After nearly three decades of leadership, JK2 Construction President and CEO Rick Amundson has announced his retirement from the Apopka-based general contractor. Amundson has served as the company’s top leader since 2022, when the company’s founder, Paul Holmes, moved into an advisory role. He has been with JK2 since 1997 and has played an integral role in growing the company from a small contractor to an industry leader that works on some of the largest attractions projects in Central Florida as well as for national home builders.
“It has been an honor to dedicate the majority of my career to building JK2 Construction into what it is today,” Amundson said. “I’m very proud of the work we’ve done, and I’m happy to leave behind a legacy for the next generation. ”Amundson worked in construction his entire career, starting as a carpenter before graduating high school. He worked to finance his education at the University of Florida, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in building construction. He then worked in land development and commercial and residential construction.
JK2 Construction was founded in 1987. Amundson previously had his own contracting company, but when the opportunity arose to join forces with Holmes and shift from residential construction back to commercial construction, he joined the JK2 team. Amundson long served as VP of Operations, leading the company’s efforts in negotiation, design, construction and close out and managing all field and office staff. He was instrumental in helping Holmes take the company from a small, in-home business behind a chicken coop to a 5,400-square-foot office.
Throughout his long career with JK2, Amundson worked on iconic projects like the Hard Rock Hotel, Lone Palm at Universal CityWalk, Westgate Palace and more. He also helped found JK2 Scenic in 2009/ As a partner at JK2 and the AH2 development company, he helped develop the industrial park that JK2 Construction now calls home. With Amundson’s retirement, JK2’s partners will lead the company, including Director of Field Operations Michael Holmes, Vice President and COO Tucker Holmes, Director of Project Management Brian Colville and Director of Pre-Construction Dan Shaffer. This team is more than capable of continuing the path of growth JK2 Construction is on,” Amundson said. “I look forward to watching what they do as JK2 heads into its 40th year.”
For more information about JK2 Construction, visit jk2construction.com.
About JK2 Construction
JK2 Construction, a family-owned company founded in 1987, has become a leader in the construction industry. The company specializes in design-build, commercial, retail, entertainment, restaurant, industrial and amenity projects. Under the current leadership team, the company has experienced phenomenal growth, receiving multiple ABC Eagle Awards, being named to the Gator 100 list multiple years, making Orlando Business Journal’s Fast 50 list and being recognized as one of Orlando Business Journal’s Golden 100 as a top privately held company in Central Florida. The company is a trusted, respected and valued partner that builds with a creative project approach and has principal-level involvement in every project. For more information, visit jk2construction.com.
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