Deal: RK Industries — Precon Estimating AI Pilot
Summary
$25K pilot targeting Jon Kinning (EVP/COO/co-owner) for AI-augmented preconstruction estimating.
Why this deal is real
Family-owned (Kinning). Jon is the operating owner with direct Apollo email; Rick (CEO) kept off Apollo (low public profile typical of founders). Brandon Evans runs precon at RK Mechanical — the exact wedge buyer.
Pilot scope (draft)
Next step
Jon Kinning outreach with precon/estimating ROI framing; confirm Rick via LinkedIn for air-cover.
Risks
K2 Companies (separate Rick Kinning entity) suggests holding-co structure — validate RK Industries is the right legal entity for the contract.