Meet Your Asheville Roof Repair Team
We look to our people to lead our efforts in our community. Of course we pride ourselves on innovation, top-notch work, and being a strong company, but most of all, we're grateful for the reputation we have earned. These people shown here are the reason for that reputation. Litespeed Construction is here to help you with your next Asheville, NC roofing project.
Kirby Smith
Owner & Team Leader
Kirby is the founder of Litespeed Construction. Originally an Alabama native, he moved to Knoxville in 2011.
His background includes a degree in engineering from Auburn University and over 10 years of experience in roofing construction and sales. He holds licenses in Civil Engineering and General Contracting for North Carolina and Tennessee.
Kirby has worked in a variety of roles in the roofing business with primary focus on sales and marketing.
He is married to his wife, Beth, and they are expecting their first child in November 2022. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, playing guitar, and cheering for the Tennessee Titans.
Fred Russi
General Manager – Knoxville, TN Office
Originally from Sevierville, TN, Fred now takes care of the frontlines for Litespeed’s Knoxville, TN office and helps with sales from time to time in the Asheville, NC office. Fred is an accomplished roofer, and shows talent when it comes to understanding the unique needs of our customers. Fred and his fiancee have a new baby that just turned 1 this past July, so Fred has a busy and exciting home life, too.
Pita
Office Dog
Beth Smith
Office Manager
Beth is the friendly voice and problem-solver who makes the roofing process feel easier than you expected. Whether she’s coordinating projects, answering your questions, or making sure your concerns are heard, she’s dedicated to protecting your home while keeping the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Billy Price
Operations Manager
Billy moved to Knoxville 25 years ago to attend UT, and he’s lived here almost continuously ever since. His background includes graphic design, writing, training & marketing. Past projects include work with both large and small companies, ranging from broadcast stations to recording studios. His favorite work involves finding a creative solution to a unique challenge. His main focus with Litespeed has been to look for new ways to catch the attention of our market.
Barbara Muncey
Project Manager
At Litespeed Construction, we believe every great project starts with great people. Get to know Barbara — our powerhouse Project Manager who brings precision, passion, and a little bit of drag-racing grit to every roof she helps protect.