Chris Kirk
Owner
Chris has been involved in some aspect of the construction industry for more than 30 years. Prior to founding Kirk Commercial Construction in 2011, he served as project manager on institutional, office, and retail projects. As a division manager for a large specialty contracting firm in the Columbia area, he oversaw a wide range of projects. He also worked as a project superintendent on warehouse and office projects.
Chris has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University and has been involved with numerous trade organizations, as well as the Congaree Land Trust and Columbia East Rotary. He lives with his wife and two sons on a small farm in Hopkins, SC and enjoys spending time in the outdoors.
Pat Kirk
Director - End User Division
Pat earned a BS in Construction Science and Management with a minor in Business Administration from Clemson University in 2000 and has since worked exclusively in the construction industry. He was a superintendent for a single and multi-family production builder before obtaining his Contractor’s License in 2002. Pat has previously been a partner/builder in a residential building company, an owner/builder of a residential building company, and a manager for a local building supply company. He has also been involved in the Remodelers’ Council for the Home Builders Association (now BIA) serving in multiple leadership positions.
Pat is married with three children, and still lives in the Forest Acres area where he grew up. He and his family actively attend Shandon Methodist Church in Columbia, where he enjoys teaching Sunday school and helping with youth events. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife and children, as well as enjoying time in the outdoors.
Max Hazen
Director - Preconstruction Division
Max grew up with a strong masonry background and worked in his family’s business and as a foreman, estimator, and project manager for a specialty contractor. He has a BS in Business Administration: Marketing from Liberty University.
Max lives in his hometown of Winnsboro with his wife, young sons, and dogs, where he is a proud member of Christ Central Ministries. He enjoys spending time with his family, being on the water, hunting, and all things Clemson.
Donald Benson
Chief Financial Officer
Donald has spent his entire career in finance, accounting, and marketing. A native of Sumter, he has called Columbia home for over 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. Donald is married and has two daughters. He is a member of Shandon United Methodist Church, where he enjoys Sunday School, his Men’s Group, serving on various committees, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
Kristin Anderson
Office Manager + Accounts Payable
Kristin has been with Kirk Commercial Construction since 2016. Born and raised in Columbia, she attended Ben Lippen High School and then went on to the University of South Carolina where she studied Hospitality and Tourism Management. She currently resides in Elgin, South Carolina, with her long-term boyfriend and their two pups, Gouda and Koda.
Kristin enjoys anything outdoors on the water, traveling, girls’ nights with her closest friends and watching the Gamecocks! Her Doodle, Gouda, is also a part of the KCC Family and accompanies her to the office most days.
Billy Mote
Estimator
Billy Mote has 50 years of experience in construction. He is a lifelong Columbian and has been married to his wife, Virginia for 49 years. Together they have three children, Haley, William and Benjamin, and 6 beautiful grandchildren. In his spare time, Billy enjoys hunting and cooking. Billy runs a very successful catering business on the side and is often cooking BBQ, oyster roasts, or frying fish, with the help of his sons and son-in-law.
Bert Cotton
Project Manager
Bert has been in the Construction Business for 53 years and has worked as both a supervisor and a project manager. He specializes in interior finishes, including drywall and ceilings with a focus on sound panels.
Bert is married with three children, Chris, Melissa and Sarah, and nine grandkids. In his free time, he enjoys watching his grandkids compete in sports on the weekends and going camping and on vacation with his family. He also finds time for enjoying Nascar and watching Gamecock football.
Ernie Hall
Project Manager
Ernie has been in the commercial construction business for 27 years. He is a South Carolina state licensed mechanical contractor in the plumbing trade and has served as foreman and superintendent of a plumbing division before becoming a project manager. He specializes in commercial plumbing systems, including backflow protection and restaurant plumbing systems.
Ernie is married to his lovely wife Lisa and has three boys, Trey, Dale, and Ryan and three grandchildren. In his spare time and on weekends, he enjoys being with his family and going hunting and fishing with his boys.
Abner Hazen
Resource Manager
Abner worked as a valued business partner of Kirk Commercial for years prior to joining the Kirk Commercial team. As Resource Manager, Abner is responsible for much of the work that we self perform, including demolition, concrete, and masonry work, as well as managing Kirk Commercial’s fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Abner has been in the construction business for 40 years specializing in residential and commercial masonry. He has served as foreman, project manager and vice-president for a specialty contractor over the years and prides himself in attention to detail and quality of work. He is a member of the SC Masonry Contractors Association where he has served as vice president and president.
Abner is married and has two sons and five grandchildren. He enjoys traveling near and far with his two sons to watch his home state Michigan Wolverines and the Clemson Tigers play football. His favorite pastime is being Pop to his grandchildren.
Gene Bell
Fleet and Facilities Manager
Gene was born and raised in Columbia, SC. He went to Spring Valley High School and went on to graduate from The Citadel where he majored in Political Science. He has worked in the construction industry for a little over 27 years. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his three kids, especially at their farm in Norway, SC. He also enjoys hunting and has a passion for coastal inshore fishing, when time allows, but will take a pond any day of the week! He and his wife Haley Mote have been married for over 22 years and have three amazing children, Emory Anne (18), Grady (16), and Hampton(13).