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 associates talking on jobsite.

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 inclusion and belonging and engage groups and resources throughout the community to support the efforts. Our internal Culture and Community Council focuses on three main pillars: understand, include and inspire.

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Currently, five BRGs exist at McCownGordon, along with a Culture and Community Council, 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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As a female superintendent, McCownGordon has really given me an opportunity to grow. There has not been one time that I've had an eye blinked at me being a female wanting to..."

Lily Quinto, a McCownGordon Construction associate

Lily Quitno

Field Superintendent

McCownGordon's leadership team and associates strive to build a culture where all people feel accepted, safe and engaged at work. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel empowered to express..."

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

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

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

McCownGordon associates collaborating in office

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 view inclusion as the way we intentionally engage with one another, and belonging as the environment we create where everyone feels valued and accepted. Inclusion alone does not ensure belonging. We strive to cultivate a culture where different ideas and perspectives are embraced, associates feel safe to speak up and be heard, and team members are empowered to make decisions and celebrate collective 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 inclusion and belonging 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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