Missouri-owned. Missouri-operated.

Aaron graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg with a degree in Ag Business. After college, he started in the heavy equipment industry and continued that career until he and Bob Gerke purchased Capital Railroad Contracting Inc. in April 2015. Since then, Aaron has served as President of Capital Railroad Contracting Inc. Together with the Capital Family, they have grown the company exponentially into a premier railroad contractor in the Midwest. This experience with the rail and transportation industry will enable NEXGEN to thrive in logistics. Aaron and his team will utilize their expertise and relationships to serve our NEXGEN and its business stakeholders. Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, especially in their hometown in central Missouri. Aaron is a proud member of the Catholic Church in Columbia, MO, and supports many local and regional charities.

Bob grew up on a family farm that currently remains in operation, growing corn, beans, wheat, and raising cattle. Bob graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in Agriculture. He was in agricultural lending for several years, and then he entered the heavy equipment industry with Fabick Cat. In April 2015, he purchased Capital Railroad Contracting, Inc. (CRC) with Aaron Vollrath. Over the past seven years, they have grown the business exponentially. CRC operates out of five locations in the Midwest, offering many services to the railroad industry. The railroad experience and the heavy equipment background helped Bob and Aaron start NEXGEN Silica.

Bob and his wife have two daughters. His family is a proud member of the catholic church in Columbia, MO. His family likes to travel, go fishing, and ski. Bob's daughters attend the local catholic school, where his wife also volunteers weekly.

Roger was born and raised in southeast Missouri and was taken to construction jobs by his father when he was little. He worked for his dad for several years until he started R&K Excavation in 1987. Since its conception, Roger has been very active with R&K.  What began with small individual projects has grown into a construction enterprise with a broad team specializing in commercial, industrial, and federal markets. Roger's experience in the excavation business will be a critical asset to the creation of the NEXGEN Silica site and the company's long-term success.

Roger has been married to his wife, Marilyn, for 40 years, who has worked with him to build R&K into what it is today, all while the two raised their three kids, who have blessed them with five grandchildren. When he's not working or spending time with his family, Roger is the Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve, MO, where he has been in that role for 25 years.

Kyle was raised in the construction industry and has made it his career for the last 16 years. His career began with Kyle as a laborer as part of a rock blasting crew and has evolved into his role where he currently serves as the Vice President of Pre-Construction for R&K Excavation. Kyle's vision and determination have made him part of an impactful team that has led R&K to incredibly rapid growth over the last several years. He is proud of the team he gets to be a part of at R&K and just as pleased to serve the NEXGEN Silica team. His construction and land development experience play a critical role in the sustainable and environmentally friendly methods NEXGEN implements to make its mining operation friendly to the environment and positively impact the Ste. Genevieve community and its wildlife, long-term.  Kyle and his family reside in Ste. Genevieve County and that local relation has him focused on working with the NEXGEN team to conceive ways to make NEXGEN Silica a friend to the area. Kyle enjoys golfing, hunting, optimizing/managing wildlife habitats, boating, and traveling with his family.

Kory was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve, MO. He graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School in 2009 and went on to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, on a football scholarship. He graduated from SIU with a degree in Business Management. In 2014, Kory began working for R&K Excavation, where he has since served in many roles in the company. Currently, Kory works as a Project Manager & Estimator while serving on the team, which has been an integral part of the exponential growth the company has experienced in recent years.

Kory and his wife have two children. He enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with family. Kory and his wife attend First Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve, where he and his family serve weekly.

Clark brings a rare combination of mining industry experience and competence to the NEXGEN Silica team. In addition, his extensive industry background has also provided him with enhanced skills in managing and coordinating plant personnel and operations. Beyond overall operations, Clark's more than 30 years of experience has had him excel in mining quality control, sales, safety, and equipment operation. When running a mining plant, Clark seeks to surpass all industry standards to make his projects an excellent working environment for his team, a benefit to the community, and in harmony with the environment.

When he's not working, Clark enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing. His passion for the outdoors makes him excited to work with the entire NEXGEN team and the community to pursue ongoing strategies and plans to make the NEXGEN Silica project a win for local wildlife.

Rod is a lifelong resident of Ste. Genevieve, MO. He attended 12 years at Valle Catholic School and immediately went to work at Mississippi Lime Company upon graduation, where he remained employed for 47 years. Rod achieved rapid growth in his career at Mississippi Lime. He served in several departments and quickly grasped a vast understanding of the plant’s operations. Rod’s experience in business management and logistics makes him an excellent fit for the NEXGEN team and its long-term success.

A member of Ste. Genevieve Catholic Parish, where he has served as Parish Council President and School Board Member. He currently serves on the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Board, where he has been a board member for 37 years and Board Chairman for the past 35 years. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, woodworking, golfing, trying new smoking recipes, and spending valuable time with his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.

Becca's diverse professional background offers a dynamic skillset to the NEXGEN Silica team and overall operation. Her professional career began in the public education sector, where she worked at the administrative level. Since then, Becca has worked in the construction industry for six years, where she has dealt with and oversaw a wide variety of people, projects, and workflows to optimize internal operations. Becca has been a critical asset to an overall team, leading her previous employer to exponential growth over the last several years. Her experience in the public and private sectors will be a great asset to the development and ongoing operations of NEXGEN Silica.

While she's not at work, Becca enjoys spending time with her family. Regarding her role at NEXGEN Silica, she is most excited about creating and contributing to a very positive working environment and overall ongoing project for the employees of NEXGEN Silica and its stakeholders.