Builders
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From planning to post-construction, you are guided by a team with vast expertise and hands-on experience in construction, engineering, project management, estimating, and business management. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
MICK GIVEN
DOUG FORTKAMP
JAY GRIESHOP
GREG GEIS
LINDA SIMPSON, M. ED.
JOHN BROWN, CSP
JOE MCGOVERN, AIA
BRYAN GIESIGE
CEO, Chairman of the Board
MICK GIVEN
mgiven@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Given attended the University of Dayton and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1979. After graduating, Mr. Given joined Ferguson Construction as an Estimator/Project Manager. He also served as Executive Vice President and Operations Manager before becoming President of Ferguson Construction Company in 2001.
In June of 2018, Mr. Given transitioned to CEO and Board of Directors Chairman, then named Douglas Fortkamp as the 7th President of Ferguson Construction. He currently has overall corporate oversight and focuses on long-term strategic planning. The current President and CFO report directly to Mr. Given.
Mr. Given is active in the community and currently serves on many boards including:
- Board Chairman: Sidney-Shelby Economic Partnership – Shelby County
- Board Chairman: Sidney-Shelby Workforce Partnership
- Board Member: Associated Builders & Contractors (Ohio Valley Chapter)
- Wilson Health Hospital: Investment Committee
- YMCA: Foundation Committee
- Board Member: Associated Builders & Contractors of Ohio (Represents all 3 Chapters)
President
DOUG FORTKAMP
dfortkamp@ferguson-construction.com
As a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, Mr. Fortkamp serves as president at Ferguson Construction. After earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton in 1995, he started as a Project Manager for Ferguson in 1997. He later earned his M.S. in Business Administration from Wright State University in 2001. He currently provides executive leadership and general management guidance for the company.
CPA, CFO
JAY GRIESHOP
jgrieshop@ferguson-construction.com
Jay R. Grieshop serves as Ferguson’s CFO and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University, as well as a Master of Taxation for Accountants from Capital University Law School.
Jay is currently responsible for overseeing all of Ferguson’s financial matters, as well as implementing and maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring sound financial reporting for both internal and external purposes.
Chief Estimator
GREG GEIS
ggeis@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Geis oversees the corporate efforts to solicit, organize, and vet subcontractor bids, assemble quantity and cost data, and interact with subcontractors and suppliers to secure strong participation in construction projects. Working closely with the project team, Greg ensures that each project meets the Owner’s performance expectations while building and improving internal best practices.
Mr. Geis received a Bachelors of Science in Construction Management from The Ohio State University. He has 15 years of construction experience. Mr. Geis joined Ferguson Construction Company in 2015.
Chief Human Resources Officer
LINDA SIMPSON, M. ED.
lsimpson@ferguson-construction.com
As Chief Human Resources Officer for Ferguson Construction, Linda leads the HR and Safety teams that support operations. After graduating from Kalamazoo College with a BA in Psychology and Western Michigan University with an MA in Education and Human Resources Development, she started her career as a recruiter for Toyota Denso in Battle Creek, Michigan and Honda in Marysville, Ohio.
She has held Vice President of Human Resources positions with Lexis Nexis Global Product Development, and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Doctors Hospital. Most recently she served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Tosoh America. She has published a book, New Benefits Now, highlighting ways CEO’s, CFO’s and CHRO’s can design benefit plans to serve employees better at less expense for employers. As “culture keepers” of the company, Linda leads team members responsible for recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, employee engagement, training, HRIS and performance management.
Safety Director
JOHN BROWN, CSP
jbrown@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Brown earned a B.S. in Geology from Western Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Safety Engineering in 2002 from Kennedy-Western University. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the safety industry.
Mr. Brown is a Registered National Certified Safety Professional, and is certified in toxic/hazardous controls and management. He is responsible for coordinating the team’s safety plan for the project and will work closely with all project personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations. Mr. Brown makes routine site visits in order to perform written safety audits that are submitted directly to the Project Manager.
Managing Architect
JOE MCGOVERN, AIA
jmcgovern@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. McGovern has over 15 years of experience in the building design and construction industry and has been with Ferguson since 2013. As a Registered Architect (RA) and LEED Accredited Professional, he oversees the civil and architectural design department. He is responsible for overseeing the development of design/build preliminary and construction drawings, using Revit to develop 3D models to provide project visualization as well as permit drawings. He meets with clients to thoroughly understand their needs and objectives. By utilizing creativity and past experience, he develops a design that will meet those needs while blending aesthetics, function, and cost-effectiveness. Mr. McGovern is responsible for building code and local zoning compliance for all design/build projects.
Vice President
JASON STIVER
jstiver@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Stiver has 29 years of experience in the construction industry. He is responsible for the daily operations of Ferguson’s Sidney Business Development, Estimating, and Operations. His primary responsibilities are the management of multiple projects from inception through completion, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, project management, and field labor forces.
- Wilson Health: Board of Trustees
- Valley Regional Surgery Center: Board of Trustees
- Lehman Catholic High School: Board of limited jurisdiction trustee
Vice President
BEN LINDSAY
blindsay@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Lindsay has 22 years of experience in the construction industry. As the Vice President of our Columbus office, he is responsible for the daily operations of Ferguson’s Columbus business development, estimating, and operations. His primary responsibilities are management of multiple projects from inception through completion, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, project management, and field labor forces.
Vice President
JEFF KING
jking@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. King joined the Ferguson Construction team in 2008 and brings over 35 years of experience to the construction industry. He began his career as a laborer on highway projects while attending The Ohio State University. After earning his degree, he advanced to Manager of Special Projects with a local Dayton contractor, eventually rising to the role of Vice President.
Mr. King has a comprehensive background in pre-construction services, project management, and estimating. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed projects from inception to closeout across a wide range of sectors, including office, retail, industrial, medical, food service, institutional, recreational, and large distribution facilities.
Vice President
MARK ROGERS
mrogers@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Rogers has 32 years of experience in the construction industry and is responsible for the daily operations of Ferguson’s Indianapolis business development, estimating, and operations. His primary responsibilities are the management of multiple projects from inception through completion, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, project management, and field labor forces.
Operations Manager
RUSS MEAD
rmead@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Mead earned a B.S. in Construction Systems Management from The Ohio State University and a Construction MBA from the Associated Builders & Contractors of the Ohio Valley. He joined Ferguson in 2008 and has 14 years of overall construction experience. Mr. Mead is responsible for the vitality, success, and overall operations of the Sidney regional team.
Operations Manager
KEVIN MCCORMICK
kmcmormick@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. McCormick graduated from the University of Dayton with Bachelor of Civil Engineering and received a Masters of Business Administration from Miami University. Additionally, he is an Ohio Licensed Professional Engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional (AP), and is also ASHE certified. Mr. McCormick started at Ferguson in 2008 and is responsible for the vitality, success and overall operations of the Dayton regional team.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP)
• University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio – Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering
• Miami University, Oxford, Ohio – Masters in Business Administration, (MBA)
Business Development
DANNY NETH
dneth@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Neth is responsible for the management and development of new business opportunities in targeted markets, and negotiating and securing construction contracts. In addition, he spearheads the pre-construction phase by coordinating with the Design Department to deliver a product that meets the unique needs and functions of each client and works closely with the Estimating Department on value-engineering solutions and budget management. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Capital University.
Business Development
BRENT GIVEN
bgiven@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Given began his career in the manufacturing industry, where he built a strong foundation in inventory control before advancing to a supervisory role. Having been involved with Ferguson Construction since childhood, Brent has spent the past 8 years making a significant impact in business development, focusing on cultivating client relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth.
With experience in preconstruction planning and project management, Brent has played a key role in several of the largest projects in Southwestern Ohio. In addition to his business development work, he is an integral part of the company’s leadership team, overseeing the IT department and leading community engagement initiatives, including the company’s partnership with Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of the Ohio Valley.
Manager - Special Projects
AUSTIN DICKE
adicke@ferguson-construction.com
Mr. Dicke brings over 10 years of experience to the construction industry. He oversees the management of the Special Projects Department, where his responsibilities include purchasing and expediting materials, subcontract administration, shop-drawing review, pricing change orders, managing project schedules, controlling costs, ensuring project quality, and coordinating all aspects of project execution.
• Bowling Green State University – Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
• ASHE CHC
• OHSA 30-Hour Safety Training
• Procore Project Management Certification
“Ferguson’s design team approached the project in a creative and professional manner. They listened to our objectives and operational considerations and offered options for the building configuration, building materials, and systems components with associated cost benefits. We believe we were successful in achieving optimal use of our funds.”
Tim Zimmerman
Trimble
REGIONAL OFFICES
Ferguson has four regional offices throughout Ohio and Indiana, ensuring that no matter where you are, we’re here to help.
COLUMBUS
DAYTON
INDIANAPOLIS
SIDNEY
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
When Cody Lee began leading the team at Everyday Technologies in 2021, he had a bold vision for growth and revitalization. That vision involved adding new equipment and more talent, which meant the existing facility would need more space.
He placed his trust in our team to handle the job.
“Since we already had a vision in place, we knew that Ferguson would do a good job at basically taking our napkin sketch of a vision and turning it into reality. And so we were able to work hands-on with their design team and come up with different layouts.”
