Our Winter Newsletter
Happy New Year, friends!
We kicked off 2025 with big energy and even bigger plans! Our year started with a quick, yet memorable trip to China, where we caught up with cherished clients, partners, and team members. Now that we’re back, we’re excited to share a glimpse of what we’ve been up to—and what’s coming up—at Kyanite Mining Corporation:
At Kyanite Mining Corporation, our people come first. We’re proud of the company we’ve built and our dedication to building a safe, supportive, and collaborative workplace where our team members thrive and grow together. From career growth opportunities to cherished traditions, and a spotlight on our dynamic HR Manager, Casey Diamond, explore what makes KMC a standout place to work:
Our Culture: People Come First
2024 was a year of incredible milestones and growth for our KMC family.
Milestone Anniversaries:
Please join us in congratulating our team members who celebrated major anniversaries, from 5 to 45 years of service:
5 years
Randall Gentry – Plant Operator
David Jennings – Mobile Equipment Operator
Steven Dale – Plant Operator
James Gagne – Plant Operator
10 years
Randy Chambers – Plant Operator
Steven Ashlock – VP / Director of Sales & Marketing
Robert Mann – Maintenance Technician
Calvin Wallace – IT Manager
Javannah Taylor – Export Fulfillment Director
15 years
Willliam Toney – Plant Operator
20 years
Jake Rice – Electrician/Foreman
Keith Wood – Fabricator
Donnell West – Plant Operator
25 years
Paul Miller – Mobile Equipment Operator
30 years
Jerome Wright – Plant Driver/Helper
35 years
Matthew Fox – Plant Operator
Mary Ann Robinson – Accounting Associate/Payroll
James Wooten – Plant Operator
45 years
James Johnson – Lab Manager
Welcome:
We also welcomed a fantastic group of new faces to the KMC family in 2024. If you see these folks around, be sure to say hello:
Luther Dingus – Mobile Equipment Operator
Ernie Booker – Mobile Equipment Operator
Kyle Michener – Electrician Helper
Cody Wooten – Bagger
Jerry Hunt – Bagger/Truck Loader
Rusty Jennings – Plant Driver/Helper
Chase Price – Maintenance Technician
Jeromey Wheeler – North American Sales Manager
William Ashby – Plant Operator
James Bolden – Plant Driver/Helper
Tristan Chisholm – Mobile Equipment Operator
James Dandridge – Plant Operator
James Frazier – Plant Operator
Andrew Richards – Plant Operator
Cameron Rothwell – Warehouse Attendant
Judith DiVita – Controller
Meet Jeromey
Jeromey Wheeler joined our small, yet mighty sales team in October as our North American Sales Manager. Be on the lookout as he is eager to hit the road and meet everyone. He is already making a tremendous impact and bringing so talent and enthusiasm to our team, customers, and partners.
Without further ado, meet Jeromey:
Tell us a little about you!
I’m from the metro Atlanta area. I am married to my wonderful wife Cassie and have two kids in college. My wife was a Dental Hygienist back in Atlanta, and is currently taking time to help get us moved up to Virginia and ensure the kids are settled before we move. My oldest is a junior at UGA, pursuing an accounting/CPA degree, and my youngest is at UNG, working toward becoming a nurse anesthetist.
Before joining KMC, I worked in refractory sales management, with a focus on selling refractories to steel mills across the Southeast.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
Traveling, seeing new places, and getting to meet new people. I am truly a people person at my core and love getting to talk to people from all regions of the US and around the world—you just never know what you might learn!
In your opinion, what makes KMC different?
The family atmosphere! It’s such a relief working for a company and family who take the time to invest in getting to know you. Everyone here has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome and included. I could go on and on with example after example of how the team here truly works together like a big family, making you feel right at home from day one!
What’s something that might surprise people about you?
I am constantly told that I look like Bert Kreischer—some people have even asked for pictures with me!
What’s your favorite way to spend time outside of work?
For fun, I love to play golf, bird hunt, fly airplanes, and watch UGA football. I also love spending time with my wife visiting wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Jeromey, thanks for sharing with us—we’re thrilled to have you on the team!
And speaking of our small, yet mighty Sales and Marketing Team…It was recently brought to our attention that Steven Ashlock, VP / Director of Sales & Marketing, is long overdue for a spotlight. Stay tuned for our Spring Newsletter!
Thank you!
Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
