Employee Spotlight

James Kingery

Shop and Irrigation Manager

As New Leaf’s Shop and Irrigation Manager, James Kingery handles all the maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems for clients and upkeep of all equipment for the company.

“I’ve always enjoyed working in maintenance, especially heavy equipment,” he says. “That’s what I went to school for; I’m a certified welder and machinist.”

Kingery works on irrigation pumps and systems for New Leaf’s commercial and residential customers. He spends his time between client properties and the shop at New Leaf.

Kingery grew up farming in Illinois with his father. Since then, he’s worked 40 years in maintenance, including time with Yancey Caterpillar and Tractor and Equipment Company in Gwinnett and Jackson counties. He joined New Leaf about a year ago.

In his spare time, Kingery has a shop at home where he restores and repairs vehicles and equipment. He and his wife Monica, who live in Dahlonega, have two adult sons Ryan and Charlie.

“I really like working with the clients and here at the shop,” he says. “It’s in my nature to give customers what they need and want in a timely and effective manner.”