Kyle Apple
Franklin
Summary
Results-driven leader with extensive experience in operational improvement, team building, and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing profitability and mentoring future leaders in complex mining and production environments.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President of Operations
Greer Industries
Morgantown
07.2022 - 07.2026
- Operational responsibility for six locations including five underground mines, four aggregate plants, two asphalt plants, and lime production
- Improved profitability over a four year period as we moved lime stone feed from surface to underground stone from three new mines
- Collaborated with ownership to initiate investment in operations after a ten-year capital freeze
- Recruited and retained a talented team as we lost a generation of leaders to retirement and turnover
- Mentored next generation of ownership, ensuring continuity of leadership in the business
Plant Manager
Greer Industries
Riverton
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Managed the production of aggregate, FGD stone, ground limestone products in bulk and bags, calcined lime, bulk hydrated lime, and bagged hydrated lime
- Negotiated with neighbors and stakeholders including a speleological society on the acquisition of mineral rights and data to permit and develop an underground mine in a complex karst environment
Site Operations Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Winchester
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed production operations at Clearbrook, Middletown, and Strasburg locations for aggregate, ground limestone, and high-calcium lime, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.
Production Manager III
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Winchester
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed mining and crushing operations to ensure safety and efficiency
Production Manager II
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Strasburg
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Oversaw production of mining, aggregate, lime, and hydrate, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Production Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Strasburg
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Led quarry operations at Strasburg plant, overseeing two open pits and two crushing plants to ensure operational effectiveness.
Regional Market Analyst
Luck Stone Corporation
Charlottesville
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Developed GIS models of competitor pricing trends to inform bidding discussions with sales team
Project Manager
Luck Stone Corporation
Fredericksburg
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Coordinated capital spending for the Central Region
Pit Foreman
Luck Stone Corporation
Warrenton
05.2002 - 11.2007
- Led production activities in open pit quarries, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with a largely Spanish-speaking workforce.
Management Trainee
Luck Stone Corporation
Leesburg
05.2001 - 05.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Operational Improvement
- Strategic planning
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Political Engagement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- MSHA Unlimited Instructor
Affiliations
- National Lime Association Board Member and Vice President
Timeline
Executive Vice President of Operations
Greer Industries
07.2022 - 07.2026
Plant Manager
Greer Industries
01.2015 - 07.2022
Site Operations Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
09.2014 - 01.2015
Production Manager III
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
09.2011 - 09.2014
Production Manager II
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
05.2010 - 09.2011
Production Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
12.2008 - 05.2010
Regional Market Analyst
Luck Stone Corporation
03.2008 - 11.2008
Project Manager
Luck Stone Corporation
11.2007 - 03.2008
Pit Foreman
Luck Stone Corporation
05.2002 - 11.2007
Management Trainee
Luck Stone Corporation
05.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Virginia Tech