McCownGordon construction workers on the job

Meet the Team

Building more than buildings.

Constructing dreams daily.

When you love what you do, you find inspiration in everything. You find passion in your work so giving anything less than “everything” isn’t an option. In this business, the right team doesn’t focus on challenges—it anticipates them. The right team is right here.

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While we may pour concrete and erect steel, our real asset isn’t material at all. It’s our people. We’re all about working hard, having fun, and delivering right from the start. Serving our clients’ needs is at the forefront. It’s a way of life around here. It doesn’t take long to see why so many of our clients continue to work with us, time and time again.

Culture

At McCownGordon, we have created a culture based on trust, inclusivity, work ethic, and a genuine passion for what we do.

Values

Our values are woven into the fabric of our carefully crafted team and create a vital foundation in offering the industry an unmatched experience.

Customer Engagement

Our team embraces a people-first way of doing business where we emphasize a high level of involvement, engaged communication and a problem-solving approach.

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With a degree in Architectural Engineering, Adam thrives on the dynamic environment of construction. With 20 years of experience, both in the field and office, he is motivated by the opportunity to overcome obstacles in the pursuit of a perfectly planned project.

Adam Reed

Project Executive

Throughout his career, Alan has developed competitive project budgets for projects across Kansas. He tracks the market trends and forms robust relationships with trade partners that result in best pricing for our clients.

Alan Youngers

Sr. Preconstruction Manager

A drummer, skydiver, and world traveler? Amanda is always doing the most to live life to the fullest. She joined the McCownGordon team as Packaging Manager and works with the Manufacturing team.

Amanda Tran, P.E.

Packaging Manager

Amisha Daniels

Project Manager, Kansas Manufacturing

Coming from a background of facilities management and program management for construction activities in multi-site organizations, Andrew has spent time across the table as the owner.

Andrew Shaver

Sr. Commissioning Specialist

Andy’s innovative problem solving makes him the right man for any job. He is a solutions-focused leader and fosters camaraderie with his project teams. Some think he gets his quick thinking and genius inspirations from his favorite childhood TV show, MacGyver.

Andy Dalbom

Scheduler

With Lincoln Logs as her favorite childhood toy, it’s no wonder she ended up in construction. As a safety engineer on site, Angela’s favorite part of the job is the satisfaction of seeing workers go home safely after a hard day’s work...and we’re grateful for that.

Regional Safety Director, Angela Cloud

Angela Cloud

Regional Safety Director, KC

Anwar has been a part of a wide array of projects in multiple markets, but he has extensive experience working with research and development clients. He is a Jayhawk through and through, but it never stops him from working with all the Wildcats in our office.

Anwar Garcia

Project Executive

Next time you see Arlen, make sure to have him show you his juggling skills! As a Market Leader in Kansas City, he also juggles a lot of tasks. Arlen is your go to for all things Civic.

Arlen Kleinsorge, a McCownGordon Construction associate

Arlen Kleinsorge

Market Leader, Civic

Ashley grew up on a farm near Ness City, Kansas, and went to Fort Hays State for college before venturing to Kansas City. When he's not busy crunching numbers, you can find this lifelong Chiefs fan outdoors.

Ashley Pavlu, Director of Estimating at McCownGordon Construction.

Ashley Pavlu

Director, Estimating
Audra Stevenson, Recruiter at McCownGordon Construction.

Audra Stevenson

Talent Acquisition Partner

Barry leaves no stone unturned when it comes to construction projects. He looks at client projects from every angle to develop cost-effective solutions so you get the most out of your project in alignment with your goals and vision.

barry schmidt

Barry Schmidt

Director, Preconstruction

Bobby finds joy in the complexity of his job and looks forward to collaborating with his team to find solutions to any challenges that arise. In his free time, Bobby stays busy watching his two daughters play sports and working on projects around his house.

Bobby Vyhanek

Superintendent

Brandi is not your typical HR Director. She’s fun, easy to talk to, and goes above and beyond to make McCownGordon a best place to work. Leading our Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Women in Leadership committees, Brandi empowers our associates to live healthy lifestyles.

Brandi Riggs

VP, Human Resources

Brandon brings extensive experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. His various roles, from operations to business development, give him the knowledge to deliver successful projects for our life sciences clients.

Brandon Hiatt

Director, Business Development

A relationship-builder from the Wichita area, Brent lives by our core values. He uses them at work, home, and on the soccer field. Brent coaches his kid’s team, and even won a gold medal in the Junior Olympics when he was 14!

Brent Castillo business development

Brent Castillo

Director, Business Development

Brian's favorite movie is Rambo, and we’re pretty sure it’s because he himself is a real-life hero having served as an officer in the US Army. Now Brian is responsible for a whole team of project management troops who provide unmatched customer service.

Brian Fuemmeler

Market Leader, Manhattan

Brian enjoys working on science and technology projects and meeting the individuals who also work in those fields. His four young kids, including a set of twins, keep him busy outside of the office.

Brian Pulcher

Estimating Executive

Brian is directly responsible for McCownGordon’s overall safety and health program. Our firm believes safety is of the utmost importance and we’re proud to have Brian at the helm. In his free time, Brian serves on the school board for Lone Jack School District.

Brian Schrader

Director, Risk Management

Bridget has risen through the ranks from general laborer to managing tough projects as lead superintendent. On the job, Bridget doesn’t shy away from hard work. In construction for most of her adult life, she really enjoys her role and actually thinks it’s fun.

Bridget Johnson

Superintendent

With more than 30 years in the industry, Chad takes on complex and difficult projects in stride. When he's not managing jobsites, you can find him spending time with his grandchildren at Disney!

Chad Mussman

General Superintendent

Charles DeVoe serves as Senior Vice President for McCownGordon and leads the Dallas-Fort Worth region for the company. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, golf, and football! Sorry Cowboys, this guy is diehard Philadelphia Eagles! Fly Eagles Fly!

Charles DeVoe

SVP, Regional Leader, DFW

Guided by a sincere passion for excellence, Chris lends experience and wisdom to project teams across the company. Working with Chris, you’ll never talk about challenges. To him, a challenge is just another great opportunity to exceed expectations.

Chris Hess

Project Executive

Chris has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and brings a high level of organization, on-site administration, and communication skills to all his projects.

Chris Hillman

General Superintendent

Chris provides results-driven leadership on his projects and is a dedicated project team member. This self-proclaimed outdoorsman has a passion for teaching his own kids about the outdoors and the value of hard work.

Chris Marquart

General Superintendent

Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in construction operations to every client engagement. His expertise spans multiple vertical markets. When he’s not leading project teams and working with clients, he's often cheering his son's baseball team.

Chris Martin, business unit leader at McCownGordon Construction

Chris Martin

Director, Business Unit Leader

Chris works to provide our clients guidance and budget management during the design phase. In his free time, he serves on the Builder’s Association Board of Directors and can be found with his family at the lake or biking around town.

Chris Stanton

SVP, Preconstruction

Chris leads our overall health and safety program here at McCownGordon. Although safety is a full time gig, when Chris does get some free time he loves spending it with his kids. He also loves to go golfing and fishing!

Chris Tschida, a McCownGordon Construction associate

Chris Tschida

VP, Health, Safety and Environment

Even though Chris won’t ride on one of the motorized downtown scooters, this KC midtown-dweller still explores Kansas City and knows it like the back of his hand. He is a top-notch leader and provides innovative solutions to help meet clients’ needs.

Chris Vaeth

SVP, Regional Leader, KC

Coleman grew up driving construction trucks: Tonka trucks that is! The rest is history. Coleman believes in always being proactive and staying one step ahead on the project site. He is an excellent project leader on jobsites for our Manhattan office.

Coleman Henry

Superintendent

One of our favorite things about Daniel? His ability to build trust is often accentuated by a good joke. He leads our healthcare, higher ed. and science and tech markets. A client-focused leader, he has the experience and skills to oversee these complex projects.

Daniel Lacy

VP, Business Unit Leader

With many years of experience working in public education, Darin is familiar with rural communities and their importance. A little-known fact about Darin: his basement got a makeover by the TLC TV-show MAKING IT HOME.

Darin Headrick

Director, Business Development

A tech-lover from day one, Dave couldn’t help but make his way from project manager to the world of virtual design and construction. He helps project teams solve challenges through 3D modeling. Interesting fact about Dave, he hasn’t cleanly shaved in 11 years.

Dave Dalbey

Virtual Design and Construction Manager
Dean Youngers, Director of Construction Operations for McCownGordon's Kansas Business Unit

Dean Youngers

Director, Construction Operations

Derek leads the healthcare market for McCownGordon. His work portfolio includes projects for some of the region’s notable healthcare providers. His other portfolio includes his art, including many different wildlife drawings.

Derek Kautio

Director, Project Development

Dustin is always looking for innovative ways to make our team more efficient. He’s ingrained a technology culture at McCownGordon from day one and continues to lead the industry with the latest construction tech. Funny thing, though - he’s super low-tech at home.

Dustin Burns

VP, IT

Eli is responsible for leading the preconstruction scheduling, budgets, quantity take-offs, materials pricing and fostering regular communication with clients, design partners and trade partners in the design and preconstruction process.

Eli Haskett

Estimating Executive

Emily is a project executive turned learning and development guru. Developing our team as leaders – both professionally and personally – is her jam (along with all things procedures, management software, cross-training, and our internship program).

Emily Brown

VP, Talent Development

Whether she’s working out the details of a mechanical system or working out on our Peloton bike, Emily is a dedicated hard worker. She leads our Building Performance Solutions department, which specializes in MEP, VDC, and Commissioning services.

Emily Tilgner, McCownGordon

Emily Tilgner

VP, Building Performance Solutions

Eric Woltje

Project Executive

Erin strategically positions our teams to pursue and win work. In her opinion, Wichita is the perfect blend of big and small cities - it offers everything you need with little traffic. She’s excited to see the city and McCownGordon evolve over the next 20 years.

Erin Seghers

Marketing Manager

Freddy’s experience working in the office and field gives him a unique perspective when working closely with project managers, estimators and superintendents. When he’s not working, Freddy’s probably sharing gardening tips or the latest microbrewery he’s visited.

Freddy Allison

VP, Construction Operations

Gale Roberge

Senior Director, Preconstruction

Growing up, Heather worked and played on the family farm, driving a combine before she even had her learner’s permit. Working on a construction site with large equipment suits her just fine. Outside of work, you can find her out at the lake camping with her husband

Heather Gigax

Heather Gigax

Senior Project Engineer

Ian manages with a client-first approach, ensuring he fully understands the client’s project goals before putting a construction plan in place. Ian’s experience transfers over to his life outside work by remodeling his home for his wife and four children.

Ian Wood

Director, Self-Perform

Jamie lives and breathes manufacturing and brings unparalleled expertise to the table having started his career in operations. Based in DFW, Jamie works with clients across the country to understand their goals and ensure McCownGordon delivers results.

Jamie Bailey, a McCownGordon Construction associate

Jamie Bailey

VP, Client Strategy National Manufacturing

Jason received his BS in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and a Master's in Construction Management from KU. With 28 years of experience, Jason knows that preconstruction is more than providing estimates; it requires teamwork to provide innovative solutions.

Jason Wengler

Director, Estimating

Jeff brings more than a decade of experience connecting manufacturing clients with capital facility, process and packaging project solutions.

Jeff Larson

Sr. Business Development Manager

With extensive experience in financial planning, Jeff assists in evaluating strategic direction for the entire company. Most mornings, this workout buff can be found in our gym, but sometimes his routine appears to involve drinking coffee and watching the news.

Jeff Placek

Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Roy is McCownGordon's SVP of Manufacturing. When he's not working or being a bourbon connoisseur, you can catch hitting some golf balls or next to the grill. Reach out to Jeff for all of your Industrial and Manufacturing needs.

jeff roy

Jeff Roy

SVP, Manufacturing
Jereme Nollett, Sr Commissioning Manager at McCownGordon

Jereme Nollett

Senior Commissioning Manager

Jessica helps our team stay up and running, assisting with all our construction technology and general IT needs. She supports our virtual networks, user accounts, security and more. If she’s not at a computer, she’s probably nestled up reading a good book.

Jessica Sevilla-Pullido

IT Support Specialist

Jo is passionate about many things, but the top three are food, traveling and grammar! When she’s not busy creating marketing collateral, she enjoys spending most of her time outside with her husband and three daughters.

Jo Meyerkord

Jo Meyerkord

Marketing Director

John is an exceptional manager of our field operations. In fact, he was recognized internally for our “Living our Values” award for exhibiting our core value of Integrity in everything he does. John runs a streamlined project and has fun along the way.

John Hancock

Senior Superintendant

Jon drives projects to success through his detail-oriented and team approach. He is able to focus on operational efficiencies to deliver clients high quality projects that meet their goals and vision.

Jon Clark

Senior Project Manager

Jon drives projects to success through his detail-oriented and team approach. He is able to focus on operational efficiencies to deliver clients high quality projects that meet their goals and vision.

Jon Clark

Senior Project Manager

Jorge has a responsibility for each person on the jobsite and is passionate about sending everyone home safe each day. He not only cares about his team, but through his work with local nonprofits you can tell he cares about the community he lives in.

Jorge De La Torre

Senior Safety Manager

Leading a variety of market sectors and active in the DFW community, Juan is committed to delivering an unmatched customer experience as SVP, business unit leader.

Juan Rodriguez, SVP Business Unit Leader at McCownGordon Construction

Juan Rodriguez

SVP, Business Unit Leader

Coach, Dad, Home Improver, and Market Leader? How about all four. Justin loves to stay busy and always is. Whether it's his next home project, coaching his children's soccer teams, or finding a solution to all of your manufacturing needs, Justin's your guy!

Justin Hamilton

Market Leader, Manufacturing

Focused on the higher education market, she serves as the conduit in connecting subject matter experts with clients and uncovering project solutions to deliver the best building experience.

Kate Ryan

Business Development Manager

Kenneth’s depth of experience in a variety of markets is second to none. Clients respect his can-do attitude while finding his sense of humor refreshing. During the summer months, you’ll find this proud grandpa boating on the lake with his family.

Kenneth Bonin

Field Operations Director

When visiting our Manhattan office, you’ll be greeted by Kourtney’s smile and outgoing personality. Next time you’re in town, make sure you stop by and say hi, and she can tell you about the time she ate a chocolate-covered cricket.

Kourtney Burnett

Receptionist/Project Coordinator

Krista is a big believer in taking on new challenges and stepping out of her comfort zone, making her perfectly suited for the role of marketing director. Outside of work, she spends most of her time refereeing the brotherly love between her two sons.

Krista Kutter

Marketing Director

From being a former collegiate athlete to an avid traveler, Kyle loves to be adventurous in all aspects of her life. As a Business Development Manager, she finds many opportunities to spread charm and a positive attitude to everyone she meets!

Kyle Kennedy McCownGordon Construction Business Development

Kyle Kennedy

Business Development Manager

Luke leads complex, multidimensional projects with a strong focus on community engagement and achieving client goals. He's results-driven with a strong motivation to perform and deliver high-quality facilities while maintaining relationships.

Luke Deets

VP, Business Unit Leader

Mallory connected right when she joined the team thanks to a shared passion to better serve our community. In her own words, “It’s incredible to work for a company that truly values people and supports causes so near and dear to my heart.”

Mallory Loudenback Associate Council at McCownGordon Construction

Mallory Katzfey

Associate Counsel

Melanie doesn’t back down from a challenge, making her perfectly suited for the role of project engineer. We bet her determination comes from working on the family farm. It probably came in handy during competitive rowing for the University of Kansas, too.

Melanie Luthi

Senior Project Engineer

Michael transitioned to construction from a finance background, giving him a unique perspective that helps him understand his clients better. Meeting him for lunch? Make sure there’s chicken fingers and grilled cheeses; he has the taste of a 5-year-old.

Michael Reardon

Operations Director

Michael, originally from Omaha and a Tennessee State grad, is a Project Manager who’s worked on everything from stadiums to airports. A LeBron James and Denver Broncos fan, he loves traveling and diving into exciting projects.

Michael Sims

Project Manager

Even though Mike believes you shouldn’t rush to get older, you may have to slow him down… when he’s talking. This superintendent is a professional auctioneer on the side.

Mike McBee

Mike McBee

Senior Superintendent

This outgoing, energetic and motivated Kansas-native leads our office in Wichita, Kansas. Mitch’s favorite day on the job is attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he is especially excited about the ribbon cutting for Derby High School (his own alma-mater)!

Mitch Binns, Market Leader for McCownGordon's regional office in Wichita, Kansas.

Mitch Binns

Market Leader, Wichita

Nancy is a true innovator when it comes to talent management, leadership development, associate relations, and organizational development. When she’s not working, you can find Nancy boating on the lake with her family.

Nancy Whitworth

Chief People Officer

When you meet Natalie, make sure you ask her about her garden and her new flowers. When she’s not helping coordinate a project, she loves working on her garden and biking around the county park.

Natalie Moss

Natalie Moss

Project Coordinator

Encouraging progress and development both at work and in the KC community, Pat serves on various boards and brings a wealth of experience to help our region thrive. In a previous life, Pat served as a U.S. diplomat and ran for statewide office.

Pat Contreras

VP, Business Development

Ramin plays an integral role in establishing McCownGordon as a leader in delivering client-focused construction management services. When he’s not busy with CEO duties, this avid photographer might be framing a perfect shot or kicking back with his wife and kids.

Ramin Cherafat

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Driven by his intent-based leadership style, Rob is passionate about finding solutions through engaging, inspiring, and equipping others to achieve their goals. Highly energetic, he uses that energy to empower his team and spend time with his 8 kids outside of work

Rob Riness

VP, Operations

Ryan brings a valuable and unique perspective to the team as both a licensed architect and attorney. While Ryan says he is all business and doesn’t need a fun fact, in his spare time you’ll find him planning for his next vacation adventure with his wife and kids.

Ryan Manies

SVP & General Counsel

Sara leads corporate and K-12 client initiatives, connecting business and educational leaders to solutions that achieve their unique goals for every build. Maybe it’s in her blood; her dad and two brothers also work in the construction industry.

Sara Holmes

VP, Business Development

Scott leads our preconstruction initiatives for all clients served form our Kansas City headquarters. He brings decades of expertise providing clients with value-added solutions that achieve their objectives while saving time, money and scope.

Scott Kimzey, a McCownGordon Construction associate

Scott Kimzey

Senior Director, Preconstruction

Originally from Northwest Kansas, Scott has a straightforward, get-it-done management style. His attention to detail and focus on communication allow his teams to work effectively together, resulting in highly successful projects for all team members.

Scott Richards

Operations Director

Shawn has managed budgets and cost solutions for a wide range of projects throughout his career. He has developed and led teams in numerous states and is comfortable working in a diverse market mix. His experience includes corporate, mixed-use, civic, healthcare an

Shawn Cross, Project Development Director at McCownGordon

Shawn Cross

Project Development Director

Sheri leads the overall marketing strategy and implementation, building our brand and setting us up well for strategic growth. Outside of work, Sheri spends her time watching college football or on the hunt for the best burger in KC with her husband and two sons.

Sheri Johnson

Chief Marketing Officer
Stacey Parker

Stacey Parker

Talent Acquisition Partner

Steve’s attention to detail and focus on collaborative communication allow his teams to work effectively together, resulting in highly successful projects for all the team members. His experience includes high-rise and corporate offices for many area clients.

Steve Jones, Project Executive at McCownGordon

Steve Jones

Project Executive

Steve provides support to ensure your project runs smoothly. He also leads our field operations, self-perform, warehouse/logistics, QA/QC and scheduling teams. What keeps this Jamaica-native relaxed through the week? Working out and being with his family and dogs.

Steve Levy

Chief Operating Officer

Taylor has been working in the construction industry since he was 14 years old. Outside of construction, he has a strong passion for cooking. If and when he wins the lottery, you’ll have to make sure to stop by his food truck.

Taylor Robertson

Taylor Robertson

Senior Project Engineer

Tiffany works with a wide array of people as she supports the estimating team. When she isn’t helping pull together a bidder’s list, she and her family are out and about having fun. They love to attend sports events together, especially her own kids’ sports!

Tiffany Kirkwood

Senior Estimating Coordinator

Tim Johns

Senior Superintendent

Todd leads the firm’s offices in Kansas. His distinctive approach creates an entrepreneurial atmosphere and a never give-up attitude to client service. We think he gets his motivation from his favorite movies: Rudy, Hoosiers and other classic sports movies.

Todd Knight

SVP, Regional Leader, KS

Being detail-oriented and competitive gives Travis the drive to continually improve. It also explains why he spends his time competing in BBQ and officiating football. Travis has a wide array of experience, including as a QAQC manager and a site superintendent.

Travis Huffman

Market Leader

Serving the DFW region, Travis is committed to providing tailored solutions for his clients. When he's not busy building relationships, you can find him on the golf course or fly fishing in a river somewhere!

Travis Walker, business development manager at McCownGordon Construction

Travis Walker

Business Development Manager

Whether it's exercising, working on home projects, or bringing greater good to the people around him, Willy always has a vision of making something better. He joins the McCownGordon team as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

WIlly Pegues IV Vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at mccowngordon

Willy Pegues IV

VP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zach was a natural fit coming from the company who handles McCownGordon’s audit/tax services. Being a CPA, we knew he was good at counting numbers, but didn’t realize he could also count cards until our Christmas party when he walked away with all the prizes.

Zach Lang

VP, Finance

McCownGordon is 100% Employee Owned

Employee Owners

McCownGordon has grown to more than 500 associates. Get to know some of our employee owners by reading their bios below.

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