...]