FOOTHILLS CONTRACTING - Key Persons

Walter Knight began Knight Construction back in 1925. It was a small company doing gravel work on county and state roads. The company ceased operations in 1929 when the banks closed, taking all available funds and shutting off credit. The company was dormant in the 1930s during the Depression and drought. In 1943 Walter formed a gravel company with Charlie Hyde and called it Knight and Hyde Construction. In 1946 Walter's son Floyd, bought out Charlie Hyde. In 1950 Floyd started Knight Construction Company and began grading highways for the state. The company grew rapidly and by 1960 it had grown into one of the larger grading contractors in the state. In 1964 Robert Knight, Floyd's son, started working full-time in the company. The company continued to prosper in the 60s and 70s.