Kurk Inc. of Union Grove, Wisconsin, was one of 12 finalists for Equipment World's 2023 Contractor of the Year. The contest recognizes contractors that display the highest standards of business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety, and community involvement.
Each year, 12 finalists receive an expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in roundtable discussions and an awards ceremony.
The company was founded in 1989 by John Kurt. He had started as a landscaper in 1985 and branched out into concrete in 1989.
John's daughter, Amanda Kurt, accepted the award on his behalf.
Visiting McDonald's on the way home from jobsites in her youth may have driven her toward the construction industry. However, it wasn't really on Amanda’s radar to join her dad's business.
Amanda Kurt serves as vice president and managing partner of Kurk Inc. and her responsibilities include a lot of different things from commercial bidding, management of the foundation crews, employee engagement, and community outreach.Equipment World
"I thought I would go to school, become a structural engineer, and design skyscrapers," she says.
Currently, Amanda serves as vice president and managing partner and her responsibilities include a lot of different things: commercial bidding, management of the foundation crews, employee engagement, and community outreach.
