Michael J. Choutka

Michael (Mike) J. Choutka joined Hensel Phelps in 1991 and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management Engineering. As President and CEO, Mike is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the board of directors and the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. He is also charged with advancing employee engagement and overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results consistent with Hensel Phelps’ overall strategy and vision.

Mike began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Operations Manager, District Manager / Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before being appointed President and CEO.

Mike has been active in industry associations for more than 25 years and has served on several industry boards of directors. He was Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida Chapter in 2011. He is active in ABC and serves as a Trustee for the Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA) having served as the FEA Chair from 2017-2018. Additionally, he holds a position on the board of directors for the ACE Mentor Program of America and is a member of the Construction Industry Round Table.

As a member of the YPO Gold Rocky Mountain Chapter, Mike participates in local events throughout the year. He is actively involved in supporting the American Cancer Society,