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.
Jim Carwile
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Jim Carwile, a new team member filling the new role of Business Development Manager. Jim is originally from Anniston, Alabama and recently moved to Tucson. He considers himself a serial entrepreneur and is skilled in acquisitions and mentoring. He was drawn to KE&G by the people, culture, and opportunity. When Jim has free time he enjoys golf, tennis, music, and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
Jeff Dahlen
PROJECT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Jeff Dahlen, Project Manager/Estimator with KE&G. Jeff has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and has held various management positions with leadership roles in project delivery, operations management, and business-wide P&L execution.
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.
Liz Gallego
OFFICE MANAGER - TUCSON
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Liz Gallego is our Office Manager in Tucson and has worked in the construction industry since 1990. Liz brings over 20 years of administrative experience in Office Management and Human Resources. She also assists each Division with estimating/proposals. Liz joined KE&G’s team in October of 2016. Liz is a native Tucsonan, and her favorite hobbies are trap shooting and training Taekwondo.
Sergio Gallego
SAFETY MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Sergio Gallego is our Safety Field Manager and has over 32 years of construction experience. He joined KE&G in 1997 as a Concrete Superintendent constructing the I-19 Interchange project in Tucson, Arizona. His varied experience with concrete paving, drainage, flatwork, and structural concrete is displayed in numerous public and private development projects. In 2016, Sergio was promoted to Project Manager based in Sierra Vista where he managed projects throughout southern Arizona.
Graham Helser
PROJECT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Graham is a Project Manager and came to KE&G after working with the Pascua Yaqui tribe. He oversaw their Commercial and Residential construction projects. He attended MATC in Madison WI and completed an associate’s degree in applied science construction management. He has spent the last 30 years in construction working from the “Ground up” and is looking forward now to expanding that to from the “Underground up.”
Blanca Hightower
OFFICE MGR, SV - AP
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Blanca Hightower is our Office Manager in Sierra Vista as well as our Accounts Payable Administrator. She has been with the company since 1986 and is originally from San Manuel, Arizona. . Blanca held various positions within the company in accounting and became the Sierra Vista Office Manager as well. Blanca enjoys cooking at home, and you might find her eating breakfast at a local eatery. Also, she enjoys reading and watching golf with her husband.
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.
Grey Major
PROJECT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Grey Major is a Project Manager in the Transportation Division and has over twelve years of construction experience in Southern Arizona. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona. Grey has been part of the management team on several high-profile projects, including the Valencia and Kolb Intersection Improvements and Stone Ave. from Speedway to Drachman.
Alyssa Mantell
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Alyssa Mantell is our Employee Development Coordinator. Alyssa is a long-time resident of Tucson but grew up in New York. She is looking forward to meeting with all employees and helping them on their career paths.
Terry Marshall
GPS MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Terry has been in the construction industry for over 40 years beginning his career as a heavy highway laborer advancing through the years operating heavy equipment, performing as project superintendent, project estimating and project management. He specializes in information technology (IT) working with the Earthwork takeoffs and 3D modeling, conducting GPS Ground and Aerial Surveying & training.
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
Jessica Ogiba is our Director of Communications at KE&G. Jessica has called Southern Arizona home for the last 9 years She has an extensive background in Marketing, Public Relations, Employee Relations, and Media Relations. When Jessica 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 nearly 30 years of construction experience. Directly after serving in the United States Army, he sought education in construction. A native Arizonan, Jim started his career in private and commercial civil projects. At any given time, Jim currently manages approximately $40 million in transportation projects.
Matthew Kiefer
CONTROLLER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Matthew Kiefer is our Controller; he has offices in both our Tucson and Sierra Vista offices. He is new to KE&G but has extensive experience in the construction industry.
Curt Rice
PROJECT MANAGER
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Curt Rice is a Project Manager for the development/commercial division. Curt joined KE&G team as a Project Engineer in July of 2018 with 15 years experience in construction. Curt worked as a program coordinator for the Pima County Project Management Office prior to his arrival and started his construction career in inspection and materials testing and consulting. Curt has worked on a variety of projects from building and remodeling parks and trailheads to large diameter Sewer tunnel boring projects along with road and bridge construction throughout southern Arizona. Being raised in Tucson Curt feels building and developing the community with the highest quality is the best way to give back to his hometown.
Chris Robbins
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Chris Robbins is a Project Manager/Estimator with KE&G. He came to us with an extensive background in Project Management, Quality Control Management, Project Engineering, Safety, and Estimating. Chris specializes in Federal Government and Highways 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.
Kyle Shepherd
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Kyle Shepherd is a Project Manager/Estimator for the development/commercial division. Kyle joined KE&G team as a Field Engineer in November of 2014, after graduating from Iowa State University in Iowa with a BS in Construction Engineering. He has been involved in the estimating, planning, bidding and construction of a variety of projects from Rio Rico projects, Pima County Flood Control, commercial, and development (subdivisions). He credits his professional development to his peers in the office and in the field.
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.
Kevin Wilusz
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Kevin has 32 years in the construction industry starting as a laborer and progressing through various positions as a concrete finisher, foreman, field engineer, office engineer, project engineer, project superintendent, and project manager. During his career, he has worked across the Rockies from New Mexico to Montana, spent ten years in Afghanistan and a year in American Samoa.
Luke Weinstein
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Dec 03, 2022
by Jessica Ogiba
Luke is a Project Manager in KE&G’s Utility Division. This has allowed him to gain a great knowledge of water and wastewater processes and facilities. He came to us with 14 years of experience in the construction industry and previously held a variety of positions, from estimating, field engineering, and executing electrical scopes of work for several power generation plants.
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.
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