K-5 SOLUTIONS - Key Persons


Jim Keever - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
Jim was born in High Point and graduated from High Point Central High School in 1967 and from Pfeiffer University in 1971. After graduating from college, Jim worked in sales for Pellon Corporation before leaving to start NC Garment-a cut and sew manufacturing plant-in 1974. As NC Garment grew, all divisions were merged under the name Colonial, LLC in 1992. Jim is very active in the community. He coached basketball at the YMCA for 15 years, chaired the Bud Kivett Golf Championship and Heart Strides charity for 12 years. He serves on several boards with High Point Regional Hospital, the board of High Point Country Club, the Chair of The National Senior Amateur Hall of Fame and is an active member of First Presbyterian Church. Jim and his wife, Dottie, have been married for over 35 years and have two sons, one daughter and seven wonderful grandchildren.

JIMMY KEEVER - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Jimmy was born in High Point and graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Finance. He worked at Colonial in high school and during summers while in college. After graduating from college, Jimmy started working at Colonial again while searching for another job, but approached Jim after 6 months about joining the company permanently. With over 18 years at Colonial, he has tremendous experience in product design, product research, production, scheduling, marketing and sales.

LARRY AUSLEY

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT of FINANCE
  • Colonial LLC in 2007 As the Controller
Larry was born in the Asheboro, NC area and has lived there all his life. He attended Asheboro High School and received his Accounting Degree in 1978 from Randolph Community College. Larry began his career in accounting with Mobile Home Industries. He later became the Accounting Manager for Colverbrook Homes. He moved from there to head the finance department at Bob Dunn Ford. His career then took him to Arrow Industries where he was promoted to Controller. Larry joined Colonial LLC in 2007 as the controller and was appointed SVP of Finance in February 2013. Larry is married to Becky and has one son, Christopher.

TIM LAWSON

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR of SALES & MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Tim was born in Forsyth county and lives in Kernersville, NC. He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1981 and Bolston Private Electronics in 1987. Tim later attended Forsyth Technical Institute and High Point University majoring in Business Management. He began his career at Moore's Building Supplies in sales and store management and later worked at Goody's Manufacturing as Assistant Plant Manager. Tim transitioned across multiple key roles within UPS and recently retired after 32 years as a Senior Business Development Officer in 2018. Tim started with K-5 Solution, a Colonial, LLC Company in April, 2019. Tim and his wife, Wendy of 34 years, have three children and enjoys spending as much time as possible with them on the lake, grilling out and golfing. He is very active in his church, Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

WES KEEVER - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Wes was born in High Point and has lived there most of his life. He graduated from High Point Central High School in 1993 and from Wofford College with a degree in Business Economics in 1997. He received his Masters in Business Administration from High Point University in 2009. Wes began his career at Thomas Built Buses selling school buses and airport shuttle buses in June 1997. In November of 2001, Wes left and started his career with Colonial, LLC. Wes and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, Dory and Abby. He is very active in the community and has held several positions with Family Service of the Piedmont. Wes is also an avid golfer.