Kalob Creighton

About Kalob Creighton

Analytical, hands-on leader with strong bias for action and results. 8 years leadership…

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   Tier One Construction Llc

   Feb 2020 — Present

   Set organizational vision and growth strategy for Tier One Construction’s commercial and residential divisions, targeting high‑value projects across Middle Tennessee* Lead full‑cycle project delivery—from pre‑construction land acquisition and entitlement through close‑out—ensuring schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks are met or exceeded* Drive business development and client relations, converting RFPs into contracts via data‑driven estimating and transparent negotiations* Oversee P&L, cash‑flow forecasting, and risk management; maintain zero‑claim record through disciplined cost control and contractual compliance* Implement Lean construction practices and integrate tech platforms to streamline workflows and cut overhead* Establish and refine SOPs for estimating, field operations, safety, and QA/QC, boosting operational consistency and scalability* Recruit, mentor, and lead cross‑functional teams of superintendents, PMs, and trades; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement* Champion safety and regulatory compliance, upholding OSHA standards and Tennessee GC licensing requirements on every jobsite* Collaborate with investors, lenders, architects, and municipalities to secure financing, permits, and approvals, accelerating project start‑up timelines* Represent the company publicly as a veteran‑owned business, leveraging Special Forces leadership principles to build high‑trust partnerships and community goodwill

Education

• Norwich University

  Bachelor's degree, Strategic Studies

  2015 — 2018

• Fayetteville Technical Community College

  Associate's degree

  2014 — 2015

• Louisiana State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Concentration in Project Management

  2018 — 2019