Our Team
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.
Executive Leadership
Kurt Klanderud
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board
Kurt’s construction career began in 1986; his long history with GH Phipps Construction Companies started in 1990. He served as company President/CEO from 2012-2022, President from 2007-2012, and positions as Vice President, Director, Chief Estimator, and Preconstruction Services prior to his executive leadership. He has served as Chairman of the Board since 2008.
With his company leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board and ESOP Trustee, Kurt has been responsible for setting the strategic direction of the corporation as well as managing client relationships. He has been involved with several of the company’s larger projects, including UC Health Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Boulder Community Hospital, Platte Valley Medical Center, Colorado College, and others.
Professional organizations have also been a large part of Kurt’s industry involvement. He is a Past President of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado and a current Co-Chair of the AGC of CO DC-3 Diversity Culture of Care Committee. He also serves on the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC Board of Governors, the Castle Rock EDC Executive Committee, Metro Denver Economic Development Council Executive Committee, and is currently the Chair of the GH Phipps Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Kurt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management with a minor in Architecture from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Kurt Klanderud
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board
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
Roger Treichler
Chief Operating Officer
Roger attended the State University of New York at Cortland and worked in civil engineering for the Town of Lewiston, New York. Following graduation, he spent three years in Houston, TX, then moved to Colorado, where he gained employment with GH Phipps.
Roger’s experience at GH Phipps includes stints as a project engineer, estimator, assistant project manager, project manager/estimator, appointment as manager, and later director of Special Projects before moving into an executive leadership role. His portfolio includes several legacy projects in the Denver area: Auraria Higher Education Campus, Tivoli Student Union Revitalization, University of Denver’s Nagel Hall, and key capital improvements for the Denver Botanic Gardens Master Plan.
Roger’s certifications include LEED AP BD+C and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering Healthcare Contractor’s Certificate. He is a member of the GH Phipps Board of Directors, executive leadership for Associated General Contractors (AGC), and currently serves in an advisory role on the Women of Phipps Leadership Board.
Roger Treichler
Chief Operating Officer
Jim Clawson
Chief Financial Officer
Jim’s experience includes progressive accounting, finance and operational experience working within international engineering and construction firms.
With deep roots in the Rocky Mountain regional market, Jim contributes his expertise in ERP implementation, financial analysis, strategic planning, business planning, forecasting, contracts and procurement, risk management and alternative project delivery methods. His significant experience in financial management, human resources, and operational efficiency improvement is beneficial to GH Phipps and our clients.
Jim earned a BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Creighton University and received Executive Leadership Training from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.
Jim Clawson
Chief Financial Officer
Team Leadership
Mark Arnold
Director of Healthcare and Marketing
Roberto Arocho-Taffanelli
Purchasing Director
Chad Cleveland
Vice President
Danielle Curtiss
General Counsel
Margo Ferguson
Controller
Cris Goldy
General Manager
Wyoming
Alexander Gregory
Director of Preconstruction
Shane Humphrey
Vice President
Tim Johnson
Regional Director
Northern Colorado
Kevin Mahoney
Vice President
Christine Mortensen
Human Resources Manager
CHRIS PEDERSEN
Vice President of Concrete Services
Julie Radulovich
Controller
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.