Building more than buildings.
Constructing dreams daily.
In the construction industry, an effective team doesn’t dwell on challenges—it foresees and prevents them. At McCownGordon, our passion fuels everything we do, and we draw inspiration from every aspect of our work. Our team is dedicated to giving nothing less than our best every day.
![McCownGordon construction associate](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/LOGO-0512-1781x1187.jpg)
While we may pour concrete and erect steel, our most valuable asset isn’t tangible. It’s our people. Our focus is on combining hard work, enjoyment and effective delivery from the beginning. Prioritizing our clients’ requirements is our top priority. This approach defines our way of life. It’s evident why numerous clients choose to collaborate with us repeatedly. Meet the team in Kansas to understand for yourself.
Culture
McCownGordon fosters a culture built on trust, inclusiveness, strong work ethic and a sincere enthusiasm for our work.
Values
Our carefully curated team embodies our values, forming an essential foundation that delivers an unparalleled experience to the industry.
Customer Engagement
Our approach to business centers around prioritizing people, promoting active communication and adopting a solution-oriented mindset.
Select Employee Owners
Throughout his career, Alan has developed competitive project budgets for projects across Kansas. He tracks the market trends and forms robust relationships with trade partners that result in best pricing for our clients.
Alan Youngers
Senior Preconstruction Manager
Amisha is a seasoned Project Manager for Manufacturing in Kansas. Beyond building relationships and delivering value-added solutions, you can find Amisha enjoying Japanese cuisine or planning her next backpacking trip around Europe.
Amisha Daniels
Project Manager, Kansas Manufacturing
Barry leaves no stone unturned when it comes to construction projects. He looks at client projects from every angle to develop cost-effective solutions so you get the most out of your project in alignment with your goals and vision.
Barry Schmidt
Director of Preconstruction
A relationship-builder from the Wichita area, Brent lives by our core values. He uses them at work, home, and on the soccer field. Brent coaches his kid’s team, and even won a gold medal in the Junior Olympics when he was 14!
Brent Castillo
Director, Business Development
Brian's favorite movie is Rambo, and we’re pretty sure it’s because he himself is a real-life hero having served as an officer in the US Army. Now Brian is responsible for a whole team of project management troops who provide unmatched customer service.
Brian Fuemmeler
Market Leader, Manhattan
Clinton is always one step ahead on projects. His clients rave about his proactive communication and impeccable job sites.
Clinton Trickey
Senior Superintendent
Craig brings more than 30 years of operations experience to the team, including a diverse background of executive construction oversight, design and consulting experience, and direct project management and personnel development.
Craig Thompson
VP, Operations
With many years of experience working in public education, Darin is familiar with rural communities and their importance. A little-known fact about Darin: his basement got a makeover by the TLC TV-show MAKING IT HOME.
Darin Headrick
Director, Business Development
Dawn’s career spans 20 years primarily focusing on healthcare construction. She understands the inner workings of these facilities and knows forming relationships with all departments is essential to success.
Dawn Wessels
Project Manager
Dean Youngers
Director, Construction Operations
Whether she’s working out the details of a mechanical system or working out on our Peloton bike, Emily is a dedicated hard worker. She leads our Building Performance Solutions department, which specializes in MEP, VDC, and Commissioning services.
Emily Tilgner
VP, Building Performance Solutions
Eric has played a crucial role in building McCownGordon's K-12 portfolio across Kansas. He has a passion for education projects and looks beyond the bricks and concrete—he cares about how the facilities impact the students.
Eric Woltje
Project Executive
Erin strategically positions our teams to pursue and win work. In her opinion, Wichita is the perfect blend of big and small cities - it offers everything you need with little traffic. She’s excited to see the city and McCownGordon evolve over the next 20 years.
Erin Seghers
Regional Marketing Manager
John is an exceptional manager of our field operations. In fact, he was recognized internally for our “Living our Values” award for exhibiting our core value of Integrity in everything he does. John runs a streamlined project and has fun along the way.
John Hancock
Senior Superintendant
John brings an unmatched work ethic that positively impacts his job sites. He ensures the team executes flawlessly and delivers high quality projects on time and on budget.
John Patrick
Senior Superintendent
Jon drives projects to success through his detail-oriented and team approach. He is able to focus on operational efficiencies to deliver clients high quality projects that meet their goals and vision.
Jon Clark
Senior Project Manager
Focused on the higher education market, she serves as the conduit in connecting subject matter experts with clients and uncovering project solutions to deliver the best building experience.
Kate Ryan
Business Development Manager
Having served as Executive Director of Operations for a large Kansas school district, Kris can truly see the project through the client lens. He understands the inner workings of schools and is ready to apply his knowledge to your project.
Kris Upson
Project Executive
Melanie doesn’t back down from a challenge, making her perfectly suited for the role of project engineer. We bet her determination comes from working on the family farm. It probably came in handy during competitive rowing for the University of Kansas, too.
Melanie Luthi
Senior Project Engineer
Mike leads the preconstruction process working collaboratively with the team. His depth of experience and knowledge of market trends allow him to help uncover creative cost-saving solutions and brings a great deal of value to the team.
Mike Hattrup
Senior Preconstruction Manager
This outgoing, energetic and motivated Kansas-native leads our office in Wichita, Kansas. Mitch’s favorite day on the job is attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he is especially excited about the ribbon cutting for Derby High School (his own alma-mater)!
Mitch Binns
Market Leader, Wichita
Ramin plays an integral role in establishing McCownGordon as a leader in delivering client-focused construction management services. When he’s not busy with CEO duties, this avid photographer might be framing a perfect shot or kicking back with his wife and kids.
Ramin Cherafat
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah serves the HR needs of the entire Kansas team. Her people-oriented approach and dependability make her an asset to all associates when navigating different needs.
Sarah Blogref, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
Steve provides support to ensure your project runs smoothly. He also leads our field operations, self-perform, warehouse/logistics, QA/QC and scheduling teams. What keeps this Jamaica-native relaxed through the week? Working out and being with his family and dogs.
Steve Levy
Chief Operating Officer
Tim has a wealth of construction knowledge to the team. He understands that upfront communication is the key to delivering successful projects.
Tim Elliot
Senior Superintendent
Bringing more than two decades of experience to the table, Todd’s team leadership ensures project success. He is a client advocate and keeps all parties informed every step of the way.
Todd Dumler
Senior Project Manager
Todd leads the firm’s offices in Kansas. His distinctive approach creates an entrepreneurial atmosphere and a never give-up attitude to client service. We think he gets his motivation from his favorite movies: Rudy, Hoosiers and other classic sports movies.
Todd Knight
SVP, Regional Leader
Throughout his career, Alan has developed competitive project budgets for projects across Kansas. He tracks the market trends and forms robust relationships with trade partners that result in best pricing for our clients.
![Alan Youngers, Senior Preconstruction Executive at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Alan-Youngers-1-1187x1187.jpg)
Alan Youngers
Senior Preconstruction ManagerAmisha is a seasoned Project Manager for Manufacturing in Kansas. Beyond building relationships and delivering value-added solutions, you can find Amisha enjoying Japanese cuisine or planning her next backpacking trip around Europe.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/Amisha-Daniels3-1187x1187.jpg)
Amisha Daniels
Project Manager, Kansas ManufacturingBarry leaves no stone unturned when it comes to construction projects. He looks at client projects from every angle to develop cost-effective solutions so you get the most out of your project in alignment with your goals and vision.
![barry schmidt](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/01/barry-1187x1187.png)
Barry Schmidt
Director of PreconstructionA relationship-builder from the Wichita area, Brent lives by our core values. He uses them at work, home, and on the soccer field. Brent coaches his kid’s team, and even won a gold medal in the Junior Olympics when he was 14!
![Brent Castillo business development](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/09/Brent.png)
Brent Castillo
Director, Business DevelopmentBrian's favorite movie is Rambo, and we’re pretty sure it’s because he himself is a real-life hero having served as an officer in the US Army. Now Brian is responsible for a whole team of project management troops who provide unmatched customer service.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/04/Brian-Fuemmeler_jacket-e1667403304308-1045x1187.jpg)
Brian Fuemmeler
Market Leader, ManhattanClinton is always one step ahead on projects. His clients rave about his proactive communication and impeccable job sites.
![Clinton Trickey, Senior Superintendent at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/Clint-Trickey-1187x1187.jpg)
Clinton Trickey
Senior SuperintendentCraig brings more than 30 years of operations experience to the team, including a diverse background of executive construction oversight, design and consulting experience, and direct project management and personnel development.
![Craig Thompson, VP of Kansas Operations for McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/Craig-Thompson-1187x1187.jpg)
Craig Thompson
VP, OperationsWith many years of experience working in public education, Darin is familiar with rural communities and their importance. A little-known fact about Darin: his basement got a makeover by the TLC TV-show MAKING IT HOME.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Darin-Headrick-1187x1187.png)
Darin Headrick
Director, Business DevelopmentDawn’s career spans 20 years primarily focusing on healthcare construction. She understands the inner workings of these facilities and knows forming relationships with all departments is essential to success.
![Dawn Wessels, Project Manager at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Dawn-Wessels-1-1187x1187.jpg)
Dawn Wessels
Project Manager![Dean Youngers, Director of Construction Operations for McCownGordon's Kansas Business Unit](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/04/dean-youngers-cropped-1187x1187.png)
Dean Youngers
Director, Construction OperationsWhether she’s working out the details of a mechanical system or working out on our Peloton bike, Emily is a dedicated hard worker. She leads our Building Performance Solutions department, which specializes in MEP, VDC, and Commissioning services.
![Emily Tilgner, McCownGordon](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/04/emily-t-1187x1187.png)
Emily Tilgner
VP, Building Performance SolutionsEric has played a crucial role in building McCownGordon's K-12 portfolio across Kansas. He has a passion for education projects and looks beyond the bricks and concrete—he cares about how the facilities impact the students.
![Eric Woltje, Project Executive at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/01/eric-w-1187x1187.jpg)
Eric Woltje
Project ExecutiveErin strategically positions our teams to pursue and win work. In her opinion, Wichita is the perfect blend of big and small cities - it offers everything you need with little traffic. She’s excited to see the city and McCownGordon evolve over the next 20 years.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Erin-Seghers-1187x1187.png)
Erin Seghers
Regional Marketing ManagerJohn is an exceptional manager of our field operations. In fact, he was recognized internally for our “Living our Values” award for exhibiting our core value of Integrity in everything he does. John runs a streamlined project and has fun along the way.
![John Hancock, Senior Superintendent at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/John-Hancock-1-1187x1187.jpg)
John Hancock
Senior SuperintendantJohn brings an unmatched work ethic that positively impacts his job sites. He ensures the team executes flawlessly and delivers high quality projects on time and on budget.
![John Patrick, Senior Superintendent at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/John-Patrick-1187x1187.jpg)
John Patrick
Senior SuperintendentJon drives projects to success through his detail-oriented and team approach. He is able to focus on operational efficiencies to deliver clients high quality projects that meet their goals and vision.
![Jon Clark, Senior Project Manager at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Jon-Clark-1-1187x1187.jpg)
Jon Clark
Senior Project ManagerFocused on the higher education market, she serves as the conduit in connecting subject matter experts with clients and uncovering project solutions to deliver the best building experience.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/11/Kate.png)
Kate Ryan
Business Development ManagerHaving served as Executive Director of Operations for a large Kansas school district, Kris can truly see the project through the client lens. He understands the inner workings of schools and is ready to apply his knowledge to your project.
![Kris Upson, Project Executive at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Kris-Upson-1-1187x1187.jpg)
Kris Upson
Project ExecutiveMelanie doesn’t back down from a challenge, making her perfectly suited for the role of project engineer. We bet her determination comes from working on the family farm. It probably came in handy during competitive rowing for the University of Kansas, too.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Melanie-Luthi-1187x1187.png)
Melanie Luthi
Senior Project EngineerMike leads the preconstruction process working collaboratively with the team. His depth of experience and knowledge of market trends allow him to help uncover creative cost-saving solutions and brings a great deal of value to the team.
![Mike Hattrup, Senior Preconstruction Manager at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/MIke-Hattrup-1187x1187.jpg)
Mike Hattrup
Senior Preconstruction ManagerThis outgoing, energetic and motivated Kansas-native leads our office in Wichita, Kansas. Mitch’s favorite day on the job is attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he is especially excited about the ribbon cutting for Derby High School (his own alma-mater)!
![Mitch Binns, Market Leader for McCownGordon's regional office in Wichita, Kansas.](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/mitch-binns-cropped-1187x1187.png)
Mitch Binns
Market Leader, WichitaRamin plays an integral role in establishing McCownGordon as a leader in delivering client-focused construction management services. When he’s not busy with CEO duties, this avid photographer might be framing a perfect shot or kicking back with his wife and kids.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/10/Ramin-Web-1187x1187.png)
Ramin Cherafat
Chief Executive OfficerSarah serves the HR needs of the entire Kansas team. Her people-oriented approach and dependability make her an asset to all associates when navigating different needs.
![Sarah Blogref, HR Business Partner at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Sarah-Blogref-1-1187x1187.jpg)
Sarah Blogref, SHRM-CP
HR Business PartnerSteve provides support to ensure your project runs smoothly. He also leads our field operations, self-perform, warehouse/logistics, QA/QC and scheduling teams. What keeps this Jamaica-native relaxed through the week? Working out and being with his family and dogs.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/10/Steve-L-website-1187x1187.png)
Steve Levy
Chief Operating OfficerTim has a wealth of construction knowledge to the team. He understands that upfront communication is the key to delivering successful projects.
![Tim Elliot, Senior Superintendent at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/Tim-Elliot-1187x1187.jpg)
Tim Elliot
Senior SuperintendentBringing more than two decades of experience to the table, Todd’s team leadership ensures project success. He is a client advocate and keeps all parties informed every step of the way.
![Todd Dumler, Senior Project Manager at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Todd-Dumler-2-1187x1187.jpg)
Todd Dumler
Senior Project ManagerTodd leads the firm’s offices in Kansas. His distinctive approach creates an entrepreneurial atmosphere and a never give-up attitude to client service. We think he gets his motivation from his favorite movies: Rudy, Hoosiers and other classic sports movies.
![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Todd-Knight-1187x1187.png)
Todd Knight
SVP, Regional Leader![](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/04/DQ0A0723-1779x1187.jpg)
McCownGordon has a highly experienced team across multiple regional offices. Visit our corporate site to meet other employee owners.
![A man and woman laughing and talking in the break room at McCownGordon Construction](https://kansas.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/DQ0A0488-1779x1187.jpg)
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McCownGordon offers associates the chance to be part of building and impacting some of the most challenging and exciting projects in the region. Join our team to see what makes us a one-of-a-kind construction company.