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Chix
Ready Mix Chix
Pouring Strength and Service into Every Project
Ali Southward and Shawna Dunaway.
precast and pipe, this venture keeps things moving by delivering high-quality concrete mixes straight to contractors, developers, and homeowners. The mission? Provide start-to-finish solutions, from production to on-site delivery, streamlining projects of every size.
Meet the Powerhouse Women of Ready Mix Chix Raised on rebar and ready-mix, Southward’s a fourth-
generation concrete expert. That hands-on experience fuels her drive to offer customized support, help projects run smoothly, and build lasting relationships.
Dunaway blends business savvy, marketing know-how, and construction sales grit. She’s all about connecting clients with the right solutions—and making sure the service outshines the sale. Off the clock? She’s raising the fifth generation of concrete pros.
Concrete may be their business and in their veins—but commitment is their foundation.
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WHO GET IT DONE
story by Cherie Ward
photo courtesy of Ready Mix Chix
The Gulf Coast’s booming construction scene isn’t just about steel beams and concrete slabs—it’s about bold players rewriting the rules. Enter Ready Mix Chix, a dynamic duo shaking up
the industry alongside PF3 Global ReadyMix and part of the Design Precast & Pipe, Inc. family.
With boots on the ground and a can-do attitude, Ali Southward and Shawna Dunaway are pouring the groundwork for the family-owned company’s next chapter.
Driven by a shared passion for personalized service and smart solutions, this team helps make every project stronger, smoother, and built to last. From concrete delivery and project support
to hands-on problem solving, Ready Mix Chix is committed to making every job seamless—from the first call to the final pour.
Backed by Design Precast & Pipe, Inc., Ready Mix Chix combines trusted experience with a fresh dose of flexibility. While the parent company anchors the Coast with heavy-duty
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Cale Fore, fifth generation in training.