Leadership
Karl Meyer
Chairman of the Board
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Karl Meyer is Chairman of the Board at Meyer Najem, guiding the company’s strategic direction and ensuring its continued success as a 100% employee-owned organization. He co-founded the company in 1987 with Anthony Najem and led it as co-owner until transitioning ownership to its employees in 2024.
Today, Karl provides leadership across multiple operating entities and works closely with the executive team to align business systems, operations, and long-term goals that support sustainable growth.
Under his leadership, Meyer Najem has strengthened its reputation for integrity, quality, and community service while expanding into new markets and regions. Karl also contributes his experience to both nonprofit and for-profit boards throughout the communities Meyer Najem serves. He holds contracting licenses in multiple states and a B.S. in Finance with a Minor in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.
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Anthony Najem
Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
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Anthony is Executive Vice Chairman of the Board at Meyer Najem Construction, providing leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the company’s continued growth and success as a 100% employee-owned organization. He works closely with the Chairman and executive leadership team to align Meyer Najem’s long-term vision, operations, and financial strength.
A founder of the company, Anthony has helped build Meyer Najem’s reputation for safety, quality, and community involvement. What began as a firm rooted in healthcare construction has grown into a diversified organization serving multiple markets and regions. Anthony is proud of Meyer Najem’s accomplishments—being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work year after year and building a culture of ownership that continues to strengthen the company’s future.
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Tim Russell
Chief Executive Officer
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Tim Russell serves as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors at Meyer Najem Construction, leading the company’s day-to-day operations and overall management. As CEO, he works closely with the Board to align strategy with execution, ensuring Meyer Najem’s continued success as a 100% employee-owned organization.
Tim joined Meyer Najem shortly after its founding in 1987 as the company’s third employee, helping shape its foundation of integrity, collaboration, and commitment to quality. His leadership emphasizes communication, teamwork, and value-driven solutions for clients while maintaining the close-knit culture that distinguishes Meyer Najem from larger national contractors.
Active in both industry and community organizations, Tim has served with the Coalition for Construction Safety, Indiana Construction Roundtable, Indiana Subcontractors Association, HSE School Foundation Board, and the Giving Hope Foundation.
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Jonathan Haggarty
President
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Jonathan Haggarty serves as President of Meyer Najem, a role he assumed in 2025 after more than a decade with the company. A Purdue University graduate with a degree in Building Construction Management, Jonathan has been instrumental in driving growth and collaboration across the organization. He values Meyer Najem’s strong culture and the lasting relationships built among employee-owners. Jonathan lives in Westfield, Indiana, with his wife, daughter, and son, and is actively engaged in both the Westfield community and the larger Hamilton County communities. Outside of work, he remains active as an Alumni Member of the Purdue Polytechnic Construction Management Program and a graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.
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Brian Falcon
Chief Administrative & Strategic Officer
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Brian Falcon was promoted in 2025 to Chief Administrative & Strategic Officer (CASO) at Meyer Najem, a role that reflects his evolving leadership and broad contributions to the company. Known for his ability to build strong relationships, Brian has played a key part in strategic planning, the development of Meyer Najem’s risk management department, and the selection of outside ESOP board members. In this new leadership position, he supports the President and Executive Leadership Team in driving efficiency, organizational excellence, and long-term strategic growth. Brian earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and his law degree from Indiana University’s McKinney School of Law.
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Senior Leadership Team
Jenny Bean
Chief People Officer
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Jenny Bean recently joined Meyer Najem as their Chief People Officer. Among other duties, Jenny’s focus will be professional growth and development for all employees. She brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent over 26 years at Duke Realty where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s human resources strategies.
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Scott Stull
Chief Financial Officer
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In addition to providing strategic direction of Meyer Najem’s accounting department, Scott provides overall direction for the financial operations of the company. He says, “one of the main reasons I love working at Meyer Najem is the teamwork that takes place throughout the organization. There is a tremendous respect level for one another, and this translates into getting tasks accomplished.” As an expert in the field, Scott has taught Construction Accounting for 13 years at IUPUI. Scott holds a degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from Indiana University.
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Matt Weaver
Chief Technology Officer
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Matt is responsible for overall operations and the maintenance of the firm’s business information systems. His commitment to continuous improvement of IT innovation, initiatives and employee productivity is evident, as in 2016, when Matt was selected as a finalist for the Indiana Business Journal CTO of the Year. Matt’s journey at Meyer Najem started in 1999 as an intern. Through hard work and dedication, Matt worked his way through project management and estimating, eventually landing in the position of CTO. Matt holds a degree in Construction Management from Purdue University. In the community, he serves on his neighborhood’s HOA board and coaches his three kids sports leagues.
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Executive Vice Presidents
Ben Cox
Executive Vice President
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Ben oversees and directs the operations in the Healthcare market. With involvement in preconstruction initiatives, Ben ensures projects are completed on time and on budget. Ben enjoys that Meyer Najem has a unique culture, and he can always find a way to have fun while working. Ben is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Building Construction Management. Outside of work, Ben is involved with several community initiatives including: an Indiana Construction Roundtable Board Member, Deacon at Second Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Revenue Committee for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Jeremy Dixon
Executive Vice President
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As Executive Vice President, Jeremy oversees the special project division, commercial market, and self performance services specifically as it relates to corporate, industrial, multi-family, bank, religious, retail, tenant improvement, and recreational projects. Jeremy’s responsibilities are to coordinate preconstruction and construction activities until the project is handed over to the owner. He is an active member of the community and is a graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy. At HCLA, Jeremy helped spearhead projects to address the lack of affordable housing in Hamilton County. Jeremy holds a degree in Construction Management from Purdue University.
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Kevin McGovern
Executive Vice President
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As Executive Vice President, Kevin oversees the senior living, municipal and educational markets. With more than 30 years of experience, he is responsible for coordinating preconstruction and construction activities until the project is handed over to the owner. Over the past decade, Kevin has completed more than forty senior living projects across the country, including Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Arizona, and Nebraska. Kevin enjoys the culture at Meyer Najem and believes that simply working hard provides a wealth of opportunities. Kevin holds a degree in Construction Management from Purdue University.
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Maynard Soukup
Executive Vice President of Special Projects
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With over 30 years of experience, Maynard brings a wealth of expertise in leading Meyer Najem’s Special Projects Division. His position includes unique and out-of-ordinary construction projects, but his goal always remains the same. His objective is to help clients successfully achieve their individualized goals in quality, function, and budget.
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Department Leadership
Traci Hardin
Vice President of Safety & Compliance
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As an innovator and leader in safety in construction, Traci leads Meyer Najem’s safety program for all projects, human resources, diversity, leadership, training, and mentoring. She has led Meyer Najem to receive some of the highest awards and accolades for safety in construction. Honesty and optimism guide her work each day. Traci enjoys the culture at Meyer Najem and interacting with employees in the office and at project sites. In her role, Traci is mentoring and challenging the next generation in developing their own skills and knowledge, including management and leadership development.
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Christine Miller
Vice President of Marketing
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Christine Miller brings extensive marketing expertise to Meyer Najem, leveraging over a decade of experience in the construction industry. As Vice President of Marketing, Christine leads the company’s marketing and communication strategies, focusing on enhancing brand visibility, optimizing proposal processes, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Christine’s leadership includes overseeing a talented marketing team, managing digital platforms, and refining processes to maximize efficiency. Her role involves close collaboration with sales teams, developing engaging collateral, and leading impactful proposal and presentation strategies from conception through delivery.
Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Loras College. Her strategic contributions have supported major projects across key markets, including healthcare, education, multifamily housing, and advanced sciences, among others.
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Kyle Miller
Director of Operations
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Kyle Miller brings over a decade of construction expertise to Meyer Najem, serving as Director of Operations. In this role, Kyle oversees the execution of complex, high-stakes projects, ensuring seamless operations, on-time delivery, and adherence to the highest quality standards.
Kyle’s diverse experience spans healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities, among other markets. Known for his ability to manage both big-picture strategy and intricate project details, he creates a collaborative and efficient environment for project teams. His training in lean construction, inspired by practices learned at Boeing, enables him to implement innovative processes and drive operational excellence.
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Indiana State University. His leadership has been pivotal in delivering advanced manufacturing facilities, state-of-the-art hospitals, and mission-critical data centers, solidifying his role as a trusted leader at Meyer Najem.
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Southeast Office Leadership
Ryan Soots
Executive Vice President of Meyer Najem Southeast
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As Executive Vice President of Meyer Najem Southeast, Ryan is focused on the continued growth in the Southeast part of the United States. Ryan is responsible for all day to day operations and leadership across all projects. Passionate about working for a company that puts value on culture and drive, Ryan feels proud to work with a team that always puts clients first. Meyer Najem’s Southeast office is located in Jacksonville, FL. Ryan received his Construction Engineering Management Technology Degree from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis and has been with Meyer Najem for seven years. In the community, Ryan is involved in the ACE Mentor Program.
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Jeff Blount
Chief Operating Officer of Meyer Najem Southeast
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With more than thirty years of experience in the construction industry, Jeff is responsible for developing overall market strategies and development of opportunities in Meyer Najem’s Southeast division. Jeff appreciates Meyer Najem’s approach to doing business — always having a client’s best interests at heart as the foundation of any partnership. He attended the University of Florida, earning his degree in Building Construction. In the community, Jeff serves as Treasurer for Hope at Hand, a local Jacksonville nonprofit, providing art and poetry therapy to vulnerable and at-risk youth populations.
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Meyer Najem Development
Keith Konkoli
President of Development & Real Estate
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As President of Development and Real Estate Services for Meyer Najem, Keith is responsible for the coordination and direction of the division. Keith’s career started in the property management business directly out of college with a retail developer out of Cleveland, Ohio. Later in life, Keith moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he jumped around with a few property management jobs before landing at Duke Realty in 1997. Keith’s career at Duke Realty spanned 20 years led the company’s $3 billion healthcare division as Executive Vice President, Healthcare with responsibility for all U.S. operations. This position culminated with the sale of the Healthcare development platform. Shortly after, Keith moved to Welltower where he ran the company’s Outpatient Medical business, which at the time, was the largest Medical Office portfolio in the country.
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Travis Tucker
Executive Vice President of Real Estate
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A real estate entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Travis possesses comprehensive expertise in all aspects of the commercial real estate industry, particularly in the healthcare sector. As a former vice president of healthcare development for Duke Realty (DRE), Travis achieved several performance and leadership awards such as the Sales Person of the Year and Masters Club, as well as being a graduate of Duke’s executive leadership program (LEAD). Travis has also been an active member of the greater Indianapolis community, serving on the board of directors for the Franciscan Health Foundation and recognized as a Finalist for Indy’s Best & Brightest, alumni of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Top Forty under 40 and The Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (Leadership Indianapolis) Class of XXXVI. In his role at Meyer Najem, Travis will continue to focus on identifying commercial real estate opportunities and helping clients through pre-development, market analysis, leasing, finance and owner and tenant representation. Travis is a licensed real estate broker and earned a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation through the CCIM institute.
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Brett Morgan
Director of Development
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Brett Morgan joined Meyer Najem as Director of Development in 2025 after leading transformative capital projects across Indiana’s public and private sectors. A graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Public Administration, Brett is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His career spans over a decade of civic and economic development, including leadership roles at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the City of Indianapolis.
Brett brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, political navigation, and strategic project delivery. He has played a pivotal role in shaping governance frameworks for major developments like LEAP and OneHealth and is known for guiding projects from vision to execution with precision and purpose. He values Meyer Najem’s collaborative culture and its commitment to community impact.
Brett lives in Indianapolis with his wife and daughters. He is a Class VI Fellow of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation and a member of the Urban Land Institute and the Congress for the New Urbanism.
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Susan Reed
Vice President of Business Development & Public-Private Partnerships
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Susan Borries Reed serves as Vice President of Business Development and Public Private Partnerships at Meyer Najem, where she leads strategic initiatives that build collaboration between public entities and private organizations. In this role, she works to strengthen relationships across municipalities, developers, and community partners—connecting public needs with private resources to create projects that deliver long-term value and community impact. Susan has extensive experience in municipal finance, economic development, local government operations, and public-private partnerships.
Susan’s career spans over twenty years in public finance as a bond attorney, registered municipal advisor, and most recently as an investment banker. She specialized in municipal advisory services, municipal finance, sustainable finance, and financial policy development. Prior to these roles, she worked in economic development for a joint action public power agency. Susan is a licensed attorney in Indiana and South Carolina.
She holds a B.A. in Communications and Political Science from Purdue University and a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
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Meyer Najem’s leadership team is comprised of industry professionals who bring passion, confidence and integrity to all aspects of the firm. We take great pride in shaping how business should be done by being transparent, innovative and honest.