Meet the Team

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Aaron Aley

Survey Manager

Aaron brings 25 years of field experience in land survey work as well as professional civil engineering training.

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AARON ALEY | Survey Manager


About

As manager of the survey team with Kissick Construction, Aaron brings 25 years of field experience in land survey work as well as professional civil engineering training. His in-depth understanding of overall project management of public infrastructure improvements, land development and industrial facility upgrades enables him to assist in quality control and assurance for projects. Aaron utilizes a variety of software to develop accurate 2D and 3D earthwork, underground piping and concrete foundation layout working documents.

Fun Fact

My son plays baseball most of the year so my weekends are spent at the ball field.

NOTE: 25 years as of 2019, so since 1994.

Tina Amos

Office Manager

Tina coordinates activities with our 300+ field staff plus supports many of the project management staff in the office.

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TINA AMOS | Office Manager

About

Tina is responsible for overseeing the daily work of all office employees to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. She is responsible for the reorganization of field assignments, intra-office communication, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, and task delegation.

Fun Fact

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my son and family enjoying a good ol’ fashioned board game.

Note: joined Kissick 2014-ish

Benny Avery

Project Engineer

Benny brings over 20 years of diverse construction and management experience to Kissick Construction.

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BENNY AVERY | Project Engineer

About

Benny brings over 20 years of diverse construction and management experience to Kissick Construction. He’s worked in excavating and demolition most of that time but has also supervised a concrete recycling/crushing site, has over 20 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator, and has been an underground and open-pit miner.

Fun Fact

Benny loves spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and golfing, and going to the lake with his family.

joined 2022.05

Lacey Bone

Project Coordinator

Lacey supports our project managers with administrative functions that include the coordination of multiple projects, schedules and deadlines.

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LACEY BONE | Project Coordinator

About

Lacey supports our project managers with administrative functions that include the coordination of multiple projects, schedules and deadlines. She also enjoys working with our trade partners to organize field activities.

Fun Fact

Lacey is very interested in space and the universe, and her favorite people in the world are her kids.

Pete Browne

President

As co-founder of Kissick Construction, Pete has over 30 years of experience and leadership in the construction industry.

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Leadership

PETE BROWNE | President


Expertise

Structural and Industrial Concrete

About

As co-founder of Kissick Construction, Pete has over 30 years of experience and leadership in the construction industry. He has developed a strong reputation for providing innovative thinking to solve complex engineering challenges. As President of the company, he shares his personal philosophy with the team at Kissick: work hard to complete a project you are proud to own. Love what you do and take time to share your talents with your co-workers and your community.

Fun Fact

He is an enormous live music fan and attends concerts whenever he can.

Kerry Chappell

Senior Project Manager

Kerry's responsibilities include tracking schedules, budgets, material procurement, project documentation and field compliance.

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KERRY CHAPPELL | Senior Project Manager

About

Kerry began his career in the industry in 2000 as a brick mason. Working in the field, he continued in the trade working part time while attending college, graduating with a degree in construction science. His responsibilities include tracking schedules, budgets, material procurement, project documentation and field compliance.

Fun Fact

I enjoy taking my wife and daughters fishing in all different regions of the country, in pursuit of the next big fish story.

John Dougherty

General Superintendent

John specializes in managing site work, mass grading, concrete foundations and repairs, demolition and installation of utilities and tie-ins.

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JOHN DOUGHERTY | General Superintendent


Expertise

Grading and Site Utilities

About

With more than 35 years experience in the industry, John specializes in managing site work, mass grading, concrete foundations and repairs, demolition and installation of utilities and tie-ins. Projects that require problem solving, extensive organization and fast-track schedules are the type of challenges John prefers to manage.

Fun Fact

Enjoys skiing with his family and following the Chiefs in his free time.

NOTE: 35 years is as of 2019, since ~1984.

Anna Ford

Project Administrator

Anna supports project managers with administrative functions and coordination utilizing her wide skill set.

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ANNA FORD | Project Administrator

About

Anna utilized her degree in Business Administration and Marketing in sales before transitioning to the construction industry in 2021. She supports our project managers with administrative functions and coordination between multiple projects, schedules and deadlines.

Fun Fact

When she’s not traveling the world, you can find Anna at the lake, hanging out with her dog FiFi, cooking over-the-top meals, or relaxing with family & friends (probably watching the Chiefs).

Note: joined Kissick 2023.08-ish

Noah Gibson

Project Manager

Noah worked from field laborer into the role of Project Manager and has knowledge and background in utility and concrete work.

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NOAH GIBSON | Project Manager

About

Noah began at Kissick as a field laborer and has since worked his way into the role of Project Manager. His outstanding work ethic, combined with knowledge and background in utility and concrete work, has contributed to Kissick’s reputation of responsiveness and prompt resolutions on projects.

Fun Fact

I like golfing and spending time with my family.

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Kat Hendricks

Project Administrator

Has worked in the construction industry since 1995 and with Kissick since 2015.

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KAT HENDRICKS | Project Administrator


About

Kat has worked in the construction industry since 1995. She supports our project managers with administrative functions often coordinating between multiple projects, schedules and deadlines.

Fun Fact

Her name may be Kat, but she prefers spending time with her dogs and husband at Truman Lake.

Lexi Henry

Personnel and Safety Administration

Lexi facilitates new hires and brings added depth to the safety team.

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LEXI HENRY | Personnel and Safety Administration

About

Lexi brings to Kissick her experience in medical offices and more recently, semi-truck leasing. She facilitates all the required activities of new hires with knowledge of compliance and healthcare policies, and brings added depth to the safety team.

Fun Fact

Lexi enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and taking her to Florida for family vacations. She also enjoys taking her daughter to car and truck shows where she passes on the passion for cars and trucks she got from her father.

Note: joined Kissick 2023.08-ish

Chris Hibdon

Chief Financial Officer

Chris Hibdon brings almost 25 years experience on the financial side of the construction industry to Kissick Construction.

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CHRIS HIBDON | Chief Financial Officer

About

Chris Hibdon provides direction for the financial operations of the corporation, subsidiaries, and projects including both operational and accounting functions.

Chris has over 22 years of experience working in the financial side of the construction industry. Previously, she was a partner in the firm Hoover Hibdon PC where her practice focused on working with clients active in the construction and engineering industries. A key consultant for Kissick Construction for many years, Hibdon recently left her consulting practice to join Kissick Construction full-time in her role as CFO.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science of Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Missouri Kansas City, and is a member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce. Chris intends to continue her history of civic engagement at Kissick Construction.

Fun Fact

A softball mom at heart, Chris enjoys spending weekends with her two daughters at the ball field.

Note: joined Kissick 2020.06.

Dylan Johnson

Project Engineer

Dylan's responsibilities include schedule coordination, field coordination, material procurement, specification compliance, and documenting work in progress.

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DYLAN JOHNSON | Project Engineer


About

Dylan joins Kissick Construction with an expansive background in self-performing construction projects. From ensuring project quality control to meeting scheduled deadlines, Dylan exceeds the expectations of his clients. As project engineer, Dylan will assist in the administration of day-to-day construction activities. His responsibilities will include schedule coordination, field coordination, material procurement, specification compliance, and documenting work in progress.

Fun Fact

Dylan knew he wanted a career in construction after working with a landscaping crew while in high school.

NOTE: Joined Kissick 2020.10.

David Kissick

Vice President / Estimator

Current Vice President David Kissick has served in many capacities at Kissick during his 20 years of experience.

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Leadership

DAVID KISSICK | Vice President / Estimator


Expertise

Utilities, Trenchless Technology, Site Development

About

David has served in many capacities at Kissick during his 20+ years of experience. From low-man on a crew to pipe foreman to “gopher” in the office to estimating and managing multi-million dollar projects, David has experienced a lot in his young career. David serves as an estimator on a variety of underground utility and earthwork projects. He has also led the firm’s expansion into self-performing trenchless sewer pipe rehabilitation work.

Fun Fact

He is a 5th generation Kissick in the construction business. He has 5 children with his wife Monica, and a Border Collie named Roxy.

Lloyd J. Kissick, IV

Vice President / Estimator

A 20-year veteran of Kissick Construction, Lloyd Kissick brings a unique perspective to the firm leadership.

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Leadership

LLOYD J. KISSICK, IV | Vice President / Estimator


Expertise

Project Management

About

A 20-year veteran of Kissick Construction, Lloyd Kissick brings a unique perspective to the firm leadership. As a fifth generation Kissick, Lloyd began his construction career as a young field laborer. His career has progressively grown from laborer, carpenter, and field superintendent into estimating and project management. In early 2019, he joined the senior leadership team of Kissick Construction.

Fun Fact

Lloyd is proud to be the fourth and father to the fifth in the Lloyd J. Kissick line.

Jerry Knight

Survey Superintendent

Jerry is a 45 year construction veteran. He reviews all drawings prior to starting construction for quality control and coordinates survey activity with the project teams.

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JERRY KNIGHT | Survey Superintendent


About

Jerry has been with Kissick Construction since nearly the beginning of the firm. He reviews all drawings prior to starting construction for quality control and coordinates survey activity with the project teams.

Fun Fact

On the weekend you will find him on his motorcycle or watching his beloved NASCAR racers.

Chad LaVoi

Corporate Safety Director

Chad is directly responsible for the overall implementation and supervision of Kissick Construction’s safety and health program.

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CHAD LAVOI | Corporate Safety Director

Expertise

Safety

About

Chad takes the responsibility for ensuring the safety of each person on our job sites very seriously. He cares for the team and is directly responsible for the overall implementation and supervision of Kissick Construction’s safety and health program. Collaborating alongside OSHA and the Builders Association of Kansas City, Chad has helped to form a partnership and establish a specific Safety Plan for the company.

Fun Fact

Kissick’s #1 outdoorsman. Chad prefers to be outside no matter the weather.

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Brian McDermott

Project Manager

Brian grew up on a farm and began his construction career working for a utility and civil construction company.

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BRIAN MCDERMOTT | Project Manager


About

Brian grew up on a farm and began his construction career working for a utility and civil construction company. Brian has well-rounded experience in the construction industry including: natural gas distribution, pipeline, directional drilling and rural water main line construction.

Fun Fact

Brian is married with 3 boys and runs a small 75 head cow/calf operation. He enjoys hunting when time allows.

Spencer Moore

Senior Project Manager

Has extensive site utility and earthwork experience. Spent many years in the field as an operator and later as a crew foreman.

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SPENCER MOORE | Senior Project Manager

About

Spencer spent many years in the field as an operator and later as a crew foreman. He has been highly successful in the project management role at Kissick and utilizes his significant field expertise to solve challenging and complex project solutions for our heavy civil clients.

Fun Fact

He got his start using heavy equipment on his family farm at age 8.

Blaine Muskopf

Equipment Manager

Blaine manages all of the equipment used by Kissick Construction.

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BLAINE MUSKOPF | Equipment Manager

About

Managing all of the equipment used by Kissick Construction, Blaine’s responsibilities include equipment procurement, inventory management and maintenance functions. With over 15 years in the heavy equipment industry, Blaine brings depth and breadth of knowledge to this fast-paced, ever-changing role.

Fun Fact

Blaine is an avid car enthusiast who believes...if it has 4 wheels, it can be raced!

Joined Kissick 2022.03

Brian Neer

Surveyor

Brian is a lead surveyor for our industrial plant projects with over 30 years of industry experience.

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BRIAN NEER | Surveyor


About

Brian has been with Kissick Construction since 2006 with over 30 years of industry experience. He joined the company as a carpenter in the field and transitioned into a field surveyor in 2015. As a lead surveyor for our industrial plant projects, Brian completes as-builts using CADD software after working in the field to stake and record data. He is skilled in wall monitoring and also total station survey work.

Fun Fact

Brian started in construction before he was 10 because it was way more fun to go build houses with his dad than go to a babysitter.

"over 30 years" as of 2019, so since ~1989.

Avery Purtee

Project Administrator

Avery will assist our project managers with administrative tasks and coordination between numerous projects, schedules, and deadlines.

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AVERY PURTEE | Project Administrator

About

Avery brings skills to Kissick from her four years in the banking industry including navigating insurance and loan documentation to move projects forward. She will assist our project managers with administrative tasks and coordination between numerous projects, schedules, and deadlines.

Fun Fact

Avery enjoys spending her time outside of work powerlifting at the gym and hanging out with her dog.

Note: joined Kissick 2023.03.

Nikki Ramer

Payroll Manager

Nikki oversees all payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on-time.

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NIKKI RAMER | Payroll Manager

About

Nikki oversees all payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately, on-time and within compliance.

Fun Fact

I enjoy being a new grandma and spending my free time with my family.

Mark Rigdon, P.E.

Senior Project Manager

Mark has over 20 years of engineering design and management experience of civil and structural projects in the Midwest.

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MARK RIGDON, P.E. | Senior Project Manager

About

Mark has over 20 years of engineering design and management experience of civil and structural projects in the Midwest. Mark’s unique background of large project design experience and working in the field managing the day-to-day tasks of project adds significant value to the Kissick team.

Fun Fact

Enjoys spending time with family. My favorite time of the year is fall.

Matt Rothermel

Vice President of Operations

Matt Rothermel provides construction operations and project management leadership to the entire Kissick field production team.

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Leadership

MATT ROTHERMEL | Vice President of Operations


Expertise

Project Management / Operations

About

Matt Rothermel provides construction operations and project management leadership to the entire Kissick field production team. He oversees the efforts of all operations including projects, oversight of equipment, vendors, subcontractors, and overhead for Kissick. His field perspective and attention to detail translate naturally into his project management style, which has earned the respect of his clients and the engineers he’s worked with. Matt’s 20 plus years of construction experience provides a solid foundation for his research, identification, and ultimate implementation of new initiatives and technologies to support the continued growth and success of the firm.

Fun Fact

In his free time, he loves to explore new places far and near.

Morgan Salisbury

Project Engineer

Morgan utilizes his communication, organizational and financial background to support the Utility and Trenchless Technology teams at Kissick Construction.

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MORGAN SALISBURY | Project Engineer


About

Morgan joined our team to support the Utility and Trenchless Technology teams at Kissick Construction. Having received his degree in Business Administration, Morgan utilizes his communication, organizational and financial background to administer a variety of solutions for our project management team.

Fun Fact

I love to root for the Missouri Tiger football team in the fall.

Scott Seitzer

Estimator

Scott brings 25 years of construction project management and estimating experience to Kissick Construction.

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SCOTT SEITZER | Estimator

About

Scott brings almost 25 years of construction project management and estimating experience to Kissick Construction. He has skills in utility estimating, scheduling and crew leadership, bringing practical experience to clients, engineers and owners working through complex and challenging contracts and design build projects. Scott stays abreast of software and technological advances and is a natural learner and teacher.

Fun Fact

Scott came to the Kansas City area to be near multiple family members, including two of his children attending the University of Kansas.

Joined Kissick 2022.06.13. Yrs experience date to 1998.

Jared Sommer

Surveyor

Jared's sharp attention to detail and strategic conceptualization has made him a valuable asset to the company.

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JARED SOMMER | Surveyor


About

Jared began his career with Kissick Construction in 2005. His experience has been in survey and quality control for the company. Jared gained valuable experience working on both the design and construction side of the projects and has applied this expertise to his project approach. His sharp attention to detail and strategic conceptualization has made him a valuable asset for projects including piling, grading and utility components.

Fun Fact

You’ll find Jared on his Harley when the weather is nice.

Ryan Stobaugh, PE

Project Manager

Ryan brings both a Civil Engineering degree and over ten years of construction experience to Kissick Construction.

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RYAN STOBAUGH, PE | Project Manager

About

After serving 8 years in the US Navy, Ryan earned a Civil Engineering degree from MU in 2011. His career thereafter ultimately led him into contact with Kissick Construction on several large US Army Corps of Engineers projects in the region, where he was responsible for construction inspections of 21 levee units and managing a team of six personnel for his previous employer. Ryan became impressed with Kissick's personnel and quality and eagerly joined the company in his new position as Project Manager.

Fun Fact

Ryan has visited six of the seven continents. He's just looking for someone to finance travel to Antarctica.

Joined Kissick 2022.06.06.

Andrea Tesson

Accounting Manager

With a Master of Accountancy, Andrea is responsible for the company's accounts payable system.

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ANDREA TESSON | Accounting Manager

About

With a Master of Accountancy, Andrea is responsible for the company's accounts payable system. In addition, she maintains the payroll processing systems and records.

Fun Fact

She has an article published in Boar Hunter Magazine from a hunting trip in Antlers, OK. In Andrea's free time, she loves swimming at the lake (and by swimming, she actually means floating on some pool noodles with a cool drink in hand).

Note: joined Kissick 2021.11.

Hannah Walker

Accounts Payable

Hannah helps our accounting team stay organized and works closely with our trade partners and subconsultants.

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HANNAH WALKER | Accounts Payable

About

Hannah helps our accounting team stay organized and works closely with our trade partners and subconsultants. She focuses on the accounts payable side, bringing to Kissick her experience in the appraisal and lending industries.

Fun Fact

When she’s not cuddling her favorite pups, Hannah loves to jet set somewhere sunny!

Note: joined Kissick 2023.08-ish

Kurt Westhoff

Estimator

Kurt has worked in the construction industry since 1991 including 20 years as a General Contractor.

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KURT WESTHOFF | Estimator


Expertise

Concrete

About

Over the past 28 years, Kurt has worked in the construction industry including 20 years as a General Contractor, with a multitude of projects ranging from new school construction, building renovations, and industrial facilities. His approach focuses on commitment, efficiency and thoroughness. He has excellent organization, attention to detail and time management skills, and applies his expertise to every project.

Fun Fact

Loves to fill out the score card for every Royals’ game.

NOTE: 28 years is as of 2019, since 1991.

Sonya Yancey

Human Resources Director

Sonya is responsible for all matters pertaining to human resources, including staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budgeting, and labor relations.

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SONYA YANCEY | Human Resources Director

About

Sonya is responsible for all matters pertaining to human resources, including staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budgeting, and labor relations.

She has a combined 25 years of experience in providing back office support services and specializes in human resource management and benefit administration, with knowledge of payroll process management and implementation as well. Sonya has experience facilitating union agreements and ensuring compliance with state, federal, DOT, DOL, OFCCP and FMCSA regulations.

Fun Fact

Sonya loves all things outdoors, including planting her vegetable and flower gardens, hiking, and riding horses, dirt bikes and four-wheelers.

Note: joined Kissick 2021.03.01.

Mari Young

Project Administrator

Mari will assist our project managers with administrative tasks and coordination between numerous projects, schedules, and deadlines.

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MARI YOUNG | Project Administrator

About

Mari will assist our project managers with administrative tasks and coordination between numerous projects, schedules, and deadlines. She will also work with our trade partners to coordinate field activities.

Fun Fact

Mari loves boating and spending time at the lake.

Note: joined Kissick 2020.06.