Meet the People
Leadership team
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Kory Keller, CEO
Kory leads Allen Keller Co. with a focus on long-term relationships and quality work across every job. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and carries on a proud family legacy in Texas road and infrastructure projects.
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Kyle Moore, President
Kyle helps guide the company’s long-term strategy and supports team operations across departments. He’s been with the company for 9 years and holds a degree in Business Administration.
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Margarito Hernandez, COO
Margarito leads core business functions and is focused on building strong teams, developing leaders, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. He plays a key role in aligning daily operations with the company’s long-term vision and values.
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Ashley Palmer, Controller
Ashley manages the company’s financials, from budgeting to reporting, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. She brings a background in accounting with strong attention to detail.
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Steven Schaefer, VP of AGG
Steven oversees our materials operations, making sure the right rock gets to the right job at the right time. He’s been with the company for 4 years and has a degree in Engineering.
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Brandon Trout, VP of Paving Operations
Brandon oversees our paving crews, hot plant operations, and ensures quality on all asphalt and chip seal projects. He’s been with Allen Keller Co. for 6 years and brings strong field experience to every job.
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Tom Mangold, Service Manager
Tom leads the maintenance and service department, keeping our fleet and equipment field-ready at all times. With 24 years at Allen Keller Co., he brings unmatched hands-on experience and deep equipment knowledge.
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Lauren Pyka, Office Manager
Lauren keeps our office operations running smoothly and works closely with all departments to support daily coordination and communication. She’s been with Allen Keller Co. for 10 years and has a degree in Business Management.
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Lauren Kennedy, Business Development
Lauren focuses on connecting with developers, tracking new projects, and expanding our reach across Central Texas. She joined the company 2 years ago and holds a degree in Business Administration.
Departments and Divisions
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Vanessa McWilliams, Payroll
Marie Jelgersma, Accounts Receivable
Robin McGuffin, Accounts Payable
Mary Maurer, Controller Assistant
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Katherine Cowan, HR Generalist
Corey McCune, Safety & Env. Mgr.
Aaron Farris, I.T. Systems Admin.
Lauren Kennedy, Business Development
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Brandon Trout, Asphalt Director
Tony Magnus, General Sup.
Tim Broadway, Survey Manager
Mike Perez, Estimator/PM
Clayton Zuber, Estimator
Reagan Mathison, PM Coordinator
Abel Tovar, Project Manager
Jeff Coursey, Project Manager
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Ben Valdez, DEPT 20 Manager
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Scott Cowan, Supply Mgr.
Ready to get to work?
We are always looking to hire excellent people with heart and excellent work ethics!

