Leadership

Here's a look at just a few of our key people around the country and how to contact them.

ROBERT MILLWEE
CEO - Garney Holding Company
Phone (816) 746-7245
Fax (816) 741-4488

Robert, a graduate of Texas Tech University with a BBA in accounting, was hired by Garney Companies, Inc. in April 1995. Prior to joining Garney, Robert was with Austin Bridge and Road for 18 years, the most recent 10 years functioning as President. Austin is a successful heavy/highway construction company based in Dallas, TX. Robert has overall responsibility for Garney's operations and is a CPA.

MONTIE TRIPP
President - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (816) 746-7201
Fax (816) 741-4488

Montie, a graduate of Central Missouri State University with a MBA degree, was hired by Garney Companies, Inc. in l97l as a superintendent trainee in the Utilities Division. In February l984, he was promoted to Executive Vice President. He is instrumental in the major decisions made in the company. His responsibilities include managing the various divisions. He coordinates bid assignments, reviews bids, and works closely with the contract administrators and superintendents in contract administration to insure the jobs are built in a timely and cost efficient manner benefiting both the owner and the company.

J.W. YOUNGBLOOD
Executive Vice President - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (816) 746-7223
Fax (816) 741-4488

J.W., a graduate of Kansas University with a BS in Aerospace Engineering, was hired by Garney Companies, Inc. in 1971 as a superintendent trainee in the Industrial and Environmental Division. He was promoted to Vice President of Estimating and Operations in February 1984, and to Senior Vice President in October 1986. He is currently responsible for managing the private divisions of the company focusing on industrial and commercial services, and is responsible for all phases of project management from initial design to final contract completion. J.W.'s construction expertise ranges from heavy/civil construction to his specialty, pipe-related projects. He has been involved with projects ranging from 1" to 120" diameter, from less than 1,000 feet to over 200,000 feet in length, and from contracts of $10,000 to $10,000,000.

THOMAS DAHL
CFO - Garney Holding Company
Phone (816) 746-7275
Fax (816) 741-4894

Tom joined Garney Companies in May 1991. He has a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Public Accountant. His public accounting experience included clients in the construction real estate development and manufacturing industries. He is responsible for the company's accounting and financial reporting systems, financial planning, banking and bonding relations, and administration of the Company's ESOP and benefit plans.

STEPHEN M. McCANDLESS
Senior Vice President/Corporate Secretary - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (816) 746-7200
Fax (816) 741-4488

Steve began his employment with Garney Companies, Inc. in June 1979 after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Construction Science from Kansas State University. He spent his first 8 years managing our Colorado Operations where he was responsible for the construction of water and sewer projects ranging in sizes up to $5,000,000. He was promoted to Vice President and transferred to our Kansas City corporate office in 1987. He now functions as Vice President of Operations. His job responsibilities are varied and include acting as the Corporate Secretary, Equipment Manager, Safety Officer and Risk Manager. He is the officer responsible for both our Mid-Atlantic and Colorado pipeline operations.

STEPHEN W. SWATEK
Senior Vice President/Estimator - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (816) 746-7206
Fax (816) 741-4488

Steve has been in the Construction Industry since 1972. Steve is a graduate of Oklahoma University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He was employed by Garney in July 1983. He is experienced in utility and concrete paving construction. He was manager of our Austin, Texas branch office and was responsible for bid decisions, estimating and negotiating work, contract administration and supervising projects under construction. Steve is currently in Kansas City and he coordinates our estimating efforts for the public market. Steve is also responsible for overall project management at various sites throughout the country.

MICHAEL HEITMANN
Vice President - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (816) 746-7250
Fax (816) 746-7288

Mike graduated from the University of Kansas in May 1990 with a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management and he joined Garney in March of 1990. His expertise involves management of construction projects from initial estimate to final completion, including complete estimating of projects, negotiation with owners, procurement, and construction. Mike oversees Garney's industrial operations which focuses on industrial pipeline projects throughout the United States. Mike also oversees business development and marketing activities for Garney.

SCOTT TERRY
Senior Vice President - Grimm Construction Company, Inc. dba Garney Construction
Phone (303) 791-3600
Fax (303) 791-1801

Scott has been with Garney Companies since 2001. Prior to Garney's acquisition of Grimm Construction Company, he served as General Manager of Operations for the company. Scott is responsible for overseeing all of Garney's construction projects located in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and the southwest. Scott is an active member of the ACI 373 committee "Post-Tensioned Concrete Storage Reservoirs" and has been the guest speaker at several education seminars including a course on Business Ethics at Colorado State University. With more than 25 years experience in the construction industry, he will work with our clients to ensure the successful completion of our projects, and the realization of their goals.

MEL SPANGLER
Vice President - Grimm Construction Company, Inc. dba Garney Construction
Phone (303) 791-3600
Fax (303) 791-1801

Mel, a graduate of Iowa State University, has been in the construction industry since 1969. Joining Garney Companies in 1997 as a division manager, he started the company's new treatment plant division. He is responsible for the company's growth in water/wastewater plant work. Being named a Vice President in 2001, he is actively involved in marketing and the negotiation of design/build and CM at Risk contracts, as well as lending his expertise to our estimating team. Mel will work diligently to see that our clients' interests are always our top priorities.

JASON SEUBERT
Vice President - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (407) 846-3121
Fax (407) 846-2887

Jason oversees Garney’s Orlando regional office which constructs water and sewer pipelines throughout the state of Florida. He has been with Garney since his graduation from Central Missouri State University in 1994 and has provided leadership on some of the company’s largest and most prominent projects. Jason estimates, negotiates, and manages operations for multiple projects throughout this area. He also is responsible for material approval and procurement, scheduling and tracking performance, and coordination and communications between his project team members. He is a tremendous team-builder, paying close attention to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Jason was promoted to Senior Project Manager in 2000 and to Vice President in 2007.

WAYNE O'BRIEN
Vice President - Garney Companies, Inc.
Phone (602) 470-0001 Ext 12
Fax (602) 470-0025

As Vice President for Garney’s western region, Wayne oversees all Water Facility operations including marketing, procurement, estimating, project management and negotiations. Wayne began his career in construction while studying Electrical Engineering and Construction Management at New Mexico State and the University of New Mexico. He has more than 20 years experience, and has both managed and constructed numerous projects in water and wastewater. In 2006 Wayne was the first Project Manager to receive Garney’s WF groups highest honor, the Greg Thompson leadership and dedication award. Wayne brings a strong, knowledgeable background, along with an unparalleled understanding of the field to Garney.