McGough Construction

Amy Thompson currently works as the Vice President and General Counsel for McGough Construction Company. In her role, she oversees all of McGough’s contracting, insurance, and claims management needs. Prior to joining McGough Amy worked as a litigator at Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson law firm in Minneapolis, MN. There she handled civil defense cases in a variety of areas including construction, insurance coverage, professional liability, personal injury, workers’ compensation and product defect. Amy received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, with an emphasis in finance and marketing, and received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law. She currently serves as a board member for the Listening House of St. Paul, a non-profit dedicated to providing assistance to the homeless and disadvantaged. She also serves as a Trustee for the Minnesota Laborers Pension Fund.

Bob joined McGough in 1999 and currently oversees McGough’s regional offices' activities and concrete operations. During his tenure at McGough Bob has held various positions within our Property Management, Development and Construction departments. His knowledge and understanding of McGough Companies uniquely equips him to apply the breadth of our resources to meet our clients' needs. Prior to joining McGough Bob held various management positions for both large Fortune 500 companies and smaller start-up businesses. He brings an intimate understanding of McGough’s capabilities along with the clients' perspective, having managed construction projects for past employers. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Stout and is the recipient of multiple patents for medical devices and fiber optic components. He is a member of the Lean Construction Institute and the American Society of Healthcare Engineers.

Cary is one of McGough’s Construction Executives and its Corporate, Science & Technology Market Leader. Cary brings to the position 28 years of experience in the construction industry, the last 20 of which have been with McGough in project management and estimating roles. He has vast experience with corporate campus projects, having played key roles on major projects for many of the Twin Cities’ largest corporate clients. Cary is passionate about collaborative project approaches and ensuring that entire project teams deeply understand how projects support clients’ organizational success. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He is Past President of the MCMCA (Minnesota Concrete Masonry Contractors Association) and a former Board Member of the Minnesota Concrete Council – serving a total of two years.

Dave is Vice President, Project Principal and a thought leader for the company’s business operations whose expertise crosses all market segments. He brings to his role more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry including extensive project management experience and past field leadership roles. Dave has a passion for preconstruction work efforts. He believes preconstruction is the single biggest area of focus that makes a difference in the success of all projects. Dave provides leadership and general oversight for McGough’s project teams and all of the associated project industry partners. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Construction Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

As one of the company’s most longstanding employees, Jim has served clients on behalf of McGough for more than 42 years. Jim started his career in the field and has experience in every aspect of the preconstruction and construction process. Over this time, Jim has been involved with numerous major projects for many different client sectors – including government, education, technology, worship, corporate, theaters, sporting facilities and housing. Today, Jim provides both project and regional office oversight and recently led the launch of McGough’s Duluth, Minnesota office. Jim is most gratified by the process of collaboration with owners, architects, subcontractors, and colleagues to create significant, value-based, workable and efficient buildings that have a lasting and positive footprint on the communities in which they are created. Through careful planning and diligent attention to detail, Jim is proud of the work he and his teams consistently produce. Mentoring the next generation of McGough construction management leaders is also very important to Jim. He believes strongly in the practices and values for which McGough has become known and preserving and improving on them is a focus to his work. Jim has a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from Dunwoody Institute.

John joined McGough in 1996 and is responsible for many key strategic partnerships. He also leads McGough’s organized effort to serve clients nationally, including in markets where the company does not have formal offices established. John brings to his role extensive firsthand experience working throughout the country on very demanding projects. His experience in varied geographies and traveling for projects, combined with his deep understanding of McGough’s operations and culture, uniquely qualifies him for the task. Through his 30-year career in the construction industry, John has held leadership and operational positions with a core focus on project management, estimating and preconstruction. His portfolio of experience includes numerous iconic and award-winning projects around the country. One of John’s professional passions is developing young talent into seasoned and exceptionally successful project leaders. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and is currently on the board of directors of ACE Mentoring, the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and the Cement Masons Local 633 Apprenticeship Board.

As Outreach Director, Karin is responsible for McGough’s diversity and inclusion efforts, both internally and externally. She is an 18-year veteran of the company and has held several departmental and initiative leadership positions during her tenure. Karin shares McGough’s dedication for developing and strengthening relationships within the construction and diversity communities. A steadfast believer in the Servant Leadership model, she is a part of several advisory boards and organizational committees. Currently, she chairs the Youth Committee on the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County and is the chair-elect for the 2018-2020 session. Karin was selected as the Minnesota Subcontractor Association’s 2013 Construction Professional of the Year, the 2015 St. Paul College Community Partner of the Year, and was recently honored by her peers for her work as the lead of McGough’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Steering Committee. She is a graduate of St. Catherine’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, and is a life-long learner.

Mike cultivates relationships with our industry partners and promotes strong, collaborative partnerships that support our clients’ goals. Mike has extensive project management experience on a wide variety of projects, including corporate offices, municipal facilities, multi-family housing and cultural projects. He is a fifth-generation McGough family member who started his career in construction as a laborer during his high school years. Throughout his years in the industry, he has held positions as construction superintendent, senior project manager and Principal-In-Charge. He has a passion for the construction industry and for the clients and partners he serves. He believes that each building brings unique collaboration opportunities, as well as an opportunity to continually learn about new sectors and businesses that McGough serves. Mike is a hands-on executive who works closely with our field staff and has developed deep relationships with the subcontractor community. Mike has a degree in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University and has served on the Union Contractor’s Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Mindy is responsible for driving McGough leadership consensus around business strategy and the deployment of strategy through business planning and early initiative development processes. She is also responsible for driving market share growth through marketing team performance and business development process optimization. Mindy brings to her role a strong business acumen, a passion for turning data into actionable insights, and a proclivity for challenging conventional thinking – all a result of her 17 years of experience in strategy consulting and marketing roles. In addition to her positions with McGough and another ENR Top 400 builder, she has consulted independently and led product development for an early-stage real estate technology company. She also began her professional career as a consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she consulted on sports, hotel, and convention center new construction and expansion projects across the country. Mindy holds a Master’s degree from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, both with strong dual emphases in marketing and economics.

Nate is a 22-year veteran of McGough and is responsible for overseeing the company’s regional operations. During his tenure with the company, Nate has held multiple positions in field operations, project management and company leadership. Most recently, Nate served as Vice President of Emerging Markets and led the successful launch of McGough’s Fargo, North Dakota and Dallas, Texas offices. His in-depth knowledge of McGough values, project operations and best practices equip him well to lead culturally-aligned teams throughout McGough’s regional operating units. Nate holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration degree from Concordia University. He is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers and is active in his local community youth sports programs. 

Paul joined the McGough team in 2011. As Chief Technology Officer, he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the IT/IS department staff for the company. In addition, Paul manages vendor relationships and budgetary decisions related to Information Technology. He brings with him vast experience in infrastructure technology, application development and process and project management combined with a solid foundation in Information Technology and  business management strategies that have enabled innovative problem-solving. Paul received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) emphasis in Management Information Systems (MIS) as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy Humanities, Classical Languages, Anthropology/Sociology, both from North Dakota State University. He and his wife reside in River Falls, WI. Paul’s hobbies include winemaking and golf.

Scott is responsible for McGough’s National Healthcare Group strategy and business development. Scott joined McGough in 2016 and brings to his role over 38 years of first-hand experience navigating the strategic and operational issues faced by healthcare clients. Prior to joining McGough, he held multiple leadership positions within the Twin Cities-based HealthEast Care System. Most recently, as President of Acute Care, he provided executive leadership for all the system’s acute care facilities, including St. John’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Woodwinds Hospital. Scott played a major role in the HealthEast Care System’s Lean transformation and has a deep understanding of Lean practices and their applications in both the healthcare and construction industries. Known as a versatile, collaborative and authentic leader, Scott develops trusted internal and external relationships that deliver effective strategies and achieve financial goals. Scott is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Bowling Green State University and his Master’s degree from Ashland University, both in Ohio.

Tim joined McGough in 1998 and is responsible for managing McGough’s Ag Industrial Business Group. Tim has been involved with the construction industry for 40 years. Through his career in the construction industry Tim has held operational positions in preconstruction, project management and estimating. He along with his group have developed expertise in delivering complex Industrial construction projects in rural areas. Tim attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth and was certified as a Building Inspector in the State of Minnesota. Tim is active in his community and has served on various non-profit boards and currently serves on several committees for these same organizations.

As President and CEO of McGough Companies, Tom believes his primary responsibility is to be a change agent across all areas of the company. He participated in his first concrete pour at the age of thirteen, is a carpenter by trade, and spent numerous years working in the field where he ultimately held the position of superintendent. Since that time Tom has gained significant experience in project management and was responsible for implementing scheduling procedures that shaped McGough’s current project processes. He spent numerous years supporting internal initiatives to bring about the best framework and team structure possible to optimize project outcomes. His passion for developing the skills of all McGough personnel is one of the key reasons the company is known for their remarkable people. His vision is that McGough will be a superior partner with all their clients through all phases of a project, ultimately leading to exceptional experiences and outcomes. Tom is a graduate of Arizona State University with a BS in Construction. He is a board member for Children’s Hospital Foundation in Minneapolis and is active in foundation work for Gillette Children’s hospital in St. Paul.

As Principal-In-Charge, Tom manages partner relationships for many of McGough’s key clients. He has developed a specialized expertise in complex historical restorations, hospital expansions/remodels, multi-family housing projects and higher education campus facilities. He has developed deep industry relationships with most of the region’s key design and engineering firms. Tom is a 5th generation family member who has worked for the company most of his life. He has significant field experience working in the warehousing operation and as a laborer, carpenter and superintendent. Tom has held a variety of positions in many different functional areas including past oversight of the company overall operations. He is an effective project executive who excels at managing cross-disciplinary teams. Tom is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BS in Business Administration. Over the years he has served on the board of directors for various non-profit organizations including Catholic Charities in St. Paul, St. Therese of New Hope, and The St. Paul Builders’ Exchange. He is currently a member of the Strategic Real Estate Committee for Catholic Charities.

Brad joined McGough in 1998 and is responsible for key company operations including strategic planning, marketing, business development, human resources and information technologies. Prior to joining McGough, Brad held senior level marketing and planning positions with the Zebulon Group, Tricord and NCR Corporation. Through his high school and college years, he worked as a brick tender on many McGough job sites, developing an appreciation for the unique approach the company utilizes in project implementation. He has developed strong partnering relationships through his active role as principal-in-charge with several key McGough clients. Brad has both a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He currently holds board positions with the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota and Lambda Alpha International, a land economics organization. He is a former board member and board chair for Tubman, a non-profit organization that serves women and children dealing with family violence.

Mark stewards McGough’s private development investment resources and initiatives, as well as the turnkey development needs of our clients. He is a 19-year veteran of the real estate development industry and brings to his work a wealth of expertise with respect to many project development considerations, such as needs and feasibility analyses; master planning; public and private financing; site identification, entitlements, and acquisition; design; leasing; and more. He also has prior experience overseeing McGough’s facility management operations. Mark and his team regularly bring their highly-specialized knowledge to bear for clients seeking to understand the facility ownership and development options available to them to support their business objectives or for clients navigating the above special issues. Mark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also holds both a Masters of Business Administration degree and a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of Iowa. He is an appointee of the City of Bloomington Placemaking Commission and an active member of NAIOP, MNCAR, and Lambda Alpha Land Economics Society.

Keith joined McGough in 2008 and currently oversees McGough’s financial practices across all companies within the McGough enterprise. This includes all financial planning, reporting, and management as well as corporate treasury responsibilities. Prior to joining McGough, Keith worked with the public accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand in the audit group, serving a variety of industries including construction and real estate. He also has 22 years of accounting and financial management experience providing leadership for national real estate and construction organizations. He has significant experience in managing complex financial issues and has a demonstrated track record of providing sound financial information and advice, along with creative problem solving. He is a certified public accountant (inactive) with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Insurance & Real Estate from Minnesota State Mankato.

Cassie joined McGough in 2015 as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Cassie oversees the company’s human capital strategy, which includes human capital development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, diversity and outreach, and performance management. Cassie has over 20 years of human resource experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

With over 34 years of experience, Larry has led McGough’s award-winning safety team for more than 22 years. His role as Safety Director includes continually building and maintaining a culture of safety where safety is a core company value and employees are the most valuable asset. His responsibilities include: reporting directly to the President of McGough, ensuring employees are properly trained for assigned responsibilities, prequalifying subcontractors prior to work commencing and pre-planning projects for safety. Additionally, he has led day-to-day activities including conducting safety training, safety audits, as well as coordination with subcontractors and their respective safety personnel. After college, Larry worked as a Highway Heavy Laborer for four years. Larry has a strong appreciation for construction site work and the associated challenges workers manage daily with regard to production and safety. He has a broad range of certifications that include: Certified Safety Professional; OSHA 500 Certified; Lead Risk Assessor; Asbestos Project Designer; and Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor.