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Meet The President
Jane Marie
As president, Jane Marie focuses her attention on client relationships, ensuring departments are aligned with company goals, and overseeing the financial health of the company. Prior to becoming president, Jane Marie was CFO and she oversaw and forecasted company finances. In her many previous years at the company, she also served as VP of Business Development, Project Manager, and Field Operations. Her experience in these different roles equipped her with a deep understanding of the various departments of McKnight Construction and an appreciation for the tremendous teams that make the company exceptional.
Jane Marie also serves the business community in many roles, such as a Trustee for Augusta Technical Institute and on the Board of Advisors for Junior Achievement of the CSRA. She serves as a Trustee for Trinity on the Hill’s Foundation and was recognized by the Augusta Metro Chamber as a Top 10 in 10 Leader to Watch. She has served on Georgia’s Association of General Contractor’s Board of Directors, Red Cross of Augusta Board of Directors, and Sacred Heart of Augusta Board of Directors, among others.
A fourth-generation leader in both her community and the industry, Jane Marie blends her deep understanding of construction with a modern business mindset to guide McKnight into its next century of service.
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The Leadership Team
McKnight Construction’s impeccable record and reputation is due to our outstanding team members. When you hire us as a Contractor, you garner the full weight of our 62 years of experience. Our team members build strong relationships along with strong buildings, which is why owners choose us again and again to achieve their goals.
Will McKnight
Chairman
Jane Marie Kinsey
President
Brooks Blumenthal
Vice President, Operations
Joe Kinsey
Vice President, Operations
Amanda Brooks
Contract Specialist
Blakely Downs
Vice President, Marketing
Davis Heigle
Project Manager
Connie Kindberg
Chief Financial Officer
Will McKnight has dedicated his entire career to McKnight Construction, beginning with hands-on field work as a teenager and steadily advancing through the ranks after earning a degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech in 1979. He became President in 1996 and guided the company through significant growth and market diversification. In 2019, Will transitioned to Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth leadership handoff to the fourth generation of family ownership. His decades of industry expertise and strategic vision continue to shape McKnight Construction’s long-term success.
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Brooks Blumenthal brings deep field experience and a mentorship-driven leadership style to his role as Vice President of Operations at McKnight Construction. A graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Construction Engineering, Brooks even returned to Georgia Southern as a professor, a reflection of his lifelong commitment to teaching and team development. He has served as Superintendent, Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager at McKnight, giving him a comprehensive understanding of every phase of project execution. Today, Brooks oversees all field operations with a focus on technical excellence, schedule integrity, and strong leadership across every jobsite.
Joe Kinsey graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering . His early career focused on surveying and civil engineering project management, where he got his P.E. and gained a strong technical foundation that serves our clients in both Preconstruction and Construction. Since joining McKnight Construction, Joe has applied his expertise to the field of construction management, consistently bringing engineering precision and problem-solving to every project. He now serves as Vice President of Operations and acts as a Project Executive, providing leadership and oversight across McKnight’s most complex projects. His sharp technical insight and steady leadership make him an invaluable member of the McKnight team.
Amanda Brooks earned her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech and a Master’s degree from Augusta University. Before joining McKnight Construction, she built a strong background in banking and purchasing, where precision and accountability were central to her work. Since coming to McKnight, Amanda has become an indispensable part of the team, bringing unmatched attention to detail and an extraordinary work ethic. Her contributions strengthen every aspect of the company’s operations and ensure projects run smoothly behind the scenes. Often described as the glue that holds the company together, Amanda plays a vital role in McKnight’s continued success.
Blakely Downs brings a dynamic communications background and a strategic creative vision to her role as Vice President of Marketing at McKnight Construction. A University of Georgia graduate with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Spanish, Blakely began her career in commercial production in Los Angeles before moving to New York to produce national advertising campaigns for clients including ESPN, Delta, and Target. Though she spent years gaining experience in major media markets, Blakely grew up working summers at McKnight Construction and returned to Augusta to help lead the family business. Since rejoining the company, she has refined McKnight’s brand, transformed its proposal strategy, and helped drive its growth into the CM at Risk market. Blakely now co-owns and operates McKnight, and also serves as Chairman of the Board for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta.
Davis Heigle graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and began her career in technology consulting within the startup space. This early experience gave her a unique perspective on innovation, problem-solving, and process improvement. Since joining McKnight Construction as a Project Manager, Davis has applied that expertise to refining operations and enhancing project delivery. She has been a driving force behind McKnight’s technology initiatives, ensuring the company blends its strong tradition with state-of-the-art tools and systems. Her leadership and forward-thinking approach make her an integral part of McKnight’s continued growth and success.
Connie Kindberg serves as Controller of McKnight Construction and has worked at the company for over 30 years, guiding the company’s financial strategies through decades of diversification and growth. Her steady leadership and deep institutional knowledge have been instrumental in sustaining McKnight’s long-term success. Known for her unmatched trustworthiness and work ethic, Connie is a cornerstone of the company’s continued strength and stability.