GHK Truss, LLC was incorporated in Indiana in 2007 and is managed by three operating partners. We felt the need for a component manufacturer whose primary focus is on quality and customer service. As a smaller firm, we can react more rapidly to the changing market and customer needs, rather than make promises we can’t keep. Our emphasis is also on quality and design expertise. If you have a complicated design or plan and are in doubt, please give us a try – the results will surprise you!
All Trusses are NOT Created Equal
Many customers consider trusses as a simple commodity where price is the only thing that matters. That is, trusses are lumped in with other building materials such as framing lumber, plywood or shingles, only to be covered up when the roof is sheathed. This is absolutely not the case. Trusses are a custom engineered, custom manufactured building component. While the vast majority of trusses are presently designed using CAD software, the designers and manufacturing team are key players in the quality of the product and the ability to get the job done properly. Lumber grade is also an important input factor. At GHK we do consider price to be important, but at the same time we emphasize quality input so you receive the quality output.
Good Things Come in Small Packages
While we may be a smaller manufacturer, we feel we have some of the best in the business. Want a good fit and finish? Want to avoid costly mistakes, reworks and repairs? Want your product to arrive when you want it? Give GHK Truss a try and you’ll see the difference.
Meet Our Team
Mike Gilley holds a BS degree in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University, and has 25 years of experience in the wood truss industry. Mike has worked as a truss engineering software consultant, truss designer, and VP of Engineering at a truss manufacturing facility. He has experience in virtually every facet of truss design, fabrication, sales, and plant operations. His work is well known and respected throughout the Kentuckiana construction market. Mike also serves as president of the company.
A call to GHK Truss will usually be answered by the friendly voice of Terri Rainbolt. Terri has over seven years of experience in the building components industry and serves as our office manager, assistant accountant, and scheduler. She will make sure your job is processed and delivered where you want it, when you want it.
When it comes to plant operations and manufacturing know-how, Henry Combs is our man. Henry has over 15 years of experience in the building components industry, 12 of which have been managing a manufacturing plant, in addition to prior experience as a framer. In addition to serving as our shop foreman, Henry is also responsible for maintenance and QA. Aside from cutting to final assembly to readying for shipment, he will assure your job is produced to our exacting quality standards.
Meet the newest member of our Design staff, Tobin Jennings. Toby has an AS degree in Architectural Design from the Louisville Technical Institute. In addition to 9 years of experience in roof and floor truss design with several component manufacturers, Toby has also worked as a project manager. We feel Toby’s experience is an asset to both our firm and you, the customer.
Jim Kulaga has BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Purdue University respectively, and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Jim has experience spanning engineering, R&D, market research, and sales in several diverse industries. He acts as GHK’s controller and manages in-house operations. Jim also does truss design part-time and serves as vice-president.
