Leadership

Meet the driving force behind Locke Solutions: our hardworking team. Their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment are the cornerstones of our success, guiding us towards new heights in the precast industry.

Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist Recognition

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in transforming our lives by disrupting markets and revolutionizing industries. As the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Of The Year has been at the forefront of identifying game-changing business leaders for nearly 40 years. We’re proud and honored to be recognized among so many other ambitious business leaders in the Gulf South as a finalist in 2024’s Entrepreneur of the Year® program - Gulf South region.

You can learn more about the program and other Gulf South finalists here

Asher Kazmann, P.E.

President

With over two decades of designing structural precast products and concrete mix designs for the electrical, power, communication, water, and industrial sectors, Asher is focused on creating solutions in the construction industry. More importantly, he is dedicated to helping make a positive impact in the lives of his friends and family, including his co-workers, customers, and vendor partners. "Our focus as a company is to create an environment that challenges our people and provides them opportunities to grow personally and in their careers. We continue to build a team and culture aligned with our values, which has, in turn, created a high functioning organization with a focus on responsive, customer service. We will be remembered as a company making a lasting impact in the lives of our people and partners."

Michael Luck

Vice President
Sales – Business Development

His work ethic and ability to put his client’s needs ahead of everything else has helped Michael earn the reputation he has today after more than 15 years in the industry. Michael’s commitment and support to the industry are simply a byproduct of his desire for the success of his clients.

David Espino

Director of Operations

David has over a decade of precast industry experience. His experiences include quality control, project and production management as well as estimating and technical sales. As Director of Operations at Locke, he currently oversees production, transportation and facilities. He is an active member of NPCA, serving on the Education Committee. He continues to study the precast industry and enjoys serving the construction community through education and hands-on knowledge sharing. - “At Locke, our team believes that our purpose is to do everything possible to make our customers’ lives easier and help ensure a better life for all our employees. We continuously look forward to helping in any way we can.”

Ivan Garcia

CFO

Ivan brings over 20 years of international experience spanning a Big Four accounting firm, Fortune 500 companies, and private company environments. He has proven expertise in driving operational efficiency, strategic growth, and value creation across diverse industries. Ivan has successfully led global teams through major organizational transformations, including building shared service centers, implementing ERP systems, and executing complex M&A transactions. Previously, he provided fractional CFO services through Azul CFOs & Advisors and served as VP of Finance for Control Risks Americas, leading multinational finance teams across the western hemisphere. He holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), and is bilingual in English and Spanish with extensive experience in international business operations and stakeholder management.

Chelsey Henderson

Director of Business Excellence

Chelsey directs Locke’s Business Excellence department, where she focuses on transforming the organization by building scalable processes, leveraging technology, and driving continuous improvement. With over a decade of experience in precast manufacturing, she brings a deep understanding of operations, engineering, and business systems to her role.
Chelsey’s passion lies in helping teams work smarter by simplifying complexity and fostering collaboration between departments. Under her leadership, the Business Excellence function connects people, processes, and technology to create sustainable growth, strengthen accountability, and make employees’ lives easier and customers’ experiences better.
"Growth really begins with our people. Our team has this great mindset of not seeing problems but spotting opportunities instead. Every day, we're learning, trying new approaches, leading together, and ultimately aiming to make employees' lives better and customers' experiences smoother. It's amazing to see everyone moving in the same direction and it's a powerful feeling to watch both our employees and Locke grow."

Chad Arpe

Director of Sales & Marketing

Upon graduating from Texas A&M University, Chad started his career in the oil and gas industry. During this time, Chad completed his Master’s in International Management and his MBA from University of Maryland. Chad joined Locke in January of 2022 and has been an active member in the Association of Building Contractors and the National Precast Concrete Association. As the Director of Sales & Marketing, Chad ensures Locke is staying on the innovative edge of the precast industry, truly serving out its message of Leading Precast™. - “The culture and core values at Locke are by far what make our organization successful. Our dedicated people truly make our customers’ lives better, both internally and externally.”

Better Service, Smarter Processes

Your personal precast division.

At its core, Locke is a technology and innovation company. We continue to seek out ways to give better service, add smarter processes, and deploy powerful tooling.

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How we do it

One Team

We are an extension of your business, working seamlessly with your team to deliver solutions that fit your goals and timelines.

Tailored Solutions

We provide an individualized approach for your project, offering tailored designs, dedicated support, and flexible solutions that adapt to your unique needs.