Rex Bell

As Western Division vice president, Rex Bell brings over 35 years of experience providing project management, financial expertise, operations leadership, and strategic direction for engineering service businesses around the world.

Throughout his career, he has taken on complex issues and worked with diverse teams. He applies his communication and team-building skills to Ayres' pursuit of growth and expansion opportunities in the West.

He rose through the ranks of a major engineering and construction firm with 7,000 employees serving clients in 36 countries. As a senior executive, he oversaw significant projects such as the Panama Canal Expansion and managed operations on six continents. He has extensive national and international experience in natural resources; energy; water; infrastructure; and services for municipal, state, and federal agencies.