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Valerie Matusik Conference Brian Burgett Conference Room
Room (previously Westerville Conference Room 2500)

(previously Fredericktown Kokosing East
Conference Room) Brian Burgett, the second child of Bill and Shirley,
joined Kokosing full-time in 1973 after graduating
Valerie Matusik, the first child of Bill and Shirley, from The Ohio State University. After filling several
started working at Kokosing in 1966. After earning roles to become familiar with all aspects of the
an education degree from Baldwin Wallace business, Brian was promoted to president in 1981.
University and a master’s degree from The Ohio Since then, he has provided shirt-sleeve leadership,
State University, Valerie taught for several years taken on new challenges and pushed Kokosing to
in northeast Ohio; in 1984 Valerie and her family new heights while remaining true to the legacy of his
moved back to the Fredericktown area. Utilizing father. He was extremely involved in the community
her professional experiences, she joined Kokosing’s and part of the leadership of many organizations to
accounts payable department and kept records in promote the well-being of the construction industry.
impeccable condition; then became the vice president With extensive knowledge of construction, equipment
of public relations in 1992. Valerie’s devotion to and business management he has further grown
her family, church and to the team members of her the family-owned conglomerate to encompass new
family’s company inspired those who knew her. market sectors and regions reaching over $1 billion
in annual revenue.

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