The Billionaires Behind America’s Largest Ready-Mix Concrete Producer
How does a single batch plant built outside a bedroom window transform into America’s largest ready-mix concrete producer? Forbes Deputy Editor Matt Durot sits down with founder Mike Hollingshead and his sons, Jeff and Ryan, to reveal the story behind Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM). From humble roots in a rural Tennessee trailer park to building a multi-billion dollar enterprise spanning 24 states, the Hollingshead family shares their unfiltered journey of faith, grit, and generational vision. Discover how a local finisher built an industry giant—without ever giving up 100% family ownership, sacrificing their blue-collar work ethic, or leading from an “ivory [See More…]
















































