I started working for Akins Excavating in the summer of 2001 at the age of 13. In 2006 I joined the Akins crew full time and over the years have progressed from a general laborer to the site foreman. I feel blessed that as of July 1st 2023 my wife Jessica and I are the proud owners of Akins Earthworks and Pool’s. We are excited for this stage of our lives and to see what the future brings. On a personal note Jessica our two children and I enjoy spending time in the local community, biking on the pumpkin vine, enjoying nature at Bonneyville Mills or grabbing a quick cone at Dips On The Vine. We spend a majority of our weekends enjoying our beautiful fiberglass pool and grilling in our backyard.

Ryan has been with us since January 2021. He will most commonly be found traveling from pool to pool, overseeing our pool maintenance program; he also has a key role in the pool installs. When pools slow in the the winter, Ryan has no problem jumping into a dump truck or plowing snow. He and his family are avid campers and enjoy traveling as a family.

Cody started as summer help while finishing his final year playing baseball at IU Kokomo. He joined the Akins team full time in May of 2022. Cody is becoming a very skilled operator, and has a work ethic that is hard to beat.

Jake is the Sales and Installation manager of our Pools Division. He has been with the company for three years, starting as the Service Manager. Jake oversees the entire process pool installations, from the initial call through “pool school” training with customers after the project is complete. Even after that, he is happy to help with any questions or issues you may have with your pool for years to come.

 After graduating from Western Michigan University in 2004 with a degree in Secondary Business Education, Jake had a 13-year career as a high school business teacher and track coach in Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, and most recently Indiana (Elkhart Central High School). In the summers, he ran an agriculture business as a subcontractor through Pioneer. In 2018-2019, he was in production management in the RV industry, overseeing 150 employees before joining the Akins team.

Jake has been married for 10 years and has 3 children. He enjoys supporting his children in their athletic and artistic endeavors, golfing, playing sand volleyball, and attending concerts. He is also a loyal fan of all Detroit professional sports teams. In the winter, Jake is the director of the Barklee Basketball League at Trinity on Jackson.

George has been a valued member of our team since April 2016. It would be hard to find a better equipment operator than George. He has a wealth of knowledge and is continuously growing that wealth, to ensure a job is completed correctly the first time. George and his significant other enjoy a Sunday cruise, time with their dogs and vacationing in rural locations.