BALFOUR BEATTY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President, Operations
Alex has 32 years of experience and a portfolio including many first-class Washington, D.C. office buildings such as the new National Science Foundation Headquarters, NPR Headquarters, Station Place - Building 3, and 1700 New York Avenue. Alex joined Balfour Beatty in 1998 as a project manager and has expanded his role with increasing responsibility over the years. In 2015, Alex was promoted to vice president of operations for the company's Mid-Atlantic team, providing executive leadership on projects like the 2100 Penn office building. Consistently a top performer, Alex achieves operational excellence at the highest level. He is a champion for Balfour Beatty's Latin@ employee affinity group SOMOS, embodies Balfour Beatty Spirit!, and is passionate about supporting the growth of young professionals in the company.
It was a strong lineage, too. Amanda's grandfather was a plumber, and her father worked on septic systems. They dreamed that Amanda would follow in their footsteps as a professional engineer. But growing up, Amanda wasn't drawn to construction-or any related field for that matter.
That was until her family decided to build a new home. Like any teenager, Amanda was keenly interested in the plans for her bedroom. But unlike most her age and much to the astonishment of the architect, Amanda took it upon herself to resketch those plans precisely to her liking. And just like that, a young girl from a small Alabama town started to dream big about her future as an architect.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Preconstruction
Amar joined in 2011, bringing nearly two decades of experience. As senior vice president of preconstruction, he directs and supervises all activities related to preconstruction, including conceptual estimates, bid estimates and deliverables, focusing on high-rise and low-rise multifamily and hospitality projects. Amar has managed more than $1 billion of multifamily housing projects.
Ana Maria is a highly sought-after project executive with more than 20 years of experience in the education industry. She has successfully delivered more than 2,000,000 square feet of education projects in Georgia, making her a well-respected leader in her field. Ana Maria is results driven and continually looks for ways to improve the customer experience. She has spent her career leading teams on projects that have a positive impact on the communities where we work and play and takes great pride in her work.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources
As vice president of human resources, Anna-Lisa leverages her 20+ years of human resources experience, providing multifaceted insight to a variety of national human resources programs, policies, and practices that enhance the employee experience, promote company culture, and help grow the organization. She is a champion for attracting and retaining the finest people in the industry through robust intern programming, recruiting, employee engagement, and recognition; promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can excel; and is a leader of an employee affinity group, Connecting Women's Mid-Atlantic chapter. Anna-Lisa is an active member of ABC Metro Washington's HR Peer Group, SHRM, CREW Northern Virginia, and WBC. Anna-Lisa previously served as director of human resources for another large
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
Art brings more than 24 years of construction experience to his role as vice president of operations and is currently overseeing the success of the District Wharf Phase 2 garage and office buildings. His career has focused on operational excellence in a variety of vertical markets including corporate office, education, residential, and mixed-use. Art is a team player; his collaborative mindset was recognized with an NGA Campus East "Star Partner Award" for his extraordinary efforts in support of the project's "One Team" partnership mission and goals.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Preconstruction, Texas
With over two decades of experience, Ben Jordan provides leadership for preconstruction and the integrated projects group in Texas. During his time at Balfour Beatty, Ben has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that have enabled the successful delivery of many large, complex landmark projects across Texas.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Business Acquisition
Bevan has spent his entire 21-year career with Balfour Beatty and currently serves as vice president of business acquisition for public and alternative delivery projects in addition to providing leadership to our marketing, virtual design, and construction and training teams. Bevan has served in various operations roles for large and unique construction projects including the NIH Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, Air Force Memorial, and Utah Data Center. Bevan also spent seven years in a national operations role cultivating operational excellence, lean thinking, and best practices with teams across the country. Bevan is a regular industry speaker and a member of the board of directors for the Lean Construction Institute; he was honored to receive its Chairman's Award in 2017.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Preconstruction
Bob brings over 38 years of construction experience to his role as vice president of preconstruction. In this role, he manages a department of 20+ professionals, with responsibilities including estimating, purchasing, and small/disadvantaged business participation for the Mid-Atlantic operations. He works as a team member with the client, designer, and Balfour Beatty operations staff, from pursuit through preconstruction and project completion, and is constantly searching for cost-effective means to meet or exceed the client's goals and set projects up for success. Bob joined Balfour Beatty in 1993 as a chief estimator and has contributed to numerous landmark projects over the years including Capitol Crossing and NPR's new headquarters.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Certified Construction Manager
- President, California
A 40-year construction industry veteran, Brian Cahill joined Balfour Beatty in 1993 when it was known as Barnhart, Inc. in San Diego, California. In 2015, Brian was promoted to his current position as president of California, overseeing operations and business acquisitions throughout California and Arizona.
Throughout his career, Brian's leadership skills and industry expertise have been acknowledged through several avenues including recently being named one of San Diego's 500 Most Influential Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal for his leadership, dedication to our Zero Harm safety culture and continuous commitment to the communities where we build. He has also co-authored a book, Humanizing the Education Machine, which explores the many challenges facing public education today.
Brian is a Certified Construction Manager and a LEED® Accredited Professional: he holds a degree in aviation science from San Diego Mesa College and attended San Diego State University. He is also a certified flight instructor and served for five years in the U.S. Navy as a deep-sea diver, having graduated from the U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diver School in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In his free time, Brian is active on several Boards including Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. He enjoys anything aviation related including flying the backcountry airstrips in Idaho and Montana and training his two Labrador retrievers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Vice President, Business Acquisition
- SVP, Business Development
As leader of the business acquisition team in Florida, Bruce has more than 30 years of industry experience and is responsible for estimating and preconstruction. His previous contributions as head of Florida's estimating department, in addition to providing oversight for both the estimating and preconstruction teams, have been an invaluable asset.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President, Legal
Relentless Ally since 2016 As the Vice President of Legal, Bryan is responsible for providing counsel, business operations support, and managing transactions, compliance, and general risk for the Washington and Oregon markets. A four-time "Rising Star" according to Washington Law & Politics Magazine, Bryan also received the AGC of Washington Associate of the Year Award in 2014.
As controller for Balfour Beatty's operations, Casey is responsible for the accounting and budgetary oversight of the construction business for the Carolinas and Georgia. Casey has been a valued member of our team since 2014. A Georgia native, Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in finance from the University of West Georgia.
Job Titles:
- Operations Director
- Operations Director, Fort Worth
Chad Brewer is a born builder. His dad has worked in construction his entire career, so Chad grew up on job sites, and construction is all he's ever wanted to do. When he graduated from college, he turned to his dad for recommendations on good companies. Lucky for us, Balfour Beatty was on that list. Chad started with us as a project engineer in 1998, and he has worked his way up the ranks to operations director for the Fort Worth office, but he has never forgotten his first projects, and the lessons he learned.
In his role, Chad Brewer is actively involved with all phases of projects and works closely with clients to ensure their goals are met. He began his career as a project engineer and worked his way up to managing some of the largest local projects, including the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center and the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Safety Health and Environmental
In his role, Chris Diaz has overseen safety for many projects in theming, medical, residential, commercial, corrections, hospitality, education, heavy industrial, fuel distribution and co-generation power plants. He is a member of the Common Ground Alliance and leading an industry-wide safety orientation and certificate program.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Chris leads business acquisition and the company's healthcare group in Washington. He is committed to developing client relationships and he has successfully helped expand the company's regional portfolio and reputation as a proven healthcare builder. Chris holds the distinction of being an American Hospital Association Certified Healthcare Constructor and is an active associate member of the Washington State Society for Healthcare Engineering.
As project executive with 15 years of experience, Damien oversees the construction management of numerous complex construction projects located throughout Georgia. Damien is committed to maintaining a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Some of his most notable projects include Icon Midtown and 14th+Spring/Novel Midtown.
Job Titles:
- Vice President for the North Texas Education Group
- Vice President, Education Group, North Texas
As vice president for the North Texas Education Group, Damon brings more than 20 years of experience constructing K-12 facilities across Texas. This in-depth, first-hand knowledge makes him an invaluable mentor for his team and a relentless ally for our education clients. Damon is a team builder and his goal for the education group is to achieve meaningful work in a team-based, collaborative environment.
Job Titles:
- President, Mid - Atlantic
Dan Novack is a Balfour Beatty lifer who started his career with the company more than 20 years ago. As president of Buildings operations in the Mid-Atlantic, he provides strategic oversight for construction operations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and works with teams to sustain market growth in the healthcare, federal and education sectors.
Dan is known for his well-rounded leadership experience that includes purchasing, preconstruction, small business development, community and client relations, and operations expertise. He is also a passionate advocate of Balfour Beatty's people-first culture embedment which embraces the essence of our teams' Relentless Ally commitment to delivering project excellence and enhancing communities.
Novack is a graduate of Alfred State College in New York where he earned a bachelor's degree in construction management and furthered his learning with an Master's of Business Administration from George Mason University in 2010. He is actively involved in many industry organizations and recently served on the Board of Directors for ABC Metro Washington for five years.
Job Titles:
- in 2021 As Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
- Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, US
Daniel LaFrance joined Balfour Beatty in 2021 as vice president and chief compliance officer for the company's Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S. His role has an emphasis on legal, regulatory and operational ethics as well as compliance, internal audit functions and conducting and managing risk assessments. Dan also works in close coordination with senior leadership across Balfour Beatty's global businesses, with particular emphasis on the company's various U.S. geographies within its three business lines.
Job Titles:
- Project Executive
- Director, Jacksonville
Like many college baseball players, Dave Campbell had big-league dreams. But destiny, steered by a defiant knee that found itself on the wrong end of a surgeon's scalpel, threw an unexpected curveball. As the University of North Florida (UNF) student considered a future outside the diamond, it didn't take long for him to discover the similarities between sports and construction, where work ethic correlates directly with the success and the final scoreboard reflects the sum of the team's efforts.
With over two decades of construction experience under his belt, Dave is a multi-faceted industry veteran in his field. As project executive, he oversees the construction management of numerous projects located throughout the Jacksonville area. Dave thrives on ensuring overall project success through all aspects of the project to ensure seamless project delivery. A true community advocate, his local knowledge, long-standing relationships, and success in the Jacksonville market help provide exceptional value to his clients.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Balfour Beatty 's US
- Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, US
David Hodnett serves as senior vice president and chief legal officer of Balfour Beatty's US operations. A Relentless Ally since 2004, David originally served four years as general counsel for Balfour Beatty, Inc. and eight years as a chief legal officer for its Mid-Atlantic Buildings operations before rejoining the company in 2018.
David began his legal career in private practice, primarily representing general contractors. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, David worked as general counsel for Beers Construction Company.
David is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in business finance and earned his juris doctor from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1992. He holds bar licensure in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
In his free time, David is an avid biker, skier and fly-fisherman.
David Laib has more than four decades of experience and serves as executive vice president for the Mid-Atlantic team, focusing on preconstruction, business development, and project execution efforts. David has been a member of the Balfour Beatty team since 2004 where he started as a vice president of operations and business unit leader and has provided executive oversight on many high-profile projects in the healthcare, government, corporate office, hospitality, higher education, and residential markets. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, David held senior management and leadership positions with several national and regional construction management and general contracting firms. David is a registered professional engineer and a retired captain in the Civil Engineer Corps, Navy Reserve.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer - Buildings
Denise Hubley began her career with GMH in 1989, a company that was acquired by Balfour Beatty in 2008. Currently, Denise serves as executive vice president and the chief financial officer responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Balfour Beatty's US Buildings operations. Denise's previous roles include being responsible for various aspects of shared services in addition to project finance, which includes debt and equity structuring.
Denise earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in computer science from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time with her family at the beach.
Job Titles:
- Safety Health & Environmental Director
Dwayne Jenkins provides our Washington State operations with direction and general oversight for all safety planning and implementation, including the development of job site-specific safety plans. With more than 15 years of experience as a construction safety professional, Dwayne ensures the Zero Harm safety culture is created and maintained, and is committed to empowering our team with effective safety execution. He holds numerous certifications with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the International Risk Management Institute, OSHA, and more.
As vice president, of legal, Earnest is responsible for all legal affairs for the Florida operations including contracting matters and litigation management and serves as the division's compliance officer. As a member of the Florida leadership team, Earnest functions as a strategic business partner in supporting Florida operations.
Job Titles:
- in 2006 As Vice President of Risk Management
- Senior Vice President, Risk Management
Ed Littleton joined Balfour Beatty in 2006 as vice president of risk management and now serves as chief risk officer, where he is responsible for the overall design, management and execution of the department's programs and initiatives.
As a way to give back to the construction industry, Ed is involved in numerous industry leadership groups and is a past chairman of the Association of General Contractors Surety Bonding and Risk Management Forum. He is also heavily involved with United Way of Dallas, contributing to the non-profit organization's grant review process and annual campaign cabinet.
Ed graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in business administration and accounting. He began his career with Arthur Anderson as a CPA with a focus on construction industry clients.
Away from work, Ed enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and watching sporting events.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Preconstruction
As the Vice President of Preconstruction, Eldon is responsible for directing all preconstruction and estimating activities for the Seattle office. He brings nearly 20 years of experience providing guidance and creative solutions to clients, partners, and project teams during project planning and in solving complex preconstruction challenges.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director, North Texas
- Director, Business Acquisition, North Texas
Elias has strong experience in project management working on a variety of tenant finish-out, ground-up retail, industrial retail, multi-family, and civil infrastructure projects. He has served as owner's representative on more than 250 projects in North Texas. His local market knowledge, relationships and success in the real estate market are true assets.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Texas
Eric has overall responsibility for business acquisition, marketing and communications and future business planning across Texas. He believes in a strong operational culture based on servant leadership that celebrates our clients, community and each other. He is an alumnus of the Southwest Airlines Culture Committee, The Parkland Foundation and The Real Estate Council (TREC). He is also a former associate board member and mentor for the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Eric currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association - Tarrant County and At Last!
Eric Stenman began his career in construction with boots on the ground - as a plumbing contractor. He owned his own business and later became a general contractor while also putting himself through college and law school.
His tenure with the company began in 2001, when he served as vice president and general counsel for Douglas E. Barnhart. Eric's strong leadership and construction business acumen led to his promotion to president of that business in 2007. Barnhart was acquired by Balfour Beatty in 2008 and since then, Eric has served in several national leadership roles including his current role as Balfour Beatty US president. Under his leadership, the company has achieved the leverage and scale of national capabilities, operational excellence standards, team growth and development, and industry innovation.
Some of the prestigious and award-winning projects that comprise Eric's impressive career with Balfour Beatty include the $221 million San Diego County Women's Detention Facility, a design-build, 1,216-bed facility that, through its innovative and campus-like design, creates a rehabilitative environment that prepares inmates for re-entry into civilian life. The project has been honored with 11 industry and sustainability awards. The $103 million J. Paul Leonard Library and Sutro Library project, which earned four awards at regional and national levels including "Project of the Year" from the Design-Build Institute of America Western Region, is a beacon of information and collaborative learning for students who call San Francisco State University home. Through the addition of an automated library retrieval system (LRS), students can quickly access key research materials from the facility's 2,000,000-item collection. Eric has also executed a vast array of mission-critical work for confidential clients in Oregon and across the United States.
Eric is a leader focused on talent, who is constantly mentoring, recognizing and appreciating those who have contributed. In fact, it's this kind of leadership that inspired his co-workers and peers to nominate him as one of the San Diego Business Journal's "Most Admired CEOs" in 2014 and the publication's "Most Influential People in San Diego" in 2022.
Eric holds a law degree from California Western School of Law, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from California State University, Northridge and is a licensed contractor in the State of California and Arizona. He is active at the local and national levels of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), having chaired the National Contract Documents Forum and Chair of the Building Division. Eric is currently President of AGC of America, San Diego Chapter and serves on the board of directors for the AGC of San Diego. Eric also serves as an Executive Committee member of the Downtown San Diego Partnership.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Business Development
In his role as vice president of business development, George leverages an expansive network and almost four decades of Washington D.C.-area experience and knowledge. He also oversees the success of the Mid-Atlantic's special projects group, focusing on the unique characteristics of projects ranging from $100,000 to $20M, as well as some of the team's large key opportunities. He is passionate about creating and strengthening relationships with clients and design professionals, staying engaged throughout a project's life cycle, and ensuring client satisfaction. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, George served in senior management positions at other prominent construction firms.
As operations director with more than three decades of experience, George has masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills. George is an expert in leading teams, most notably in the multifamily and military housing sector, where he has delivered more than 8,000 units in 14 states, primarily focused in the Southeast. George takes great pride in his work and enjoys seeing teams come together to achieve a common goal.
As the marketing director, Haley oversees the business acquisition, marketing, communications, future business planning, and opportunity development for the Southeast region. A proud recipient of the 2018 H. Gordon Wyllie, MCR, Young Leader of the Year award and a Bridges to Prosperity alum, Haley personifies the spirit of a multi-faceted leader. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Belmont University.
Iris Canary, an assistant superintendent on the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFWIA) Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program, is part of the team currently working on the 400,000-square-foot renovation of Terminal A Phase III. This project is a significant interior remodel, as well as a replacement of all back-of-house systems. "The job site is vast, we easily walk eight to 10 miles a day," stated Iris.
As assistant superintendent, Iris says one of her favorite things about her job is interacting with people, collaborating with the team, and solving problems. Iris wants to ensure project success by building trust and open communication with owners and trade partners, so at the end of the day, we deliver on their dream and their vision.
As controller for Balfour Beatty's Florida operations, Janice is responsible for the accounting and budgetary oversight of the construction business for the Florida Division. Throughout her career, she has worked in several construction industries and brings a breadth of construction industry knowledge with experience in development, residential, road building and commercial construction. A Pittsburgh Pennsylvania native, Janice is a long-time member of CFMA and holds an MBA from Rollins College.
As vice president and chief legal officer for the Mid-Atlantic operations, Jason is a strategic business partner to the leadership team, advising on legal matters and managing risk, transactions, and compliance. He has a passion for construction law and nearly 25 years of experience, including contract negotiation, project counseling, and dispute resolution. Jason began his legal career in private practice in Washington, D.C., relocated to the Philadelphia area where he served as general counsel for a large privately owned regional general contractor, then returned to private practice. He has represented general contractors, owners, developers, subcontractors, and sureties. Jason returned to the D.C. area to join Balfour Beatty in 2016. Jason received his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. He is licensed to practice in Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
With 24 years of industry experience in the South Florida market, Jason has managed several impressive projects across the region, including the two-and-a-half million-square-foot River Landing project. As vice president, of operations, he is an advocate for his customers mitigating project risks and delivering solutions that help to solve his client's business challenges. A strong operational leader, Jason provides project oversite and leadership from preconstruction through delivery.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Business Unit Leader
Over the course of his career, Jeff's professional focus has shifted increasingly toward special projects, including tenant improvements, additions, expansions, and renovations. Throughout his career, Jeff's collaborative style and strong communication skills have established him as a proven leader and a relentless ally for his clients.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Texas
Jeff Brannen supports the legal and compliance needs of the Texas operations related to construction contracts and negotiations. As a member of the Texas leadership team, Jeff functions as a strategic business partner to the business leadership.
After spending nearly two decades working in construction management, Jim's leadership has led to the success of some of South Florida's largest projects. As an operations director, he excels at strategic planning, logistics, safety and managing the day-to-day operations on his jobsites successfully. His diverse skillset and local expertise ensures a strategic, customer-driven approach is applied in executing his clients' most complex projects.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Business Unit Leader
- SVP, Business Unit Leader
As senior vice president and business unit leader, John creates and leads strategies in core markets and niche projects offering value-driven delivery strategies throughout the state. His many responsibilities include leading and supporting over 200-management employees through all stages of the project lifecycle - including client development, marketing, BIM services, pre-construction, and operations.
John Heuer - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
Job Titles:
- Chief Legal Officer
- Senior Vice President
As senior vice president and chief legal officer for the company's Southeast operations, John provides executive leadership, and oversees risk mitigation and compliance for our teams in Carolinas and Georgia. An ardent leader with more than two decades of experience, John is the National Chair of the Legal Committee for the Construction Management Association of America.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
As vice president and design-build expert, John brings 26 years of design and construction management expertise to South Florida. John is leading the $1.2 billion Broward County Convention Center Project, providing design and construction management oversight for the entire project. An innovative thinker and leader, he is relentlessly focused on identifying and mitigating risks, team leadership and providing solutions to ensure successful project delivery in 2023. John currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Construction Association of South Florida.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Senior Vice President
Kasey Bevans joined Balfour Beatty's Information Technology department in 2001. Since taking on the role of senior vice president and chief information officer in 2005, Kasey's passion for developing technology infrastructure has empowered Balfour Beatty associates to deliver clients' dreams. During her tenure with Balfour Beatty, she has been responsible for leading the implementation of several core business systems and increasing customer satisfaction and cost recovery.
Kasey earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in business computer information systems from the University of North Texas in 1992 and has completed graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. She is a member of several executive advisory boards/councils such as Procore, Autodesk and Microsoft. In 2015, Constructech magazine named Kasey to its prestigious "Women in Construction" list at the publication's Technology Day event.
In her free time, Kasey serves as a volunteer on charity boards and enjoys golfing, pickleball, snowboarding and watching college football.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, National Safety
Leveraging his nearly 30-year tenure with Balfour Beatty and his experience in nearly every facet of the company, Keith serves as senior vice president of national safety for Balfour Beatty's US Buildings and Civils operations.
In this critical role, Keith's mission is to ensure Balfour Beatty continuously improves safety practices across the company with the goal of achieving Zero Harm. He's passionate about creating a safe work environment for our workforce and the public, as well as reducing workplace injuries at Balfour Beatty and in the construction industry at large. Keith believes in supporting project teams through a servant leadership approach and helping teammates be successful not only in their projects but also in their personal and professional lives. He also leads the company's sustainability efforts across the U.S.
Keith holds a bachelor's degree in construction science from Texas A&M University. He has served in numerous community and industry organizations, including the Texas Real Estate Council, Carson Leslie Foundation and 22Kill. He has also served on the boards of the Texas A&M Construction Industry Advisory Council and construction associations TEXO and AGC.
While not at work, Keith enjoys spending time with his children, road cycling, snow skiing and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President, West - Civils
Kelly Phariss serves as vice president of the company's Civils operations in the West where he manages its diverse project portfolio within the rail, highways and bridges and water sectors in California, Oregon and Washington.
Kelly is a long-time Balfour Beatty Civils teammate and is a critical leader on Los Angeles World Airport's (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) project. In addition to his role as vice president, he will also serve as deputy director on the LAX APM project and support and pursue opportunities that blend scopes of work involving the company's expert Building and Civils construction services.
Kelly is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, North Texas Interiors & Special Projects
- VP, Interiors and Special Projects, North Texas
Kyle leads a team of dedicated professionals setting the standards for delivering distinctive spaces ranging from commercial office interiors to unique community facilities.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer, US
Leon Blondin was named chief executive officer of Balfour Beatty's U.S. operations in 2020 and is responsible for the company's US Buildings and US Civils businesses, as well as the U.S.-wide functional shared services, providing overall country leadership and coordination. Leon has been with Balfour Beatty since 2001, holding the positions of the chief estimator, vice president, senior vice president, division president of the National/Federal Group, president of the Mid-Atlantic Division, chief operating officer, Mid-Atlantic and most recently, chief executive officer, US Buildings. As a chief operating officer, of Mid-Atlantic, Leon had responsibility for all activities and construction operations, including oversight of the firm's program management, operations, preconstruction, purchasing and estimating activities.
During his 30-year career, he has pursued projects in more than 30 states, and successfully acquired more than $7.5 billion in new work. In addition to having vast experience with federal projects, Leon has experience in the construction of healthcare, upscale lodging and convention centers. Leon is the past president of the National Capitol Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and holds an associate degree in construction engineering from Alfred State College.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Communications
Leslee Mallinson is an industry veteran who joined the company in 2000 and serves as our senior vice president of communications. As an experienced and passionate communications advisor, Leslee sits on our executive leadership team and is responsible for delivering strategic communications counsel and marketing and brand management across our entire U.S. business.
Leslee works closely with our operational, marketing and shared services teams to devise impactful communications that support our overall business strategy and our most valuable asset: our people. Among her team, Leslee is known as a caring and dedicated leader whose infectious laugh can be heard from a mile away.
Leslee is a graduate of Austin College and an active volunteer in the Dallas community that Balfour Beatty has helped build. In her spare time, Leslee enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two teenage sons.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer - Civils
Mark Birch began his career in corporate finance at Ford Motor Co. in the United Kingdom. He diversified his experience with positions at other manufacturing organizations before joining Balfour Beatty Rail, Ltd. in 1997. After assuming positions of increasing responsibility, Mark moved to Balfour Beatty's US operations in 2004 to manage the financial growth of the state-side business.
Mark was appointed chief financial officer of Balfour Beatty's US Civils operations in April 2006.
Mark earned a Business Administration degree from the University of Birmingham, U.K., and an Masters of Business Administration degree from Henley Management College, U.K. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Civils
- Chief Operating Officer of Balfour Beatty US Civils
Mark Johnnie serves as chief operating officer of Balfour Beatty US Civils business where he leads the company's commitment to operational excellence spanning across highway and bridges, rail and water projects. Mark works with leaders throughout the business to ensure consistency in execution, high quality of standards and client experiences are delivered, and industry-leading operational processes are embedded across vertical market sectors.
In addition to his COO responsibilities, Mark oversees the highway and bridges work across the Southeast and the Southwest.
After an extensive career with some of the construction industry's most successful companies, Mark joined Balfour Beatty in 1998. In his tenure with the company, Mark has managed or overseen some of our most notable projects, including the San Mateo Bridge Widening, Smith Creek Parkway, Surf City Bridge Replacement, U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass, Maysville Bypass and the Northeast Water Purification Plant.
Since 2007, Mark has served various leadership roles in the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) and beginning January 2023, he will serve as chairman of the CAGC Board of Directors.
Mark graduated from Oregon State University and holds two bachelor's degrees in construction engineering management and business administration. Mark is a father of three, grandfather of two and loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys the outdoors, whether on a bike as president of Cape Fear Cyclists or just in his yard.
Mark is a driving force for progress, leading US Civils operations with an unwavering commitment to excellence. As president, he manages projects that are essential for modern life: highways and bridges in aiding transportation; water infrastructure in guaranteeing access to clean resources; vital electrification systems in powering opportunities; and advanced rail networks in connecting people across America.
Since 1999, Mark has been instrumental in the success of Balfour Beatty. In his roles as Managing Director of US Rail Operations and prior positions across procurement and project delivery, he's nurtured strong relationships with clients, partners and team members on renowned projects such as Los Angeles International Airport's Automated People Mover, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Green Line Extension, Caltrain's Electrification program and numerous Federal & Healthcare developments, including the Pentagon Memorial.
Mark is a true team player who demonstrates Balfour Beatty's people-first culture daily. He always applies an innovative approach to complex issues and excels at motivating others in his workplace and beyond. In addition, Mark contributes to advancing our professional development programs by leveraging his experience and passion for learning and serves as a Pillar Member of Bridges to Prosperity - one of the most renowned industry partners and a nonprofit international mission dedicated to building footbridges across the world.
With a bachelor's and doctorate degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University, Mark brings decades of experience to the table. He has been integral in research projects that have pushed industry standards forward and authoring several articles and reports like his co-authorship on "Selecting Project Delivery Systems" and "Change Your Space, Change Your Culture."
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Officer
- Senior Vice President
Marla Storm brings more than 20 years of experience to her role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Balfour Beatty's Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S. She oversees the development and execution of the company's people strategy and practice, including compensation and benefits, recruiting, training, talent development and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, with an emphasis on ensuring policies and initiatives are aligned across Balfour Beatty's three business lines.
Marla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Drury University and an Master's of Business Administration from Baylor University. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) professional and has completed The RBL Group's HR Learning Partnership for senior-level human resource professionals from leading global companies.
In her spare time, Marla actively supports animal rescues in the Dallas area and loves spending time with her three rescue dogs. She and her husband enjoy live music events and can regularly be found attending concerts for a wide variety of music genres.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
As business development director for our South Florida office, Martin supports Balfour Beatty's mission to create and maintain longstanding client relationships. With a background in law, his value and expertise derive from leadership roles in different facets of commercial real estate and construction, as well as serving as president, director of business development and vice president of development for several South Florida firms.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Operations
With almost four decades of construction experience with Balfour Beatty, Matt has led many successful GSA, Department of the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, and United States Marine Corps projects for the company including the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the National Science Foundation Headquarters, as well as private office building work. As senior vice president of operations in the Mid-Atlantic, he provides executive leadership on projects from cradle to grave. Matt joined Balfour Beatty in 1983 as an estimator in the preconstruction department before heading into the field as a contractor quality control manager and climbing the leadership ladder. Matt has established himself as a dedicated, detailed, caring, committed, and focused professional. He has earned repeat clients and numerous unsolicited reference letters.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Operations
Mike Carlin began his career with Balfour Beatty as an intern before joining full-time in 1990. Mike's career experience while at Balfour Beatty has included work as an estimator, project engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, senior project manager and superintendent. Currently, he is senior vice president of operations for the company in Florida.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader
As Georgia's Senior Vice President and business unit leader, Mike collaborates with personnel to strengthen client relationships, capture new opportunities, and develop winning strategies for expanding clients. His range of experience in the corporate office, education, government, hospitality, multifamily residential, and retail markets is integral to achieving Balfour Beatty's growth goals.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources
As Vice President of human resources, Mila Smith is a trusted advisor in terms of talent management, employee relations, change management, and coaching. As a business partner and member of the local leadership team, Mila works with operations to develop strategies to build talented teams and create the best place-to-work culture. Mila supports national business initiatives including performance management, diversity & inclusion, and HRIS system implementation.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Risk Management
Nancy is responsible for risk management throughout the Northwest, supporting the leadership and project teams by analyzing, strategizing, and responding to evolving and complex risks, markets, and insurance requirements. Her thorough understanding of industry enterprises provides our project teams and clients with an industry advantage.
As operations director, Neal oversees the construction management of numerous hospitality, multi-family, education and entertainment projects located throughout Central Florida. A 20-year industry veteran, Neal excels at managing complex, multi-million dollar projects from preconstruction to turnover. Some of his most notable work includes Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Senior Vice President of National Operations
Fast forward to today, Pat serves as senior vice president of national operations where he oversees all operations for Balfour Beatty's Buildings business and works with teams and industry partners in providing exceptional service and operational excellence on projects such as Los Angeles International Airport's Automated People Mover.
Since joining the company in 2006, Pat has held roles of vice president and business unit leader of the Southeast and, subsequently, president of the Southeast providing strong operational and strategic leadership. He was integral in the Southeast business' significant growth in both the private and public sectors and becoming the largest general contractor in North Carolina and the third largest in South Carolina.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, Pat is a leader guided towards achieving sustainable business growth while fostering the talent of next-generation leaders. It is this focus on investing in others that led Pat-the son of two lifelong educators-to serve on the Charlotte board of Teach for America, an organization Balfour Beatty supports through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
Pat has also dedicated his time and talents as a board member for the American Heart Association, Discovery Place and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader
Paul's years of technical experience and strong passion for the industry enable him to excel as senior vice president and business unit leader in Seattle. Paul's experience spans a variety of market sectors, including federal, mixed-use, data centers, and retail facilities. He is a relentless ally to all his clients and teams
Pleas has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years, most of which have been spent building award-winning, profitable, landmark projects for Balfour Beatty. He has been involved in the construction of more than two billion dollars in buildings in the healthcare, corporate headquarters, educational and hospitality market sectors. He has managed every aspect of a construction project's lifecycle, including planning, preconstruction, construction, finish work, close out and warranty.
In his role as president of the company's Texas operations, he provides continuous overall management direction for operations to ensure timely delivery of a quality product that meets the owner's functional requirements and the architect's design standards.
Pleas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
As business development director, Rachael is responsible for developing comprehensive business strategies, community engagement, and building strong relationships with our clients and partners. Her forward-thinking approach and community-oriented mindset have made her an invaluable asset to the Georgia business and the success of our clients.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
Rebecca has been with Balfour Beatty for her entire 25-year career and has established herself as a key leader in the success of multiple large and complex local projects. Most notably, she is currently overseeing the success of the District Wharf Phase 2 garage and office buildings, led the Capitol Crossing mega-project that created three new city blocks built above an interstate highway in the District, and previously managed the first phase of the high profile U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Rebecca has a reputation for technical excellence, client service, and an ability to manage highly complex projects.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Operations
As senior vice president of operations for Balfour Beatty's Mid-Atlantic team, Richard has provided executive leadership oversight for some of the company's largest federal and healthcare sector projects to date, including Penn Medicine's new Pavilion in Philadelphia, PA; the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center expansion and renovation, as well as the National Institutes of Health - Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center in Bethesda, MD. With almost four decades of construction industry experience, Richard has an unsurpassed understanding of how to successfully manage and deliver large-scale, complex projects and is an outstanding champion for safety and progressive project delivery models including integrated project delivery.
Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2012, bringing more than two decades of general contracting and a background as a former superintendent, he values strong communication, planning, quality control and holding ourselves accountable. As operations director for the Georgia office, he is responsible for providing operations leadership across all sectors while maintaining a Relentless Ally focus on exceeding customer expectations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Business Development
- VP, Business Development
Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2014, bringing more than two decades of experience to the team. Now as vice president of business development for the Georgia operations, he provides trust and credibility in understanding owners' challenges as well as those of the AEC community. Roger's expertise spans the private market sector and he holds a B.S. in construction management from Georgia Southern University.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
With nearly four decades of experience building in Georgia, Russ has successfully served the Georgia market as a trusted leader and expert builder. Russ is responsible for the oversight and leadership of our public and private clients in the residential, hospitality, office, K-12, higher education and local government market sectors. He is well-known for his collaborative approach, solutions mindset and technical expertise along with being a mentor to the next generation of builders in the business.
As president of the company's Southeast operations, Scott Skidelsky is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition, and business growth within Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
Scott Skidelsky has spent more than two decades in the construction industry in a wide variety of leadership positions, serving clients across the United States throughout his career.
Well known for his unique ability to connect with and inspire teammates from all facets of the business, Scott is a Building Design + Construction "Forty Under 40" alumni and was named "Man of the Year" among the Forty Under 40 winners by the Orlando Business Journal in 2007.
Prior to his career in construction, Scott served in the United States Navy as an Officer in Charge of Construction and as a Contracting Officer. Scott also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois.
A loving husband and father, Scott celebrates three decades of marriage with his high school sweetheart and is a proud parent of two aspiring young professionals.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
Sean Graham's potential to emerge as an industry star has been apparent throughout his entire 13-year construction career, as he quickly rose through the ranks from project engineer to senior project manager. During this time, he has contributed to some of the Mid-Atlantic team's premier projects, including the $856.9M Walter Reed National Military Medical Center expansion and renovation as well as the 561,000-square-foot, Class A Republic Square office building. But even more notably, Sean has demonstrated an innate ability to lead, solve problems quickly and build solid relationships with clients - reflecting the qualities of a true Relentless Ally.
Sean has 17 years of construction industry experience with Balfour Beatty where he has contributed to some of the Mid-Atlantic team's premier projects. He rose through the ranks on projects including 220 Twentieth Street, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, The Bartlett, and The Foundry to his current role as vice president of operations, overseeing the success of multiple large Mid-Atlantic projects including the 982,000-square-foot mixed-use Carlyle Crossing. Sean has demonstrated an innate ability to lead, solve problems quickly and build solid relationships with clients. He was the recipient of Balfour Beatty's 2016 Mid-Atlantic Relentless Ally Award in recognition of his dedication to client service and operational excellence.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Large Projects Group, North Texas
Steve oversees operations for our Large Projects Group in North Texas. With over 21 years of construction expertise, he has been a significant influence in the economic growth of the North Texas market, where his long-standing relationships and diverse project portfolio make him a respected member of the local construction community. A true customer advocate, Steve uses his expertise to provide creative business solutions and exceptional value to the customer while collaborating with all stakeholders to deliver on the client's vision.
Troy Dickson's background includes 35 years of industry experience and 25 years of service with Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, since joining the firm as a project manager in 1997. Troy has led many of the company's most significant projects in Oregon. From preconstruction through construction, Troy has spent his career focused on operational excellence both regionally and nationally.
Troy has overseen the successful completion of many high-profile projects in Oregon such as The Portland Building reconstruction, Broadway Tower, Museum Place South Development, Eliot Tower, the Elizabeth and ODS Tower. He also directed the pursuit and delivery of the renovation and modernization of the award-winning Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, during which he ensured the project achieved its high-performance green building goals and recognition as one of the nation's most energy-efficient high rises. Troy's oversight and thought leadership has resulted in heightened job safety, reduced risk for clients and partners and an efficient platform for project teams to execute.
Troy holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Alberta and is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED® Accredited Professional. In his spare time, Troy enjoys spending time outdoors, playing golf in the warmer months and snowboarding in the winter.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Balfour Beatty 's US Civils
- Vice President, US Civils
Troy Gjerde joined Balfour Beatty in 2020 to serve as vice president of Balfour Beatty's US Civils operations. He currently provides executive support and oversight of the Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Electrification project in San Mateo, CA and the EchoWater Tertiary Treatment Facility in Elk Grove, CA. Troy brings 20 years of expertise in heavy civils construction for highway, rail and wastewater projects. His experience and extensive knowledge in multiple delivery methods, organizational reshaping and contract negotiating make him a key addition to the Balfour Beatty team.
Vince provides executive leadership to the owner and field team from preconstruction to completion. Beginning with GMP estimates and progressing to a final pre-contract bid, he coordinates between owners, developers, end-users, designers, and contractors. He has over 30 years of experience in multifamily, retail, education and public use projects.
As chief estimator in the South Florida office, Warren has 35+ years of experience. He prepares estimates at all phases of design: schematic, design development and construction documents. Constructability reviews and assistance early in the design phase maximizes project value. Warren's subcontractor relationships are deep and his vast knowledge has earned him the respect of owners and architects alike.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
As business development director, Willis works with leadership to establish and nurture relationships with our clients and partners across the Central Florida region. He supports strategic planning, client development and project pursuits and has been instrumental in the company's success as one of the top general contractors in Orlando. As a community ambassador, Willis serves on the Board of Trustees for the Academy of Construction Technologies (ACT), Board of Directors for the Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) and the Orlando Economic Partnership's Investor Relations Committee.