Leadership
Building for People, With People
When you hire GH Phipps to construct a building, or campus of buildings, you get more than a construction company—you have a team of employee-owners. Our leadership supports our people, clients, and community through our company mission: Inspire. Lead. Deliver. Expect an Exceptional Building Experience.
Todd Ruff
President
Todd graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. His exposure to the construction industry began early with his father working in construction and Todd often spending time on job sites.
After six years at GH Phipps, Todd was elected to the company Board of Directors–at age 28–the youngest member in Phipps’ history. In 2014, Todd was named a “Top 20 Under 40” with ENR Mountain States Magazine. Todd maintains his LEED AP BD+C, ASHE Certification, is a graduate of the AGC Executive Leadership Academy, and volunteers with the CSU Construction Management program.
Todd’s leadership includes a full understanding of client responsibilities, as he owned and operated his own landscape maintenance business from middle school through college, a job that allowed him to pay for his education. Major projects for which Todd previously provided preconstruction services include the $143 million Children’s Hospital Colorado East Tower Addition, the $70 million Platte Valley Medical Center, and the $61 million Boulder Community Hospital, among many others.
Todd Ruff
President
Peter Spieser
Chief Financial Officer
Peter joined GH Phipps with 25 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, leading financial initiatives, and administering corporate-wide policies and business goals in a variety of industries, including 17 years in the construction sector. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Business Administration and Finance from Regis University.
Peter is a key thought partner to the Company’s President and executive leadership team and oversees daily operation of accounting, financial, human resources, and Information Technology functions. Additionally, he manages the Company’s investments and securities, insurance coverage, liquid assets, and portfolio while assisting in the creation and implementation of GH Phipps’ strategic plan.
Dedicated to giving back to the community, Peter currently serves on the 5Star Bank Board of Directors, Monfort College of Business Dean’s Advisory Committee, Springs Rescue Mission Board of Directors, and Accounting Advisory Board at Regis University. Additional philanthropic endeavors include Pikes Peak YMCA and Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado. He and his wife Kristi have been married for 26 years have three children, two dogs, and an occasional attic squirrel.
PETER SPEISER
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Cleveland
Vice President
Chad has been with GH Phipps for nineteen years, serving as Vice President since January of 2023. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of Operations from 2017 – 2022. He received his bachelor’s degree from Williams College and started his construction career with Phipps as a Project Engineer in 2001. Chad holds LEED AP accreditation along with Stormwater and ASHE Certifications. Chad was fortunate to be on the team constructing the new Children’s Hospital at the Anschutz campus. This project was a career highlight for him and a place that has served his family well over the years. As a fifth generation Coloradan, Chad is happy to be part of the community focused projects that Phipps prioritizes: healthcare, education, and civic construction has been at the core of Chad’s work. Chad is passionate about his family first, but when he carves out time for himself, you can find him in the art studio creating landscape paintings or out on the golf course.
CHAD CLEVELAND
Vice President
Shane Humphrey
Vice President
Shane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has been in the construction industry for 30 years. Shane is LEED Accredited and has many certifications and licenses including holding his class A contractor’s license. Shane spends the majority of his time away from work with his wife and three children.
SHANE HUMPHREY
Vice President
Kevin Mahoney
Vice President
Kevin Mahoney has been with GH Phipps Construction Companies for nine years, serving as Director of Special Projects since 2019. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University, entering the construction industry more than 22 years ago. With experience in numerous roles, Kevin has gained valuable knowledge from his time in the field as well as working on the business side of the build environment. Kevin’s portfolio consists of projects spanning various market sectors including higher education, k-12, healthcare, science and technology, aerospace, civic, and retail. While Kevin holds many fond memories of his past projects, his proudest accomplishment as Director is leading and growing the Special Projects team to over $100M in revenue in 2021 despite pandemic market conditions. Kevin volunteers on the Women of Phipps Board of Directors and on the CU Denver Construction, Engineering, and Management (CEM) Industry Advisory Board.
kevin mahoney
Vice President
Team Leadership
Mark Arnold
Director of Healthcare and Marketing
Mark is a 1985 graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He has been with GH Phipps Construction Companies since 2016, and previously worked with JE Dunn Construction for 27 years. His experience spans the Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, and Colorado markets. Mark’s project experience has been primarily in the healthcare market sector; however, he has also been active in higher education, K-12, science, and technology. Mark is a member of ASHE, CAHED, AMFP, and SMPS. He serves on Construction Industry Advisory Committee for the UNL/UNO Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction.
Mark is married with two beautiful daughters.
Mark Arnold
Director of Healthcare and Marketing
Roberto Arocho-Taffanelli
Purchasing Director
Roberto studied Mechanical Engineering in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Before joining GH Phipps, he worked in the Railroad Industry, specifically worked in Commuter Trains for the past 18 years and is a APTA member the last 9 years. He is a family man that spends his weekends in his kids volleyball and basketball competitions around Colorado.
Roberto Arocho-Taffanelli
Purchasing Director
Danielle Curtiss
General Counsel
Danielle has been the General Counsel for the Company for over 15 years. She doesn’t like to admit how long she’s been in this industry, but she obtained both her undergraduate degree in Business (BSBA) and her Law degree (J.D.) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining GH Phipps, Danielle was a Labor and Employment and Litigation attorney for a large law firm and spent some time as an in-house lawyer for a national specialty subcontractor. In 2019, Danielle was appointed to the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board. In addition, she sits on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Coalition and the Elevation Chapter of National Charity League, is a member of the AGC Legislative Committee, and is a former Trustee of the Colorado Children’s Chorale. In her spare time, Danielle loves to travel. She’s visited 49 states (ask her which one she’s still missing), and 21 countries…so far.
Danielle Curtiss
General Counsel
BLAINE DODGION
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
With two decades of experience in the construction industry, Blaine serves as the Director of Operations at GH Phipps, where he has been a driving force behind the company’s success since joining in 2014. Throughout his career, Blaine has taken on a variety of roles including Project Manager, Manager of Special Projects, and Manager of Mainline Operations, each contributing to his deep expertise in project management, team leadership, and operational efficiency. His ability to foster strong relationships and streamline processes has helped GH Phipps maintain its reputation for excellence and innovation.
A proud graduate of Colorado State University, Blaine holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. His leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. As Director of Operations, he is committed to optimizing workflows, enhancing team synergy, and ensuring that every project upholds GH Phipps’ legacy of quality craftsmanship.
Outside of work, Blaine enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two kids, embracing the balance between his professional dedication and family life.
Blaine Dodgion
Director of Operations
CRISTA GLUCKSMAN
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Crista Glucksman brings extensive experience in construction management from both the owner’s and general contractor’s perspectives to her role as Director of Special Projects at GH Phipps. She joined the company in 2016 as an Assistant Project Manager and has since played a key role in delivering successful projects across various sectors.
Crista has a strong background in project management, overseeing new builds, tenant buildouts, common area renovations, building improvements, deferred maintenance, and capital improvements. Her expertise extends to financial reporting, estimating, contract negotiations, and budget management, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and successfully. Her strong leadership and training skills make her an invaluable asset to the team, fostering collaboration and innovation across projects.
Crista holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. Committed to excellence in every aspect of construction and project management, she continues to be a driving force behind GH Phipps’ special projects.
Crista Glucksman
Director of Special Projects
Cris goldy
General Manager Wyoming
Cris started working for GH Phipps in 1988 as a Laborer. In 1990, he was hired as an intern. Cris graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. Following his graduation in 1991, he was hired full-time at GH Phipps. Cris has been surrounded by the construction industry for his entire life with his father and grandfather both being involved in the industry.
Throughout Cris’s career, following his entry as a Laborer, he has held positions ranging from Estimator, Project Engineer, Senior Project Manager, and Project Executive, in addition to his current role as the General Manager for GH Phipps Wyoming. During his career, Cris has worked on many iconic projects across Colorado, and now Wyoming. Some of the projects that are a part of his journey include the Colorado Springs Airport, the University Hospital Critical Care Addition, and the Children’s Hospital Replacement Hospital and North Campus Expansion. His portfolio also includes numerous higher-education campuses, including Colorado State University, University of Denver, University of Colorado, and the Auraria Campus for MSU Denver and Community College of Denver. In Wyoming, Cris has been involved in projects located in Rock Springs, Casper, Laramie, and Cheyenne.
Cris currently serves on the GH Phipps Board of Directors, as well as the GH Phipps ESOP advisory committee.
Cris Goldy
General Manager
Wyoming
Alexander Gregory
Director of Preconstruction
Alex has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University. He has been in the construction industry for 15 years and has been a regular member and leader of both national and regional committees in the Lean Construction Institute. Alex has been lucky enough to be part of multiple major projects at different children’s hospitals, but his favorite so far has been the Children’s Hospital of Colorado North Campus Expansion & Renovation that was the first fully IPD project in the state of Colorado. Alex is married, has two dogs, and enjoys cycling and triathlons.
Alexander Gregory
Director of Preconstruction
Tim Johnson
Regional Director Northern Colorado
Tim graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Civil Infrastructure Systems Engineering and started his career working for a large regional contractor in downtown Philadelphia. He met his wife travelling in Europe and to be with her moved first to West Lafayette Indiana for two years and then Fort Collins where she is a professor at Colorado State University. Tim has been a Project Engineer, Estimator, Superintendent, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Executive and Director of Risk Management throughout his nearly 20-year construction career prior to now managing the Northern Colorado office for GH Phipps. Tim is also the vice chair of the Fort Collins Building Code Review Commission and is a volunteer soccer coach for Fort Collins Arsenal for his two children. In Tim’s spare time, he mountain bikes, skis, runs, and enjoys a great podcast or book.
Tim Johnson
Regional Director
Northern Colorado
Julie Radulovich
Controller
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. As a CPA, she has worked in the finance and accounting field for over 24 years and is a member of the AICPA and COCPA. Julie enjoys working with various not for profit organizations and is on the board of Laradon. Her hobbies include beekeeping, gardening, and travelling.
Julie Radulovich
Controller
LAURA RINKER
dIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Laura has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry in roles focused on employee relations, strategic planning, training and development, corporate citizenship, and many facets of marketing and communications. Passionate about culture and the employee experience, she leads strategic initiatives to promote employee engagement, talent development and professional growth, and effective organizational communication.
A graduate of Auburn University, Laura and her husband Jim live in Castle Rock, Colorado, and spend their free time as relentless supporters of sporting events for their three teenage sons. Laura is also an avid volunteer at the Help & Hope Center, an organization that provides aid for people in crisis.
LAURA RINKER
Director of Human Resources & Internal Communications
Keith Steflik
Director of IT
Keith studied Electromechanical Engineering and Electronics and holds an associate’s degree from the State University of New York, at Alfred. His 30+ year career in IT includes 17 years in Construction IT, as well as management-level IT positions in the Pharmaceutical, Managed Services, and IT Consulting industries. When not at work, Keith enjoys building custom furniture, welding and steel fabrication, laser engraving, riding motorcycles, hunting, camping, and all manners of outdoor activities.
Keith Steflik
Director of IT
Lean Culture
Strong client relationships, open-book communication, and effective project team collaboration help us make the most of our Lean Construction methodologies.