Individual Person

John Baradin

Director - Safety Health & Environmental

Relentless Ally since 2018

John Baradin is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) bringing more than 20 years of experience to his role. He is a U.S. Veteran and has worked in various industries including petrochemical, medical, aviation, and construction on projects with a cumulative value of over $1 billion. His oversight includes projects located throughout California and Arizona.

Al Calvet

Project Director

Relentless Ally since 2012

Al Calvet brings more than 30 years of experience to his role, focusing on K-12 and higher education clients. Al’s expertise as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and Design-Build Professional (DBIA) ensures lean construction behaviors, highly collaborative environments, and the most innovative tools and integrated processes are embedded into his projects.

Gil Fullen

Sr. Vice President, Business Development

Relentless Ally since 2004

Gil has focused most of his career building public and educational facilities over the past three decades. Gil has successfully managed multiple large multi-million-dollar school district bond programs and projects. Gil currently focuses his attention on the public and education market sectors across California. Gil is committed to developing client partnerships and is a frequent expert speaker at various industry events.

Pat Dean

Senior Vice President, National Operations

Relentless Ally since 2006

Pat Dean never imagined spending his summers framing houses as a Kansas State University student would jumpstart a career in building for Fortune 100 companies and leading teams in the delivery of industry-leading projects across the U.S.

Fast forward to today, Pat serves as senior vice president of national operations where he oversees all operations for Balfour Beatty’s Buildings business and works with teams and industry partners in providing exceptional service and operational excellence on projects such as Los Angeles International Airport’s Automated People Mover.

Since joining the company in 2006, Pat has held roles of vice president and business unit leader of the Southeast and, subsequently, president of the Southeast providing strong operational and strategic leadership. He was integral in the Southeast business’ significant growth in both the private and public sectors and becoming the largest general contractor in North Carolina and the third largest in South Carolina.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Pat is a leader guided towards achieving sustainable business growth while fostering the talent of next-generation leaders. It is this focus on investing in others that led Pat—the son of two lifelong educators—to serve on the Charlotte board of Teach for America, an organization Balfour Beatty supports through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.

Pat has also dedicated his time and talents as a board member for the American Heart Association, Discovery Place and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

John Bernardy, CCM

Executive Vice President/Business Unit Leader

Relentless Ally since 1998

John Bernardy brings three decades of experience to his position in which he is responsible for Orange County, Los Angeles, and Ventura operations and business development. John’s expertise in the K-12 and higher education markets has been instrumental in the successful completion of hundreds of school projects throughout the region.

Emily Kay

VP, Operations (President, California eff. 1/1/25)

Relentless Ally since 2014

Emily Kay has been with Balfour Beatty for 10 years and has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. She started her career in the trenches on jobsites as a formwork carpenter in Nebraska before becoming a field engineer and prior to joining Balfour Beatty she was a senior construction administrator for more than 10 years.

Emily has held various operations positions at Balfour Beatty where she leads teams in providing operational excellence through deliveries of county facilities, and K-12 additions, summer modernizations and new construction projects for the Torrance, Culver City, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach communities. She also spearheaded the expansion of Balfour Beatty’s special projects operations in the Los Angeles area where the company provides services for a wide variety of market sectors.

Her passion for construction and the success of the company spreads beyond the jobsite where she has been involved in several company initiatives including co-managing Balfour Beatty’s cultural framework and being actively involved in the Connecting Women employee affinity group. Emily has also been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the top Outstanding Women in Design and Construction.

In May 2024, Emily was appointed President in California. She will work in a transitional role with the current President until the end of 2024 and assumes her new role and responsibilities as President in California effective January 1, 2025.

Emily is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management with an emphasis on business management.

Mark Konchar

President, US Civils

Relentless Ally since 1999

Mark is a driving force for progress, leading US Civils operations with an unwavering commitment to excellence. As president, he manages projects that are essential for modern life: highways and bridges in aiding transportation; water infrastructure in guaranteeing access to clean resources; vital electrification systems in powering opportunities; and advanced rail networks in connecting people across America.

Since 1999, Mark has been instrumental in the success of Balfour Beatty. In his roles as Managing Director of US Rail Operations and prior positions across procurement and project delivery, he’s nurtured strong relationships with clients, partners and team members on renowned projects such as Los Angeles International Airport's Automated People Mover, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Green Line Extension, Caltrain’s Electrification program and numerous Federal & Healthcare developments, including the Pentagon Memorial.

Mark is a true team player who demonstrates Balfour Beatty's people-first culture daily. He always applies an innovative approach to complex issues and excels at motivating others in his workplace and beyond. In addition, Mark contributes to advancing our professional development programs by leveraging his experience and passion for learning and serves as a Pillar Member of Bridges to Prosperity - one of the most renowned industry partners and a nonprofit international mission dedicated to building footbridges across the world.

With a bachelor's and doctorate degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University, Mark brings decades of experience to the table. He has been integral in research projects that have pushed industry standards forward and authoring several articles and reports like his co-authorship on "Selecting Project Delivery Systems" and “Change Your Space, Change Your Culture.”

Kasey Bevans

Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Relentless Ally since 2001

Kasey Bevans joined Balfour Beatty’s Information Technology department in 2001. Since taking on the role of senior vice president and chief information officer in 2005, Kasey’s passion for developing technology infrastructure has empowered Balfour Beatty associates to deliver clients’ dreams. During her tenure with Balfour Beatty, she has been responsible for leading the implementation of several core business systems and increasing customer satisfaction and cost recovery.

Kasey earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in business computer information systems from the University of North Texas in 1992 and has completed graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. She is a member of several executive advisory boards/councils such as Procore, Autodesk and Microsoft. In 2015, Constructech magazine named Kasey to its prestigious “Women in Construction” list at the publication’s Technology Day event.

In her free time, Kasey serves as a volunteer on charity boards and enjoys golfing, pickleball, snowboarding and watching college football.

Chad Brewer, LEED AP

Operations Director, Fort Worth

Relentless Ally since 1998

In his role, Chad Brewer is actively involved with all phases of projects and works closely with clients to ensure their goals are met. He began his career as a project engineer and worked his way up to managing some of the largest local projects, including the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center and the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel.

Eric Stenman

President and Chief Executive Officer, US

Relentless Ally since 2001

Eric Stenman serves as Balfour Beatty US’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, the company has achieved the leverage and scale of national capabilities, operational excellence standards, team growth and development and industry innovation.

In his current role, Eric is directly responsible for more than $5 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 employees throughout the U.S. In more than 40 years in the construction industry, Eric has established a proven track record of leading teams across all departments to drive managed growth, shareholder value and employee experience.

Eric began his career in construction with boots on the ground as a plumbing contractor. He owned his own business and later became a general contractor while putting himself through college and law school.

His tenure with Balfour Beatty began in 2001, and since that time, he has served in many leadership roles including Division President, Chief Enterprise Development Officer, Regional CEO and Chief Operations Officer.

Eric has served at the state and national levels of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), having chaired the National Contract Documents Forum and the Building Division for AGC America, and served as President of AGC San Diego. As a testament to his inspirational leadership, Eric was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as a “CEO of the Year” in 2024, “Most Admired CEO” in 2014 and one of the “Most Influential People in San Diego” in 2022.

Ed Littleton

Senior Vice President, Risk Management

Relentless Ally since 2006

Ed Littleton joined Balfour Beatty in 2006 as vice president of risk management and now serves as chief risk officer, where he is responsible for the overall design, management and execution of the department’s programs and initiatives.

As a way to give back to the construction industry, Ed is involved in numerous industry leadership groups and is a past chairman of the Association of General Contractors Surety Bonding and Risk Management Forum. He is also heavily involved with United Way of Dallas, contributing to the non-profit organization’s grant review process and annual campaign cabinet.

Ed graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in business administration and accounting. He began his career with Arthur Anderson as a CPA with a focus on construction industry clients.

Away from work, Ed enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and watching sporting events.

David Hodnett

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, US

Relentless Ally since 2004

David Hodnett serves as senior vice president and chief legal officer of Balfour Beatty’s US operations. A Relentless Ally since 2004, David originally served four years as general counsel for Balfour Beatty, Inc. and eight years as a chief legal officer for its Mid-Atlantic Buildings operations before rejoining the company in 2018.

David began his legal career in private practice, primarily representing general contractors. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, David worked as general counsel for Beers Construction Company.

David is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in business finance and earned his juris doctor from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1992. He holds bar licensure in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.

In his free time, David is an avid biker, skier and fly-fisherman.

Troy Dickson

President, Northwest

Relentless Ally since 1997

Troy Dickson’s background includes 35 years of industry experience and 25 years of service with Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, since joining the firm as a project manager in 1997. Troy has led many of the company’s most significant projects in Oregon. From preconstruction through construction, Troy has spent his career focused on operational excellence both regionally and nationally.

Troy has overseen the successful completion of many high-profile projects in Oregon such as The Portland Building reconstruction, Broadway Tower, Museum Place South Development, Eliot Tower, the Elizabeth and ODS Tower. He also directed the pursuit and delivery of the renovation and modernization of the award-winning Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, during which he ensured the project achieved its high-performance green building goals and recognition as one of the nation’s most energy-efficient high rises. Troy’s oversight and thought leadership has resulted in heightened job safety, reduced risk for clients and partners and an efficient platform for project teams to execute.

Troy holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Alberta and is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED® Accredited Professional. In his spare time, Troy enjoys spending time outdoors, playing golf in the warmer months and snowboarding in the winter.

Brian Cahill

President, California (Retiring 12/31/24)

Relentless Ally since 1993

A 40-year construction industry veteran, Brian Cahill joined Balfour Beatty in 1993 when it was known as Barnhart, Inc. in San Diego, California. In 2015, Brian was promoted to his current position as president of California, overseeing operations and business acquisitions throughout California and Arizona.

Brian retires as President at the end of 2024 and will serve in a part-time role to assist the new President and aid in operational oversight

Throughout his career, Brian’s leadership skills and industry expertise have been acknowledged through several avenues including recently being named one of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal for his leadership, dedication to our Zero Harm safety culture and continuous commitment to the communities where we build. He has also co-authored a book, Humanizing the Education Machine, which explores the many challenges facing public education today.

Brian is a Certified Construction Manager and a LEED® Accredited Professional: he holds a degree in aviation science from San Diego Mesa College and attended San Diego State University. He is also a certified flight instructor and served for five years in the U.S. Navy as a deep-sea diver, having graduated from the U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diver School in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

In his free time, Brian is active on several Boards including Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. He enjoys anything aviation related including flying the backcountry airstrips in Idaho and Montana and training his two Labrador retrievers.

Kyle Bolejack

Vice President, North Texas Interiors & Special Projects

Relentless Ally since 2002

Kyle leads a team of dedicated professionals setting the standards for delivering distinctive spaces ranging from commercial office interiors to unique community facilities.

Damon Maldonado, LEED AP

Vice President, Education Group, North Texas

Relentless Ally since 2005

As vice president for the North Texas Education Group, Damon brings more than 20 years of experience constructing K-12 facilities across Texas. This in-depth, first-hand knowledge makes him an invaluable mentor for his team and a relentless ally for our education clients. Damon is a team builder and his goal for the education group is to achieve meaningful work in a team-based, collaborative environment.

Ben Jordan

Vice President, Preconstruction, Texas

Relentless Ally since 1997

With over two decades of experience, Ben Jordan provides leadership for preconstruction and the integrated projects group in Texas. During his time at Balfour Beatty, Ben has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that have enabled the successful delivery of many large, complex landmark projects across Texas.

Steve Dillon

Senior Vice President, Large Projects Group, North Texas

Relentless Ally since 2001

Steve oversees operations for our Large Projects Group in North Texas. With over 21 years of construction expertise, he has been a significant influence in the economic growth of the North Texas market, where his long-standing relationships and diverse project portfolio make him a respected member of the local construction community. A true customer advocate, Steve uses his expertise to provide creative business solutions and exceptional value to the customer while collaborating with all stakeholders to deliver on the client's vision.

Jeffrey Brannen

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Texas

Relentless Ally since 2011

Jeff Brannen supports the legal and compliance needs of the Texas operations related to construction contracts and negotiations. As a member of the Texas leadership team, Jeff functions as a strategic business partner to the business leadership.

Eric Krueger

Executive Vice President, Texas

Relentless Ally since 1996

Eric has overall responsibility for business acquisition, marketing and communications and future business planning across Texas. He believes in a strong operational culture based on servant leadership that celebrates our clients, community and each other. He is an alumnus of the Southwest Airlines Culture Committee, The Parkland Foundation and The Real Estate Council (TREC). He is also a former associate board member and mentor for the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Eric currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association - Tarrant County and At Last!