Meet the Team
Trusted Team. Reliable Partner. Kissick Proud.
Andrea Abernethy
Office Manager
Andrea coordinates activities with our 300+ field staff plus supports many of the project management staff in the office.
ANDREA ABERNETHY | Office Manager
About
Andrea 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
I’m just another example that your English Literature degree can take you anywhere.
Aaron Aley
Survey Manager
Aaron brings 25 years of field experience in land survey work as well as professional civil engineering training.
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.
Lacey Bone
Project Coordinator
Lacey supports our project managers with administrative functions that include the coordination of multiple projects, schedules and deadlines.
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.
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.
Cindy Cawthon
Accounts Payable
Cindy helps our accounting team stay organized and works closely with our trade partners and subconsultants.
CINDY CAWTHON | Accounts Payable
About
Cindy helps our accounting team stay organized and works closely with our trade partners and subconsultants. She focuses on the accounts payable side and enjoys the long history she has working with Kissick Construction.
Fun Fact
Her family is her happy place.
Kerry Chappell
Senior Project Manager
Kerry's responsibilities include tracking schedules, budgets, material procurement, project documentation and field compliance.
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.
Ramona Chappell
Project Manager
Ramona's background in deep foundations has allowed her to become an expert in managing a variety of projects for both piling and shoring construction.
RAMONA CHAPPELL | Project Manager
About
Ramona has worked in the construction industry over 25 years, with 19 years at Kissick Construction. Her background in deep foundations has allowed her to become an expert in managing a variety of projects for both piling and shoring construction. Managing projects in a variety of soil conditions across the Midwest, Ramona has developed a strong relationship with regional geotechnical engineers to solve challenging projects as a team often in a design build delivery model.
Fun Fact
I am a grandma of 2 boys and love spending my downtime with them. They are my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
John Dougherty
General Superintendent
John specializes in managing site work, mass grading, concrete foundations and repairs, demolition and installation of utilities and tie-ins.
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.
Greg Fry
Project Manager
Greg has a civil engineering degree from Kansas State University.
GREG FRY | Project Manager
About
Greg started his career at Kissick Construction after graduating with a civil engineering degree from K-State University. He utilizes his educational experience to complement the field staff in creating successful solutions for site development and utility projects.
Fun Fact
He spends his free time on the rugby field sacrificing his body for the love of the game.
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.
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.
Kat Hendricks
Project Administrator
Has worked in the construction industry since 1995 and with Kissick since 2015.
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.
Ethan Hess
Safety Coordinator
Ethan's experience with job site inspections and accident investigations make him a valuable asset to the safety team.
ETHAN HESS | Safety Coordinator
About
Ethan comes to Kissick with a degree in Environmental Health and Safety Management with an emphasis in Construction Safety. His experience with job site inspections and accident investigations make him a valuable asset to the safety team.
Fun Fact
Ethan is an avid Oklahoma State Cowboys fan and enjoys going to sporting events in Stillwater, especially to watch their wrestling team.
Chris Hibdon
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Hibdon brings almost 25 years experience on the financial side of the construction industry to Kissick Construction.
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.
Dylan Johnson
Project Engineer
Dylan's responsibilities include schedule coordination, field coordination, material procurement, specification compliance, and documenting work in progress.
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.
David Kissick
Vice President / Estimator
Current Vice President David Kissick has served in many capacities at Kissick during his 20 years of experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kyler Leiker
Project Engineer
Kyler's experience in material fabrication and erosion control bring depth of knowledge to his role as project engineer.
KYLER LEIKER | Project Engineer
About
Kyler's experience in material fabrication and erosion control bring depth of knowledge to his role as project engineer. Kyler’s responsibilities include schedule tracking and development, material procurement, field coordination, technical assistance, and documenting work in progress.
Fun Fact
Kyler enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 month old son, in addition to traveling to Beaver Lake in Arkansas. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and remodeling projects around the house.
Cathy McBride
Project Administrator
Cathy assists our project managers and works with our trade partners to coordinate field activities.
CATHY MCBRIDE | Project Administrator
About
Cathy has been involved in construction administration for 25+ years. Her friendly and outgoing personality is contagious for our project teams. Cathy assists our project managers and works with our trade partners to coordinate field activities.
Fun Fact
I never thought I would be a super cool granny, but here I am... killing it.
Brian McDermott
Project Manager
Brian grew up on a farm and began his construction career working for a utility and civil construction company.
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.
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.
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!
Brian Neer
Surveyor
Brian is a lead surveyor for our industrial plant projects with over 30 years of industry experience.
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.
Nikki Ramer
Payroll Manager
Nikki oversees all payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on-time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jaron Saulsbury
Personnel and Safety Administration
Jaron's experience brings added depth to the safety team.
JARON SAULSBURY | Personnel and Safety Administration
About
Jaron's background in construction safety, coupled with knowledge of compliance and healthcare policies, brings added depth of experience to the safety team.
Fun Fact
Jaron likes to kayak and spend time with family and friends.
Jared Sommer
Surveyor
Jared's sharp attention to detail and strategic conceptualization has made him a valuable asset to the company.
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.
Andrea Tesson
Accounting Manager
With a Master of Accountancy, Andrea is responsible for the company's accounts payable system.
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).
Sean Washatka
Estimator
Sean brings over a decade of experience in heavy civil estimating and field operations management in our region.
SEAN WASHATKA | Estimator
About
Sean brings over a decade of experience in heavy civil estimating and field operations management in our region. His attention to detail, problem solving skills, and management perspectives provide a solid foundation for our project estimating team.
Fun Fact
In his free time, Sean loves to coach his three boys in soccer and basketball.
Kurt Westhoff
Estimator
Kurt has worked in the construction industry since 1991 including 20 years as a General Contractor.
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.
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.
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.
Mari Young
Project Administrator
Mari will assist our project managers with administrative tasks and coordination between numerous projects, schedules, and deadlines.
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.