Pleas has a strong operational background, and proven relationships with the company’s clients and partners across the state. He has a passion for developing custom solutions that best address the needs of our clients, while also creating the high-performance teams and strategic plans needed to execute the work most effectively. His focus on performance excellence led Pleas to play a leading role in the creation of SmartStart®, a Balfour Beatty-trademarked philosophy and process that sets the foundation for an integrated and proactive project mentality enabling teams to consistently deliver unparalleled projects and experiences to our clients.

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!

Keith empowers people, supports communities, and enables economic growth across the state. His long-standing client relationships and innate ability to build collaborative, high-performance teams have served as a growth catalyst for the Texas market and infused additional energy into our flourishing, people-centric culture. As a contemporary servant leader, Keith supports our employee’s enthusiasm for personal and professional growth, their passion for the safety and welfare of all who encounter our workplaces, and their drive to employ Lean and innovative practices that successfully deliver on the client’s vision.

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.

Steve oversees opportunity development for our interiors, education and commercial clients. 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 standout in the A/E/C 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.

Todd Moffatt uses his extensive knowledge in operational finance and leadership experience to oversee the financial affairs of Balfour Beatty’s Texas operations. His expertise covers many major strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, systems implementations and conversions. This depth of experience allows Todd to drive superior financial and operational results.

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.

As vice president of education for Texas, Jon works with the Balfour Beatty education team to strengthen client relationships and develop winning strategies for expanding opportunities across the state. Jon is a team builder and his goal for the education group is to achieve meaningful work in a team-based, collaborative environment.

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

Kevin brings more than a decade of commercial contracting experience to his role. His team of estimating professionals work to generate business opportunities that cultivate economic development in the highly diversified ISPG market. They have successfully established more than $200 million in contracted budgets for clients across North Texas. 

Elias has strong experience in project management working on a variety of tenant finish-out, ground-up retail, industrial retail, multi-family, and civil infrastructure projects. He has served as owner’s representative on more than 250 projects in North Texas. His local market knowledge, relationships and success in the real estate market are true assets.