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This list showcases the top United States based President operating in the Construction space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Bradford Walker
Vice President of Finance and Operations of Levelset
Bradford Walker is the VP of finance and operations at Levelset.
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About Levelset: Levelset is a platform that helps contractors get paid faster and more efficiently.
Chase Gilbert
Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer of Built Technologies
Chase Gilbert is the CEO at Built Technologies, Inc.
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About Built Technologies: Built Technologies is an enterprise technology company that provides cloud-based construction lending software.
Julie Sokley
Vice President, Global Revenue Operations of Autodesk
In her role as Vice President of Global Sales Operations for Autodesk, Julie brings together the elements of process, productivity and people to drive the future of selling things. This has included the rollout of a unified sales methodology, evolving the company’s sales and channel models, and introducing concepts like social selling.
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About Autodesk: Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
Nicolas Mangon
Vice President AEC Strategy & Marketing of Autodesk
Nicolas Mangon, Vice President of AEC, Business Strategy and Marketing for Autodesk, is a leader of the global advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) across the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Nicolas’ mission is to lead the industry transformation to BIM and the cloud. Educated at the world-renowned Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Public’s Institution for Civil and Structural Engineering, Nicolas brings deep industry expertise to the continued development of innovative solutions that address the AEC industry.
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About Autodesk: Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
Robert Kross
Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Division of Autodesk
Robert “Buzz” Kross is senior vice president of Design, Lifecycle and Simulation at Autodesk and is responsible for defining and producing the world’s best products for life cycle management, simulation, mechanical design and manufacturing engineering. He drives the development of Autodesk products including Autodesk® PLM 360, Autodesk® Product Design Suite, Autodesk® Factory Design Suite and Autodesk® Inventor® software, which helps users go beyond 3D to Digital Prototyping. After earning a bachelor of science degree from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, Kross began working as a mechanical engineer at Triangle Package Machinery. He soon moved on to a nine-year career in software development, application engineering, and technical management at General Electric and GE Calma. Kross co-founded and ran Woodbourne Inc., a company providing parametric design tools for the AutoCAD platform, which was acquired by Autodesk in 1993. By that point, Kross brought a wealth of invaluable experience to his new role as a director for Autodesk’s manufacturing division. In 1998, the division introduced Autodesk Inventor, the company’s first product not based on AutoCAD and now one of its most successful product offerings. Kross describes his time at Autodesk as constantly challenging, and as nurturing his competitive side. A competitive spirit is important to Kross, and he brings that spirit to his job every day. “Autodesk wants to continue to be an important company,” he says. “Our customers’ rely on Autodesk software to design and build great products that are helping to change the world. By continually broadening our advantage over our competition, we are able to more fully participate in our customers’ successes.”
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About Autodesk: Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
Jack Doxey
Vice President, Digital and Ecommerce of Autodesk
Jack Doxey is the Vice President of Global Field Marketing and has been with Autodesk for over 12 years. While at Autodesk, he’s held positions in sales and marketing in the Americas, Worldwide Channel Marketing and Emerging Marketing. Jack’s current responsibilities include customer-facing marketing campaigns, channel marketing programs, reseller marketing training, global promotions, global events, etc. worldwide and maintaining the alignment between marketing strategies and sales. Jack has 26 years of marketing and sales experience (product, corporate, PR, demand generation, direct and indirect sales) in the computer hardware/software industry. He has held leadership roles in several IT companies and also provided channel development/marketing strategies and implementation services thorough his consulting efforts for companies including: Attachmate, DCA, IBM, Iomega, Adobe, Novell, Cannon, Hewlett Packard, Lotus, Compaq, Word Perfect, etc. Prior to Autodesk Jack began his career as a true blue technologist focused in Computer Science and receiving 2 technology patents. He soon transitioned to sales and marketing and began a journey that took him from Utah to Los Angeles, London, Atlanta, Dallas and back again working for both startups and established companies. He currently lives in Logan, Utah with his wife and children.
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About Autodesk: Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
Glen Hartman
President, Accenture Interactive North America of Accenture
Glen Hartman is Senior Managing Director, Digital Transformation for Accenture Interactive, a more than $2.9 Billion business unit dedicated to delivering integrated marketing, sales and service solutions for the digital world. Accenture Interactive was rank by Ad Age as the largest and fastest growing Digital Agency globally and in NA for 2016. Cited by Forbes as a “top 10 influencer” in digital in 2013, Glen leverages his 26 years of experience in digital transformation and omni-channel marketing to help brands engage and delight customers and embrace digital disruption. Glen leads AI in North America (>2100 person team) and has global responsibility for Accenture’s Digital Marketing, Digital Platforms and Operations offerings including management of acquisitions: Acquity, Fjord, avVenta and Chaotic Moon. Prior to Accenture Glen held the position of Managing Director, Digital Practice at Harte-Hanks. A recognized expert on Web 2.0 and emerging digital technologies and methods, Glen authored Digital Optimization™, on how best to optimize customer relationships online, a topic he speaks on frequently at industry events and for publications. Prior to Harte-Hanks, Glen held the position of EVP/Managing Director of Horn Group where he helped launch the agency’s Digital practice. Previously Glen was President & COO of KSciences, a technology consulting and systems integration firm specializing in digital solutions. Under his leadership KSciences was named as a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2002. Past positions include: VP of Marketing and Strategy at Identify Software, a Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Company (acquired by BMC) and Chief Marketing Officer at Giga Information Group (now part of Forrester Research). Glen’s career began in direct marketing, advertising agencies and digital start-ups where he led award-winning campaigns and omnichannel experiences for Fortune 500 clients. Glen’s market perspectives on digital transformation and customer experience have been featured in Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdvertisingAge. Follow Glen on Twitter @hartmanglen and join his bi-monthly tweetchats at #digitalchat. Also, read Glen’s blog on digital disruption and transformation on eConsultancy https://econsultancy.com/blog/authors/glen-hartman/#! Glen received a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and completed, with honors, the graduate program in music and film composition from the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. Glen lives on Cape Cod with his wife, Wendy and daughter, Alexa.
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About Accenture: Accenture is a professional services company, providing services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
Mustally Hussain
Vice President & Corporate Treasurer of Herc Rentals
Mustally Hussain is the Vice President and Corporate Treasurer of Herc Holdings Inc. In his current position, he is responsible for cash operations, capital markets, bank & rating agency relations, pensions, risk & insurance, and overall financial strategy. Prior to joining Herc, Mr. Hussain was Deputy Treasurer at Hyundai Capital America with a broad mandate of responsibilities across treasury, strategic finance, risk management, and investor relations. Before Hyundai, Mr. Hussain spent several years at National Grid USA in leadership positions. He began his career in corporate finance and M&A at Analysis Group and Citigroup in New York. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and serves on the CFO Advisory Council of Innovation Enterprise and has won several awards from AFP, Adam Smith and TMI on excellence in treasury and finance. He holds an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.A. from Grinnell College.
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About Herc Rentals: Herc Rentals is a premier, full-service equipment-rental firm.
Lawrence Silber
President and chief executive officer of Herc Rentals
President & Chief Executive Officer of Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation at Hertz.
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About Herc Rentals: Herc Rentals is a premier, full-service equipment-rental firm.
Justin Stewart
President & Co-Founder of Industrious
ustin is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Industrious. Previously Justin served as Director of Acquisitions and Operations at Windham Development and Windham China, where he headed their US Real Estate operations. He was previously a Vice President at Madison Realty Capital, but his career highlight will forever be the time he worked for the writing team at the Late Show with his childhood idol, David Letterman. He is the childhood next-door neighbor of Industrious co-founder Jamie Hodari, allowing them an early start dreaming about the future of office space. Justin can be found living with his fiancé in New York’s Lower East Side, along with their dog, confusingly named Chicken. Justin holds a Graduate Certification in Real Estate Finance and Development from NYU and a B.A. from Indiana University.
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About Industrious: Industrious is a premium flexible workspace provider that redefines the workplace experience.
Chad Peterson
Vice-President for Strategy, Mergers, and Acquisitions of The Heritage Group
Chad Peterson joined VPC in 2011 and is a Vice President. He is primarily responsible for sourcing, analyzing, executing and management of direct private debt and equity investments in lower middle market companies in the Restaurant, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure sectors. Mr. Peterson also actively works on value creation initiatives and strategic alternatives for VPC’s investments. Mr. Peterson serves as a member the Board of Directors of VPC portfolio company VPC Pizza Operating Corp. (Giordano’s). Previously, Mr. Peterson worked at Qorval LLC, a turnaround advisory and interim-management firm focusing on financial and operational improvements for middle-market companies. He also worked in the Special Situations Group at American Capital and held various financial advisory positions at Bridge Associates and Deloitte Consulting. Mr. Peterson received a B.S. in finance and decision sciences from Miami University of Ohio and an M.B.A. with Honors from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is an active committee member of the Champions for Children’s charity event, benefitting the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Mr. Peterson speaks on issues related to distressed investing and has been a guest lecturer and panelist at the University of Chicago’s Booth Global School of Business and at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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About The Heritage Group: Privately owned large conglomerate in energy, refining, chemicals, construction, environmental and recycling sectors seeking opportunities
Robert Henley
President, NVR Mortgage of NVR
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About NVR: NVR, Inc. (NVR) is a homebuilder in the United States.
Jeffrey Martchek
President, Homebuilding Operations of NVR
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About NVR: NVR, Inc. (NVR) is a homebuilder in the United States.
Sheryl Palmer
President & CEO of Taylor Morrison
Sheryl Palmer became the president and chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in August 2007 after previously serving as executive vice president for the western region of Morrison Homes. Palmer leads a highly experienced Taylor Morrison leadership team in key North American markets. Palmer brings more than 20 years of experience to her position, including leadership in land acquisition, sales and marketing, development and operations management. She has spent most of her career in the Arizona, California and Nevada real estate markets, including eight years as division president responsible for operations at Blackhawk Corp., a builder of active adult communities based in northern California. In addition, she served with Pulte for more than five years, beginning in the Phoenix market and ultimately serving as Nevada area president, supervising all aspects of operations for its Del Webb and Pulte communities.
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About Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is one of the largest home building companies in the United States.
Lou Steffens
Area President, East of Taylor Morrison
Lou Steffens joined Taylor Morrison as President Acquisitions in 2018.
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About Taylor Morrison, Taylor Morrison, Taylor Morrison, Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is one of the largest home building companies in the United States.
Charlie Enochs
Area President of Taylor Morrison
Charlie Enochs was named Regional President of East Region markets in April 2015 after serving as the company’s division president for Phoenix from 2008-2015. He is currently responsible for the development and execution of strategic, operational and financial business plans for those East Region markets. In his previous role as division president, Charlie led the Phoenix division to become the largest homebuilder in Arizona and was recognized twice by Ranking Arizona as the top production homebuilder in the market. Charlie has over 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, working for several national homebuilders including, Del Webb, Pulte Homes, Coventry Homes and Toll Brothers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and a MBA from the University of Texas.
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About Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is one of the largest home building companies in the United States.
Stephen Wethor
Area President, West of Taylor Morrison
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About Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is one of the largest home building companies in the United States.
Denise C. Johnson
Group President of Caterpillar
Denise Johnson has served as Vice President of Material Handling and Underground Division of Caterpillar, Incorporated (“Caterpillar”), a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, since January 2015. Prior to that, Denise Johnson served as Vice President and Officer – Integrated Manufacturing Operations from May 2013 to January, 2015, as Vice President and Officer – Diversified Products Division from January 2013 to May 2013 and as General Manager – Specialty Products from May 2011 to January 2013 of Caterpillar. Denise Johnson began her career at General Motors Corporation and continued at General Motors Company, where she held increasingly important roles from 1989 through 2011, including President and Managing Director of General Motors do Brasil Ltda. Vice President and Officer, General Motors Labor Relations Vehicle Line Director and Vehicle Chief Engineer, Global Small Cars; and Plant Manager, Flint Truck Assembly & Flint Metal Center Plants.
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About Caterpillar: Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.
Gwenne Henricks
Vice President of Product Development & Global Technology and Chief Technology Officer of Caterpillar
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About Caterpillar: Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.
Julie Lagacy
Chief Information Officer and Vice President – Global Information Services of Caterpillar
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About Caterpillar: Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.
Tom Kurke
Vice President, Acceleration Ventures of Bentley Systems
Tom Kurke is the Vice President, Acceleration Ventures at Bentley Systems.
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About 3DSolver, Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure.
Barry Bentley
Executive Vice President of Bentley Systems
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About Bentley Systems, Bentley Systems Scandinavia: Bentley Systems is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure.
Jerry King
Vice President of Bentley Systems
Jerry King is Vice President of Strategic Alliances and is the alliance lead for Bentley’s partnership with Microsoft. While at Bentley, King has served as global vice president of business development for Asset Performance, global vice president of Utilities and Communications, vice president of Engineering Information Management and vice president of WorkPlace System Solutions, a Bentley Strategic Affiliate and product research and development startup. King contributed to the development, launch and progressive sales growth of ProjectWise®, the leading-edge engineering information management solution. Since its introduction in 1998, ProjectWise has been adopted by major engineering and infrastructure owner organizations worldwide and represents a huge technological and productivity-enhancing leap forward for organizations managing engineering projects. King is a registered engineer in the State of California and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Association of Civil Engineers.
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About Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure.
Zach McGuire
Group President of Mastec
As Group President of MasTec Advanced Technologies, Zach McGuire leads one of the largest installation and fulfillment services companies in the country, serving millions of customers per year on behalf of the nation’s most recognizable brands. Zach’s depth of experience within the telecommunications industry and passion for leading high performing teams have been paramount in forging the continued success of the division, which has evolved to serve a broad range of industries including Cable, Wireless, Satellite, Home Security and Automation, Smart Cities and Energy. Zach began his career in 1992 as a cable TV installer with TCI and was promoted throughout his tenure there, eventually serving as Director of High Speed Data, where he spearheaded the launch of TCI’s digital cable and high speed internet service lines. In 2001, Zach accepted a position with Viasource Communications as Vice President of Operations, where he led their DIRECTV® business line, and moved on to become President of Ironwood Communications in 2003 after Viasource was acquired. Zach is an avid supporter and sponsor of several local charities including Kiwanis, Big Brothers Big Sisters Colorado, Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association, Fore Melina and American Heart Association. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Metropolitan State University of Denver and sits on the board of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA).
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About Mastec: MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company.
Robert Apple
President of Mastec
Robert Apple has been our Chief Operating Officer since December 2006. Previously, Mr. Apple served as Group President for MasTec’s energy service operations since 2005. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Apple was a senior vice president at DIRECTV®, where he was responsible for the installation and service network, warranty program, supply chain management and national dispatch support. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Apple, while on assignment from Hughes Electronics/DIRECTV® Latin America to Telefonica S.A., served as Chief Operating Officer and Board member of Via Digital, a direct broadcast satellite company and Telefonica affiliate. From 1985 to 1996, Mr. Apple served in various capacities within the Hughes Electronics organization, including as Chief Executive Officer of Hughes Electronics-Spain, Vice President of Hughes Europe and as a program manager for a Hughes Electronics training and support systems group.
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About Mastec: MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company.
George L. Pita
Executive Vice President and CFO of Mastec
George Pita became our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2014, upon the retirement of our previous Chief Financial Officer C. Robert Campbell. Mr. Pita joined MasTec in February 2013, as its CFO-Operations. From June 2007 until joining MasTec in 2013, Mr. Pita served as EVP and CFO to Stuart Weitzman Holdings, a manufacturer, designer and retailer of fine women’s footwear and accessories. From April 2002 to June 2007, Mr. Pita served in various capacities at Perry Ellis International, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2004 – 2007. From 1989 – 2002, Mr. Pita served in a variety of financial and operations positions at Sunglass Hut International, including Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pita earned his Bachelors in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Miami in 1983 and has been a certified public accountant for approximately 30 years. Mr. Pita also serves or has served in various charitable and other capacities, including current appointments at the University of Miami Accounting school advisory board, as well as a board member of Easter Seals of South Florida. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Pita served as a special advisor to Atlas Acquisition Holdings, Corp., a special purpose acquisition corporation.
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About Mastec: MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company.
Mostafa Akbari-Hochberg
President & Founding CEO of HoloBuilder
Mr. Mostafa Akbari serves as President and Founder of HoloBuilder Inc. Mr. Akbari serves as Managing Director of bitstars GmbH. He started developing AR-Applications for Mac and PC. He contributes experience with start-ups as well as his network from the Web 2.0 and founding scene. Additionally he offers a wealth of experience regarding Multichannel-Marketing and Social Media. His knowledge from researching eLearning and Mobile Media were applied
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About HoloBuilder: HoloBuilder™ is an enterprise-ready Construction Progress Management solution for AEC firms to capture & control jobsite progress in 360°.
Norman Jetmundsen, Jr.
Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Vulcan Materials Company
Norman Jetmundsen is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Jetmundsen joined Vulcan after a twenty-year career with Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, where he was a partner.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Ejaz Khan
Vice President, Controller and Chief Information Officer of Vulcan Materials Company
Ejaz Khan is the vice president, controller, and chief information officer of Vulcan Materials Company. Beginning in 1979 as a personnel systems specialist, Mr. Khan has held a number of positions in several of the Company’s divisions during his thirty years with Vulcan. Mr. Khan has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from Wharton School of Business.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Scott McCaleb
President, Vulcan Lands, Inc. of Vulcan Materials Company
Scott McCaleb is president of Vulcan Lands, Inc. for Vulcan Materials Company. He began his career with Florida Rock Industries, Inc. in 1994 as president of Arundel Corporation Division in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1997, Mr. McCaleb became the president of Georgia Division in Atlanta, Georgia and he also served as vice president of corporate development. In 2014, he was promoted to the president of Vulcan Lands. Prior to joining Vulcan, Mr. McCaleb gained experience in real estate development, acquisition planning, investment management and finance as president and owner of McCaleb Investments Inc. located in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. McCaleb currently serves as chairman of Jacksonville Transportation Authority, trustee and past chairman of the Gator Bowl Association, and board member of the University of North Florida Foundation. Mr. McCaleb earned his B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
James Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company
Tom Hill was elected chairman of the board for Vulcan Materials Company in December 2015, and president and chief executive officer in July 2014. Mr. Hill has been with Vulcan for more than 25 years, serving in a variety of operations and general management assignments of increasing responsibility since first joining the Company in 1979. Prior to being named CEO, Mr. Hill was executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Company, having previously served as senior vice president of Vulcan’s South Region. Mr. Hill has also served as president of Vulcan’s former Florida Rock Division, as well as the Company’s Southwest Division. Mr. Hill worked for Redlands Stone Products from 1990 to 1996 in sales and operations management, before rejoining Vulcan as vice president and general manager of the Company’s Southwest Division. Mr. Hill is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Wharton School of Business, Executive Management Program.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Christina Alvord
Vice President, Corporate Planning and Performance Improvement of Vulcan Materials Company
Ms. Alvord serves as the vice president of corporate planning and performance improvement. Ms. Alvord joined Vulcan in August 2016. Prior to joining Vulcan, Ms. Alvord held various executive management positions across the United States at GE Aviation, including president of both GE Aviation-Unison Industries and GE Aviation-Middle River Aircraft Systems. She most recently served as general manager, engine component repair and general manager, turbine airfoils center of excellence in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Alvord earned her MBA from Harvard University. She has Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Kevin Halcomb
Vice President, Tax of Vulcan Materials Company
Kevin Halcomb is vice president of tax for Vulcan Materials Company. Since joining Vulcan in 2009, Mr. Halcomb has served in several tax positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining Vulcan, he spent the first ten years of his career as a consultant in Ernst & Young’s business tax services practice. Mr. Halcomb is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in tax accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Charles Lockhart
Vice President, Compensation and Benefits of Vulcan Materials Company
Charley Lockhart is vice president of compensation and benefits for Vulcan Materials Company with responsibility for administration of the executive compensation, retirement and health and welfare programs of the Company. Mr. Lockhart rejoined Vulcan in 1985 as benefits manager after serving as vice president in the trust division of a large regional bank. Mr. Lockhart had previously served in the Vulcan corporate employee benefits office from 1979 to 1982. Mr. Lockhart holds a B.S. Degree in Finance from the University of Alabama, an M.B.A. from Samford University and is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (C.E.B.S.). He is a member of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, the Southern Employee Benefits Conference, and the Alabama Compensation Association.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Wes Burton, Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer of Vulcan Materials Company
Wes Burton joined Vulcan Materials Company in May 2011 as vice president and treasurer. Prior to joining Vulcan, Mr. Burton was most recently a management consultant with the Enterprise Performance Management Strategy practice group of Accenture LLP, managing director for Marsh USA, Inc. and senior vice president and treasurer at Saks Incorporated. Mr. Burton began his career with fourteen years of corporate finance experience at two different banks, covering the building products, business services, and retail industry sectors. Mr. Burton earned a B.S. degree in management (business/finance) from Georgia Tech.
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About Vulcan Materials Company, Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Michael Mills
President, Southeast Division of Vulcan Materials Company
Michael Mills is President, Southeast Division for Vulcan Materials Company. He previously served as senior vice president and general counsel. Mr. Mills also served in regional management roles as senior vice president of the East Region, president of the Southeast Division and vice president and general manager of Middle/West Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr. Mills joined Vulcan’s Legal Department in 1991 and was associate general counsel at the time he moved into regional management.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Larry Miller
Vice President, Human Resources – Construction Materials of Vulcan Materials Company
L Miller joined Vulcan Materials Company as VP Human Resources in 2000.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
James Averitt
Vice President, Risk Management of Vulcan Materials Company
Jim Averitt is Vice President of Risk Management for Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Averitt joined Vulcan in 1984 and has served in a variety of Risk Management positions of increasing responsibility. Mr. Averitt earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Montevallo. He has also achieved the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from the American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. Mr. Averitt has served as an officer of the Alabama Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, and is a member of the Alabama Chapter of CPCU. Mr. Averitt also serves on the Marsh Client Advisory Council. He has formerly served as Chairman of the Product Liability Committee of the Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance, on the Tort Litigation Group of the Chemical Manufacturers Association, and the FM Global Risk Management Executive Council.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Mary Carlisle
Vice President, Business Development of Vulcan Materials Company
Ms. Carlisle serves as the vice president of business development. Ms. Carlisle joined Vulcan in May 2006. Ms. Carlisle has held various leadership roles within the Company’s accounting and finance departments. In her most recent role, she served as vice president of finance for the Southern and Gulf Coast Division. Ms. Carlisle earned her MBA from the University of Alabama. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.
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About Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.
Doug Irving
Vice President, Industrial & Commercial Structures of ATCO Structures & Logistics
Doug Irving is the Vice President, Industrial & Commercial Structures for ATCO Structures & Logistics. He is responsible for overall leadership and direction of the Space Rentals division in Canada. He also oversees the operation of ATCO Structures & Logistics USA Inc. Mr. Irving joined the company in 2008 and has held progressively senior roles. In 2010 he managed the Timmins, Ontario branch and then relocated to Diboll, Texas in 2012 to head up the US operation as General Manager. Mr. Irving holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba.
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About ATCO Structures & Logistics: ATCO Structures & Logistics is a pioneer in the modular construction industry, with projects on five continents and manufacturing,
Doug Irving
Vice President, Industrial & Commercial Structures of ATCO Structures & Logistics
Doug Irving is the Vice President, Industrial & Commercial Structures for ATCO Structures & Logistics. He is responsible for overall leadership and direction of the Space Rentals division in Canada. He also oversees the operation of ATCO Structures & Logistics USA Inc. Mr. Irving joined the company in 2008 and has held progressively senior roles. In 2010 he managed the Timmins, Ontario branch and then relocated to Diboll, Texas in 2012 to head up the US operation as General Manager. Mr. Irving holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba.
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About ATCO Structures & Logistics: ATCO Structures & Logistics is a pioneer in the modular construction industry, with projects on five continents and manufacturing,
John L. Garrison
President and Chief Executive Officer of Terex
John L. Garrison, Jr. was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Terex Corporation on November 2, 2015. Mr. Garrison is also a member of the Terex Board of Directors. An accomplished and versatile corporate and industrial leader, Mr. Garrison was President and Chief Executive Officer of Fort Worth, Texas-based Bell Helicopter, a major unit of Textron, Inc., from 2009-November 2015. During his tenure at Bell, Mr. Garrison championed the revitalization of Bell’s commercial product line, improved execution of their military programs and modernized the company’s systems, processes and facilities. Before his time at Bell, Mr. Garrison served as President of Textron’s industrial segment, which comprises four businesses: E-Z-GO golf carts, Greenlee, Jacobsen and Kautex. Prior to that he was President of E-Z-GO, where he initiated and led a highly successful turnaround. Mr. Garrison joined Textron in 2002 from Azurix Corporation, a global water company, where he was President, Chairman and CEO. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Case Corporation’s North American Agricultural Group, and Vice President and General Manager of the Case Agricultural Systems Group. Mr. Garrison is a 1982 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he received a bachelor’s degree in engineering, later earning an MBA degree with distinction from the Harvard Business School. He spent a decade in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger qualified artillery officer and taught in the Department of Social Services at West Point. Mr. Garrison served as the past President and Chairman of American Helicopter Society’s International and Chairman of Vertical Flight Foundation, a board member for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and as a Cabinet member of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s American Patriots Campaign.
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About Terex: Terex Corportion is a set of manufacturing companies focusing on infrastructure support via their handling and lifting equipment.
Kevin Bradley
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex
Kevin Bradley was named Senior Vice President in January 2013. Prior Mr. Bradley was President, Terex Cranes, a position to which he was appointed in January 2011. He joined Terex Corporation as President of Terex Financial Services (TFS) in August 2005. Mr. Bradley has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Prior to joining Terex, he was employed by GE Commercial Finance (previously GE Capital) where he worked for almost nine years, culminating in his position as Chief Asset Management Officer for the Vendor Financial Services Business Unit. Prior to this, Mr. Bradley worked at AT&T Capital for nine and a half years in various finance and asset management positions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Montclair State University, New Jersey.
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About Terex: Terex Corportion is a set of manufacturing companies focusing on infrastructure support via their handling and lifting equipment.
Stacey Babson-Smith
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer of Terex
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Tanguy Serra
President of SolarCity
Tanguy Serra is the president and chief financial officer of [SolarCity](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/solarcity), a provider of solar energy services to homeowners, businesses, government, and non-profit organizations. Before joining SolarCity, Serra was the chief executive officer at Vivint Solar. Prior to Vivint Solar, he was a vice president at TPG Capital, a private equity investment firm. During his seven-year tenure at TPG Capital, he oversaw financial planning and analysis and forecasting for a range of companies, participating in more than 7 billion U.S. dollars in capital-raising transactions. Since joining SolarCity, he successfully led the acquisitions of Zep Solar and Silevo, merging their hardware product teams into SolarCity’s vertically integrated business model. Serra holds a bachelor’s degree from ESCP, Paris. He currently resides in San Francisco, California.
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Mary Lindsey
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Commercial Metals Company
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Christopher Nelson
Vice President & Chief Information Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply
Christopher Nelson joined Beacon in July 2006. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Information Systems & Supply Chain, for Dan River, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bedding products. Christopher was with Dan River since 1996. Prior to that, Mr. Nelson was with Price Waterhouse as a Management Consultant. Christopher received a BS in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Global Executive MBA with honors from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School.
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Brendan Daly
Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply
Brendan Daly joined us as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer in November 2013. Prior to joining Beacon, he was the Vice President of Supply Chain-Americas for Zodiac Pool Systems based in California. Brendan prior experience includes working for Cooper Industries, The Stanley Works and General Electric, all in supply chain roles. Brendan has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy.
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David Hall
Regional Vice President of Cassady Pierce-McClure Johnston of Beacon Roofing Supply
David Hall is responsible for the overall operations of the Cassady Pierce and McClure Johnston branches in Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia, as well as North Coast Pittsburgh. David joined Beacon in September 2005 as a Branch Manager and has demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to significantly improve branch operations. He was promoted to Regional Manager in January 2008 and Assistant Vice President for Cassady Pierce in 2012. Prior to working for Beacon, David was with Allied Building Products as a Commercial Sales Manager. He has also worked for Gateway Country Store and was a District Manager for Foot Locker. David attended Utica College of Syracuse University.
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Brian Gibson
Regional Vice President of Best Distributing of Beacon Roofing Supply
Brian Gibson was promoted to Regional Vice President in January 2013 and is responsible for the overall operations of Best Distributing Company. Brian joined Best Distributing after graduating from college in an Outside Sales role in February of 1996. Since then Brian has had a strong career progression within Best Distributing. He was promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Charlotte Branch in April 1999 and Branch Manager of the Raleigh Branch in September 2001. Brian was named a Residential Product Manager in August 2006. Brian is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
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John Tierney
Regional Vice President of North Coast Roofing Systems of Beacon Roofing Supply
John Tierney is responsible for the overall operations of North Coast as well as the Shelter Distribution locations in IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WV. Prior to joining Beacon in 2007, he was the managing partner of North Coast in Kentucky. He held the positions of Branch Manager and Regional Manager, before his promotion to Regional Vice President in July 2013. John has over 20 years of experience in the roofing industry working in the sales and distribution sector. John has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Murray State University.
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Bill Sarvis
Regional Vice President of Roof Depot of Beacon Roofing Supply
Bill Sarvis is responsible for the overall operations of the Roof Depot branches in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. Prior to joining Beacon in 2012, he spent 20+ years at Lowes in various positions including Regional Vice President of their Southeast Region. Bill graduated from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC with a B.S. in Business Administration.
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Mike Lyle
Regional Vice President of North Texas of Beacon Roofing Supply
Mike Lyle is responsible for the overall operations of our North Texas / Dallas market. Prior to joining Beacon in October, 2015, Mike was Senior Vice President Central Division at Roofing Supply Group. Mike brings nearly 40 years of experience in the roofing industry and has held every conceivable title within the roofing industry including driver, estimator, manager, salesperson, collections and founder/owner.
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Paul Isabella
President & CEO of Beacon Roofing Supply
Paul Isabella joined us in November 2007 as President and Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in January 2011. Paul also became a director in February 2011. Prior to joining us, he served as Executive Vice President of Cooper Industries from 2005 to 2007 and Senior Vice President of Stanley Works from 1999 to 2005. He began his career with General Electric Company in 1977 and worked in various GE businesses for 22 years. Paul has a B.S. degree from State University at Cortland.
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Daniel Worley
Regional Vice President of The Roof Center of Beacon Roofing Supply
Daniel Worley was promoted to Regional Vice President in January 2013 and is responsible for the overall operations of The Roof Center. Daniel began his career in roofing distribution with The Roof Center in 1985 in Counter Sales at the Bethesda location. He quickly grew his career within The Roof Center as he moved to Outside Sales and assuming the role of Branch Manager for Bethesda, Rockville and Alexandria. Daniel was the Region Operations Manager in 1998. In 2008 he became a Region Manager and in 2011 was name Director of Steep Slope Roofing while continuing to be a Region Manager. Daniel attended the University of Maryland.
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About Beacon Roofing Supply, The Roof Center: Beacon Roofing Supply is a distributor of roofing materials and building materials.
Alan Shamblin
Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety of Beacon Roofing Supply
Alan Shamblin joined Beacon in April 2014 as the Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety based in Herndon, Virginia effective April 28, 2014. He is responsible for leading all facets of safety, risk and DOT compliance for the business. Prior to joining Beacon, Alan was the Vice President of Risk, Safety & Transportation for Safway Group Holding LLC since 2006. While at Safway, Alan was responsible for the overall strategic and day-to-day management of the company’s risk management, safety and transportation functions for international and domestic locations. In 2002, Alan joined Hughes Supply Inc., a distributor of construction repair and maintenance products, as the Director, Safety and Risk. Prior to Hughes, Alan held increasing roles of responsibility with Hubbard Construction Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Alan has his MBA and Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
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Jeffrey Metz
Regional Vice President of Quality Roofing Supply of Beacon Roofing Supply
Jeffrey Metz is responsible for the overall operations of Quality Roofing Supply. He was promoted to Regional Vice President in October 2010. He was previously Assistant Regional Vice President of Quality. Jeff began his career with Beacon in May 2000 and had over 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles prior to his promotion to Regional VP.
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Ross Cooper
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Beacon Roofing Supply
Ross Cooper joined us in July 2006. Prior to joining us, Ross was with Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. since 1999. From 1996 to 2006, Ross served as outside general counsel to Building Suppliers Corporation, LLC, an organization of roofing and construction materials wholesale distributors. Ross received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University and a J.D. from George Washington University Law School.
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David Wrabel
Vice President of Credit of Beacon Roofing Supply
David holds a B.S. in Business, Finance, from the University of Connecticut.
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Gerard Hill
Regional Vice President of Beacon Sales of Beacon Roofing Supply
Gerard Hill is responsible for the overall operations of Beacon Sales Company. He joined Beacon in 2001 and has held several key positions including Sales Director and Assistant Vice President before his promotion to Regional Vice President in October 2007. Gerard has over twenty years experience in the roofing industry, working in both the distribution and the contracting sectors of the business. Gerard has a degree in Economics from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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John Smith
President, EVP Canada and EVP Acquisitions Operational Improvements, Fleet and Safety of Beacon Roofing Supply
John Smith is responsible for integrating acquisitions, process improvement, Beacon’s “Best Practices” initiative, Beacon’s Mobile Training Team as well as Corporate Safety and Fleet. Previously, John was responsible for the overall operations of the Shelter Southwest region and, prior to that, company-wide inventory management/control and vendor management. Prior to joining Beacon in 1999, he worked in the industry with increasing levels of responsibility for The Grillco Corp. (1985-1993), which was acquired by Viking Building Products (1993-1997), which was acquired by ABC Supply (1993-1999). John has a degree in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, MA.
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Jennifer Orser
Vice President, Head of Marketing and Ecommerce of HELIX
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Jeffrey Trahan
Vice President & Treasurer of John Deere
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About John Deere: John Deere manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery.
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System of John Deere
Pierre Guyot is Vice President, Global Supply Management and Logistics, a position he has held since May 2014. He is responsible for the leadership of all global supply management and logistics activities for the company. Following positions in purchasing and operations at Peugeot in England and France, Guyot joined John Deere in 1998 as Manager, Assembly at the Saran factory in France. In 2002, he was appointed Operations Manager at Deere’s Arc-Les-Gray factory. In 2004, Guyot was named Director, Supply Management – Ag Equipment in Mannheim, Germany. Immediately prior to his current role, Guyot served as General Manager for the Saran factory, beginning in 2007. Guyot earned a mechanical engineering degree from École Centrale de Lille and an industrial economics degree from École Nationale Supérieure du Pétrole et des Moteurs (IFP School). Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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Gregory Noe
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of John Deere
Gregory R. Noe is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, International, for Deere & Company, a position he has held since July 2014. Noe leads Deere’s law services supporting the company’s operations and growth initiatives outside the United States and Canada as well as intellectual property teams globally. Noe joined Deere & Company in 1993. He most recently served as Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, a position he held since December 2008. Prior to his position as Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Noe held the position of Associate General Counsel, Special Litigation. Before that, Noe was Manager, Far East Operations, Construction and Forestry Division. In 2004, Noe was assigned to the Deere European Office in Mannheim, Germany, where he was responsible for providing legal services to various international Deere business units, including John Deere India, John Deere South Africa, and John Deere South America. Over his career, he has worked with product liability litigation, trade regulation, and legal support for overseas and partnership businesses. Noe received his bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and a juris doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1991. He is a member of the American Corporate Counsel Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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About John Deere: John Deere manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery.
Renee Mailhot
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of John Deere
Renee Mailhot is Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Deere & Company, a position she has held since May 2015. She leads the Center for Global Business Conduct (CGBC), which is responsible for reinforcing Deere’s enduring commitment to how it does business and ensuring a sustainable focus on its core values of Integrity, Quality, Commitment, and Innovation throughout Deere’s global operations. Mailhot joined Deere & Company in 1991 in the Human Resources Department in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the former Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division, where she also served in various roles in Marketing & Sales. She later returned to the Human Resources function, where she has held roles of increasing responsibility, including manager, Employee Development for Region 2; manager, Recruiting and Staffing for North America; and manager, Global Job Evaluation. In 2011, Mailhot was named Regional Human Resources Director for Latin America. In this role, she was a key member of the leadership team for Region 3. In 2013, she was appointed director, Talent Management. Most recently, she has served as director, Global Employee Communications. Mailhot earned a B.S. in psychology from Michigan State University and an M.A. with a concentration in human resources from North Carolina State University. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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About John Deere: John Deere manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery.
Marc Howze
Group President, Lifecycle Solutions & Chief Administrative Officer of John Deere
Marc A. Howze is Vice President, Global Human Resources and Employee Communications, at Deere & Company, a position he has held since October 2012. Howze joined Deere & Company in 2001 as an attorney. He later served as senior attorney, senior counsel, and Manager, Business Development, Consumer Equipment Division. Howze was elected Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Deere & Company, in 2006. In 2008, Howze was assigned to Deere’s agricultural marketing group as marketing integration manager. In 2009, he was appointed Factory Manager, John Deere Turf Care, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and was later Global Director, Cotton Harvesting Product Line. Prior to joining John Deere, Howze served in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer and in various capacities as a judge advocate. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Howze earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He is a member of the Illinois and Michigan Bar associations, Executive Leadership Council and on the Board of Directors for Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
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Thomas Vehrs
Vice President Exploration of Fortuna Silver Mines
Over the past forty years, Thomas Vehrs has built a successful career in mineral exploration and mine development. During this time, he has consulted for and/or held senior positions with Gold Fields, Cyprus-Amax, Western States Minerals and Anaconda Minerals, as well as being a founder, President and COO of Aquest Minerals Corp. Since 1980, Tom has worked extensively in Latin America, developing and managing exploration programs in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Central America with emphasis on epithermal and porphyry-related mineralized systems. Vehrs is a Founding Registered Member of The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. (SME Member Number 3323430RM), a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and a Member of The Geological Society of America. Tom also serves as an independent director for AQM Copper Inc.
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About Fortuna Silver Mines, SME, Society of Economic Geologists, The Geological Society of America: Fortuna Silver Mines is positioned for sustainable growth with two low-cost underground operating silver mines
Don Patrick
President, Cardinal Contractors – East Construction Services of Primoris Services Corporation
Mr. Patrick has been promoted to President of Cardinal Contractors, Inc. of Primoris as of November 30, 2015, prior to accepting this position Mr. Patrick served as President of Cardinal Mechanical since joining the Primoris family in December of 2005; he will continue to serve in this capacity as well as President of Cardinal Contractors, Inc. Prior to joining Primoris, Mr. Patrick served as Program Director of the District Energy Division of TEPSCO for 9 years and has been associated with Petrochem Construction since March of 1975 with Brown and Root (5 years) and Belmont Constructors, Inc. (18 years) in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas.
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About Primoris Services Corporation: Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States
John Perisich
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Primoris Services Corporation
John Perisich has been senior vice president and general counsel of Primoris since February 2006. Prior to that, he served as vice president, general counsel and Secretary of Primoris. Mr. Perisich joined ARB in 1995. Prior to joining Primoris, Mr. Perisich practiced law at Klein, Wegis, a full service law firm based in Bakersfield, California. He received a B.A. degree from UCLA in 1987, and a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara in 1991.
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Sinan Uzan
President of Tekfen Ventures
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Joseph Corris
Vice President and Controller of Emcor Group
In his role as Vice President and Controller, Joe is responsible for a variety of finance and accounting-related functions. Joe assists the company in external and internal financial reporting, SEC compliance, public audit coordination, technical accounting dissemination and implementation, and purchase price allocations. Additionally, he works with third-party valuation firms, develops and implements accounting polices and procedures, and assists with corporate budgeting, forecasting, and ledgers. Joe also assists with subsidiary financial personnel training. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Joe brings a diverse set of skills to the company. Prior to joining EMCOR, he worked as Supervisory Senior Auditor for both Arthur Andersen LLP and Ernst & Young, serving a diverse client base that included both Fortune 500 and private companies. Joe is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland in College Park. He is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
Anthony J. Guzzi
President and CEO of Emcor Group
Anthony J. Guzzi has been EMCOR Group, Inc.’s President since October 2004, when he joined the Company, and since January 3, 2011, our Chief Executive Officer. He served as our Chief Operating Officer from October 2004 until January 3, 2011. From August 2001 until he joined the Company, Mr. Guzzi was President of the North American Distribution and Aftermarket Division of Carrier Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment and a provider of aftermarket services and components of its own products and those of other manufacturers in both the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Mr. Guzzi is also Lead Director of Hubbell International, Inc. Mr. Guzzi was elected to the Board on December 15, 2009. Mr. Guzzi has extensive knowledge of the Company’s business and, having served as a senior executive officer of Carrier Corporation, has extensive knowledge of the mechanical services business which accounts for a significant portion of the Company’s revenues and profits.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
Michael J. Parry
President and Chief Executive Officer, EMCOR Construction Services of Emcor Group
Mike draws upon 30 years experience in the design and construction services industry to set direction for our electrical and mechanical construction business in the United States. He ensures our day-to-day operations are tuned for high performance and foster consistent customer satisfaction. Mike’s expertise within the design and construction services industry includes: specialty contractor operations, complex project management, cost estimating, procurement management, and cost-control systems. In addition, Mike has effectively managed the acquisition process, selection, and post-acquisition integration activities at EMCOR. In his prior position as Executive Vice President of EMCOR’s Construction Services Division, he was responsible for the operations of the electrical company subsidiaries, including business and bidding strategy development and implementation, preparation and monitoring of budgets, project performance evaluations, implementation of financial and project control systems, and contract management support. Mike’s diverse project experience includes: environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, sludge dewatering, power generation, institutional facilities, and process plants. The services provided range from feasibility studies to engineering, design, procurement, construction management, start up, and operations support. Mike is an active member of the Construction Industry Roundtable, having held positions such as Director and President for the New York Metro Section of AACE International (formerly the Association of the Advancement of Cost Engineering), Water Environment Control Federation and the Municipal Engineers Association. With his passion for knowledge, Mike’s educational background includes an MBA in finance from New York University, a bachelor’s of electrical engineering degree from City College of New York, and a bachelor’s of science degree from the City College of New York. In addition, he’s participated in the Management Development Program at Northeastern University. Mike enjoys tennis, reading, theater, music, and traveling.
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Bill Reid
President and CEO, EMCOR Industrial Services and Ohmstede of Emcor Group
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Joseph Serino
Vice President and Treasurer of Emcor Group
Joe is responsible for all treasury, cash management, bank relations, and banking functions at EMCOR Group. Additionally, by helping to ensure the company’s liquidity and cash stability, he plays an important role in EMCOR’s ability to obtain current and long-term financing. Joe has over 35 years experience in the financial field, including over 20 years in the commercial building construction industry. During his 20 years with EMCOR Group, Joe has guided the treasury function, first as Assistant Treasurer and now as Treasurer. His efforts have included restructuring all of the company’s cash management and banking relationships, negotiating lines of credit and long-term borrowings, and enhancing of EMCOR’s electronic banking capabilities. Before joining EMCOR Group, Joe spent five years with Norden Systems, Inc. as Manager Government Contract Compliance Audit. Prior to that, Joe held various financial management positions in the construction services industry, as well as a Senior Auditor position with PriceWaterhouse. Joe holds BS and MBA degrees from Sacred Heart University. He is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals, the Fairfield County Treasury Management Association, and the New York Chapter of the AFP Corporate Treasurer’s Council. Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, four boys, and grandchildren. He also plays golf and has participated in various sports and community organizations.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
Paul Desmarais
Vice President, Taxation of Emcor Group
As Vice President, Taxation, for EMCOR Group, Paul is responsible for overseeing all of the Tax Department’s areas and functions, including federal and state corporate income tax, indirect taxes, and the tax provision process. Additionally, Paul develops the company’s domestic and international tax-planning strategies and advises on tax issues related to EMCOR’s acquisitions and divestitures. Paul also plays an integral role by interfacing with management and third-party advisors to identify efficiency opportunities and resolve technical issues. Finally, Paul oversees all IRS and state corporate income tax audits. Before joining EMCOR, Paul held the position of Tax Supervisor with Coopers and Lybrand, a firm that eventually merged with Price Waterhouse and now makes up one of the Big Four auditors. While he was there, Paul was responsible for federal, international, and state tax planning and compliance.
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Lisa Haight
Vice President, Human Resources of Emcor Group
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Mark Pompa
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Emcor Group
Mark Pompa is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services for a diverse range of businesses and government, with estimated 2015 revenues of ~$6.6 B. Mr. Pompa is responsible for EMCOR’s Global Finance organization. From June 2003 to April 2006, Mark was Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer for EMCOR. From September 1994 to June 2003, Mark was Vice President and Controller. Prior to joining EMCOR, Mark was an Experienced Audit and Business Advisory Manager of Arthur Andersen LLP. Mark, a Certified Public Accountant, received his bachelor’s degree from Pace University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Financial Executives International. Additionally, Mark serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Academy of our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
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Michael Bordes
President and Chief Executive Officer, EMCOR Building Services of Emcor Group
As leader of the EMCOR Building Services (EBS) Division— which is comprised of EMCOR Facilities Services, EMCOR Mechanical Services, EMCOR Government Services, PPM, and the subsidiaries within those businesses—Mike is the driving force behind the growth and operational excellence of EBS. Mike sets the direction for maintaining a competitive edge and exceeding client expectations, ensuring the high-quality safety and performance that customers expect from the country’s leading building services provider. Mike has more than 30 years of experience in the mechanical services, controls, and facilities industry. Prior to joining EMCOR in 2005, Mike was general manager at United Technologies—Carrier Corporation, where he managed sales and operations for its commercial mechanical and HVAC services business throughout half the United States, and the mechanical services business throughout Canada. Mike held the role of Area Manager at Siebe Environmental Controls (presently Invensys), prior to joining United Technologies. This broad scope and high caliber of experience has provided Mike the extensive skills and expertise required to oversee multiple geographic locations and challenging acquisitions while managing a wide range of professionals, from sales and operations personnel to HVAC engineers. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in general engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is active in the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), the Chicago Building Owners Association, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)—Chicago Chapter, and the Western Trades Association of Chicagoland Contractors. Mike enjoys spending time with his family and is actively involved in sports and community activities.
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Anthony Triano
Vice President, Integrated Services of Emcor Group
Tony is responsible for ensuring that clients obtain the strength, breadth, and depth of EMCOR Group’s combined mechanical and electrical construction services and facilities management expertise when selecting EMCOR as their partner. He fosters a spirit of sharing knowledge and building cross-organizational teams, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of capabilities within EMCOR, its operating companies, and the marketplace. Tony brings 20 years of national and international experience in operations, information systems, finanance, and strategic planning to this position. His ability to bring people together in complex situations in order to deliver services that exceed expectations is valuable in today’s fragmented construction and facilities services environment. This integrated approach enables EMCOR to deliver significant volume discounts, process savings, and consistent services for the benefit of our clients. Tony enjoys fishing, philanthropic activities, and spending quality time with his daughter.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
Steven Fried
Vice President, Compliance of Emcor Group
In his role as Vice President, Compliance, Steven is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the EMCOR organization. He also works to ensure that EMCOR consistently meets the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements and manages the company’s internal audit functions. Steven has more than 31 years of financial industry experience and has been with EMCOR since 2009. In that time, Steven has worked as an internal auditor and in financial compliance roles in a management capacity. Prior to joining EMCOR, Steven held various management positions in companies such as UST, Inc., and Pitney Bowes, where he supervised employees working in financial compliance, accounting, and auditing roles. He’s worked in both the public and private accounting sectors and across industries such as finance, banking, electrical distribution, and manufacturing. Steven earned his BS in accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his MBA from the University of Connecticut. He is a certified public account (CPA) and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President, Shared Services of Emcor Group
Applying a broad spectrum of management and finance experience, Kevin is responsible for EMCOR Group, Inc.’s (NYSE: EME) operational excellence in the areas of administration, human resources, information technology, integrated services, marketing, risk management, and safety & quality management. Kevin is integrally involved in all aspects of EMCOR’s mergers and acquisitions and well as the Company’s relationships with the investor community. As a member of EMCOR’s Executive Team, Kevin is also involved in all aspects of the Company’s strategy setting and policy formation. Kevin joined the Company in 1993 as Staff Vice President-Finance and has held various executive positions, including Vice President and Treasurer. Prior to joining EMCOR, Kevin was Treasurer of Sprague Technologies, Inc., an international manufacturer of electrical components and semiconductors.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President, Shared Services of Emcor Group
Applying a broad spectrum of management and finance experience, Kevin is responsible for EMCOR Group, Inc.’s (NYSE: EME) operational excellence in the areas of administration, human resources, information technology, integrated services, marketing, risk management, and safety & quality management. Kevin is integrally involved in all aspects of EMCOR’s mergers and acquisitions and well as the Company’s relationships with the investor community. As a member of EMCOR’s Executive Team, Kevin is also involved in all aspects of the Company’s strategy setting and policy formation. Kevin joined the Company in 1993 as Staff Vice President-Finance and has held various executive positions, including Vice President and Treasurer. Prior to joining EMCOR, Kevin was Treasurer of Sprague Technologies, Inc., an international manufacturer of electrical components and semiconductors.
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About Emcor Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure.
Garry W. Flowers
Executive Vice President, Project Support Services of Fluor Corporation
Garry W. Flowers serves as the executive vice president of Project Support Services for Fluor Corporation, where he has worldwide responsibility for AMECO and TRS Staffing Solutions. Additionally, Mr. Flowers has oversight of Fluor’s Health, Safety, and Environmental; Corporate Security; and Industrial Relations functions. In this role, he has global responsibility for all company employee safety and labor-related matters, and for the security of its 59,000 employees, as well as property and information. He served previously as group president of Fluor’s Global Services segment from 2011 to 2014. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Flowers served as president and chief executive officer of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, the Fluor-led partnership that oversees the management, cleanup, and operations at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site. He joined Fluor in 1978, and since then has held numerous leadership positions across the company. Active in a variety of civic and professional organizations, Mr. Flowers is a past member of the Executive Council of the U.S. Department of State, Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and he is a director on the board of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. He is a graduate of Furman University in South Carolina, having earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Jim Brittain
President, Energy & Chemicals – Americas of Fluor Corporation
Jim Brittain is the president of Energy & Chemicals for the Americas, responsible for business development and operations in the upstream and downstream oil and gas markets and the chemical and petrochemical industries in North, South, and Latin America. Mr. Brittain has served the company in numerous roles in his 27 years with Fluor. Prior to assuming his current position, he was vice president of operations and general manager of Fluor Canada, responsible for Energy and Chemicals operations in Canada. Since joining the company in 1987, Mr. Brittain has held progressive roles in operations, project management, engineering management and project controls for major refinery, upstream, gas processing, oil sands and petrochemical projects. He has extensive domestic and international experience, including assignments in Canada, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and the United Kingdom. He has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and is a registered professional engineer in Alberta.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Jose Bustamante
Executive Vice President Business Development & Strategy of Fluor Corporation
Jose Luis Martin de Bustamante serves as the executive vice president for Fluor’s Business Development & Strategy, responsible for sales, marketing, and strategic planning for the company. In addition, he is responsible for government relations, corporate affairs, and market development and technology. Prior to his new role, Mr. Bustamante was Senior Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Strategic Planning for Fluor’s Energy & Chemicals business. Mr. Bustamante joined Fluor in 1990, and has served the company in a number of executive assignments and international locations. From 2009 – 2013 he was head of Middle East Operations in Abu Dhabi, and led Business Development for Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. He has more than 27 years of experience in sales and operations in the engineering and construction industry – focused on oil, gas, chemicals, mining, industrial, and infrastructure. Other international assignments include Spain, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates. Mr. Bustamante Board memberships include Fluor Arabia Ltd (FAL) and Fluor Kuwait. Mr. Bustamante received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Studies from C.U.N.E.F., Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston, Texas, and is a graduate of the Thunderbird University International Management Program.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Bruce A. Stanski
President, Fluor Government Group of Fluor Corporation
Bruce A. Stanski serves as president of the Fluor Government Group for Fluor Corporation. In this role, Mr. Stanski leads the sales and delivery of value-added services to government agencies including the United States Departments of Defense, Energy, State, and Homeland Security and the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. He joined Fluor in March 2009. Prior to joining Fluor, Mr. Stanski was president of Kellogg, Brown and Root’s (KBR) Government and Infrastructure (G&I) division since 2007. As president of G&I, Mr. Stanski oversaw all aspects of G&I’s global government services and infrastructure operations and had ventures in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. He was responsible for more than $7 billion in annual revenue from contracts with U.S. and international governments. Mr. Stanski’s career with KBR began in 1995. While at KBR, he held various positions with progressive responsibility. While with KBR, Mr. Stanski served as senior vice president and chief financial officer, overseeing the tax, treasury, accounting, information technologies, and real estate services departments. He also was vice president of Strategic Planning and vice president of Shared Services. Before joining KBR, he held management and director positions at companies such as Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Sygnetron Protection Systems. His accomplishments included the restructuring of finance and administrative functions to be aligned more closely with organizational strategies, as well as maximizing workforce cost effectiveness at foreign subsidiaries. In addition to his industry career, between 1988 and 1995, Mr. Stanski designed and taught courses in federal government accounting, finance, contracting, and administration in the master’s program of The Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Stanski received a bachelor of science degree from Towson University and a master of administrative science degree from The Johns Hopkins University.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Carlos M. Hernandez
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Fluor Corporation
Carlos M. Hernandez is the executive vice president, chief legal officer for Fluor Corporation and serves as the company’s corporate secretary. He joined Fluor in 2007. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Hernandez served as general counsel for ArcelorMittal Americas, a major steel producer which is part of the ArcelorMittal steel group. Mr. Hernandez has also served as general counsel and secretary of International Steel Group (ISG), Inc. prior to its acquisition by Mittal Steel Company. Before joining ISG, he served as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for Fleming Companies, Inc., in Dallas. From 1984 to 1999, Mr. Hernandez served in a number of different legal capacities including assistant general counsel for Armco Inc. a steel company, in Pittsburgh. Early in his career, he worked as a civil engineer with HNTB. Mr. Hernandez holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and a juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Chris Tye
President, Power of Fluor Corporation
Chris Tye serves as the president of the Power business line for Fluor Corporation, responsible for projects in the gas, nuclear, renewables, solid fuel, and environmental markets, as well as power services in the operations and maintenance business. During his more than 38 years at Fluor, Mr. Tye has held various roles in the company including senior vice president of operations Nuclear, Power Business Line, vice president of Sales, Marketing & Strategy for Fluor’s Mining & Metals Group and vice president, North American Operations for Fluor Mining & Minerals. His sales experience includes start-up and staffing of sales organization focused on providing services to operating nuclear power plants and the management of global marketing and sales for the Duke/Fluor Daniel Partnership. His operational experience includes the engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and maintenance of hydroelectric, fossil, and nuclear power plants. Mr. Tye has a bachelor of science in civil engineering from The Citadel and a master of science in engineering and construction management from the University of Missouri. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Missouri. He is a member of numerous industry organizations including the American Nuclear Society (ANS), the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO). Mr. Tye also serves on the Civil Industry Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Citadel School of Engineering Industry Advisory Board, and the Western Carolina University Construction Industry Advisory Board.
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About Fluor Corporation, RE/MAX: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
Kirk Aubry
President and COO of Savage
Kirk was named Chief Executive Officer in April of 2015. He joined Savage as Chief Operating Officer in 2010. He was named President of the Company in December of 2012. He has held executive positions in technology and manufacturing companies in addition to leading a successful business services company. Kirk led the transformation of Textron, Inc., a Fortune 150 company that manufactures Cessna airplanes, Bell helicopters and EZ Go golf carts. He was Chief Operating Officer at Cadence Innovation, a global automotive manufacturer. Just prior to joining Savage, Kirk was a Partner at the CEO Project where he advised companies on growth strategies. He has also served on the Boards of both public and private companies. Kirk earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Western Ontario.
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About Savage, Savage: Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services.
Jeff Roberts
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Savage
Jeff joined Savage in 2016, after four years serving as the CFO of Maxum Enterprises, an integrated marine and land-based chemicals, petroleum and lubricants supply company. In that role, he led that company’s Risk, Business Development, Corporate Finance, IT, Credit, Tax, Treasury, Collections and Accounting teams, and served for seven months as its interim President. Jeff previously was the Controller and Retail Division CFO at Flying J and worked in auditing positions with PRG Schultz and Ernst and Young. Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, Jeff earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Utah State University and a Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy from Weber State University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Utah.
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About Savage: Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services.
Jason Ray
Executive Vice President of Marketing & Business Development of Savage
Jason joined Savage in 2005 and has held various positions related to Savage’s refinery business, including positions in Finance, Operations Management, and Business Development. Prior to joining Savage, he held Marketing, Finance, and Product Development positions at publicly traded and privately held companies, including IBM, Pillsbury, Allegiance, and Advanced Clinical Research. Jason holds a bachelor of arts in marketing from the University of Utah and a MBA from Brigham Young University.
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About Savage: Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services.
Kelly Flint
Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Savage
Kelly joined Savage in 2003 as a Senior Vice President, and became General Counsel in 2008. Prior to joining Savage, Kelly was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002. He has also practiced law with firms in Salt Lake City and New York City. Kelly earned a bachelor degree from the University of Utah in political science. He received a JD degree from Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a member of the Columbia Law Review. He is admitted to both the Utah and New York bars.
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About Savage: Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services.
John Stegeman
Executive President & President, of HD Supply Holdings
John Stegeman joined HD Supply in April 2010 as executive president and focused on building the specialty construction and safety business as the president of HD Supply Construction & Industrial – White Cap. Prior to joining HD Supply, Stegeman was most recently president and chief executive officer of Ferguson Enterprises (Ferguson) from 2005 to 2009. He began his career with Ferguson in 1985 as a management trainee and advanced through the company holding various management positions in three of Ferguson’s five business groups: Waterworks, Plumbing, and Heating and Air Conditioning. As part of the Ferguson Waterworks business group, John served as senior vice president before being named chief operating officer of Ferguson in May 2005. Stegeman received a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and has attended advanced management programs at Wharton School of Business, IMD, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, University of Virginia Darden School of Business and Columbia University.
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About HD Supply Holdings: HD Supply provides home improvement products and building materials to remodeling contractors, tradesmen, and Do-It-Yourself customers.
Earl C. Austin, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services
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About Quanta Services: Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for comprehensive infrastructure needs.
Javed Singha
Co-founder & President of Fieldwire
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About Fieldwire: Fieldwire is a field management platform that offers a wide range of device-agnostic features for general and specialty contractors.
Michael Lastowski
President of Prescient
Michael Lastowski has been involved in the development and construction industry for 20 years. He has an extensive background in planning, development, financing, construction, engineering, and architecture as well as a Master’s degree in architecture and engineering. In 1997 Mr. Lastowski co-founded a Denver based real estate development company specializing in high-density multifamily development projects including mixed-use and urban infill projects. He is the President and co-founder of Prescient and leads the design development and software development of Prescient’s integrated design, manufacturing, and construction platform.
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About Prescient: Prescient is an achitectural software and design startup leveraging precision off-site manufacturing to enable construction.
James M. Loree
President, Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black & Decker
James M. Loree, also known as Jim has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since January 13, 2013 and 2007 respectively. Loree served as Executive Vice President of Stanley Black & Decker from January 1, 2009 to January 13, 2013. He served as the Chief Financial Officer at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. until January 2009 and served as its Executive Vice President of Finance from September 2002 to January 2009, where he was responsible for investor relations; tax; treasury; accounting; audit; operational finance; supplier management; information technology and business development activities, including strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions. He joined Stanley in July 1999 as Vice President. He served for 19 years with General Electric Company. Loree served as the Vice President of Finance & Strategic Planning of GE Capital Auto Financial Services since 1997. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital Modular Space since 1995. He served at industries including leading financial and operational audits of GE’s global businesses. He served as Chief Financial Officer of GE Capital’s numerous operating businesses. He has been a Director at Harsco Corporation since November 1, 2010. He serves as Trustee of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, Inc. He serves as a Director of Hartford Hospital, Inc. Loree received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., where he graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
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About Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker focuses on operating in the hand and power tools, and storage industries.
Sudhi Bangalore
Global Vice President and Sr. Staff – Industry 4.0 of Stanley Black & Decker
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About Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker focuses on operating in the hand and power tools, and storage industries.
Corbin Walburger
Vice President of Stanley Black & Decker
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About Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker focuses on operating in the hand and power tools, and storage industries.
