About Grimes Construction Company Inc.
Harold Grimes Jr. founded Grimes Construction Company in March of 1988 where he
now serves as President of Operations. The company became incorparated in 1990.
Prior to starting Grimes Construction Company Inc. Harold worked for a number of
mining companies where he became superintendent for Cumberland Resources in 1978
and was then promoted to Vice President in 1979. He then joined Bluegrass Contracting
in 1981. Where he was promoted to Vice President in 1986.
Harold Grimes Jr. - President of Operations
Harold has both the view of contractor and the owner's intrest while designing and
planning projects which provides a valuable assest to both the firm and it's clients.
Harold has eight and half hours Occupational Safety and Health Training from the
Kentucky Labor Cabinet. He has training in Construction Field Supervision from Construction
Education Inc. He recieved his blasting license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Department of Mines and Minerals. He also has training in Blast design and Safety
from Atlas Powder Company. He is also trained in First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens
from Medic First Aid International Inc.
Matthew Grimes - Vice President of
Operations
Matthew, Harold's son, started with the company in 1997 where he completed his first
job as operator at the age of 15. Matthew was made Vice President of Operations
for Grimes Construction Company Inc. in 2005 and currently serves as Foreman and
Superintendent in the field.
Matthew has received training in First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens from Medic First
Aid International Inc, 30 hours of OSHA from the U.S. Department of Labor.