Chester, SC

Ben drives the strategic direction and vision for growth within Luck Companies Southeast Expansion. He is passionate about smart development contributing to the stewardship of land while supporting economic development within communities. Ben’s background is in Urban Planning and he has over 20 years of professional experience in County Planning and private real estate development. He holds a Master’s Degree in Planning from the University of Tennessee and sits on the Boards of The Historic Richmond Foundation (VA) & Central SC Alliance (SC).

In his role as Chief Growth Officer and a member of Luck Companies Strategic Leadership Team, John is responsible for balancing the portfolio of the enterprise to deliver best in class financial results, as well as identifying global trends that have relevancy to the future growth of the business.

John joined the company in 1993 in the Real Estate Division. Prior to serving in his current position, he was Vice President of Real Estate, Vice President of Strategic Development responsible for leading the business strategy development for the corporation, and President of Luck Stone.

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.

Megan began her career at Luck Companies as a high school student participating in our summer internship program. Following school, she held a 5-year career in nursing. Re-joining Luck in 2016, Megan is a member of our growth team, coordinating permit activity and facilitating community engagement opportunities for future Luck locations. Her passion for helping others highly aligns with the company's mission to ignite human potential and create positive impact.

She was born and raised in Goochland County, Virginia where Luck Companies originated. She still lives in Goochland with her husband Tyler, who she also met at Luck!

Natalie is a Communications professional with a background in Art & Media. A firm believer in the power of connectivity and collaboration, she channels her creative energy in ways that bring people together. As Luck Companies’ Marketing Director, she develops, leads, and executes strategies that support the organization’s brand and culture, internally for associates and externally for customers and communities in new and heritage markets. Natalie’s core values of Relationships and Adventure fuel her consistent quest to see the world with her friends and family.

In her role as Vice President of External Affairs, Paige is responsible for Community Relations, PR, Corporate Communications, Luck Companies’ Brand, and Greenfield Growth Strategy and Execution. Collectively these teams are focused on developing strategies that deliver Luck’s mission to ignite human potential and create a positive impact, internally for associates and externally for customers and communities.

Paige joined Luck Companies in 2015 working closely with Luck Ecosystems, a division of Luck Companies that produces environmental performance products. Later serving as Luck Companies’ Marketing Director from 2017 to 2021 supporting Luck’s growth, community relations and brand development in both heritage and Southeast markets. Paige’s background is in general contracting, where she served in various roles throughout the mid-Atlantic and was a long-standing customer of Luck Stone.

Paige holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from The George Washington University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. She currently serves on the Strategic Planning Committee of The Benedictine Schools of Richmond.

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.