Employee Stories

Our employees are family

Working with KLE is more than just a job. Our employees are the lifeblood of our company, and we would be nothing without their contributions. We believe in fostering a culture of mutual respect, based on hard work and more than a little bit of fun. We appreciate every single day working with our amazing people, and there’s nothing we enjoy more than celebrating their accomplishments. Get to know some of our valued family members by clicking on their pictures below.

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Johnny Nickells

Foreman
Joined KLE in April 2018

Johnny (AKA Johnny 5) was born and raised in Connecticut, and spent several years in Florida and Tennessee. For the past five years he’s called Williston home. Johnny 5 consciously practices being a leader. In his own words, “I am not a boss! As bosses create more minions, leaders create more leaders.” Outside of work, he has “the need for speed,” and recently purchased one of his bucket list items, a Suzuki Hayabusa. In 2019, this sports bike claimed the title of the second-fastest motorcycle in the world, and our speed enthusiast can vouch for it.

Collin Harlow

Foreman
Joined KLE in June 2018

Straight out of Kansas! Collin grew up in a farming community with a passion for playing in the dirt, and he never really outgrew it. He began running equipment with his father at the age of 12, and has been working in civil construction since 2013. He’s passionate about what he does, and loves the satisfaction of seeing a project come together and function properly.

Larry Brunmeier

Project Superintendent
Joined KLE in April 2019

Pizza, tacos, and homemade macaroni and Velveeta cheese are this guy’s faves. Born and raised in Billings, MT, Larry has been in the utility pipe business since 1985. He loves to ride motorcycles and do outdoor activities. His main goal before retiring is to teach younger people as much as he can about underground utilities.

Mariah Tininenko

AP Assistant
Joined KLE in June 2018

Born in Billings and raised in Williston, this karaoke queen enjoys traveling and going to concerts. Did we mention she also likes money? Mariah’s primary responsibility at KLE is working with invoices, so if you have questions pertaining to invoices, she’s your girl. Mariah likes the challenge of learning new things, and thoroughly enjoys working with our fun-loving crew.

Milt Sluder

Shop Manager
Joined KLE in October 2018

Milton moved from The Mitten State (AKA Michigan) to Williston in 2007. He’s been a heavy equipment mechanic since 2005. You’ve heard the old saying “some like it hot.” Well, Milton turns up the heat every chance he gets. He’s been a volunteer fireman with the Williston Fire Department since 2015, and in his spare time he enjoys smoking brisket and making BBQ. He likes to skydive almost as much as he likes his KLE family.

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