A Statement From McCownGordon's Leadership Team

At McCownGordon

We value and celebrate the differences and similarities of our associates.

We promote a culture of inclusion, where all associates are respected, heard and supported.

We provide resources and support to help associates perform at their full potential.

We trust and care for each other, and we strive to make our workplace a welcoming and equitable space for all.

McCownGordon Mentor/Protégé Program

The McCownGordon Mentor/Protégé Program enhances the ability of underrepresented trade partners to be competitive in the construction industry.

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By strengthening our commitment to improving the representation of women and minorities, we’ve seen increased engagement and a focus on taking ownership and giving back.

We regularly communicate to create an awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion and engage groups and resources throughout the community to support the efforts. Our internal Diversity + Inclusion committee focuses on three main pillars: understand, include and inspire.

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McCownGordon's Veterans BRG on a tour of the VCP.

Currently, five BRGs exist at McCownGordon, along with a Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council and a DEI Advisory board, each made up of associates from various roles around the company. The BRGs include Black Heritage, Hispanic/Latinx, Pride, Veterans and Women in Leadership. Others may follow as the business grows.

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McCownGordon Construction recognizes the need for advancement in DEI efforts in the construction industry. The company’s leadership team and associates, strive to build a culture where all people feel accepted, safe and..."

James Maiden

Senior Communications Specialist

McCownGordon prioritizes inclusion in the hiring process. They make sure to not just favor candidates that look, and talk like them. It is understood that McCownGordon being more diverse as a company..."

Caleb Skaggs

Scheduler

The internship program set me up for success by allowing me to have real responsibilities on a project, while fostering learning. You get the opportunity to put your schooling to the test..."

Isaiah Blackmon

2019 & 2020 Summer Intern | Hired Full- Time in 2020

DEI fits right into our core values of integrity, performance and relationships. It helps associates feel an additional sense of belonging and purpose within the organization, and as a result, boosts associate..."

Jordan Pearson

Risk Coordinator

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means that we value diverse people and ideas. This is particularly important to me as an individual who recognizes the value in different backgrounds and perspectives. I have..."

Catherine Whitmer

Internship and Talent Development Specialist

The ultimate goal is to help everyone at McCownGordon feel that this is a safe place to come to, in the office or out in the field, where whatever characteristics beyond your..."

John Gregory

Carpenter Foreman

Access and involvement in BRGs has helped me feel accepted and respected for my insights, which has made a big difference for me. It helps me feel closer to my colleagues and..."

Amanda Castillo-Barnett

Construction Applications & Data Analyst

McCownGordon is committed to respect and inclusion for all associates.

To deliver the best building experience, we strive to build a team of professionals with diverse perspectives and varying life experiences that reflect the communities we serve.

Two McCownGordon associates talking at a computer in Manhattan Kansas

Instilled from our leadership

At McCownGordon, we look at diversity as the people with whom we associate, and inclusion is how we engage them. Diversity alone does not drive inclusion. We know the importance of ensuring that associates speak up and are heard, making it safe to propose ideas, empowering team members to make decisions, and sharing credit for team success.

Minority and Women Business Enterprises

McCownGordon has a proven record of meeting or exceeding MBE/WBE goals on projects. Our relationships with minority and women business enterprises are built on mutual respect and a commitment to our community.

Our diversity and inclusion engagement program begins with project outreach. Ensuring each and every trade partner has an equitable opportunity to work on a project is key to reaching goals.

The goal of our mentor-protege program is to bolster the area’s minority and women businesses. These companies often face challenges a company with a bit of experience can help them navigate. Our team partners with local MBE/WBE contractors, meeting regularly to provide guidance in every aspect of business, from project management and estimating to accounting and marketing. Our teams have found that this type of one-on-one relationship yields the most positive impacts on our trade partners.

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