Clay has more than 25 years of industry experience and served as vice president of Kinco for 8 years before being named president in 2023. In this role, he leads the company’s strategic planning and implementation as well as project acquisition efforts, but his relationship with clients does not end there. Clay regularly works with clients and team members from preconstruction to completion and beyond, ensuring that all expectations meet or exceed the Kinco mission. 

Clay also supports team members in developing their skills and abilities so everyone can continuously improve on an already strong foundation. He graduated from UA Little Rock with his BS in construction management and has career experiences in roles as a laborer, estimator, project manager, business development, and vice president. These experiences have helped guide and shape him in his role as president.

PROFESSIONAL & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

• Board of Directors, Methodist Family Health Foundation

• Board of Directors, Arkansas State Chamber

• Board of Directors, Associated General Contractors of Arkansas

• Construction Management Advisory Council, UA Little Rock

• Leadership Council, Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, UA Little Rock

• Faulkner County Leadership, Conway Chamber

• Leadership Arkansas Graduate, State Chamber

• Advanced Management Program, Associated General Contractors of America

• UALR Construction Management Advisory Council Excellence Award

• 40 under 40, Arkansas Business

• Certified Professional Constructor, American Institute of Constructors

• Cum Laude Honors Graduate at UALR