Meet the Team
Trusted Team. Reliable Partner. Kissick Proud.
Andrea Abernethy
Office Administrator
Andrea coordinates activities with our 300+ field staff plus supports many of the project management staff in the office.
ANDREA ABERNETHY | Office Administrator
About
Andrea’s role in the company involves coordinating activities with our 300+ field staff plus supporting many of the project management staff in the office. Her friendly personality and adaptability enable her to contribute to many administrative areas within the company.
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.
Matt Bainbridge
Construction Safety Specialist
Matt is responsible for helping coordinate the implementation of Kissick Construction’s safety and health program.
MATT BAINBRIDGE | Construction Safety Specialist
About
Matt is responsible for helping coordinate the implementation of Kissick Construction’s safety and health program. His role is to help ensure employees are trained and dedicated to safety performance. His responsibilities include job site inspections, employee training, program development, rule enforcement and management of workers’ compensation claims.
Fun Fact
Matt enjoys deer and turkey hunting, but primarily enjoys spending time around the pool with his wife and kids.
Kevin Black
Talent Mentor
He was one of the first employees at Kissick Construction, transitioning from field superintendent to project manager to Talent Mentor for the company.
KEVIN BLACK | Talent Mentor
About
Kevin has spent the majority of his 30+ year career in construction. He was one of the first employees at Kissick Construction and recently transitioned from project manager to Talent Mentor for the company. Kevin mentors and trains new and advancing personnel in Kissick’s processes and technology, drawing on his years of experience in structural concrete and flatwork, concrete repairs, demolition and installation of new industrial plant process facilities.
Fun Fact
Kevin’s favorite candy bar is Mr. Goodbar. He’s also Kissick’s one true cowboy competing all over the region in his free time.
Latocia Blackman
Accounts Payable
Latocia has a Master’s degree in Accounting and over 10 years of experience.
LATOCIA BLACKMAN | Accounts Payable
About
Latocia supports the accounting department with the accounts payable functions. She has a master’s degree in accounting and utilizes her training to expedite payment to valued partners and subcontractors.
Fun Fact
She loves owl memorabilia and playing with her two children.
Kirk Brock
Project Manager
Kirk brings nearly 33 years of construction experience to Kissick, with extensive work in commercial, industrial, heavy, renovation construction and infrastructure improvements
KIRK BROCK | Project Manager
About
Kirk brings nearly 33 years of construction experience to Kissick, with extensive work in commercial, industrial, heavy, renovation construction, and infrastructure improvements. He uniquely brings international, large-scale project experience to the jobsite following stints in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Iran over his construction career.
Kirk recognizes the value of consensus building and construction efficiencies when communicating with co-workers, clients and subcontractors. His responsibilities as project manager include schedule development, material procurement, field compliance and project documentation.
Fun Fact
Kirk has traveled the world, literally, with his career spanning many regions, countries and continents.
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
Project Manager
Kerry's responsibilities include tracking schedules, budgets, material procurement, project documentation and field compliance.
KERRY CHAPPELL | 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.
Bryan Connell
Project Engineer
Bryan brings a high level of organization, communication and leadership skill to all his projects.
BRYAN CONNELL | Project Engineer
About
Bryan has been part of the Kissick team for over five years. As a professional engineer, he utilizes his background on a variety of earthwork, underground utility and site development projects. Bryan brings a high level of organization, communication and leadership skill to all his projects. A consummate team player, his personality and work ethic support Kissick’s team player culture.
Fun Fact
Bryan received a scholarship from the Heavy Constructor Association (HCA) while in college at the University of Missouri.
Coby Crowl
Director of Business Development
Coby has more than 25 years of experience as a civil engineering consultant.
Leadership
COBY CROWL | Director of Business Development
Expertise
Business Development
About
Coby has more than 25 years of experience as a civil engineering consultant. He has extensive experience working on various projects and is dedicated to the success of each project and client satisfaction. Coby has dedicated his career to building relationships and uniting teams of professionals to accomplish projects. He is a professional engineer and draws up his experience in civil site design, urban design, water and wastewater planning, design and construction administration, pump station design, roadway, and stormwater management to provide the best solutions to each project.
Fun Fact
He grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, but played football in Columbia for the Missouri Tigers.
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.
Charlie Fuller
General Superintendent
Charlie brings more than 20 years’ experience and specializes in piping, grading and complex concrete projects.
CHARLIE FULLER | General Superintendent
Expertise
Structural Concrete and Flatwork
About
Charlie brings more than 20 years’ experience and specializes in piping, grading and complex concrete projects. He is recognized for his expertise in the field. He brings a high level of organization, on-site administration and a get it done attitude. Charlie contributes his success to the wide range of projects he has completed as well as the quality team members he has been fortunate to work with at Kissick Construction.
Fun Fact
Charlie is a collector and we like to call him, “Kissick’s American Picker.”
John Garvey
Senior Project Manager
John brings to bear 15+ years of construction management experience and expertise with complex underground utility projects in congested urban settings including municipal water and wastewater systems.
Leadership
JOHN GARVEY | Senior Project Manager
Expertise
Project Management
About
John brings to bear 15+ years of construction management experience and expertise with complex underground utility projects in congested urban settings including municipal water and wastewater systems. He understands the importance of consensus building with stakeholders to best balance construction efficiency with impacts to daily operations, traffic, and the general public. John’s responsibilities as project manager include schedule development, material procurement, field compliance and project documentation.
Fun Fact
Enjoys vacations and spending time with his wife and 5 children.
Noah Gibson
Project Engineer
Noah worked from field laborer into the role of Project Engineer and has knowledge and background in utility and concrete work.
NOAH GIBSON | Project Engineer
About
Noah began at Kissick as a field laborer and has since worked his way into the role of Project Engineer. 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.
Bob Hall
Field Personnel Coordinator
The master of our employee handbook, he facilitates all the required activities of new hires.
BOB HALL | Field Personnel Coordinator
About
Bob is often the first person new employees visit with on their first day. The master of our employee handbook, he facilitates all the required activities of new hires. Bob is fun, easy to talk to and goes above and beyond to ease new team members into Kissick Construction’s culture.
Fun Fact
Proud to be Kissick’s “Raytonia” Beach Bum.
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.
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.
Devin Janssen
Project Administrator
Devin supports our project teams and project engineers on a diverse range of projects.
DEVIN JANSSEN | Project Administrator
About
Devin supports our project teams and project engineers on a diverse range of projects. Her friendly demeanor and dedicated work ethic assist in fostering a strong reputation for Kissick Construction’s client focused project approach.
Fun Fact
I enjoy country living with my kids.
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 4 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spencer Moore
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 | Project Manager
About
Spencer spent many years in the field as an operator and later as a crew foreman. He recently moved 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.
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.
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.
Luke Porter
Project Engineer
Luke has a degree in Construction Science and Management and works to support the project management team.
LUKE PORTER | Project Engineer
About
Luke joined Kissick Construction after serving as an intern with us. He has been able to put his degree in Construction Science and Management to work as he supports the project management team. Working on a diverse range of projects, Luke’s project experience spans a variety of project type and sizes. His responsibilities include tracking schedules, budgets, material procurement, project documentation and field compliance.
Fun Fact
If the weather is warm, you’ll find Luke wake boarding at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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.
Brenda Richmond
Vice President of Administration
Brenda serves as Vice President of Administration and is Corporate Secretary for Kissick Construction.
Leadership
BRENDA RICHMOND | Vice President of Administration
Expertise
Construction Office Administration
About
Brenda serves as Vice President of Administration and is Corporate Secretary for Kissick Construction. Prior to joining Kissick 25 years ago, she worked for another construction company with Kissick’s founding partners, Jim Kissick and Pete Browne. Brenda is proud to have been the first employee of Kissick Construction and is passionate about her role with the firm. Her work ethic, communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and loyalty play key roles in the growth and success of Kissick Construction.
Fun Fact
Brenda enjoys landscaping and caring for the land at her rural home.
Kyle Ross
Project Surveyor
Has been a proud member of the Kissick team since 2009.
KYLE ROSS | Project Surveyor
About
Has been a proud member of the Kissick team for since 2009.
Fun Fact
At Kissick, we make the impossible, possible.
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.
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.
Tyler Stifter
Project Engineer
Tyler joined Kissick Construction as a field laborer while earning a degree in Construction Science and Management.
TYLER STIFTER | Project Engineer
About
Tyler joined Kissick Construction as a field laborer as he worked his way through college finishing with a degree in Construction Science and Management. His field expertise combined with his education bring a unique perspective to his role as project engineer. As Tyler supports the municipal utility teams, his background navigating the permitting, code and development process has contributed to Kissick’s reputation of responsiveness and prompt resolutions on projects.
Fun Fact
Enjoys teasing his peers that he wasn’t born when Kissick was founded.
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.
Rick White
Equipment Manager
Rick White brings over 20 years of fleet management experience to the task of maintaining Kissick’s fleet of over 300 pieces of equipment both in our 24,000 square foot maintenance building and in the field.
RICK WHITE | Equipment Manager
About
Rick White brings over 20 years of fleet management experience to the task of maintaining Kissick’s fleet of over 300 pieces of equipment both in our 24,000 square foot maintenance building and in the field. His organizational skills and attention to detail keep our fleet as one of the most respected in the region.
Fun Fact
I love the outdoors and travel.
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.