Chris Albright has 25 years of experience in construction and has been involved in one of the most significant freeway design-build contracts in history. He is now the President of KE&G Construction. Also, Chris assisted in leading several award-winning projects. Although Chris has been in Tucson for several years he graduated with a B.S., Construction Management, Minor, Safety Management, from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville.
Ed Anderson
VICE PRESIDENT
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
With over 36 years of construction experience, Ed has a proven track record of completing difficult projects on time and under budget. Over the past 14 years with KE&G, he has become proficient in alternative delivery methods for construction such as Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk. Ed has a vast knowledge and work experience with various clients including Pima County, ADOT (Statewide), Federal Highway Administration, Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, Coconino County, Pinal County, City of Tucson, City of Nogales, City of Holbrook, New Mexico DOT, and Arizona Water Company. Since 2014, Ed has been responsible for the oversight of all KE&G JOC Programs.
Mark Campbell
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Mark Campbell is the Development Division Manager and has over 30 years of experience in heavy construction. Over the last 16 years, he has been involved in the management and estimating for commercial, residential and government projects throughout the Tucson area. His understanding of the private and public sector is evident when it comes to recognizing the opportunities for value engineering and creating cost-effective solutions to many unforeseen matters.
John Drake
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
John Drake is our General Superintendent and has a wide range of skills varying from heavy civil underground utility installations, installing, repairing and inspecting water systems to operating heavy equipment. He has a proven track record of success in achieving time, budget and quality goals on a broad range of projects throughout Southern Arizona.
Chris Kuzyk-Barnett
SAFETY DIRECTOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Chris Kuzyk-Barnett is our Safety Director. With extensive safety, training and communications experience, Chris is an asset to KE&G team. With over 32 years of professional experience, she ensures that all KE&G employees’ training is within compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 Standards, as well as many other detailed safety duties and responsibilities.
Matt Nehrmeyer
MINING DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Matt Nehrmeyer is the Mining Division Manager and has been in the construction industry since 1998. He has a B.S. in Construction Management. He has worked on projects ranging from water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations to mining infrastructure and construction to major interstate bridges and overpasses. Matt specializes in industrial contracting for the mining industry in Arizona and New Mexico, taking great pride in delivering safe, quality, and timely projects.
Jessica Ogiba
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Since 2021, Jessica Ogiba has been our Director of Communications An Arizona native, she is originally from Cave Creek. Jessica has called Southern Arizona her home for the last ten years. She has an extensive background in Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, Employee Relations, and Media Relations. When she has free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their children and enjoying the outdoors.
Jim Olson
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Jim Olson is the Transportation Division Manager and has over 33 years of infrastructure construction experience. Directly after serving in the United States Army, he sought education in civil construction. A native Arizonan, Jim started his career in private and commercial civil projects before moving into the public project arena. Jim is adept in alternative delivery methods for construction such as Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Public Private Partnership and Construction Manager at Risk. Jim has a vast knowledge and work experience with various clients including USACE, FHWA, DOD, NPS, USDA, ADOT, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County, City of Tucson, City of Phoenix, City of Peoria, and Metropolitan Water District. At any given time, Jim manages approximately $50 million in infrastructure projects.
Clint Schweigert
SHOP EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Clint Schweigert is our Equipment Manager. Mr. Schweigert started working at KE&G in early 2019 at the Tucson office. He has over 24 years of experience in the heavy equipment/fleet/construction business. Clint is a native Tucsonian and, in his spare time, enjoys spending time at the lake, four-wheeling, camping traveling and remodeling houses.
Mike Tadeo
J.O.C. DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Mike Tadeo is the JOC Division Manager with 20 years’ experience in management, estimating, and general contracting for utility, civil construction, and large-scale developments and renovations, including Army Corps of Engineers, ASARCO, Freeport-McMoRan, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Forest Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Department of National Park Service.
John Warner
UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
John Warner is our Utility Division Manager and possesses 45 years of Water and Wastewater public utility operation, maintenance, and management experience. At Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Dept. (RWRD), he was instrumental in developing and implementing successful programs for the conveyance system and related facilities operation and maintenance. He has participated in CMAR Pre-Construction scenarios as a previous owner representative for project values of $12M – $200+M.
Justin Wilson
SOUTHERN ARIZONA DIVISION MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Justin joined KE&G in 2012 as a Field Engineer Intern and has since been involved in estimating, planning, bidding and construction of numerous projects ranging from roadway construction and improvements, pedestrian pathways, drainage improvements, to site work development.
Pedro Valladarez
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Pedro joined KE&G in 2021 to oversee and maintain all aspects of the company’s technology infrastructure. He is responsible for keeping IT running smoothly. Born and raised in Nicaragua, Pedro holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the National Engineering University in Nicaragua and has over 6 years of experience supporting Construction businesses in their technology needs. Pedro has called Tucson his home since 2015. He loves to play guitar and spend time outdoors with his two sons, Noah and Leon, and wife Lauryn.
Rob Zedaker
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Rob Zedaker is our General Superintendent in Tucson and has over 31 years of experience in all phases of construction and maintenance with experience in heavy industrial and commercial projects. He has extensive field experience, with particular expertise overseeing wastewater, flood control, pipe and treatment plant projects.
Annie Szalay
Employee Development Coordinator
Nov 09, 2023
by Jessica Ogiba
Annie joined KE&G in 2022 to oversee and maintain all aspects of the company’s Employee Development and Apprenticeship Programs. Annie has a strong background in employee development and is working to grow the program. When not working, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband Frank.
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