Kelly Barnhill

Kelly began his career with Barnhill Contracting Company in 1995 in the Heavy Highway Division. He quickly transitioned to the Grading Division, taking on the role of Area Manager in Raleigh in 1999. He has spent most of his life in the construction industry, first under the wing of his father, Jesse Barnhill, Sr. and under his uncle, Robert Barnhill, the founder and patriarch of Barnhill Contracting Company. He was deservingly promoted to Vice President of the Raleigh Division in 2022.

Kelly is an active member of the Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and past board member of the Wake Technical Community College Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program.