Luck Companies history

1930 The Sunnyside Granite Company acquires Boscobel Granite Company in Manakin, Virginia and quickly becomes the first crushed stone operation in Virginia to convert from steam-powered to electric-powered operations at Boscobel.

1970 Luck Quarries, Inc. moves its corporate offices to Goochland County.

1972 The company becomes a technological pioneer and leader in the industry with the implementation of computerized ticketing at sales offices.

1976 Luck Quarries opens its first architectural stone center adjacent to its corporate offices.

1977 Luck Quarries develops fully automated, unattended crushing plants.

Charlie began his career with the company in 1980 as a summer trainee while he attended Virginia Military Institute.

1982 Charles S. "Charlie" Luck IV starts Luck Racing, building and racing cars on the NASCAR circuit.

1990 Luck Stone expands to 14 crushed stone operations, 6 Architectural Stone Centers, and one sand and gravel plant, and founds Luck Properties.

1991 Luck Stone develops one of the industry's first crisis management programs.

1992 Luck Stone implements one of the industry's first state-of-the-art computer monitoring systems for crushing operations.

John joined the company in 1993 in the Real Estate Division.

In 1998, LeGore assumed the role of Northern Region Vice President, where he has had the opportunity to lead a region that doubled in size through new sites and acquisitions.

After working in many facets of the business, as well as attending several executive education programs at Darden School of Business (UVA), he rose to President and CEO in 1999.

2002 Luck Stone completes the purchase of two Northern Virginia Martin Marietta sites: Culpeper and Spotsylvania.

2003 Luck Stone celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Ryan’s career at Luck Companies began in 2004 when he started as a summer intern with the Electrical Engineering Department and became more permanent the following year when he officially joined the Engineering Team.

2005 Luck Stone opens its Massaponax Plant in Spotsylvania County.

Wanda began her career with the company in 2007.

2008 Luck Stone achieves 85 years in business.

2010 Luck Stone acquires the Toano Yard near Williamsburg, Virginia.

2012 Luck Companies releases its first sustainability report.

2013 Luck Companies achieves 90 years in business.

John has been serving as the President of Luck Stone since 2014, and is responsible for leadership development, sales, operations, financial performance, and growth of the business unit.

2015 In collaboration with a community of VBL practitioners, Luck Companies helps launch the InnerWill Leadership Institute to develop better people, braver leaders, and a wiser world.

Previously, Mark was the President of Har-Tru Sports and Luck Stone Center prior to their divestiture in 2016.