Plant Operations

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Plant Manager - CEMO Miller

Larry has been employed with Coastal Energy since 2003. He is currently the Plant Operations Manager at Coastal's Miller, Missouri, asphalt production facility. Larry has extensive experience in asphalt plant management, having worked in the industry since 1985.

He graduated from Dora High School in 1977 and then went to work for Koch Materials Company as a Plant Operator in Bettendorf, Iowa, and later as Assistant Manager in their Springfield, Missouri, facility before joining Coastal Energy as Assistant

Plant Manager.

​Thoroughly trained in all aspects of plant safety, Larry has over 30 years of experience in the HAZWOPER safety training course. He has also completed Basic Binder Technician Training and has over 40 years’ experience within the Asphalt and Emulsion industry. 

Larry and his wife, Lea Anne, have four children and  six grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his grandkids and hunting in his spare time. 

Plant Manager - Willow Springs Rail Facility

Trey joined Coastal Energy in 2018 and currently manages our Willow Springs Rail & Asphalt Facility. After graduating from Willow Springs High School in 2015, Trey continued his education at Missouri Welding Institute. Prior to joining

Coastal-FMC, Trey spent three years as a traveling rig welder working on everything from gas and diesel pipelines to asphalt plant construction.

Trey and his wife Whitney have two daughters, Maci and Charli. When not spending time with his family, Trey is an avid fisherman and enjoys spending time on the water. 

Plant Manager - CEMO Miller

Kent joined Coastal Energy in 2018 and currently serves as Plant Manager at the Miller, MO, asphalt facility. Kent was born and raised in Hobart, Oklahoma. He attended Fort Cob Vo Tech for welding, and graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering. Kent is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CmfgT) through SME.

Prior to joining Coastal-FMC, Kent worked in a diesel repair shop and in welding for various companies. He also worked for Sawatzky construction and Sport Chassis custom semi shop. 

Kent and his wife, Annisa, have been married since 2019, and have a Border Collie, Rosie. Kent spends most of his free time working on project vehicles or visiting various places in his RV with his wife and dog. 

Plant Manager - Coastal Energy Division Oklahoma 

Robert joined the Coastal-FMC family in 2021 and recently became Plant Manager at the asphalt facility in Clinton, OK. After graduating from Burns Flat-Dill City High School, Robert worked in management at Dollar General and United.

In his free time, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and 3 children, Ellen, Bentley, and Leah. An avid animal lover, he also likes taking care of his goats, ducks, and chickens.

Operations

Scott has been with Coastal Energy since 2000. Scott graduated from Marion C. Early K-12 in 1987 and immediately entered the workforce in the transportation sector. Scott worked for Trux Trailer Repair in Springfield, Missouri, for many years. He worked as a DOT Certified Tank Testing Technician, General Manager and as QC and QA for ASME (Certified with the National Board). 

Scott has extensive training, including 11 years of HAZWOPER Safety Training, 10 years OSHA Construction Certification, and he held ASME Certified Welding and Testing Certificate from 1991 to 2002. Scott has also served on the OTC Advisory Board and is currently serving as President of the Marion C. Early School Board. 

​Scott and his wife, Tammy, have been married for over 30 years. The couple has three children - Hillary and husband Trent, Madison, and Hadden. They also have four grandchildren, Imy, Anglin, Tate, and Ada. When he's not working, Scott enjoys hunting, target shooting, ATV riding, and farming.