Meet the Board of Directors
Incorporated in Nevada in 1965, our Corporate Officers are:
K. Bart Hiatt
Owner/President
Bart Hiatt has been in the construction industry since 1973 and has spent his entire career with A&K Earth Movers. He provides leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry and develops a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization.
Misty Thibodaux
Treasurer & CFO
Misty Thibodaux graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2002 from the University of Texas. She has been with A&K since 2016. In 2020 she was promoted to Treasurer and CFO. She is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations and provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.
Tanner Hiatt
Secretary & Engineering Manager
Tanner Hiatt has been with A&K since 2005. He started in the field and then moved to the engineering office where he began his internship in 2008. In 2014 he was promoted to Project Manager/Estimator and then to Engineering Manager in 2024. Today he provides leadership for our engineering department and helps us keep up on the leading edge of today's technology.
Lyle Kibbe
Director & Equipment Manager
Lyle Kibbe has been in the construction industry since 1979 and has been with A&K Earth Movers since 2009. He is responsible for all of A&K's shops and service facilities. He is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of A&K's equipment fleet. He analyzes and establishes procedures for future development and replacement of the equipment fleet.
Jerry Giovanetti
Director & General Superintendent
Jerry began his career with A & K Earth Movers in 1991 holding many positions; Laborer, Operator, Foreman and Superintendent. After a brief departure to manage Giovanetti Construction, he returned to A & K in 2011 as a Project Superintendent. He was later promoted to General Superintendent where he oversees all phases of construction on our projects. Jerry collaborates closely with project superintendents and managers daily to ensure smooth operations and project progress.
Kevin Atkins
Director
Kevin Atkins has been involved in the construction industry since 1973, and has worked throughout California and Nevada. He has been with A&K since 2014. In 2021, he was promoted to General Manager where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company. Kevin retired in 2024 but continues to provide his knowledge and expertise.