Mark Layman

Former CEO and Chairman of Balfour Beatty Construction, Mark Layman brings over 27 years of financial, operational, and organizational leadership in the construction industry. Mark began his career in 1989 with JW Bateson, a subsidiary of Centex Construction Company (acquired by Balfour Beatty in 2007), where he learned the 'front lines of a commercial building. Mark served in key leadership roles, including National CFO, President, and ultimately CEO and Chairman until his retirement in 2016.

During his tenure, Mark and the leadership team transformed the company from a relatively small regional business into a $4+ billion national organization consistently ranked among the top commercial builders in the US and repeatedly recognized as a regional and national Best Place to Work (including the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list). Mark has deep experience in growth strategies, acquisitions, profit improvement, building high-performing leadership teams, and inspiring a strong positive organizational culture. Mark was recognized as 2007 CFO of the Year by the CFMA and CEO 'Change Maker of the Year' for Dallas in 2015.

Mark is a graduate of Texas A&M University (Finance). He has served on many industry and local boards and is currently serving as Chairman for Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas.