HARRIS COMPANY - Key Persons


Bob Swanger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Executive Vice President, Service
Bob has nearly 30 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, building automation and facility management industry. His track record of delivering results through collaboration, an unparalleled work ethic, a fiercely competitive spirit and a passionate drive to innovate has immediate and meaningful impact with everyone he meets. He has held positions from entry-level sales rep to senior vice president and managed P & Ls for small family-owned businesses and large multi-million dollar regional and national businesses. Bob is a LEED AP, has an undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University and an M.B.A. from the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University.

Brenda Devlin

Job Titles:
  • Leader
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Executive Vice President, Operational Services
Brenda is a proven leader who oversees several operational services teams at Harris including Human Capital, Marketing + Communications, Safety, Quality and Corporate Services. She focuses on aligning business initiatives with strategy and culture to ensure business results, while helping employees develop their potential. Brenda has experience in acquisition and succession planning, M&A due diligence and integration, strategy development and execution and marketing communications. Brenda has an MBA in International Business and Human Resources from The University of Kansas and a B.A. in French and Spanish. She is certified as a Project Management Professional, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Sr. Professional in Human Resources, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional and Certified Benefits Professional. She currently serves on the board of two Minnesota non-profit organizations.

Darrel Bugel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Executive Vice President, Regional Construction
Darrel has over 30 years of industry experience working in various leadership roles including Project Manager and Chief Estimator. With Harris since 1997, he brings his expertise and management skills to every project, ensuring value and quality along the way. He has overseen projects across the spectrum, including stadiums, airports, commercial, education and healthcare facilities. He holds a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA from Ohio State University.

David Barnes - CFO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Finance
  • Leader
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
David is a respected finance leader with more than 25 years of experience and a track record of delivering excellent results. A unique operational background enables him to build strong partnerships across the business to solve complex issues, plan strategy and drive successful financial outcomes. David is known for having a respectful, successful and energetic style of leadership. He has an MBA in Finance from New York University and a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Iowa.

Greg Hosch - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Greg has more than 25 years' experience at Harris. He brings both practical insight and forward thinking to business opportunities and is constantly driven to imagine a new and better future for Harris. Under his direction, Harris has strengthened its reputation as a unified, nationwide company that leverages its deep expertise for projects both small and epic. Greg holds a B.S. in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University.

Michel Michno - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Michel has more than 35 years' experience in the construction industry, including international experience in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central and South America. His broad background includes expertise in building envelopes, building Interiors, ornamental metals, sheet metal and HVAC. Michel has a self-described passion for design and manufacturing for construction. He is adept at automating the design and construction process to increase efficiency and has a strong record of growing companies both organically and through acquisition. Michel earned his master's degree from the Arts et Métiers ParisTech, a prestigious engineering school in France.

Zach Sargent

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Executive Vice President, National Operations
Zach has more than 25 years of experience in HVAC mechanical systems design, manufacturing and construction. He has worked in a variety of key roles and several locations at Harris prior to his appointment to VP of Operations, managing numerous healthcare, industrial, commercial and public projects. He enjoys building teams and delivering projects by using his expertise in planning, design, execution and leadership. Zach is active in a number of industry associations such as LCI, P2SL, ASHE, DBIA, ASHRAE and AIA. He studied Manufacturing Engineering at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.