Hill & Wilkinson

Louisiana Tech University

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 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.

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.

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.

North Dakota State University

With more than thirty-five 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.”

Fun Facts

While in high school, Paul's first construction job was pulling wire for Kramer Electric in Fargo, North Dakota.

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.

Texas A&M University

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 13 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.

Harding University

As Vice President Division Manager, Kirk  is responsible for the overall leadership of projects within the Manufacturing Division. Kirk guides the preconstruction effort, supports the construction team throughout the process and serve as the owner’s liaison.

Kirk has been in construction his entire career and with H&W for 23 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.

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.

The University of Texas at Austin

As Vice President Regional Manager, Kristy leads Hill & Wilkinson’s Central Texas Office which has been serving Austin and the surrounding areas for ten years. With two decades 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!

Northern Michigan University

As Vice President Division Manager, 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 11 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.

Texas A&M University

As Vice President Division Manager, Matt is responsible for leadership of projects and client relationships within the Institutional Division. Matt helps guide the preconstruction effort, supports the construction team throughout the process and serve as the owner’s liaison.

Matt has been with H&W for more than 17 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.

Louisiana Tech University

As Vice President Division Manager, 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 17 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.