From Young Entrepreneur to Community Builder: 30 Years of Construction Success in the North State

In this episode of North State Rocks, Perry sits down with Michael Kirack, who, at age 20, became the youngest licensed general contractor in California and has since built a thriving construction business spanning three decades in Susanville.

From Farm to Future: How Multi-Generational Agriculture Shapes the North State with Travis Corder

In our latest North State Rocks podcast episode, we explore the intricate world of multi-generational farming and its impact on Northern California's communities. This fascinating conversation reveals both the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a family agricultural business in today's complex economic landscape.

Building Pathways to Success: A Conversation with Lassen College's Carie Camacho

In the latest episode of North State Rocks, host Perry Thompson sits down with Carie Camacho, Interim Superintendent and President of Lassen Community College, to explore the transformative power of community college education and its vital role in building a skilled workforce.

Hat Creek Construction Highlight 2024 Construction & Aggregate Impact

Last year, Hat Creek Construction contributed to public safety, environmental sustainability, and economic growth through critical infrastructure projects in five California counties (Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou) and Fallon, Nevada. They created/sustained 150 jobs, distributed $12.5 million in payroll, and sold over 358,000 tons of asphalt, concrete, and aggregate. 

New Truck Driving Program in Lassen County: Your Path to a Family-Sustaining Career Without Student Debt

In July 2024, Perry Thompson, CEO and President of Hat Creek Construction & Materials, Inc. (HCC), and Carie Camacho, Interim Superintendent and President of the Lassen Community College, joined JDX KSUE for an interview on a new truck driving certification program that represents a win-win for the North State.

Our Community Partners

When my father started Hat Creek Construction over 50 years ago, we would sponsor regional livestock auctions, including animals raised by yours truly. In the following decades, we continued to honor that tradition of giving back because investing in our community protects our shared future, fuels our local workforce pipeline, and keeps our region a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Meet Cale Carver: Asphalt Plant Operator

Through these staff profiles, we spotlight their stories, celebrate their passion for their work, and share how they contribute to making our region a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Let us introduce you to Cale Carver.

Meet Sky Galindo: Materials Coordinator

Through these staff profiles, we spotlight their stories, celebrate their passion for their work, and share how they contribute to making our region a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Let us introduce you to Sky Galindo.

Hat Creek and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Talk Magical Country Christmas on-air with JDX KSUE

Hat Creek and the Lassen County Fair featured in JDX KSUE Interview