Leadership
Meridian’s leadership team is built to support execution, strengthen operations, and lead with accountability. Together, they help ensure our people, projects, and systems are aligned to deliver quality work safely and consistently.
Leadership With Field, Operational, and Organizational Depth
Meridian’s senior leadership structure is led by the President and four Vice Presidents, who together form the company’s senior executive team. This group provides direction across operations, business operations, estimating, and the assets and material resources that support execution in the field.
Alongside that executive team, Meridian intentionally elevates Safety and Human Resources as essential leadership functions. Our Head of Safety and Head of HR play a critical role in how Meridian performs – strengthening field support, reinforcing standards, supporting our people, and helping build the structure required for sustainable growth. Together, this leadership group helps ensure the company is aligned operationally, accountable in execution, and supported where it matters most.
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MARK SUTTON
President & CEO
Mark Sutton co-founded Meridian Engineering & Contracting in 2003 and serves as President and CEO, leading its growth into a multi-state contractor known for delivering complex heavy civil, industrial, and mining work with discipline and integrity.
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DON YÄGER
VP of Business Operations
Don leads Meridian's Business Operations, overseeing strategy, finance, risk, HR, and technology, and brings prior executive experience from Mural Technologies and Intuit along with a disciplined leadership style shaped by his U.S. Air Force background.
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SEAN SALVESON
VP of Operations
Sean is VP of Operations at Meridian Engineering & Contracting, overseeing multi-state project execution and safety across Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, drawing on 30+ years of cross-trade experience in electrical contracting and heavy civil construction.
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TRACE MUSGRAVE
VP of BD / Estimating
Trace leads estimating and business development for Meridian, overseeing preconstruction strategy across Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, and brings 28+ years of heavy civil experience, including 14 years at Meridian, to drive accurate bids and support the company's growth.
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JOSE LUIS QUINTERO
VP of Materials, Plants, & Assets
Jose Luis Quintero is VP of Materials, Plants and Assets at Meridian Engineering, overseeing materials operations, plant performance, and equipment strategy with over 36 years of industry experience, including prior VP and GM roles at CEMEX.
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ANDY COLLINS
Head of Safety
Andy Collins leads Meridian Engineering's safety function, embedding proactive safety systems and standards across heavy civil, industrial, and mining operations, and brings experience from firefighting and mining safety roles at Freeport-McMoRan's Sierrita Copper Mine.
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KERRIANN TRAVIS
Head of Human Resources
Kerriann Travis is an HR leader with over 15 years of experience building scalable people systems across construction, manufacturing, and other industries, and is active in community leadership, including as President and CEO of the International Women's Empowerment Network.
Built to Support the Work
At Meridian, leadership is measured not only by direction, but by support – for the field, for project teams, and for the long-term strength of the company. Our team is committed to building an organization defined by accountability, capability, and a culture that supports quality work and continued growth.
Join Our Legacy of Construction Excellence
Our team goes the extra mile to solidify our legacy of civil engineering construction excellence. Whether you’re looking for a dynamic career with the best construction company in the Southwest, or in search of professionals to satisfy critical infrastructure needs, Meridian welcomes you. We invite you to check out our bid opportunities or contact one of our three offices today to learn more.