MIKE HEITMANN
President & CEO
Phone (816) 746-7250
Fax (816) 278-5945
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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. He is an active member of DBIA, and is a Designated Design-Build Professional. Mike was promoted to President and CEO in September 2011.
JEFF LACY
CFO
Phone (816) 746-7277
Fax (816) 746-7296
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Jeff graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri in May 1983 with a Liberal Arts degree in Accounting, Economics and Business Administration. Jeff was an auditor with McDonnell Douglas then spent several years as the Vice President of finance at a Kansas City Grocery Company. He joined Garney in May of 1994 as controller. Jeff is responsible for organizing, directing and controlling the work of the accounting personnel. Responsibilities also include the development, implementation, administration of accounting policies, and maintaining internal controls. Jeff also oversees the Human Resources and Computer Systems Operations of the company. In 2009, Jeff was promoted to Vice President status.
JASON SEUBERT
COO
Phone (816) 746-7233
Fax (816) 278-5910
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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
COO
Phone (303) 791-3600
Fax (303) 791-1801
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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 almost 30 years of 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.
SCOTT PARRISH
COO
Phone (816) 746-7224
Fax (816) 741-4488
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Scott oversees Garney's traveling pipe operations which construct water and sewer pipeline projects in 30 states. He estimates and negotiates new work and manages all phases of pipeline projects. He also is responsible for material approval and procurement, scheduling and tracking performance, and coordination and communication between the project team members. Scott started with Garney in 1988 as a laborer. In 1989, he served in a management support role on water and sewer pipeline projects in Virginia, Missouri, Alabama, and Texas. In 2000, he became a Senior Project Manager, and most recently in 2009 was promoted to Vice President.
STEVE McCANDLESS
Vice President, Secretary
Phone (816) 746-7200
Fax (816) 741-4488
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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. 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.
TOM DAHL
Vice President, Treasurer
Phone (816) 746-7275
Fax (816) 741-4894
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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.
STEVE FORD
Vice President
Phone (615) 350-7975
Fax (615) 350-6067
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Steve is responsible for the organization and management of Garney's Nashville, TN based regional operation . He successfully estimates, bids and manages the operations for multiple projects throughout Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. These include major water and wastewater pipeline and facilities construction and rehabilitation. Steve originally began his career with Garney in 1979 after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in Civil Engineering and has managed major infrastructure projects throughout the United States, and has worked in the Nashville area since 1992. In 2003, Steve opened the Garney regional office in Nashville, bringing tremendous leadership, team building and business management experience to ensure customer satisfaction. Steve was promoted to Vice President in January 2009.
MATT FOSTER
Vice President
Phone (816) 746-7219
Fax (816) 278-5949
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Matt has responsibility for the organization and management of Garney's pipe operations in the Western United States. He estimates, negotiates and manages operations for multiple projects throughout this area. These projects include large diameter water and sewer pipelines in varying ground conditions and levels of difficulty. He is also responsible for material approval and procurement, scheduling and tracking performance, and coordination and communication between his project team members. Matt is a tremendous team-builder and pays close attention to safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Matt started with Garney in 1993 after graduating from Kansas State University. He was appointed Senior Project Manager in 2000 and was most recently promoted to Vice President in 2009.
TONY KEMPF
Vice President
Phone (816) 746-7236
Fax (816) 746-7288
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Tony currently oversees Garney's Midwest regional office which constructs water and sewer pipelines throughout the Midwestern United States. He estimates, negotiates and manages operations for multiple projects throughout this area. He is also responsible for material approval and procurement, scheduling and tracking performance, and coordination and communication between his project team members. Tony is a tremendous team-builder and pays close attention to safety, quality and customer satisfaction. He is an active member of DBIA, and is a Designated Design-Build Professional. Tony started with Garney in 1991 after graduating from the University of Kansas. He was appointed Senior Project Manager in 2000 and was most recently promoted to Vice President in 2009.
GREG HARRIS
Vice President
Phone: (770) 754-4141
Fax: (770) 754-4144
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As Vice President of the Georgia region, Greg has responsibility for the organization and management of Garney's office in Atlanta. Greg graduated from Central Missouri State University is 1988 with a B.S. in Construction Management. He estimates, negotiates, and manages operations for multiple projects in the Southeastern United States. These include water and sewer pipelines up to 120" in diameter and in varying ground conditions. Greg is a tremendous team-builder and pays close attention to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Greg's prior experience includes four years with Garney starting in 1986. He returned in 2004 after spending several years running the Atlanta operations of a major heavy civil contractor. Greg was promoted to Vice President in January of 2011.
MIKE GARDNER
Vice President
Phone: (816) 278-5950
Fax: (816) 278-5905
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Mike is responsible for overseeing the construction of all water and sewer plant projects in the Central United States. Mike began his career in construction while studying Construction Science at Kansas State University. He has more than 24 years of experience, and has both managed and constructed numerous water and wastewater treatment projects. Mike joined Garney in 2004 and helped establish and oversee the Grimm Construction office in south Kansas City. He has served as branch manager since that time and was recently promoted to Vice President in January of 2011. Mike has extensive experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities and alternate procurement projects, including design/build and CMAR. Mike's leadership and guidance is invaluable to his team. He contributes his keen estimating skills on projects in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas.