“Chris is a strategic and driven leader with extensive expertise in the market, not only in terms of his construction and financial knowledge, but also his understanding of the broader marketplace, future opportunities, and what our clients in KC are looking for from a construction management partner,” said Ramin Cherafat, Chief Executive Officer. “Chris builds strong client relationships and excels at developing successful teams. We’re excited for our future in the KC region and know Chris will help McCownGordon continue to grow.”
In his new role, Vaeth, along with a seasoned team of McCownGordon veterans, will lead the company’s regional work in the area, including overseeing the corporate and developer projects, as well as civic, K-12, higher education, health care, and science and technology markets across the metro and in nearby Kansas and Missouri locations, as well as leading the teams in South Dakota and Arkansas. He also serves on the company’s executive leadership team.
Vaeth joined McCownGordon in 2003 after spending a short stint at another national contractor. In his time with McCownGordon, he has worked in numerous vertical markets and at one time led the firms Preconstruction Services Team. He excels at finding solutions for clients to help them achieve their goals, from financing and preconstruction to complex construction challenges and exit strategies, helping ensure every project is a success. He engages in projects early and sets his teams up for success, helping them deliver for clients.
“I’m excited to make a larger impact on our work,” Vaeth said. “My passions are solving challenges and building robust teams that deliver for our clients, knowing that investing in a building is a significant decision for any organization, and owners need a team that keeps their best interests front and center.”
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Previously, Vaeth held several high-level roles with McCownGordon, including serving as Vice President of the KC market and prior to that, Vice President of Preconstruction Services.
Active in the community, Vaeth serves on the Real Estate Committee of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the boards of the University Health Foundation, Urban Land Institute, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Additionally, he is involved with the Association for Corporate Growth and is past Chair of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council where he remains on the board.
He is a graduate of the Centurions Leadership program, Kansas City Tomorrow, and Leadership Overland Park. Vaeth graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and was recently named alum of the year from the Architectural, Environmental, and Civil Engineering School.
McCownGordon Construction is recognized as one of the region’s largest construction managers with offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. McCownGordon builds collaborative partnerships and specializes in construction management, design-build, sustainable construction, and general contracting. With experience and expertise in a variety of market sectors, the company is 100 percent employee owned and a Best Places to Work for 17 years.
