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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South Carolina

Currently, we are focused on exciting, greenfield opportunities in South Carolina. For the state and its residents, this means we will invest in communities to create long-term and beneficial outcomes that preserve the values that South Carolina holds dear.

Growing in South Carolina

South Carolina

Our interest in South Carolina is part of a long-term growth strategy for our company: one that prioritizes the prosperity of people, drives our associates to build lasting relationships, and ensures our ability to provide high quality aggregates materials and services that will support the growth of the state for decades to come.

Our Commitment to South Carolina

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

With new locations in the past five years in Atlanta, GA, and Kershaw, SC, we are committed to long-term growth in the Southeast. This expansion enables us to create opportunities for people across our company, broaden the reach and impact of our mission and ensure exceptional experiences for the customers and communities we proudly serve—a core component of Luck Companies’ operating philosophy and beliefs.

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GIVING BACK

Community is the foundation of our business. Whether it’s being a steward of the land and ensuring the prosperity of the environment, designing sites that ensure long-term, sustainable, and smart development, or engraining ourselves in the community and supporting the aspirations of the citizens, businesses, and organizations where we operate, our goal is to propel our mission to positively impact the lives of others.

Community Impact

Luck Ecosystems creates environmental performance products that serve as the foundation for a more sustainable ecosystem and a rewarding sports experience. As our company celebrates 100 years in business, we remain committed to ensuring a sustainable future by producing high-quality environmental performance products that filter storm water, protect the land and shore, support plant growth and optimize playing field surfaces in the communities we serve.

Learn more about Luck Ecosystems!

Sponsoring Youth Sports Teams in Kershaw County

Luck Companies loves to be engaged members in the communities where we live and work and this includes supporting youth sports. We currently sponsor five teams as part of Kershaw County Parks and Recreation from soccer to basketball to baseball, supporting kids as they chase their full potential on the sports field.

Preparing the Next Generation

It was our honor to partner with Chester Senior High School to host a Career Readiness Day for the entire senior class of 2021 graduates! The event provided seniors with mentorship opportunities and one-on-one guidance to help navigate their next steps after graduation.

Giving Back

Giving back is in our DNA at Luck Companies and we take great pride in supporting communities and helping our neighbors. At our Atlanta-Stephens Plant, the team regularly volunteers at the Atlanta Food Bank. During this trip, our team of volunteers bagged 10,000 pounds of food.

Driven by our mission to ignite human potential, we strive to give back to the communities where we live and operate. We're constantly seeking new ways to learn more about your community and how our company can give back.

If you have an opportunity in mind, please reach out to us. We look forward to working together.

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Women in Construction Week

In support of Women in Construction Week, Luck Companies sponsored and helped NAWIC group in Columbia (Chapter #113) complete their service project at the local Sistercare office. Sistercare provides help and advocacy for domestic violence survivors and their children through community awareness and training.

Supporting Chester County During COVID-19 Crisis

Luck Companies organized the distribution of hot family meals for Chester County School District bus drivers and student nutrition staff by partnering with local restaurant, Chicken King. The family meals were provided by Luck Companies as a thank you to the school district employees who were unable to serve students in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.

Rebuilding North Central High School

Luck Companies presented a $15,000 check to North Central High School to help rebuild the school following the storm damage caused from a tornado in January of 2020.

Supporting Local Food Distribution

The Luck Stone Kershaw Plant was proud to give a $10,000 donation to the United Way of Kershaw County Mobile Nutrition Center, whose mission is to end food insecurity in Kershaw County. With the gift, the United Way of Kershaw County has been able to expand the number of stops the food truck makes to distribute fresh produce and wellness education to the community.

Providing Supplies to Keep Citizens Safe

In the early days of the pandemic, when protective masks and hand sanitizer were challenging to secure, Luck Companies provided these supplies to area essential employers in Chester County.

Meet Our People

  • Ben Thompson
    DIRECTOR OF GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT, SOUTHEAST

    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).

  • John Pullen
    CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER, LUCK COMPANIES

    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.

  • 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.

  • Megan Harris
    Greenfield Project Manager

    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 Brisbane
    Marketing Director

    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.

  • Paige Gill
    VP External Affairs

    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 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.

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