With over 245 years of experience, our executive team provides leadership and guidance that empowers employees, provides the necessary tools and knowledge, and helps companies accelerate their growth.
With over 245 years of experience, our executive team provides leadership and guidance that empowers employees, provides the necessary tools and knowledge, and helps companies accelerate their growth.
JP Morgan, Chief Operating Officer, joined HEI Civil in 2004 as Estimator and Project Manager. In his previous role as Executive Vice President of Estimating & Project Management, JP consistently fostered and supported considerable growth of top line revenues alongside his valued team members. With over 30 years of experience in various aspects of heavy civil construction, most of that time with HEI Civil, JP still enjoys employing his passions of managing people, building relationships, and coaching/ teaching. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer, JP supports the consistency and operational excellence of Project Management, Estimating, Field Operations, and Safety.
JP graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He is a born-again Colorado native, and he and his wife, Laurie, have three sons and a black lab.
Randy Wilson is a strategic and visionary leader in Human Resources with a passion for building high-performing teams. With over 20 years of experience, Randy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as Vice President of Human Resources at HEI Civil.
Previously, Randy served as a Human Resources leader at Flatiron Construction, where he worked on a variety of projects and collaborated with sister organizations Dragados and Turner Construction. His expertise spans the entire talent lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, and succession planning. Randy is also skilled in designing and analyzing engagement surveys, developing HR processes and policies, and leading organizational transformation initiatives.
Randy holds a master’s degree from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. After spending over 20 years in Texas, Randy now resides in Colorado.
Bringing over a decade of finance expertise to MCG Civil, Katie Sullivan joined the company in 2019 as Senior FP&A Manager before being promoted to Vice President of Finance. With an extensive background in heavy civil construction, Katie has led pivotal initiatives showcasing her dedication to operational efficiency and accuracy. Noteworthy achievements include the development of enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting processes and successfully implementing financial reporting and FP&A systems. Katie’s meticulous approach to financial management shines through her adeptness in managing month-end reporting, analyzing key metrics, and coordinating annual planning processes.
Prior to her role at MCG Civil, Katie held positions at AECOM, SquareTwo Financial and Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she demonstrated her prowess in financial analysis, forecasting, and auditing. She has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with honors from the University of Denver and a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Colorado Denver. Katie has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2013. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, embodying her love for Colorado’s natural beauty.
With over 20 years of experience driving financial activities including accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing, Tim Nairn joined MCG Civil and its family of companies in 2024. Tim’s career has spanned several industries including homebuilding, telecommunications construction, banking, and education where he has developed a diverse skill set to roll his sleeves up and deliver on-time financials and analysis to stakeholders at all levels. Tim has managed large and small teams with a strong focus on operational/business needs and long-term impact to support employee development and corporate progress.
Tim graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MBA in International Business. Outside the office, Tim enjoys spending his time outdoors in all the Colorado seasons with family and friends on the golf course, hiking, biking, skiing, and camping.
As Vice President of Information Technology, Tony Petrucci focuses on strategic planning and project management, implementing new technologies, and ensuring IT initiatives are aligned with business objectives, driving growth and success. With over 25 years of experience in water and wastewater utilities, Tony joined MCG Civil and its family of companies in 2024.
Tony Petrucci is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Project Management Institute (PMI) member. He has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Tony enjoys racing cars, skiing, and spending time with his family in his spare time.
With 17 years of experience, Nick Turner joined MCG Civil and its family of companies in 2019, working as the Safety Manager for Horsepower Site Services in Charlotte, NC before joining MCG Civil in Denver, CO as Vice President of Safety. As the Vice President of Safety, Nick provides management, training, and education, with a focus on compliance and practical site safety, working to keep employees, site personnel, and the public safe. He is responsible for developing and implementing the corporate health & safety plan for all operational groups, conducting records maintenance, ongoing training, and accident response.
Nick’s 16 years of experience in safety includes seven years of construction safety experience during his time working as a military contractor for LOGCAP IV in Afghanistan, five years of steel fabrication safety experience working as part of the Atlanta Falcons NFL Stadium retractable roof steel fabrication team, and four years of concrete placement safety experience. He also has 16 years of experience as a paramedic.
Nick belongs to many associations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA). He is an American Heart Association BLS Instructor and a National Registered Paramedic. During his time as a military contractor in Afghanistan, Nick was awarded the Fluor Silver Cross Award for Heroism and Bravery for lifesaving measures during an enemy IED attack.
With 15 years’ experience, Chris Rooney joined MCG Civil and its family of companies in 2023. As the Vice President of Business Development, Chris oversees the family of companies’ strategic planning, builds and maintains partnerships, and identifies potential acquisitions. Before joining MCG Civil, he spent 12 years handling account management and business development in heavy equipment and three years as a fuel and lubricant distributor; both roles solidified his love for the construction industry. Chris is a Colorado Contractor’s Association member and has served on the Associate Council and Emerging Leaders Council within the organization.
Chris graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As a Colorado Native, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors with his young family and cheering on Colorado’s various sports teams when not at work.
General Counsel Brian Waters applies his legal and financial knowledge to oversee risk, contracts, M&A transactions and to provide advice with respect to all other legal aspects of the enterprise. Brian worked as an insurance defense litigator (with an emphasis in construction defect litigation) for nearly 25 years before joining MCG Civil, HEI Civil, and its family of companies. Brian’s experience includes state and federal trial work, as well as oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. Throughout college, Brian worked as a construction laborer, where he used sledgehammers, jackhammers, trowels, and other construction equipment. Then, he used his finance degree to work as a financial analyst for Coldwell Banker Residential Group before attending law school at Wake Forest. Brian used to get involved when disputes were so broken that lawsuits were filed, but he now enjoys helping to mitigate conflict long before lawsuits are contemplated.
With over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, Leo Denslow joined HEI Civil in 2016 as Vice President of Business Development. As Vice President, Leo led the company through the establishment of MCG Civil in 2018 and the acquisitions of Peabody General Contractors in Austin, TX in 2018 and Horsepower Site Services in Charlotte, NC in 2019. Now as Chief Executive Officer, Leo applies his business acumen and formal leadership training to keep the family of companies focused on continual improvement and growth.
As a proud graduate of Ferris State University’s Construction Management Bachelor’s program, Leo gained experience in most types of construction, from residential homebuilding to underwater marine construction and everything in between. Always looking to challenge himself, Leo went on to secure a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business in 2008 and apply his studies to business operations in construction. He thrives on reducing complexity, communicating clearly, and removing obstacles to increase performance.
When Leo isn’t at work, he can be found spending time with his two daughters and dog, both on and off the golf course.
After working closely with HEI Civil on the implementation and utilization of Spectrum software for many years, Jeff Kohorst joined MCG Civil and its family of companies in 2021. As the Vice President of Enterprise Infrastructure, Jeff oversees the integration of applications and streamlining processes, ensuring everything is communicating effectively. With over 30 years’ experience, Jeff has worked as an Implementation Manager, IT Manager, and Controller. With a focus in his education on finance and computer science, Jeff recognized a need in the construction industry for integration and implementation of systems.
Jeff was born and raised in construction; his grandfather started his own construction company in 1933 spurring Jeff’s desire to dedicate his career to the same. When Jeff’s not at work, he sits on the board of a nonprofit in South Florida, acting as Secretary and Treasurer.
As Chief Financial Officer, Chad Bakken has overseen all accounting and finance functions for all matters at MCG Civil, HEI Civil and its family of companies since he was promoted to CFO in early 2020 after initially serving as HEI’s controller when he joined in 2019. With almost 25 years’ experience, including 14 years with Richmond American Homes and Oakwood Homes before joining HEI Civil, Chad enjoys the financial facets of the construction, homebuilding, and manufacturing industries. He credits the advancement of his career to the successes of his team, believing that mentoring colleagues leads to exceeding expectations, hitting deadlines, and preparing accurate reports. Along with being an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chad is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).
Chad graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. When he’s not at work, Chad enjoys spending time in the Colorado sunshine golfing, cycling, playing basketball, and weightlifting with his wife and two teenage sons. His favorite thing to do is attend and support his sons’ athletic events and competitions.
Laurie Morgan joined HEI Civil in 2011 as Human Resources Manager where she created the existing Human Resources department as the company grew from 45 employees to 280 employees over five years. Currently in her role as Executive Vice President Human Resources for MCG Civil, Laurie leads her team in recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees, training and developing existing employees, developing organizational policies, and managing employee relations.
Laurie is a graduate of Colorado State University, is part of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM), and is certified in Professional Human Resources (PHR). She and her husband have three children and a dog.