Simon Sineck says you should start with WHY? Western Gravel’s WHY is about values: Family, Community, Lifestyle and Integrity. Having served Montrose County and the surrounding areas for more than 45 years, consistently those values have been central to our organization. It begins with our founder, Jerry Trudell. A diesel mechanic by trade, he first came to Montrose Colorado to work for Dunlap Trucking. Our majestic scenery and the opportunity for a wonderful lifestyle caused him to stay. In 1973, while employed at Schneider’s Readi Mix, he made a deal to purchase the existing company from the owner. A classic American success story. With the help of two of early investors, the company made changes to create materials which met state and federal requirements. The company flourished. In 1988, our founder, Jerry Trudell bought out Montrose Concrete and merged the two companies. Western Gravel, Inc. was born.