Hill & Wilkinson Ltd.

With early beginnings as a laborer working on a utility crew for an apartment complex in his hometown, Chris has an extensive history in the construction industry dating back to his high school years. He remained in the construction field throughout college and after graduation, he served as a superintendent on several residential and school projects. Chris joined Hill & Wilkinson in 2000 as a Project Engineer and worked his way through the ranks to his current position of Vice President. His main responsibilities include oversight of the projects and clients associated with his group, as well as personnel including the project managers, superintendents, and project engineers.

Fun Facts

When not building, I enjoy a good book or movie, hanging out with my kids (when they let me), and traveling with my wife.

As the Chief Financial Officer for Hill & Wilkinson, Cyndi is responsible for the company’s finance functions including accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Her career spans more than 30 years of varied experience in financial management and business leadership for both private and public companies.

Cyndi has worked in a variety of different industries during her career, but she considers the construction industry to be the most fulfilling.

Fun Facts

Cyndi completed a full Ironman in Cozumel (140.6 miles in 14:10 hours).

Outside of the office, Cyndi enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

As Executive Vice President, Jeff focuses on the overall growth of the company by supporting existing markets as well as developing new markets, technologies and processes. His responsibilities include assisting owners with innovative project solutions from initial programming and analysis through design and construction.

Jeff grew up in Alaska and began his construction career in the oilfields of Prudhoe Bay welding high density polyethylene liner systems. He later graduated from Texas A&M and joined Hill & Wilkinson in 1991 as an intern. Jeff held subsequent positions as project engineer, estimator, senior estimator, chief estimator and senior vice president.

Fun Facts

In his spare time, Jeff enjoys working on the frame-off restoration and customization of his 1961 Willys Traveller.

Kirk has been in construction his entire career and with H&W for 25 of those years. He has played a key role in the growth of the Manufacturing Division as well as the development of a number of important procedural changes and improvements.

In his current capacity, Kirk is responsible for the development of Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, and field management systems, while also actively working to improve our quality control reporting processes and procedures in the field.

Fun Facts

In his spare time, Kirk enjoys playing golf.

He says his greatest accomplishment is being married to the same wonderful woman for over 25 years.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mike focuses specifically on H&W field operations to continuously improve everything from recruiting and hiring to training initiatives. He oversees all divisions and is supported by the division managers to ensure that our processes and the way we treat our clients is consistent across the board on every job.

Mike began his construction career in 1999, and five years later in 2004, he joined Hill & Wilkinson. He has held various positions such as project engineer, project manager, senior project manager and group manager, while improving his skills and leadership abilities in each position. Mike also serves on the TEXO Board of Directors and the Northern Michigan University Advisory Council.

Fun Facts

Mike was named Outstanding Young Alumni for Northern Michigan University. While at the University, he was awarded a varsity letter in football and was a two-time Academic All-American.

In the rare spare time afforded him while raising three young girls, Mike enjoys hunting, fishing and golf.

With more than 37 years in the construction industry, Paul oversees day-to-day operations as CEO of Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors.

Throughout his years with the firm, Paul has served in a wide range of positions including estimator, project engineer, project manager, senior project manager, group manager, and vice president. His progression to a leadership position has given him a unique perspective on the importance of happy employees and a tight-knit culture. Additionally, Paul’s lead-by-example approach continues to influence the firm’s major initiatives including the wellness program, employee recognition, communication, and training.

Paul is a graduate of the FMI Leadership Institute and Dixon Motivational Management program on “Building a Winning Team.”

As Executive Vice President overseeing the Institutional Division, Steve is responsible for the overall operation and leadership of K-12, higher education, religious, municipal, multi-family and sports markets.

Steve graduated from Texas A&M University and began his construction career in 1987. He joined Hill & Wilkinson in 1999 as a project manager. After demonstrating unique leadership abilities and a commitment to the company’s core values, Steve advanced from group manager to executive vice president.

Steve is exceptionally skilled at training project managers, project engineers and superintendents in processes that align with Hill & Wilkinson’s business approach. He has mentored several Hill & Wilkinson employees to advance their skill set and their leadership abilities.

Fun Facts

Steve always considered himself a "wannabe" college basketball player, but he managed to score big when he married an NCAA Division 1 collegiate star.

As Vice President of Preconstruction Services, David ensures consistency of estimating procedures, pricing reviews, training, recruitment of new talent, and employee reviews for H&W’s estimating staff across all divisions.

David has been with the company for over 16 years and has played an integral role in the growth of the preconstruction group to a staff of over 25.

Fun Facts

David most enjoys traveling and watching sports with his family in his free time.

Chris has been in the construction industry since 1971 and has been on the Hill & Wilkinson team for over 21 years. With humble beginnings as a laborer at his previous construction firm, Chris has worked his way through the ranks at Hill & Wilkinson from Superintendent to Vice President. He is responsible for superintendent oversight and support and has enjoyed mentoring young superintendents over the years as they grow with Hill & Wilkinson.

Fun Facts

Chris met his wife on July 3rd and married her less than three weeks later on July 23rd.

As Vice President Regional Manager, Kristy leads Hill & Wilkinson’s Central Texas Office which has been serving Austin and the surrounding areas for 10 years. With over 23 years in the construction industry and many different positions within the company, she has a depth of experience that is a rare find. The vast majority of her career has been focused in preconstruction helping clients from very early stages in the planning process get their projects designed efficiently and within budget.

Kristy is passionate about working with people and developing lasting relationships with clients. She also loves seeing how the projects she works on impact the community.

Fun Facts

As a Certified Cherokee Indian, Kristy enjoys volunteering for Austin ISD's American Indian Education Program.

Kristy is a very loyal fan of UT Austin football. Hook 'em horns!

As Executive Vice President, Matt has overall responsibility for the staff, projects and client relationships associated with the Special Projects Division. He has been with the company for over 15 years and has previously served as project engineer, project manager, and group manager.

The Special Project Division works with a wide range of budgets and project complexities and serves over half a dozen industries from food and beverage to institutional. Under Matt’s leadership, the Division has grown to the largest volume in its history.

Fun Facts

Since the birth of his first child, Matt has taken up a new hobby — rocking in rocking chairs. He discovered that he loves to rock, with or without a baby.

In his role as Executive Vice President of Project Development for the Institutional division, Paul focuses primarily on maintaining and creating client relationships while also supporting the functions of the preconstruction group. He also oversees and supports all of the needs of the marketing department. Paul is a 22-year veteran of the company who began his career with Hill & Wilkinson just weeks removed from finishing at Texas A&M University, and has since had the opportunity to gain valuable experience as a project engineer, project manager, estimator, and director of preconstruction.

Fun Facts

Paul began a passion for outdoor cooking several years ago and considers himself a Kamado Joe junkie – he’s always up for trying out new techniques on the smoker and hopes to one day not have to rely on YouTube for help.

As Central Texas Vice President of Operations, Ryan is responsible for field operations and relationships with Central Texas clients. He is also very involved with strategic growth planning in Central Texas and new markets throughout Texas. Ryan is passionate about Hill & Wilkinson’s culture and helping each staff member and client find success.

Ryan serves on the Executive Leadership Board for the Austin Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, and is active in Hill Country Conservancy and Austin Regional Manufacturing Association.

Fun Facts

Ryan enjoys camping several times a year (if air conditioning is available) with his wife and four children in Texas State Parks.

Ryan is a newly addicted fly fisherman and loves time in Colorado.

Cindy has worn many hats for Hill & Wilkinson, ranging from Chief Accountant, to Office Manager, to her current role of Vice President – Field Operations Accounting. Her day-to-day responsibilities include checking and approving new jobs before they are entered into the job cost system in Viewpoint, reviewing and interfacing all change orders, checking all profit projections at month-end, and preparing month-end indirect charges.

With over 40 years of tenure at Hill & Wilkinson, she is intimately familiar with the company’s early roots and strives to maintain the culture that began here long ago.

Fun Facts

Cindy has been an avid fisherman her whole life and loves to travel when time permits.

She has four grandsons and two great grandsons.

As Vice President of Safety and Risk Management, Bill directs and manages the company’s safety and risk management programs. He works with safety managers, coordinators, and project teams on standards and compliance and is responsible for overall company performance. He also coordinates with insurance carriers regarding renewals and manages any resulting claims.

Bill’s passion for ensuring that every employee makes it safely home to their families every day has significantly raised the bar on the company’s safety education and procedures.

Fun Facts

In his spare time, Bill serves as a statistician for a high school football team.

As Vice President – Subcontract Administration, Marie is responsible for the overall leadership of Subcontract Administration for all Divisions. She helps guide the Subcontract Divisional Managers with the subcontract processes and assists the legal department. Being with Hill & Wilkinson for over 27 years, she strives to encourage and maintain our family atmosphere.

Fun Facts

Marie is one of 13 children, and she enjoys spending time with her siblings and many nieces and nephews.

As Executive Vice President overseeing the Institutional Division, Matt is responsible for the overall operation and leadership of K-12, higher education, religious, municipal, multi-family, and sports markets.

Matt has been with H&W for more than 21 years and has been a champion of its unique culture and family feel.

Fun Facts

In his free time, Matt most enjoys taking the family RV to tailgate at Aggie football games and visit new vacation spots.

Max began his career at Hill & Wilkinson as an intern in 1998. Upon his graduation in 2000, he started as a Project Engineer and worked his way through the ranks to his current role of Vice President – Division Manager. He is responsible for the oversight of projects and client relationships associated with his group as well as personnel. Max has been instrumental in maintaining strong relationships for the municipal group as well as the growth of the healthcare division at Hill & Wilkinson.

Fun Facts

Max has been involved with competitive sailing since he was 12 years old. He was on the A&M University sailing team in college and now enjoys sharing that life-long passion with his children.

As Executive Vice President, Peyton focuses on the overall growth of the Commercial Division by supporting existing markets and customers as well as developing new relationships.

Peyton has been with H&W for over 20 years and has played a significant role in the explosive growth of the company’s commercial work with projects like Kubota Corporate Headquarters in Grapevine and over six Park Place dealerships.

Fun Facts

Peyton loves anything outdoors and counts golf, shallow saltwater fishing, hunting, and watching his kids play sports among his favorite hobbies.

At Louisiana Tech, Peyton was a golf team Letterman from 1992-1994.

Peyton is a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.