Our History

     In 1936, Archie Hedgecock moved to Modesto, CA.  He was considered a "construction boomer" and followed road construction projects near and far.  

     In 1938, Archie & his brother each decided to purchase an acre of land from Beard Land & Investment to operate the business.  GHI still operates from the same location. 

     Archie decided to buy a road-grader and began grading local farm/ranch driveways and roadways; this led him to the road oil business.  He struck up a deal with J.S. West to deliver road oil from the Bay Area.  In turn, he encouraged George Reed, who was a local carpenter, into buying an oil distributor from his brother.  Shortly after, Archie operated his own truck and picked up pipeline oil in Patterson, CA.  Archie partnered with various people throughout his 29 years in Modesto.  His final partnership was with Will Putnam which ended around 1957.    

    In 1957, Archie decided to work part-time for his son Galen Hedgecock who has just obtained his state contractor's license.  Around that time, Galen & Ben Hensley formed a partnership called Hedgecock & Hensley until Hensley decided to split off to the Sonora region.  Galen renamed the business to Hedgecock Paving, Inc.  

     In 1970, the corporation’s name was changed to G. Hedgecock, Inc.  The family-owned business was formed by utilizing Galen's 17+ years of experience in construction & his wife’s ability to operate equipment.  

     By 1995, Galen and Alice maintained a steady crew of 8+ full-time team members.  Deciding it was best to slow down they sold the business to Brian Kline.  Galen and Brian had been working together within the construction industry since 1980.  

    Brian built upon the foundation and had been fortunate enough to increase the company in sales and 25+ full-time team members while maintaining a small company feel.  Brian credited the exceptional crew and customers that he had been lucky enough to work with over the years. 

     In 2016, Brian made the strategic decision to transition ownership of the company to Mike Kirkpatrick & Seth Burford, both of whom had been instrumental in the business' operations and growth over the years.  Their deep understanding of the company’s values, culture, and client relationships ensured a smooth transition of leadership.  

     Mike & Seth have continued to build upon GHI’s strong foundation, preserving its longstanding commitment to quality craftsmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.  With a forward-looking vision, the company remains dedicated to delivering excellence on every project, while upholding the legacy established throughout the years.