Jared Adams takes over as KCI president

Pilkington retires after 40 years leading the Longmont construction firm

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Jared Adams has taken over as the new president of Krische Construction Inc. (KCI), a Longmont-based construction company, succeeding Mark Pilkington who is retiring after 40 years with the firm.

Why it matters

KCI is a major player in the Longmont construction industry, having worked on numerous high-profile projects in the area over the past four decades under Pilkington's leadership. The transition to new leadership marks a significant shift for the company.

The details

Jared Adams, who previously held other leadership roles at KCI, officially took over as president in January 2026, taking the reins from Mark Pilkington who is retiring after serving as president for the past 40 years. Pilkington joined KCI shortly after its founding and was instrumental in growing the company into a respected construction firm in the Longmont area.

  • Jared Adams took over as KCI president in January 2026.
  • Mark Pilkington is retiring after 40 years with the company.

The players

Jared Adams

The new president of Krische Construction Inc. (KCI), taking over from the retiring Mark Pilkington.

Mark Pilkington

The outgoing president of Krische Construction Inc. (KCI), retiring after 40 years with the company.

Krische Construction Inc. (KCI)

A Longmont-based construction company that has been a major player in the local construction industry for the past four decades under Pilkington's leadership.

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The takeaway

The transition of leadership at KCI marks a significant shift for the Longmont construction firm, as it moves from the 40-year tenure of Mark Pilkington to the new presidency of Jared Adams. This change in leadership will likely shape the company's future direction and projects in the local area.