Leadership
Karl Meyer
Chairman of the Board
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Karl co-founded Meyer Najem in 1987 with Anthony Najem. Their relationship began in college, where they were fraternity brothers at Purdue University. Karl’s focus is on business systems and operations, while Anthony fosters business development, and the private side of the company’s portfolio. Today, Karl oversees multiple operating entities, leads the company’s strategic direction, and maintains close interaction between clients and company operations. He sets the tone for the company with his commitment to serving clients and the community with integrity and honesty. Karl is actively involved in both nonprofit and for-profit boards throughout the communities served. Karl 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
Chief Executive Officer
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Anthony is CEO of Meyer Najem Construction, and is responsible for its vision, strategic plan, and financial strength. He advocates a high level of safety, quality of service while giving back to the community it serves. Meyer Najem built its foundation in the healthcare construction market, and has diversified into other markets and geographical locations over the past 34 years. Anthony is proud of Meyer Najem’s many accomplishments – completing over a billion dollars, voted one of the Best Places to Work year after year, and being involved in several philanthropic organizations.
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Tim Russell
President
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Tim was Meyer Najem’s third employee, joining Karl Meyer and Anthony Najem shortly after the firm was established in 1987. Tim is responsible for the coordination, direction, and administration of all affairs of the company. He serves our corporation, clients and the community with integrity and honesty while focusing on value-oriented solutions developed through collaboration and communication. Tim says what sets Meyer Najem apart from their competition is we are still a small company that competes against large national contractors. Throughout his career, Tim has been actively involved in industry and community organizations including the Coalition for Construction Safety, Indiana Construction Roundtable, Indiana Subcontractors Association, the HSE School Foundation Board, and the Giving Hope Foundation.
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Chris McCracken
Chief Operating Officer
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Chris began his career in the construction industry in 1995 after graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Construction Management. Since joining Meyer Najem, he has provided leadership in many different positions, including project management and executive leadership. With a focus on healthcare during his tenure as a project executive, Chris saw the completion of projects from 1,000 square foot ICU renovations to 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art hospitals. As COO, Chris is responsible for directing and leading Meyer Najem’s workflow strategies and organization of all essential business processes. He is proud of the construction Meyer Najem has completed across the country, specifically for our nation’s veterans.
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Keith Jewell
Chief Administrative Officer
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Keith provides oversight of Meyer Najem’s business services including, finance, legal, risk management, safety, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, and information technology. The team at Meyer Najem has a collective commitment to strengthening and developing healthy communities, and that’s what motivates Keith. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Keith went on to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. He joined Meyer Najem three years ago after his roles as President of St. Mary’s Health and Executive Vice President and COO of Franciscan Health. Outside of Meyer Najem, Keith also serves as COO of OnPoint Real Estate Solutions, as well as on the boards for the University of Southern Indiana Foundation and the HealthNet Foundation.
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Toby Holcomb
Vice President of Operations
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Toby brings more than thirty years of construction experience, leading project teams with the responsibilities of coordinating preconstruction and construction activities. Coming into Meyer Najem two years after its inception in 1987, Toby has seen the growth and passion behind the firm. His vast construction knowledge starts at the ground level, as he spent a portion of his career overseeing site and master planning work for healthcare and senior living clients. Toby holds a degree from Indiana University.
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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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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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Brian Falcon
Chief Legal Officer
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Brian’s role at Meyer Najem focuses on minimizing and controlling risks by advising the company’s leadership team on major strategic, legal and regulatory issues. Brian says, “There is an excellent culture and a feeling of value that comes from working at Meyer Najem. It starts at the top with the operational leadership and filters its way through the entire organization.” Brian received his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and later graduated from Indiana University’s McKinney School of Law.
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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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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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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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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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Jonathan Haggarty
Executive Vice President
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Jonathan provides leadership, management, and vision for projects in the K-12 and Municipal market sectors. His role involves working with the entire project team to support successful projects from conception to completion. Jonathan attended Purdue University, and earned his degree in Building Construction Management. After working for Meyer Najem for almost a decade, he most enjoys the company’s culture. The relationships that he has with colleagues go beyond the workplace. Jonathan is active in the community as an Alumni Member of the Purdue Polytechnic Construction Management Program, and is a graduate of Hamilton County Leadership Academy.
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Sam Mishelow
Director of Client Development
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Sam focuses on healthcare opportunities and building strong relationships in the industry. As an active member of our community, he was awarded the 2018 OneZone Volunteer of the Year Award, the Indiana Leadership Forum’s Outstanding Professional Award, as well as the Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s 2021 Impact Award. Sam is a member of the Indiana Rural Health Association, F.B.I. Citizen’s Academy, Carmel Police Department Citizens Academy, Indiana Construction Roundtable, and Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Zoology from Indiana University, as well as a Master’s degree in Finance from Indiana Wesleyan University. Sam currently serves on the Riverview Health Board of Trustees, OneZone Chamber Executive Committee, and the Humane Society for Hamilton County Advisory Board.
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Dan Lawson
Executive Vice President of Business Development
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Dan understands the importance of all integral roles of the construction process from inception through completion. As an experienced construction professional, Dan focuses on municipal and education market opportunities. Dan’s depth of knowledge in the municipal market has led to several successful projects using the BOT (Build-Operate Transfer) method. He received his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University, and Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. As a veteran, Dan served four years of active-duty service in the United States Air Force.
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Bob Gallant
Vice President of Business Development
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Bob has been involved in economic development, real estate, and construction during his nearly 40-year career in Central Indiana. After leaving Indiana University with a business degree and pursuit of an MBA at the University of Indianapolis, he worked for the Orr/Mutz administration at the Indiana Department of Commerce followed by service in the Hudnut administration bringing new business to the City of Indianapolis. For the last 30 years he has worked in the private sector in the built environment, assisting firms like Wilhelm, Championship Auto Racing (CART), Turner and Browning Investments.
He enjoys helping his clients understand the “art of the possible” by utilizing his connections in government and the industry and helping them achieve their facility needs. He has served several Mayors in Indianapolis on Boards and Commissions including the Equal Opportunity Advisory Board, Fort Harrison Reuse Task Force ant the Indianapolis Economic Development Commission. Currently he sits on the Indy Chamber Local Government & Fiscal Policy Committee, the Indiana Economic Development Association, as well as Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee for the upcoming College Football Championship.
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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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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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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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Maynard Soukup
Director 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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Rachael Coverdale
Chief Marketing Officer
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Rachael is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and strategy for all marketing and advertising initiatives. She focuses on combining both the analytical and creative aspects of marketing to provide Meyer Najem a competitive advantage in the industry. Always up with marketing trends, Rachael is passionate about finding innovative ways to tell Meyer Najem’s story. In the community, Rachael is past President of Hamilton County Leadership Academy and a board member at Nickel Plate Arts.
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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.