Lynette is a graduate of West Platte High School in Weston, Mo., the Clark Atlanta University Small Business Executive Education Program and the Loyola University Advanced Business Executive Education Program. She has received industry licenses in Class II Supervisor for asbestos abatement (Kansas), Missouri Asbestos Supervisor, Missouri Lead Abatement Supervisor, and Air Systems Cleaning Specialist, NADCA.
WEB Contracting and owner Lynette Burkhart continue to receive outstanding recognition for business growth and success. WEB’s sister business, Allstate Specialty Construction, Inc., was named the “Woman-Owned Construction Firm of the Year” in 2001 by the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing, and it was honored as one of the most outstanding Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees by Kansas City Small Business Monthly through their “25 Under 25”awards program in 2005. Ingram’s Magazine “Corporate Report 100” included Allstate as one of the fastest-growing small business in the metro area. In 2009, WEB was recognized as one the largest woman-owned businesses in the metro area, based on an increase in revenues. The Kansas City Business Journal honored Lynette as one of their “Women Who Mean Business" in 2004. The U.S. SBA honored Lynette with the “Veteran-owned Business Champion of the Year” award in 2008.
WEB Contracting has been designated by the Kansas City Business Journal as one of the “Top 25 Area Women-Owned Businesses” in the Metro Kansas City area based on revenues for 2008. WEB is one of only three general contractors on the list.
WEB Contracting, Paola, KS
2004 to present President
Allstate Specialty Construction, Inc., Paola, KS
1996 to present President
After learning the industry from Allstate Asbestos Specialty, Inc., became responsible for all aspects of running the business. Major tasks include:
Marketing and Business Development, Program Management, Contracts Administration and Subcontracts Management, Cost Estimating and Project Bidding, Laborer, Regulatory Specialist, A/R, A/P, and Payroll.
Allstate Asbestos Specialty, Inc., Paola, KS
1996 to 1997 Office Manager/Laborer
Agreed to come into company with the expectation of taking over the business following owners semi-retirement. Received asbestos handling training and was licensed as a Class II Supervisor in both Kansas and Missouri. Responsible for filing necessary paperwork with cognizant regulatory agencies for asbestos removal projects. Worked in the field setting up containment barriers for different types of asbestos projects. Also managed office operations including; A/R, A/P, and payroll.
Lee's Summit Cleaners (LSC), Lee's Summit, MO
1993 to 1996 General Manager
Responsible for operating all equipment in a dry cleaning plant. Performed all Human Resources functions (including maintenance of personnel and payroll records). Trained staff on all aspects of plant operations. Wrote procedures for payment of accounts payable. Invoiced accounts receivable. Organized and wrote new procedures for making daily deposits from 6 satellite stores, including the design of a form to balance receipts to cash register sales tapes.
Transco Warranty Corporation (TWC), Irvine, CA
1988 to 1992 Administrative Assistant
General Administrative tasks. Prepared State specific endorsements to standard insurance policies. Maintained policy and licensing information for all States.
First Extended Marketing Corp (FEMC), Huntington Beach, CA
1986 to 1988 Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Took shorthand, typing, answered phones, departmental scheduling and other administrative duties. Maintained all dealership files, insurance policies, and licensing agreements. Maintained bank account records, bookkeeping, and payroll calculations and deposits.
Lloyd Andersen & Associates, Kansas City, MO and Los Angles, CA
1975 to 1986 Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Took shorthand, typing, answered phones, departmental scheduling and other miscellaneous administrative duties. Audited all new dealership agreements and licensing paperwork. Wrote administrative procedures for vehicle service contracts sold by dealerships Maintained records and tickler file system for keeping personnel insurance licenses current Maintained insurance log of all dealer policies
Graduated, West Platte High School, Weston , MO 1968
Certificate, Kansas City Business College, Kansas City, MO 1969
Graduate, Clark Atlanta University, Small Business Executive Education Program, 2000
Graduate, Loyola University, Advanced Business Executive Education Program, 2001
AHERA Initial Training, META , Lawrence KS, 1996
Class II Supervisor for asbestos abatement (Kansas).
Missouri Asbestos Supervisor
Air Systems Cleaning Specialist, NADCA, 1999
1987 EPA AHERA Contractor and Supervisor training at Kansas University National Asbestos Training Center.
EPA AHERA Inspector, Management Planner training TUFTS University, Boston, MA
1974 B.A. Business Administration, Mid America Nazarene College, Olathe, KS
1972 Graduate apprenticeship International Assn. of Heat, Frost and Asbestos Workers
1969 Chief Warranty Officer, United States Army
1972 Primary duties, helicopter pilot. Vietnam Duty
WEB Contracting, Owner
2004 - 2006
Allstate Specialty Construction, Inc., Vice Pres/Sec/Treas.
1996 - 2006
Duties include assisting President in bidding projects and performing abatement on an as needed basis.
Allstate Asbestos Specialty, Inc., President & Project Manager
1988 - 1996
Abatement and re-insulation contractor in Kansas and Missouri areas. In 1997, Allstate Asbestos ceased operations as an abatement and re-insulation contractor, and currently leases its equipment to Allstate Specialty Construction.
1987
Kansas Class 2 Supervisor on several abatement projects, the largest two totaled over $1 million. One project for the Kansas Power & Light Co. at the Lawrence generating station, Lawrence, KS. The other was for Olien Corp., U.S. Corps of Engineers at the Lake City Ammunitions Plant, Blue Springs, MO
1986
Asbestos removal and re-insulation for the Kansas City Power and Light Co. working for the Performance Contracting Company.
1978 – 2006
In 1978 began farming operations raising soybeans, corn, milo, wheat, hay and cattle. Due to agricultural prices, farming does not provide for capital growth, therefore, outside employment has been maintained in addition to farming operations.
1972-1985
Journeyman member local Union #27 Asbestos Workers, Kansas City, MO. Worked on projects through the Midwest, Western United States, and Alaska.