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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Allan J. Bliesmer's Bio
Allan J. Bliesmer joined Hensel Phelps in 1991 and is a graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He is currently the Executive Vice President for Hensel Phelps based out of the Mid Atlantic district office. Allan began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps as a Field Engineer and rose through the ranks of Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, and Project Manager and Operations Manager, before being appointed Plains District Manager and Vice President. In January 2021, Allan was appointed to Executive Vice President.
Allan’s career began with the construction of a Federal Correctional Facility in Colorado where he spent several of the following years on a number of high-pro?le projects before venturing out to other regions of the country. Allan served as the Executive in Charge on the $340 Million Phoenix Sky Train – Stage-One project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The project was selected as Engineering News Record’s Southwest Transportation Project of the Year, and was also awarded the Southwest Safety Project of the Year.
Bob Majerus's Bio
Robert (Bob) P. Majerus, is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and has a Law Degree from the University of Notre Dame. He joined Hensel Phelps in 2006 and serves as Vice President and General Counsel. Bob has overall responsibility for contractual and legal matters for the organization. Prior to joining Hensel Phelps, Bob was a trial attorney for a private law ?rm. He began his career with Hensel Phelps as Associate General Counsel before being appointed Vice President and General Counsel.
Bob is admitted to the Arizona and Washington bar Associations. He is serving as the Chair of the Building Division of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and is a member of the AGC Board of Directors.
To meet his strong pledge to give back to the community, Bob is actively involved in supporting local, regional and national organizations with a commitment of his time and personal contributions.
Brad Winans's Bio
Bradley (Brad) D. Winans, LEED AP joined Hensel Phelps in 1992 after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin’s Architectural Engineering program. As Vice President and District Manager, Brad establishes strategies and clarity that promote the growth of the Southwest District Of?ce based in Austin, Texas. He bears overall corporate responsibility for the management and direction of all projects within the District and the ful?llment of Hensel Phelps’ obligations to its clients.
Brad began his career in Dallas as a Field Engineer on the DART Light Rail Line and has since worked in Austin, Houston, Missouri, Albuquerque, and Orlando and rose thru the organization ful?lling positions of Scheduler, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager, and Manager of Work Procurement, before being appointed Southwest District Manager and Vice President.
Since returning to Texas, Brad is an active member in the Austin Chamber and Associated General Contractors (AGC). He is a past board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Florida (ABC). Brad has served as Executive in Charge of many high pro?le and complex projects, including work for NASA, Samsung, MD Anderson, the US Army Corp of Engineers, and the City of Austin.
Bradley A. Jeanneret's Bio
Mr. Brad Jeanneret, joined Hensel Phelps in 1996 and is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management. As Executive Vice President, Brad is based in Irvine, California and overseas the Pacific Division which consists of the Southern California, Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii District offices. Brad began his career with Hensel Phelps in the SoCal District, rising through the ranks from field engineer to operations manager.
During his time as operations manager, Brad relocated to Colorado to support the Plains District Office before eventually relocating to the Pacific where he established a team of estimators and operational staff located in Guam to support existing projects on the island and to pursue new opportunities in the Paci?c region. As the Pacific region evolved and expand, Brad relocated to Hawaii and establish the Paci?c District Of?ce in Honolulu. As District Manager/Vice President of the Pacific District, Brad was responsible for the procurement, operations and leadership throughout the Pacific region. In 2016 Brad relocated back to where he began his career in Southern California and assumed the role as Executive Vice President of the Pacific Division.
Damian J. Buessing's Bio
Damian joined Hensel Phelps in 2001 and is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. Damian began his career as an Office Engineer at the Hewitt Hall Laboratory project at UC Irvine and has risen through the ranks to his current position as the Southern California District Manager and Vice President. Throughout his career, Damian has been an integral part in growing the Southern California market for Hensel Phelps through his leadership roles on high-profile projects with Kaiser Permanente, Delta Air Lines, UC Irvine, Hoag and Sharp Healthcare.
Damian’s wife, Michelle, is a breast cancer survivor and following her cancer journey in 2010, he has actively supported organizations dedicated to eliminating this disease. He holds leadership positions in Team Michelle (dedicated to eliminating breast cancer) and the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge and is an active participant in the yearly Susan G Komen 3-Day. Damian is also active within his church and he and his family can be found every Wednesday evening preparing and serving meals at the Community Table.
Damian and his wife have three amazing children and a life full of acrobatic gymnastics, soccer, horse riding and time with their friends. Damian is an avid trail runner and loves to be outdoors, whether at their property in Silverado or out golfing, wine tasting or exploring with his family.
Derek H. Hoffine's Bio
Derek H. Hoffine joined Hensel Phelps in 2002 and is a graduate of Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology. As Vice President and District Manager, Derek establishes policies and strategies that promote the growth of the Plains District based in Thornton, Colorado. He bears overall corporate responsibility for the management and direction of all projects in the Plains District and the fulfillment of Hensel Phelps obligations to its clients.
Derek began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps as a Field Engineer in the Southeast District. He has worked on various projects in the states of Nebraska, South Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Florida. He has worked in the positions of Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. He spent a few years in the Mid Atlantic District as an Operations Manager supporting various Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia projects. In 2019 he became the Plains Director of Operations before being appointed Plains District Manager and Vice President.
Jeffrey K. Wenaas's Bio
Jeffrey (Jeff) K. Wenaas joined Hensel Phelps in 1983 and is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering. Based in Greeley, Colorado, Jeff is Hensel Phelps’ President and Chief Executive Officer and has overall responsibility for the leadership and strategic vision of the organization. Since 1983, he has served the company in an increasingly responsible capacity. His positions have included Operations Manager for the Plains and Southwest Districts, Manager of Work Procurement for the company, Southeast District Manager and Vice President, President and Chief Operating Officer, before being appointed President and Chief Executive Of?cer. Reporting directly to Jeff are Executive Vice Presidents and their respective District Managers and Vice Presidents.
Jeff is a member of the President’s Forum of the Construction Industry Round Table. He is an active member of the following organizations: Associated Builders and Contractors serving as a National Board Member, Region 1 Trustee and Trustee at Large for Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA), Committee Member Open Competition Committee (OCC) and the BizCon Task Force Member. In addition, he is a member of the Associated General Contractors, Design-Build Institute of America and participates in local and regional non-profit organizations.
Jenny Scholz's Bio
Jenny Scholz graduated from the University of Denver in 2003 with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy. Jenny interned at KPMG in Denver and after graduation she started her career by working fulltime as an auditor with KPMG. Jenny primarily served public and private companies in the financial services industries.
In October of 2011, Jenny started with Hensel Phelps as Controller and recently stepped into the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
In her spare time, Jenny loves to spend time with her family. Her two young kids keep her and her husband very active. They enjoy spending time taking in the great Colorado outdoors, cooking, coloring, having dance parties, and reading.
Joel B. Douglass's Bio
Joel B. Douglass, DBIA, is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management. Joining Hensel Phelps in 1988 as an intern on the Tri-Party Project in San Antonio, Texas, Joel has risen through the ranks of Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Scheduling Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, Project Manager and Operations Manager, before being appointed President and Director of Operations of Hensel Phelps Services Group.
Throughout his career, Joel has worked in multiple districts on projects valued at over $3 billion across the country, including moving internationally for a key project. Joel’s experience in the construction business provided great benefits as he helped to build the Services Group for Hensel Phelps.
Hensel Phelps Services Group, headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, delivers excellence through facility life solutions nationwide. Providing a single-source solution, the Services Group specialized in a variety of offerings and capabilities, including: Integrated Facility Management Services, Facilities Management Consulting Services, Facility Commissioning Services, Low Voltage Systems Integration and Specialized Construction Programs. As President, Joel establishes policies and strategies that promote growth of the Services Group. He bears overall responsibility for the management and direction of all procurements, projects and the fulfillment of Hensel Phelps’ obligations to its clients.
Kirk J. Hazen's Bio
Kirk J. Hazen joined Hensel Phelps in 1990 and is a graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in Building Construction. As Vice President and District Manager, Kirk establishes policies and strategies that promote the growth of the Southeast District based in Orlando, Florida. He bears overall corporate responsibility for the management and direction of all procurements and projects in the District and the ful?llment of Hensel Phelps’ obligations to its clients.
Kirk began his career in Little Rock, Arkansas as a Field Engineer and rose through the ranks of Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, Project Manager and Operations Manager, before being appointed Southeast District Manager and Vice President.
Kirk is an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida Chapter.
Laird Heikens's Bio
Laird B. Heikens , LEEP AP joined Hensel Phelps in 1989 after graduating from Colorado State University with a with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and a minor in Geology. He is based in Colorado and President of the Development Group and a Vice President of Construction with oversight of the Development Group personnel located across the country. Laird started his career with Hensel Phelps 28 years ago, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Mission Critical Services and Director of Operations prior to being appointed as Development Group President.
Laird provides the leadership and strategies and clarity that promote the growth of the Development Group based in Colorado. He bears overall corporate responsibility for the management and direction of all Development Group related projects and potential development related project investments made by the company.
Laird is dedicated to the development and construction industry and supports many regional and national organizations. Married with twins, Laird enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking and all activities related to the outdoors with special interest in trail running and road biking.
Michael J. Choutka's Bio
Michael (Mike) J. Choutka joined Hensel Phelps in 1991 and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management Engineering. As President and CEO, Mike is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the board of directors and the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. He is also charged with advancing employee engagement and overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results consistent with Hensel Phelps’ overall strategy and vision.
Mike began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Operations Manager, District Manager / Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before being appointed President and CEO.
Mike has been active in industry associations for more than 25 years and has served on several industry boards of directors. He was Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida Chapter in 2011. He is active in ABC and serves as a Trustee for the Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA) having served as the FEA Chair from 2017-2018. Additionally, he holds a position on the board of directors for the ACE Mentor Program of America and is a member of the Construction Industry Round Table.
Richard G. Tucker's Bio
Richard (Rick) G. Tucker, LEED AP, grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado and is a graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Construction Management. He is currently the Executive Vice President for Hensel Phelps based out of the Greeley, Colorado, office. Rick began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps where he rose through the ranks from Field Engineer to Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Operations Manager before being appointed to Vice President and Plains District Manager in 2009. In January 2013, Rick was appointed to Executive Vice President.
Having worked with Hensel Phelps for the past 29 years, Rick’s career has seen work in a variety of locations, starting in Colorado and then taking assignments in Southern California, Virginia, and Northern California, before returning to Colorado in 2009. In his present assignment, he has overall responsibility for the successful management and execution of the Central and Western United States, including the Plains, Southwest and Western District offices. These geographical regions span Colorado and the surrounding states, as well as Texas and Arizona.
Shannon Gustine's Bio
Shannon Gustine joined Hensel Phelps in 1996 with a Master of Science from Oregon State and a Bachelor of Science from Santa Clara University in Civil Engineering. Shannon started her work with Hensel Phelps following graduation and has held the title of Office Engineer, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Manager, Area Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Operations prior to her current role. Most of her career has been in Northern California working on a variety of projects in multiple market sectors with a focus on projects administered through alternative delivery methods. In 2015 she relocated to the Pacific Northwest to re-establish the Hensel Phelps office and presence in that region. She is currently Vice President and District Manager with oversight over all operations in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.
Shannon is passionate about growing small and diverse businesses in addition to fostering inclusive work environments. Through active mentorship and work with industry initiatives like AGC’s Culture of CARE, Shannon is committed to making an impact in both our organization and our industry. Focused on true collaboration and maximizing value on our projects, Shannon is also on the Board of the Design Build Institute of America NW Region.
Steve M. Grauer's Bio
Steve M. Grauer joined Hensel Phelps in 1990 and is a graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. He is the Vice President and District Manager with oversight of the Western District based in Phoenix, Arizona. Steve served in various roles including Field Engineer, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Area Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Manager of Work Procurement prior to being appointed as the Western District Manager and Vice President.
A Designated Design-Build Professional, Steve has worked at various locations for Hensel Phelps during his tenure, providing him with a unique understanding of the local business and subcontracting communities. Steve is currently in his second year on the National Design-Build Institute Board of Directors and is locally active with the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) serving on the Board of Directors and on their Legislative Committee. He is also currently the Vice-Chairman of the Support Sky Harbor Coalition Board of Directors.
Steve is dedicated to giving back, as evidenced by his support of local, regional and national organizations with a commitment of his time and personal contributions.
Thomas J. Diersbock's Bio
Thomas (Tom) J. Diersbock, LEED AP, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. As the Vice President and District Manager for Hensel Phelps’ Pacific District based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Pacific District, including the Hawaiian Islands and Guam.
Tom began his career with Hensel Phelps, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, Project Manager, and Operations Manager, before being appointed Vice President and Pacific District Manager.
Tom spent much of his career with Hensel Phelps in the Southern California District where he was the project manager on notable projects, such as, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel and the United States Federal Courthouse in San Diego. In 2012, Tom was promoted to Operations Manager after he and his family relocated to the Pacific District in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tom helped to establish the Pacific District by overseeing some of the District’s largest projects.
Will Thompson's Bio
William (Will) A. Thompson, III, DBIA, STS joined Hensel Phelps in 1991 and is a graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. He is Hensel Phelps’ Vice President with oversight of the Mid Atlantic District based in Chantilly, Virginia. Will began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Operations Manager before being appointed Mid Atlantic District Manager and Vice President. A Designated Design-Build Professional and Safety Trained Supervisor, Will is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation. With a commitment of his time and personal contributions, Will is actively involved in supporting local, regional, and national organizations. He coaches his daughters’ lacrosse teams. Married with ?ve daughters, the Thompson family enjoys spending time at the beaches of Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. When Will is not attending his children’s activities, Will enjoys golf, travel, and spending quality time at home with the family.