DBIA-SW LEADERSHIP

With 30+ years of experience, David currently leads Burns & McDonnell’s water services in the Southwest, including Texas and surrounding areas. This growing team of engineering, construction, and design professionals deliver water and wastewater solutions for municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients.

Throughout his career, David has led multidisciplinary teams and managed nearly $1 billion in projects across multiple industry sectors including municipal and industrial water and wastewater. He has served in key leadership and management positions at major, top-tier engineering and construction management firms.

A thought leader in the water and wastewater design-build industry, David has presented, instructed, and spoken at multiple conferences and owner forums, and has written articles for leading industry publications.

Joe is a certified DBIA professional with 15+ years experience. Joe is a Navy veteran with two deployments during the war on terrorism, one to the middle east and one to south America. Joe graduated top of his class in both undergraduate and graduate studies. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management, a master’s degree in business administration, and a master’s degree in finance.

Joe is the founder and president of Hutchinson Construction, which specializes in civil construction. Hutchinson Construction serves private and public markets within the Texas and Southeast regions, seeking to bring value throughout the project lifecycle, and the communities in which they work.

Prior to starting Hutchinson Construction, Joe held key positions with one of the largest, nationally recognized, award winning design-build contractors, including starting a civil division within the company. He has led alternative delivery pursuits across multiple markets, including pursuits in excess of $1 billion. Joe has led construction operations of over $1 billion in his career, the largest project being over $300 million. Joe’s market segment experience includes heavy civil, manufacturing, mission critical, aviation, water & wastewater, federal, energy and commercial markets. His project delivery experience includes EPC, BOP, Design-build, CMGC and CMAR.

Mr. Anderson has over 15 years of experience in the water and wastewater construction business and has worked for MGC for more than 10 years. Kirby holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering and is a Design Build Institute of America Designated Professional. He has worked on myriad projects in every function from Project Engineer to Division Manager. Kirby uses his considerable experience helping MGC, our employees and clients succeed in all aspects of project delivery from concept through closeout.

Scott Cochran is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in the electrical industry. He is currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Rosendin, where he has worked since 2021.

Throughout his career, Scott has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of projects, including industrial, commercial, and healthcare ventures of various sizes. He has a comprehensive understanding of high-voltage and low-voltage applications, skillfully integrating them into successful project outcomes.

Scott's unwavering support for the Design-Build delivery method has made him a valuable asset in the industry. He has actively practiced this approach for over a decade, consistently driving efficiency and innovation in project execution. Furthermore, he is a certified professional by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and has assumed leadership roles such as Austin Chapter President of DBIA and Secretary of the Southwest Region.

Andy Kirby is a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the construction industry. He currently serves as the AMER East & LATAM Build Partner for Microsoft, where he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships across the Americas and Latin America.

Throughout his career, Andy has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. His extensive experience spans various sectors, including healthcare, technology and life sciences. Andy's ability to integrate innovative solutions and deliver successful project outcomes has earned him recognition as a thought leader in the industry.

Andy has been actively involved with the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for over a decade, holding key leadership positions that have significantly contributed to the organization's growth and influence. He served as the Chair of the DBIA DFW Chapter for five years, the DBIA Bay Area Chapter Chair for five years, and the DBIA San Diego Chapter Chair for three years. His unwavering support for the Design-Build delivery method has driven efficiency and innovation in project execution, making him a valuable asset to the industry.

In addition to his professional achievements, Andy is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. He has presented at numerous conferences, instructed workshops, and written articles for leading industry publications, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader and advocate for best practices in design-build project delivery.