Burns & McDonnell Promotes Leaders to Vice President to Advance Client Outcomes and Growth
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Burns & McDonnell Promotes Leaders to Vice President to Advance Client Outcomes and Growth
02/05/2026 1 minute read

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm, announced the promotion of 15 leaders to vice president. The promotions reflect the firm’s continued focus on developing leaders who help deliver complex projects for clients safely, efficiently and reliably.

“Identifying and developing strong leaders is a top priority as we prepare Burns & McDonnell for the future,” said Leslie M. Duke, chair and CEO. “These dedicated leaders have taken on new roles, field assignments and responsibilities to enhance how we serve our clients while advancing the firm’s continued growth.”

Duke announces the following promotions to vice president:

 

  • Jonathan Dusenberry, managing director, Transmission & Distribution Group, South Central Region, Houston
  • Chris Freeman, director, Food & Beverage leader, Global Facilities Group, Kansas City
  • Kent Herzog, regional manager, Environmental Group, Northeast Region, Wallingford, Connecticut
  • Julee Koncak, director, Community Relations and Foundation, Kansas City
  • Mike Lombardo, managing director, Transmission & Distribution Group, Kansas City
  • Andy Mashek, Department of Defense projects director, Aviation & Federal Group, Kansas City
  • Andrew Reid, regional manager, Transportation Group, North Texas Region, Dallas
  • Jason Schaefer, regional manager, Water Group, Mountain Region, Denver
  • Brad Schilhab, director of field operations, Construction Group, Kansas City
  • Jon Schwartz, regional manager, Global Facilities Group, North Texas Region, Fort Worth
  • Kathy Smink, procurement director, South Central Region, Houston
  • Dana Steph, managing director, Transmission & Distribution Group, South Central Region, Houston
  • Jim Swanski, chief information officer, Corporate Services, Kansas City
  • Shalis Winder, project director, Oil, Gas & Chemical Group, Kansas City
  • Andy Wozniak, operations director, Great Lakes Region, Chicago

About Burns & McDonnell

Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned. Learn more.