About Us

83

years of experience

Our History

Hinkle Contracting Corporation started in 1942 as Buckner Hinkle and Company, which was a family partnership. The first major contract was for a seeding and fertilizing job for the Bluegrass Ordinance Depot that is between Richmond and Berea, Kentucky. The seeding and fertilizing business grew and work was performed from as far north as Michigan and as far south as Florida and from New York, Delaware and Maryland to as far west as Arkansas and Oklahoma. This type of work continued to the end of the war in 1945 when the business began to make its first change and go into contracting small concrete structures for the Kentucky Highway Department. In 1946 the business moved into the road mix paving operations. The first black top plant was purchased in 1948, which was a portable plant and was moved to wherever it was needed. In the mid to late 50’s the business expanded into rock crushing. On October 1, 1956, the company’s name of Buckner Hinkle and Company was changed and Hinkle Contracting Corporation was formed.

Message from our President

Hinkle Contracting’s story began in 1942 with Buckner Hinkle’s commitment to quality, integrity, and service. That legacy has been carried forward by generations of leadership and a dedicated workforce who’ve built Hinkle into one of Kentucky’s most trusted names in construction.

Today, as part of the CRH family, we’re proud to continue that legacy with renewed purpose. CRH’s global reach and values—putting people first, prioritizing safety, driving sustainability, and reinventing the way our world is built—align seamlessly with our own. This partnership empowers us to invest in our people, innovate responsibly, and deliver excellence in everything we do.

Our employees remain the heart of our success. Their commitment to a zero-incident safety culture, continuous improvement, and professional service is what sets us apart. With CRH’s support, we’re enhancing our safety programs, expanding training opportunities, and embracing technologies that make our work safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

We’re not just building our infrastructure—we’re building a better future. One that honors our past, serves our communities, and reflects the values we live by every day.

We’re glad you are a part of our journey!

Steven Lee – President, Kentucky Companies

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83

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Grassroots

This is how we see Grassroots.

Hinkle understands that the federal government’s involvement in our country’s infrastructure is crucial towards building better communities and roads. We believe that our jobs, families, and communities rely heavily on transportation and the associated infrastructure. Roughly $.51 of every dollar spent on roads and bridges is paid for by the federal program, which is supported by the Highway Trust Fund.

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As a company that is 100 percent employee-owned, we collaborate and innovate to help our partners thrive. Our culture of ownership drives your success.

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