Powers & Sons Construction Co.

Claude Powers has been in the construction industry for over 30 years. After graduating from Purdue University, West Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction, Claude joined his father and brother in the family business. He served as Powers & Sons Construction Company’s Secretary until he was named Vice President in 1987. In 2013, he was named the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and President of the Northwest Indiana and Chicago offices.

Claude serves the community and construction industry through involvement in numerous organizations including the Northwest Indiana Minority Business Development Committee, Frontiers International Service Club, and Board of Managers for the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club. He is an Executive Board Member for the Construction Advancement Foundation and serves as a Trustee on the Indiana Carpenters Pension Fund as well as the Apprenticeship Board. Claude is also actively involved in local labor issues as the Chairman of the Labor Committee for the Commercial Contractors Caucus of the Northwest Indiana Contractors Association.

Kelly Powers Baria is Vice President. Her varied experience includes strategic planning, project management, estimating, litigation consulting, as well as commercial and residential real estate transactions. Kelly is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and serves on the Black Creativity Advisory Committee for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and graduated with Distinction from Purdue University.

LARRY A. BLOUIN is a Vice President at Powers & Sons Construction. His past experience includes over 35 years of increasingly responsible positions in the construction industry and higher education facilitied maangement. Through Larry’s experience, he has established operational objectives, strategic planning efforts, and leading marketing efforts. Larry’s extensive executive level management experience, he provides strategic leadership, direction in planning, team organization, and maximizing individual and collective excellent performance.

Mamon Powers, Jr. has been in the construction industry for more than 40 years. He began his career with the American Oil Company (Amoco) and then joined his father at Powers & Sons Construction Co., Inc. in 1971. He served as the Company’s Treasurer until he was named President in 1987. Under his leadership, the Company switched its focus from residential to commercial and industrial construction and grew to be one of the largest African-American owned construction companies in the country. Today as the firm’s Chairman and CEO, he provides strategic direction and leadership. Mamon graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer with the State of Indiana.

Throughout his career, Mamon has been actively involved in various organizations that serve the construction industry and community as a whole. Mamon serves as Board Chairman for Methodist Hospitals. He is also a member of Fifth Third Bank’s Chicago Regional Board of Directors, World Presidents Organization, and Chief Executive Organization.

In 1996, Mr. Powers was appointed by Indiana Governor Evan Bayh to the Purdue University’s Board of Trustees. He was subsequently reappointed to four additional terms by three Governors and retired from his position in July 2011. In his final term as Trustee, Mamon served as the Vice Chairman of the Board.

Mamon’s other previous affiliations include: Indiana Society of Professional Engineers (Former Vice Chairman); Indiana Associated General Contractors of America (Former Board Member); Young Presidents Organization (Former Officer); and Operating Engineers Local #150 (Former Trustee of Health, Welfare and Apprenticeship Funds).

In May 2014, Mamon was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Purdue University.

Mamon Powers, III grew up in the construction industry spent many summers in high school college working for the family business. In 2007, he chose to follow in his father’s, grandfather’s, and uncle’s footsteps by rejoining Powers & Sons Construction. He currently is on the Board of Directors for the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Indy Chamber, Ivy Tech Foundation, Methodist Health Foundation, and The United Way of Central Indiana. In 2011, Mamon was honored by being named to the Forty under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

After earning his MBA from Purdue University, Mamon accepted a position with a large General Contractor in Kansas City, Missouri. During his tenure, Mamon worked on large hospital projects ranging from $40 to $140 million in value. This experience helped broaden Mamon’s construction management experience and prepared him to return to Powers & Sons with new ideas and a fresh perspective. Over the years, Mamon has served in numerous capacities with Powers & Sons including Laborer, Carpenter Apprentice, Estimator, Project Engineer, and Project Manager. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and oversees the operations of the Indianapolis office. Mamon is committed to making sure every Powers & Sons project is a success.

Kevin Mikesell is currently Vice President of Estimating for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana Offices. He began working for Powers & Sons Construction in 1983, and enjoys working with others as a team to reach a common goal. He is a licensed pilot and enjoys officiating high school football and basketball in his spare time. One of Kevin’s favorite quotes is “You can’t let praise or criticisms get to you. It is a weakness to get caught up in either one”! Kevin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction Technology from Purdue University.

Dan O’Laughlin joined Powers & Sons Construction in 1990. As Director of Field Operations, he is responsible for staffing, managing, and training the project superintendents as well as field manpower coordination. Dan is also a Senior Project Manager and has managed over $165 million in multi- family housing projects in past 10 years. Dan has ridden several bulls in his lifetime and in his spare time he enjoys coaching, as well as, building and flying model airplanes. Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction Technology from Purdue University.

Glenn Miles joined Powers & Sons Construction in 2016 where he currently serves as the Vice President of Operations. Mr. Miles brings more than 25 years of Commercial Construction expertise in addition to client relations and personnel management experience to the position. He will operate from the company’s offices in Gary, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois.

During his career, Mr. Miles has worked as a Division Manager, Senior Project Manager, Principal Professional Engineer, andCivil Engineer for companies based in Iowa and Washington. He has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from St. Martin’s College in Lacey, Washington, and he holds a Professional Engineer license in the state of Washington.

Keith Shanklin is a Senior Project Manager with vast experience in Construction Management. Keith uses his engineer background to meticulously manage all sizes and types of commercial and industrial construction projects. His approach to manage and integrate complex systems aids him in delivering the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems seamlessly with the rest of the construction trade areas. In his down time, he enjoys playing golf, cycling and coaching his daughter’s softball team. Keith has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.

Russell Lewis is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in Construction Management. Russell is a registered architect who enjoys managing the process of construction and watching a two dimensional concept on paper become realized in three dimensions. In his spare time, he enjoys reading science fiction books and riding his motorcycle. Russell has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design, both from Ball State University.