FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- Drake Ready Mix has hired Matthew Harvey as its new account manager.

In this role, Harvey will manage customer relationships, identify new business opportunities and support commercial growth throughout Southwest Florida. He brings more than 13 years of industry experience, including 11 years in ready-mix, along with extensive technical training and a proven record of leadership within Florida's concrete sector.

Prior to joining the Drake Ready Mix team, Harvey served as senior account manager at Preferred Materials and regional account manager for Lotts Concrete Products. He is an NRMCA Certified Concrete Technologist Level 2 and holds certifications in GAP Negotiation Training, Selling Solutions and Concrete Fundamentals.

Previously, Harvey served as chairman of the Florida Concrete & Products Association's Region 5 for two years and was recognized as Chairman of the Year at the association's annual convention in West Palm Beach. In 2020, he was selected to participate in the Front Line Leadership Program for the state of Florida.

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"We are excited to add Matthew to the Drake Ready Mix team," said Terry Drake, Jr., president and founding partner of Drake Ready Mix. "His extensive technical knowledge, proven leadership and years of experience serving customers make him a natural addition to our team. We know he will build strong relationships with our customers and help them find the right solutions for every project."

A family-owned and operated concrete ready mix company founded in 2006 by a father-and-son team, Drake Ready Mix started from humble beginnings with less than 10 employees. Now celebrating 20 years in business, the company has grown to over 100 employees and serves local, state and national contractors, builders and developers across Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties.

To learn more about Drake Ready Mix, visit DrakeReadyMix.com (https://www.drakereadymix.com/) or call 239-590-9199.

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About Drake Ready Mix

Drake Ready Mix is a family-owned and operated concrete ready mix company founded in 2006, known for its reputation for high-quality concrete, superior customer service and value-oriented, reliable results. Based in Fort Myers, Drake Ready Mix operates a 100+ fleet of trucks that serves residential and commercial projects of all sizes for local, state and national contractors, builders and developers who build in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties. For more information, visit DrakeReadyMix.com (https://www.drakereadymix.com/) or call 239-590-9199.