Shiel Sexton General Counsel Kris Altice has re-joined the Shiel Sexton Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2023. Beginning her career with the company in 1999, Kris was the firm’s first general counsel. With over 30 years of experience in construction law and business litigation, she diligently aids Shiel Sexton through contract negotiations, litigations, and mediations. Kris also assisted greatly during Shiel Sexton’s transformation into an ESOP company. She will contribute a distinct perspective on policy establishment to the board as it works with company leaders to strategize for the ..read more

It is an exciting time to be part of Shiel Sexton. We continue to grow value in our exceptional, employee-owned company, accomplishing our goals as we do. As an ESOP, we prioritize growth and advancement. In the past month, several employees have assumed new roles in the organization, which will position the company for continued and future successes. Kevin Hunt has transitioned his chief operating officer duties, expanding his responsibilities in his role as Shiel Sexton President. This shift results in the following well-deserved promotions: Matt BarnesChuck ScholerFrank DuckChief Operating ..read more

One of Shiel Sexton’s own has been recognized in the IBJ’s 20 in their Twenties campaign, which “honors emerging leaders who are making an impact on their communities at the very start of their careers.” This description certainly fits Project Manager Cam O’Connor, who has built an impressive resume at just 29 years old.  Cam began his career with Shiel Sexton in high school as a summer field worker. Following his graduation from Purdue University, Cam hired on in 2019 as an assistant project manager. Recently, he oversaw the $330 million budget for Ga ..read more

As a company committed to shaping the community while delivering a great experience, we know our highest chance of delivering on this promise comes from investing in our employees. Our leaders recognize that each employee has a unique career path. That’s why we work diligently to offer training, seminars, and additional teaching guides to help our employees reach their highest potential. Two weeks ago, 16 of our superintendents and assistant superintendents gathered at Jameson Camp in Indianapolis, IN, for a five-day personalized boot camp led by Shiel Sexton’s general superintendents and Elev ..read more

Heather Halliburton brings more than 20 years of human resources and talent management experience to her role as Shiel Sexton’s Vice President of Human Resources. Heather’s innovative, forward-thinking approach to the employee experience has allowed her to successfully help companies navigate the complex balance between personal and professional life. Her focus will revolve around strategy and leadership, talent development, and championing employee culture. “Heather brings a positive, infectious energy to this role,” says President Kevin Hunt. “Her knowledge and foresight will be essent ..read more

And the celebration continues… This year, on the week of September 26th-30th, we celebrated our sixth annual Beyond the Build. On September 30th, 2017, we celebrated our first anniversary of becoming 100% owned, and since then we have kept on celebrating! We use this week-long opportunity to come together and celebrate the three components of Shiel Sexton’s Beyond the Build which are Company, Community, and lastly Co-Ownership. We observe this event across all of our jobsites and offices in the Midwest and Southeast to celebrate our 100% ESOP ownership.   Our Indianapolis and Charlo ..read more

The importance of discussing mental health in the construction industry… September is Suicide Prevention Month and there is no denying that the health and safety of construction workers are the upmost priority of construction firms. However, it’s important to distinguish that maintaining the safety of these workers extends beyond just physical health as it also encompasses mental health. According to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), 1 in 4 or 5 adults are currently experiencing a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Furthermore, construction ..read more

Shiel Sexton Spotlight… Our next Shiel Sexton Spotlight is Natalie Shotts, one of our Estimators! She has been working at Shiel Sexton for four years now, and in this interview, she talked with us about what she likes about the organization, her position, and her recent transition to operations.  What is your position within Shiel Sexton?  For the last four years I’ve worked as one of our Estimators in the Indy office, but now I am currently transitioning to a new role where I’ll be working with our Special Projects group, learning more about the project management responsibilities ..read more

Shiel Sexton Spotlight… Our next Shiel Sexton Spotlight is Angie Hudson, our Preconstruction Coordinator on our Charlotte team! She has been working at Shiel Sexton for a year now, and in this interview, she talked with us about her position and her experience in the construction industry.  What do you like most about Shiel Sexton, or your position within the organization?  The quality that sticks out above so many others is Shiel Sexton’s dedication to their employees and the family-feel of the company. A lot of larger companies tend to treat their employees as a number, but I have ..read more

Why we enforce strict quality guidelines on our projects…  At Shiel Sexton, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients and understanding their needs for their projects. After being in business for 60 years, we recognize that each project is different and therefore we adapt our processes to each project we take on.  But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality. Our philosophy is that a great building experience should leave behind a legacy of quality. So, what does “quality” mean for a Shiel Sexton construction project?  Well, it means that we follow th ..read more