Board Of Directors

Dan Quillen |  Board Director
Wagner Rents

Dan is branch manager of Wagner Rents in Grand Junction for 6 years, he has been in the industry for a total of 48 years; Dan feel that WCCA is very helpful to members and is on the forefront of knowledge and opportunities. The strength of the association lies in the project listing and is a great asset to the members. Dan’s experience working on both sides of the industry as a supplier and contractor offers his experience to work well with other board members.

p: 970-245-6546  |  f: 970-245-6543  | Email Dan Quillen

Brad Keller |  Past President
FCI Constructors Inc.

Brad Keller works for FCI Constructors Inc. He has spent his formative years in Grand Junction and returned in 1999. Brad has been a board member for the ABC, helped with the District 51 Construction to Career day, has been fortunate enough to work on several local charity construction projects, is a graduate of the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program and is on the WCCA board because it is important to be involved with the industry through advocacy and representation. His belief is that If we don’t fight for and protect our local industry / economy, no one else will.

p: 970-434-9093  | Email Brad Keller

Wendi Garcia |  Past President
Grand Valley Reprographics & Survey Supply

Wendi Garcia, owner Grand Valley Reprographics & Survey Supply, Wendi has 20 years management experience with the last 14 years being in the construction, survey retail area. In 2007, Wendi open Wendi’s Woodshop to provide the badly needed quality survey wood products needed in the Grand Valley and in 2013 decided to go retail and opened Grand Valley Reprographics and Survey Supply. Wendi encourages customers in her store to become WCCA members. Wendi believes that a good strength of her business comes from current WCCA members.

p: 970-639-9597  |  f: 970-639-9598  | Email Wendi Garcia

Rich Keller |  Board Member
Shaw Construction

Rich is the Director of Pre-Construction Services and has 30+ years of construction experience. He serves on the board to “give back” to the industry that provided careers for himself, father and grandfather. He wants to help WCCA create business and networking opportunities for member companies and to provide a voice for the membership on construction related issues at the state and local levels.

p: (970) 242-9236  |  f: (970) 241-5618  | Email Rich Keller

Mark Gardner |  Secretary – Treasurer
Whitewater Building Materials Corp.

Mark Gardner is VP of Whitewater Building Materials. Growing up in the construction industry Mark is the 3rd generation family owned business in Grand Junction. Mark graduated from Mesa State in 1983 with a degree in accounting. Mark is interested in legislative and regulatory issues and served on CRMCA Past Board of Directors (Ready Mix Association) and currently serving on CSSGA (Sand & Gravel Association) Board of directory. Mark bring a wealth of knowledge to WCCA and a strong voice in regulations.

p: 970-242-7538  |  f: 970-242-1851  | Email Mark Gardner

Merritt Sixbey |  Vice President
Merritt & Associates

Merritt grew up in the valley and has been a successful contractor for over 30 years. Merritt is an ambitious professional with a wealth of experience and skill that earns a remarkable reputation as a leading contracting company. Merritt also brings to the board knowledge in the construction field plus his communication skills with dealing with the city and county.

p: 970-241-5164  |  f: 970-241-8595  | Email Merritt Sixbey

Billy Foster |  Board Member
Adcock Concrete, Inc.

Billy serves on WCCA’s Board of Directors to have a voice in the construction community and to be more informed with local politics in our trades. Billy likes to see Western Colorado Contractors Association have a stronger voice with the cities/counties and their issues.

p: (970) 242-8567  |  f: (970) 242-2061  | Email Billy Foster

Jesse Nelson |  President
Sorter Construction

Jesse Nelson is with Sorter Construction and has over ten years of project management experience in the Grand Valley. He currently resides in Delta with his wife, Beth, and their two daughters. Jesse spends his spare time coaching youth soccer enjoying outdoor activities and cheering on the Denver Broncos.

p: 970-242-1436  | Email Jesse Nelson

Robert Lueck |  Board Director
Bighorn Consulting Engineers

Robert Lueck is a mechanical engineer with Bighorn Consulting Engineers and has been working in the consulting engineering business for two years. Prior to making the shift over to the consulting business, Robert worked in manufacturing for nearly seven years. Robert is a Colorado native and has lived in the Grand Valley close to 20 years. He graduated from the CMU/CU partnership program with a B.S. in mechanical engineering and now sits on the school’s industrial advisory council. Robert is excited to be considered for a position on the WCCA board and hopes to bring new and innovative ideas to the team.

p: 970-241-8709  | Email Robert Lueck

Paul Burdett |  Board Member
Mays Concrete

Paul Burdett, Mays Concrete, Inc., VP Operations. Starting as a project engineer, Paul spent 8 years on the mill tailings remediation in UT., finishing as a project manager. He hired on with Mays Concrete in 2001 and worked his way up from project manager/estimator to his current position as Vice President of Operations. With over 25 years experience, Paul has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Geology from Colorado Mesa University and a Masters Degree in engineering management from the University of Colorado. He has served as board director/chairman for Associated Builders and Contractors. Paul currently attends the WCCA Governmental Affairs Committee assisting with governmental issues and legislation that supports the construction industry.

p: 970-243-5669  | Email Paul Burdett

Bryan Kissner |  Board Member
Kissner General Contractors, Inc.

Bryan Kissner, Kissner General Contractors, Inc., President & Owner. After graduating from Cedaredge HS and trade school, Bryan worked as a seasonal laborer for Corn Construction, in residential building for Ament Construction, and then as a Superintendent & Project Manager for Francis Construction. He started Kissner & Keep (1993) and Kissner General Contractors, Inc. (1995). His projects include commercial vertical builds & heavy civil projects which have earned multiple awards from Engineering News Record, including Best Specialty Project, Award of Merit for Safety, Best Project, Top Contractor in CO & WY and finalist for Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year. He has worked with many quality people in the industry and his experience is a positive that others can gain perspective from.

p: 970-835-7910  | Email Bryan Kissner