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

ROBERT MILLWEE
CEO
Phone (816) 746-7245
Fax (816) 741-4488
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With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge to Garney Construction. Since 1975, he has specialized in heavy civil and highway construction. He also has significant experience with pipelines, water treatment, and wastewater treatment plants. Robert takes a very hands-on approach as CEO of Garney. He is actively involved in the marketing, estimating and procurement of work, as well as following the project through to successful completion. Robert, a graduate of Texas Tech University with a BBA in accounting, was hired by Garney 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.

MONTIE TRIPP
President
Phone (816) 746-7201
Fax (816) 741-4488
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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
Phone (816) 746-7223
Fax (816) 741-4488
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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.

THOMAS DAHL
CFO
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.

STEPHEN M. McCANDLESS
Senior Vice President/Corporate 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. He is the officer responsible for both our Mid-Atlantic and Colorado pipeline operations.

STEPHEN W. SWATEK
Senior Vice President/Estimator
Phone (816) 746-7206
Fax (816) 741-4488
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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
Phone (816) 746-7250
Fax (816) 746-7288
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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.

SCOTT TERRY
Vice President
Phone (770) 754-4141
Fax (770) 754-4144
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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
Phone (303) 791-3600
Fax (303) 791-1801
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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
Phone (407) 846-3121
Fax (407) 846-2887
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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
Vice President
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 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.

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) 746-7319
Fax (816) 746-7288
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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 resonsible 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.

JEFF LACY
Vice President
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.

SCOTT PARRISH
Vice President
Phone (816) 746-7224
Fax (816) 746-7288
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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.