Our values

Our Values

At Luck Companies, our values are more than cultural expectations; they are the principles of the way we operate our businesses.

Commitment

Takes personal responsibility for the success of self, others, and the organization

  • Model safety, health, and environmental stewardship
  • Do what it takes
  • Pursue excellence
  • Celebrate success

Integrity

Earns the trust and respect of others

  • Be honest
  • Do what you say
  • Hold self and others accountable
  • Give and receive feedback

Creativity

Delivers ideas and innovation that add value

  • Be curious
  • Learn new skills
  • Be open to change
  • Explore and experiment

Leadership

Ignites human potential and performance

  • Value diversity and differences
  • Develop self and others
  • Inspire confidence and optimism
  • Confront issues
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Cherokee, SC

Home to breathtaking state parks and trails, historically significant landmarks, and countless opportunities to appreciate the arts, Cherokee County, South Carolina is a community overflowing with pride. Mining has been a significant part in the history of Cherokee County, fostering growth in surrounding communities, and Luck Companies is looking forward to continuing this tradition, supporting responsible development for many decades to come.

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OUR PLAN FOR CHEROKEE

Our hopes for Cherokee County are to develop a proven natural resource in the most sustainable and environmentally responsible way, while providing critical infrastructure materials to Cherokee and the surrounding communities. We are also committed to engaging as an active and responsible member of the Cherokee community.

  • Site is 2 parcels totaling +/- 567 acres
  • 73% of the property will remain open space
  • Dedicated outdoor recreation area
  • Monitoring Wells planned along perimeter of the site
  • Entrance planned for Old Post Road with majority of outbound traffic headed to I-85 interchange
  • Employment for 8-15 people

Our Commitment to Cherokee County

Luck Companies is committed to making a positive impact throughout South Carolina—economically, environmentally and in the community.

 

 

Cherokee County’s character and culture align with Luck Companies' mission of igniting human potential. As a 100-year-old family-owned and operated business, we hope to become a part of and contribute to the future and fabric of Cherokee County.
 
We have identified an opportunity along Old Post Road in Western Cherokee County, which is certain to provide high-quality rock and proximity to current and future infrastructure. We hope to invest in Cherokee County, providing construction aggregate and cultivating agricultural real estate opportunities to support existing infrastructure and responsible growth in Cherokee and the surrounding counties.
Greenfielding Timeline

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STONE IS JUST THE START

The materials we produce support infrastructure growth, but our impact is also felt in the people and the communities we serve. 

At Luck Companies, Stone is Just the Start of...

The work we do in, and for, our communities.

How we value our associates and how our associates value each other.

A look forward to a strong, sustainable future.

A shared vision of our collective well-being.

Community Impact

"In this report, I hope you’ll get a glimpse into the heart of our company. You’ll hear stories from passionate people who dream big, inspire one another, and work with our customers in ways that create lasting short and long-term value."

-Charlie Luck, Chairman & CEO of Luck Companies

Explore Our Impact Report

Fairfield County’s Town of Ridgeway Parade

Our closest township to our Fairfield plant is Ridgeway, which hosts an annual Christmas parade. An important component of celebrating our rural community is supporting outdoor family time. Parades provide that perfect opportunity for Luck associates to join in the fun.

Chester County’s annual MLK Parade

Luck Companies looks for ways to promote a more inclusive world. Participating in Chester’s Martin Luther King, Jr. parade each year brings out the best in all of us.

Spartanburg County Cupcake Fun

When it comes to learning about mining in school, you can have your cake and eat it, too. Luck associates enjoy presenting the mining industry to students and then challenging them to decide whether their potential mining site (a cupcake with multiple layers of color) is suitable for a future quarry. Their reward for completing this task is consuming their sweet treat!

Our new neighbor in Saluda County

Wesley Chapel on Double Bridges Road sits near the entrance to our future site in Saluda County, SC. Its beautiful granite outcroppings will frame a future parking lot, play area, and gathering place, which will be designed in partnership with the church and available to parishioners and their neighbors, families, and friends.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Enoree Residents

Our Enoree neighbors were hit hard by Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024. By late November, things still hadn’t completely turned around. Local Luck associates joined up with church volunteers to prepare and serve a community dinner to over 100 residents.

Edgefield County Summer Camps

In Edgefield County, Luck sponsored the first countywide summer camp program, which featured the arts and outdoor sports. This mural, painted by students in the first week of camp, kicked off a summer of “Loving the Outdoors.”

Saluda County’s Food Distribution Program

Each month, Luck associates join other community members to organize bags of fresh produce, grains, and canned goods for distribution to approximately 150 families in Saluda, SC and neighboring counties.

Chester County STEM Night

Luck Companies is about more than stone. In fact, we are all about igniting human potential. At STEM events, we often bring along an electric table for hands-on learning about how electricity is used not only in our plants but in so many other careers.

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Meet Our People

  • Katie Kosloski
    GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    I started with Luck Stone in 2009 as a Mining Engineering Co-Op Student. This 15-month program allowed me, while still in college, to learn about the industry and work through mine development and reserve estimation projects. I was hired by Luck Stone full-time upon graduation. I had a vast interest in gaining a deeper understanding of quarry operations and entered a Foreman Trainee role at the company. In this position, I was able to learn more about the mechanical crushing and screening systems that help attain the appropriate product graduations. I also learned a tremendous amount about leadership and the importance of teamwork through my time in the plant. Currently, I am leveraging both my engineering and operational experience to lead a team through the development of a new quarry pit in Leesburg, Virginia. The culture and people at Luck Stone make this company a great fit for me. Working for a mining company where the Mission and Vision speak to the value that each member of our team brings to the table is truly felt in the way that Luck associates approach and interact with each other, and is often noted by the community in our exchanges with them.

  • Bruce Smith
    GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, SOUTHEAST

    Bruce joined Luck Companies 10 years ago, as Project Manager for Growth and Capital Projects. Bruce has 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, including roles as both a General Contractor and business owner. He is an expert at driving project success from design, estimating and scheduling to contract, project and construction management.

    Bruce holds a certification as a Class A General Contractor in Virginia and is a LEED Green Associate and Green Globes Professional. He graduated with a BS from Virginia Tech.

  • Susan Mitchell
    Community Engagement Manager

    Susan Mitchell is Community Engagement Manager for Luck Companies’ Growth Team. In this role. Susan leads initiatives in communities where we hope to set up new operations. Our goal is to make meaningful connections and earn local trust by collaborating with public safety partners, local organizations, and nonprofits through volunteerism and financial support.

    Susan joined Luck Companies in 2023. Prior to that, she spent several years as a consultant to economic development authorities. Susan also worked in storm and wastewater management (City of Richmond DPU and Alexandria Renew Enterprises), supply chain management (Walmart) and manufacturing (Mead Westvaco). Her background is in Marketing, Branding, and Public Relations. She earned a B.A. in History from Williams College in Williamstown, MA.

  • Katrina Jorgensen
    Senior Community Engagement Specialist

    Katrina Jorgensen is the Senior Community Engagement Specialist at Luck Companies, where she leads efforts to build strong, lasting relationships with communities across the Southeast. Since joining Luck in 2024, she has focused on advancing partnerships that reflect the company’s commitment to igniting human potential through Values Based Leadership.

    Katrina brings nearly two decades of experience in strategic communications and public engagement, supporting mission-driven work across industries including international politics, finance, infrastructure, and nonprofit development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Socioeconomics from the University of North Texas.

    She is passionate about creating meaningful connections and finds the greatest reward in bringing people together to collaborate on opportunities that benefit both community and company for a lasting impact.

  • Trevor McLouth
    VP, South Carolina Region

    Trevor McLouth is the Vice President of the South Carolina Region for Luck Stone. He is responsible for leading sales and operations teams and working closely with the company’s valued customers who are serviced through Luck Stone’s locations across the organization’s growth area of South Carolina.

    Prior to being named Vice President of the South Carolina Region, Trevor was the General Manager for the Southeast Region for Luck Stone. Through various operations management and sales roles across the company, he has led associates and has supported customers across our footprint, including roles in both crushed stone as well as construction and demolition recycling and disposal.

    Trevor earned his bachelor’s degree in Geology and Industrial Management from Missouri State University in 2009, and in 2020, he earned his MBA in the Georgia Tech Executive Master’s in Business Administration program.

    Trevor serves on the board of the South Carolina Aggregate Association and is active in the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders, a group of aggregates professionals 40 and under. He resides in South Carolina.

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