Please join us in congratulating Francis Delk on his retirement after 38 years of service with Kendall. Francis has been a dedicated and valued member of our team, leaving a lasting impact through decades of hard work! 

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Francis began his career at Kendall in 1987 as a mechanic, working alongside his father, who was a Supervisor. He had the chance to work with a 1963 Massey Ferguson tractor #ST-1, the first tractor in the Kendall fleet. In 1994, Francis became a Supervisor for the Bell South contract in Knoxville, TN and then moved on to client Oak Ridge in 2008. Most recently, he served as an Estimator where he prepared bid packages for new project opportunities in 27 different states.  

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Reflecting on his time at Kendall, Francis said, “I just enjoyed the work.”  

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He stated that one of the perks of his job was “traveling all over the country.” Francis recalls seeing the birthplace of legendary singer and actor, Roy Rogers, who was known as the "King of the Cowboys" saying it was “one of the neatest places” he visited.  

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Regional Manager Joey Bidwell describes Francis as a good worker who is very dedicated, adding, “He always went above and beyond. He’s a good guy—respectful, and very personable.” 

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Francis retired last month, and we thank him for his contributions over the years. His passion, warmth, and generosity—along with his knack for lively storytelling—will be missed by his Kendall coworkers. 

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Congratulations, Francis—and enjoy your well-earned retirement!