WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), a
national business trade association comprised exclusively of
approximately 125 chief executives from the leading design and
construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, today elected
Deryl McKissack, President & CEO
of McKissack & McKissack (Washington,
DC) as 2024-2025 Chairwoman of the organization. She
succeeds Henry Massman, CEO, Massman
Construction. McKissack was elected during CIRT's Annual Spring
Conference in Washington, D.C.
Deryl's dedication to CIRT is unwavering, viewing her membership
as more than just a professional affiliation but as an opportunity
to foster collaboration and progress within the industry. She
remarks, "CIRT is a sanctuary where industry leaders convene to
address pressing challenges, exchange best practices, and champion
innovation. It's a platform where we confront issues head-on, from
labor shortages to supply chain disruptions, with a shared
commitment to improvement." Her vision for CIRT reflects a
deep-seated belief in the power of collective action and dialogue
to drive meaningful change. As she steps into the role of
Chairwoman, Deryl is determined to propel both the organization and
the industry forward, enriching the quality of life for generations
to come.
In welcoming the new Chairwoman, CIRT President Mark A. Casso, Esq., NAC noted, "Deryl brings a
unique perspective and vantage point to leading the CEOs that
comprise CIRT, both from her life-experiences but also in
succeeding in a male-dominated industry where her skills,
personality, and strong team-oriented approach have established her
firm as a successful player in the design-construction
community."
BOARD ELECTIONS
The following members were also elected as Officers during the
Round Table's membership meeting:
- Tom Reilly, Executive Vice
President, Turner Construction,
(New York, NY) as Vice Chair;
- Greg Kelly, CEO & President,
STV Group (New York, NY) as
Treasurer; and
- Henry Massman, CEO, Massman
Construction (Kansas City, MO),
will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past
Chairman.
In addition to the executive committee elections, CIRT also
welcomed the following four industry leaders as new directors who
will serve on the board through 2026:
- Mike Choutka, CEO &
President, Hensel Phelps
(Greeley, CO)
- John Henderson, CEO, HDR, Inc.
(Omaha, NE)
- Michael Squarzini, Co-CEO,
Thornton Tomasetti (New York,
NY)
- Rob Strobel, CEO, Lithko
Contracting (West Chester,
OH)
"CIRT is fortunate to have a dedicated board of such highly
regarded industry professionals. We offer congratulations to our
new officers and directors; and thank all our current and outgoing
directors for their service to CIRT and its members as well as the
design / construction industry," said Casso.
About Deryl
McKissack
Deryl
McKissack brings a wealth of experience and a storied family
legacy to her role as founder, chairwoman, and CEO of McKissack
& McKissack (McKissack), a
nationally renowned architecture, engineering, program, and
construction-management firm. With over $15
billion in projects under management across various sectors,
Deryl has demonstrated exceptional leadership in steering
McKissack's growth and success. As a fifth-generation professional
in the design and construction field, she inherits a rich heritage,
tracing back to Moses McKissack, a
master builder who defied odds as a slave. Deryl's journey began
early, apprenticing under her father and later honing her skills at
prominent firms like Turner Construction and Dames & Moore. In
1990, fueled by determination and a shoestring budget, she founded
McKissack, which has since garnered accolades from publications
like Engineering News-Record and the Washington Business Journal.
Noteworthy projects under her stewardship include the Museum of
African American History and Culture, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Obama
Presidential Center. Last year, Deryl expanded her impact by
launching AEC Unites, an organization dedicated to fostering
opportunities for Black talent and businesses in the architecture,
engineering, and construction industry, further cementing her
commitment to equity and inclusion in the field.
About McKissack & McKissack
McKissack &
McKissack (McKissack) is a national
architectural, engineering and construction management services
firm that has earned a strong reputation for consistently
delivering results on time-sensitive, complex, high-profile
projects. With over 100 employees, the firm is large and diverse
enough to have the full range of technical capabilities to manage
our clients' projects, yet small enough that each project receives
the attention it deserves. McKissack is managing $15 billion in construction and is ranked by
Engineering News-Record as one of the top 50 construction
management-for-fee firms in the United
States. McKissack is a leader, enhancing people's lives by
advancing the design and construction industry.
McKissack's diversified services allow us to manage successfully
clients' projects from conception through completion, whether the
project is new construction, renovation, reconstruction,
environmental design or transportation. Additionally, we provide
our services to a diverse and demanding client base, including
federal, state and local governments; developers; corporations;
healthcare institutions; colleges and universities; K-12 schools;
and municipal entities.
Guided by corporate values of integrity, teamwork, and
best-in-class performance, McKissack's professionals provide
outstanding technical expertise and are especially responsive to
client needs, budgets and schedules.
About the Construction Industry Round Table
The
Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) is an association of chief
executive officers of America's leading design/construction firms
in the U.S. CIRT seeks to inspire its members to be an innovative
force creating a safe and sustainable quality of life for the
future. CIRT is the only organization that serves as the single
voice representing both the design and construction community. The
CEO members who make up CIRT lead companies that are responsible
for over billions of dollars in private and public sector design
and construction work; and their companies directly employ nearly
one million people across the country.
For more information about CIRT contact, Mark Casso, 202-466-6777; or visit our website
at www.cirt.org.
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