Meet The Cole Construction, Inc. Team

Ken Thorne – President 

Ken Thorne founded Cole Construction in 1985 as an irrigation and landscape business called Sprinkle N’ Sprout. A Texas Licensed Irrigator with degrees in accounting and drafting & design from the University of Texas at Arlington, Ken has formed a company that excels in today’s construction industry. Under his leadership, the business has grown from an irrigation and landscape contractor to a full-service General Construction company specializing in concrete, earthwork, irrigation, and landscape projects. His leadership and commitment to employing skilled personnel and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment continue to provide the foundation for Cole Construction’s quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.

Taylor Thorne – Office Manager 

Taylor Thorne joined Cole Construction as Office Manager in 2024. She holds a B.S. in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington and has dedicated eleven years to the field as a NICU RN. Her industry “experience” began growing up in the business many years ago. Taylor's strong work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence are further enhanced by her exceptional critical thinking skills, which she brings to the Cole Construction team.

Jacob McGregor –Chief Operations Officer

Jacob McGregor has been in the construction industry for over ten years. He began his career as a rebar and construction solution salesman and has worked diligently to advance his career to become a project estimator. His construction experience is extensive and valuable, ranging from manufacturing warehouses, large parking garages, educational facilities, office complexes, and landscaping projects. He has worked in different fields within the construction industry as a project estimator, manager, and supervisor throughout West Texas, Indiana, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.