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Barth Burgett Lester Rinehart
Maintenance Complex Maintenance Complex

(previously Fredericktown Main Shop) (previously Fredericktown East Shop)

Barth Burgett, the fifth child of Bill and Shirley, Lester Rinehart was an integral part of the beginning
started as a full-time Kokosing team member in and continued success of Kokosing. He and Bill first
1979 following graduation from Columbus State worked together for the Clever Brothers and then
Community College. After several years of managing Lester became the first Kokosing team member. He
the utility division, Barth transitioned to executive filled many roles during his tenure with Kokosing,
vice president of equipment to oversee equipment including finish carpenter, trucking manager, general
maintenance and supply. Under his leadership the superintendent of building work and works manager.
Kokosing equipment fleet has flourished to a Fleet In an invaluable capacity, Lester took on additional
Masters award-winning collection of heavy and leadership responsibilities, provided advice on major
mid-size equipment. Barth’s unwavering commitment business decisions and gave a listening ear. Lester
to improve operator training for Kokosing team was known for his steady, detail-oriented personality,
members naturally lead to industry-wide training his love and respect of tools and for his willingness
enhancements he influenced as a member of the to help anyone in need. Lester’s honest and fair
board of trustees for the Ohio Operating Engineers approach to business is a vital part of
Apprenticeship and Training Fund. Barth, inspired Kokosing’s foundation.
by his father’s respect for construction equipment,
provided extraordinary management of essential
components that significantly contributed to the
success of Kokosing.

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