Brad Schmidgall is joining County Materials Corporation and County Prestress & Precast, LLC, effective January 8, 2024, as our company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Brad will be responsible for overseeing the complete operation of the County Materials’ organization to align with our Vision, Values, Commitments, and Focus Areas.
Most recently, Brad has been the Chief Executive Officer of Afinitas, a global infrastructure equipment and services company with 500 employees in facilities in the US and Europe, including its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Afinitas is a family of companies that manufactures pipe and precast concrete product equipment and automation, provides forming systems and related concrete accessories and services used in the general construction and precast industries.
Brad welcomes this new opportunity and says, “I’m excited and proud to join the County team and build upon the company’s experience, reputation, and industry leadership to be a premier concrete products company. This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with a strong team and support the momentum that already exists within County for sustaining business growth, investing in manufacturing capabilities, and developing a vibrant culture that encourages team members to unleash their potential.”
Tim Sonnentag, owner of County Materials and County Prestress & Precast, says “Our organization has experienced significant and continued growth to be an industry-leading concrete manufacturer. Brad has established a lengthy and credible history working with our company, and he brings extensive and relevant experience that builds on the company’s success. We are confident his talents, leadership, and visionary strategies will magnify our efforts and support our team to achieve our shared Vision and ensure the stability and success of the company for the future.”
