Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

Mr. Brad Jeanneret, joined Hensel Phelps in 1996 and is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management. As Executive Vice President, Brad is based in Irvine, California and overseas the Pacific Division which consists of the Southern California, Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii District offices. Brad began his career with Hensel Phelps in the SoCal District, rising through the ranks from field engineer to operations manager.

During his time as operations manager, Brad relocated to Colorado to support the Plains District Office before eventually relocating to the Pacific where he established a team of estimators and operational staff located in Guam to support existing projects on the island and to pursue new opportunities in the Paci?c region. As the Pacific region evolved and expand, Brad relocated to Hawaii and establish the Paci?c District Of?ce in Honolulu. As District Manager/Vice President of the Pacific District, Brad was responsible for the procurement, operations and leadership throughout the Pacific region. In 2016 Brad relocated back to where he began his career in Southern California and assumed the role as Executive Vice President of the Pacific Division.

Brad is active in industry organizations, such as the General Contractors Association and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Brad and his family are active in many charities throughout Orange County

James (Jim) R. Pappas, Jr. joined Hensel Phelps in 1990 and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering (Construction Management). Based in San Jose, California, Jim is a Vice President and District Manager with oversight of the Northern California District and the Pacific Northwest. Jim began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps rising through the ranks of Field Engineer, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Operations Manager.

Jim is actively involved in many industry organizations including the Associated General Contractors and Design-Build Institute of America. He has also served on the Board of Joint Venture Silicon Valley and the Architectural Engineering Advisory Board at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Jim is also an advocate for collaborative partnering, and serves on the Board of the International Partnering Institute and the San Francisco Partnering Steering Committee for the City and County of San Francisco. Having been a part of more than $5 billion of construction projects, Jim has seen the value that partnering can provide, and the benefits of working together as a team.

Laird B. Heikens , LEEP AP joined Hensel Phelps in 1989 after graduating from Colorado State University with a with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and a minor in Geology. He is based in Colorado and President of the Development Group and a Vice President of Construction with oversight of the Development Group personnel located across the country. Laird started his career with Hensel Phelps 28 years ago, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Of?ce Engineer, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Mission Critical Services and Director of Operations prior to being appointed as Development Group President.

Laird provides the leadership and strategies and clarity that promote the growth of the Development Group based in Colorado. He bears overall corporate responsibility for the management and direction of all Development Group related projects and potential development related project investments made by the company.

Laird is dedicated to the development and construction industry and supports many regional and national organizations. Married with twins, Laird enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking and all activities related to the outdoors with special interest in trail running and road biking.