Garney Names New President / CEO

Mike Heitmann has been named President and CEO of Garney Construction. He will oversee company-wide strategic planning and business development from its headquarters in Kansas City. Heitmann has spent his entire career at Garney, starting at the company after graduating from the University of Kansas more than 20 years ago. He most recently led the development of Garney’s water and wastewater capabilities in the private and industrial markets.

Garney leaders appreciate Heitmann’s loyalty to and vision for the company. “Garney started as a family company, and even though we’ve expanded considerably, we’re still a family of more than 700 employee-owners,” said Charles Garney, who started the company in 1961 and now serves on its Board of Directors. “A key moment in our history was my interview with Mike Heitmann and his decision to join Garney back in 1990. It has been a real pleasure watching him develop over the years, and I am very proud of his latest achievement being named President and CEO.”

Heitmann’s selection is the culmination of a three-year transition to a new generation of senior leadership at Garney. “The resulting new organizational structure was built on proven performers at Garney with an eye on future market opportunities and a strong desire to continue a legacy of consensus management,” said Board Chairman Robert Millwee. “The current Officer Team has worked well together during the transition and is positioned for continued success.”

Heitmann believes Garney’s greatest strength lies in its 100 percent employee ownership. “Garney is a very unique organization and I am proud to be a part of it,” he said. “Employee ownership has created a culture of honesty, integrity and excellence. It is a great honor to be a member of the leadership team and to work with such dedicated and loyal employee-owners.”