Our Key Leaders

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David (Dave) Wells co-founded Key Construction in 1978. Today, he serves as the company president. His role includes providing guidance to the Executive Committee; setting and promoting the internal company culture; business development within the Wichita, Kansas, area; and representing the company within the community.

Dave attended Kansas State University and Newman University before ultimately graduating from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Prior to co-founding Key, he worked within the construction industry for several years.

Dave makes an impact on the Wichita, Kansas, community through his involvement with the Wichita Partnership, Wichita City Council and Sedgwick County Commission. In spare time, he and his family enjoy time at their cabin on Cheney Lake or their ranch in Greenwood County.

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Rick McCafferty has been with Key Construction for nearly three decades, beginning in 1990. Today, he is one of the owners/stockholders, serves as the chief executive officer and participates within the Executive Committee. He holds various building license accreditations and is a license holder in many states throughout the country. 

Rick is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in construction science. Prior to joining Key, he gained valuable industry experience in management. 

Rick has served in leadership roles with Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Wichita Area Technical College, the Urban League of Kansas and the American Institute of Architects in Kansas. He was previously selected for the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wichita program. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his wife and two sons.

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As the chief operating officer of Key Construction, Chris Beasley ensures company processes and procedures enable the company to operate effectively and efficiently. His role includes overseeing the division presidents and safety director in addition to the Information Technology (IT) and insurance departments. He has been with Key since 2002.

Chris attended Pittsburg State University and completed two related internships. He has worked in the construction industry for nearly 20 years. He is involved in the community through The Knights of Columbus.

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Serving Key Construction since 2007, Jennifer Evans is the chief financial officer. She develops and implements financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the company, which includes providing strategic recommendations to the Executive Management team and advising on long-term business and financial planning. Additionally, she provides leadership, direction and management within the Finance and Accounting team.

Jennifer is a graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Administration in accounting. Within Key, she is a member of the Community Involvement team. Within the community, she is a member of Influence Wichita, the National Association of Women in Construction and the Construction Financial Management Association. She is a Read to Succeed Volunteer through United Way-Women United and also volunteers at a local elementary school.

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With Key Construction since 1999, Scott Casebolt is president of the Wichita, Kansas, division as well as all National Accounts. He has full oversight, from business development to pre-construction services to project closeout and customer satisfaction. His main goal is ensuring the success of fellow team members. 

Scott is a graduate of Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in construction management. He has worked in the construction industry for nearly 30 years, starting as a teenager.

Scott is actively involved in the community, currently serving in leadership and membership roles with Associated General Contractors of Kansas, the Pittsburg State University School of Construction Industry Advisory Board and the Wichita Downtown Rotary. He has a wife and three sons. Together, they cheer on the Pittsburgh State Gorillas, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking and traveling.

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Serving Key Construction since 1995, Phil Wells is president of the Tulsa, Oklahoma division. He oversees all team members and ensures that all corporate assets and tools are brought to bear on each project. As needed, he will engage Key subject matter experts from other projects and regional offices for technical expertise.

Phil is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in economics. He has worked in the construction industry for nearly 25 years.

Phil is actively involved with Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of Kansas. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

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Steven Wells joined Key Construction in 2012 and is currently the president of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, division. Within his role, he oversees the division finances, personnel and operations. 

Steven is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in construction science and management. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors.

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As the corporate marketing director of Key Construction, Lisa Byrne oversees all marketing efforts, which include developing proposals and marketing materials, maintaining the website and social media accounts and ensuring brand consistency. Additionally, she coordinates travel, events and client entertainment. She has been with Key since 1998.

Lisa is a graduate of Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science in sports leadership and recreation. Prior to joining Key, she worked within the sports industry. 

Lisa is actively involved with the various charitable organizations Key supports in addition to involvement and leadership within the Valley Center, Kansas, school district. She and her husband enjoy attending their son’s basketball games, and they often travel as a family.

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Zack Siegrist joined Key Construction in 2000. Today, he is the vice president of Pre-construction Services for the Wichita, Kansas, division and national accounts. He is responsible for conceptual estimating, design-build services and estimating proposals.

Zack has a Bachelor of Science in engineering technology from Pittsburg State University. Prior to Key, he played arena football and worked for a general contractor. He is involved in the community through volunteer coaching for sports teams and individual skills training. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. 

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Serving Key Construction since 1991, Troy Heckart is the vice president of pre-construction services, a role that heavily involves estimating. Prior to Key, he worked for a Kansas City-based construction firm.

Troy has a Bachelor of Science in construction science from Kansas State University. In his spare time, he volunteers at the Juvenile Detention Facility.

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As Safety Director, Omar’s role serves as a dedicated resource to protect everyone on your jobsite. His responsibilities include developing a site-specific safety plan tailored to the project, conducting regular inspections to identify and eliminate hazards, and ensuring all work complies with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. He will oversee safety orientations and ongoing training for all personnel, and coordinate emergency preparedness. By fostering a proactive safety culture, addressing issues before they become incidents, and documenting compliance, Omar ensures your project is executed with the highest standards of safety, minimizing risk while supporting schedule and quality goals.

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Larry Bodley joined Key Construction in 2007. Today, he is the General Superintendent for the Wichita, Kansas, division. He is responsible for continued training of Superintendents, precon participation, scheduling, manpower logistics for hourly and superintendents, weekly and monthly site visits, company safety, and client relationships.

Larry has an Associates degree in Secondary Education and is OSHA 30 Certified. Prior to Key, he worked as a concrete foreman and superintendent for a subcontractor. Larry loves to hunt, fish, camp, and golf. He has been married for 37 years and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

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Steve has been with Key Construction since 1998. He is responsible for managing on-site day-to-day activity of all our trade partners from planning to completion, including tasks such as training of Superintendents, precon participation, scheduling, manpower logistics for hourly and superintendents, weekly and monthly site visits, company safety, and client relationships.

Steve has a bachelors degree in Construction Science and Management. Steve and his wife Lisa have two daughters and three dogs. He enjoys mountain biking the trails in Arkansas and going on evening walks.

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Adam has been the lead for Key Construction’s Mission Critical team for nine years and became the Director of the division in 2020. He and his team manage and execute projects across the United States for some of the largest telecommunication and data center firms worldwide. Adam is surrounded by an extremely talented crew of Key Mission Critical team members, and he enjoys the challenges that come with mission critical projects.

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Jeff brings over 45 years of construction experience to your project, with 40 of those in the microelectronic and data center field. He is responsible for the overall schedule adherence to make certain all commitments are met, he provides management expertise to ensure quality construction, and brings yet another set of eyes to guarantee your project is built safely.

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Andy has over 25 years of construction experience serving in the role of Superintendent and possesses extensive knowledge in the development of construction and renovation on commercial and industrial projects.

He has extensive experience working through complex and difficult projects, requiring strong people skills and the ability to lead multiple trades with varying levels of experience. Andy is driven by client satisfaction. His record of success illustrates his commitment. 

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Wade is the primary coordinator of all work in the field. He facilitates thorough communication between all trades to ensure quality expectations are met and the project is completed on schedule. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he brings a variety of construction project experience to the team. He enjoys being a part of the preconstruction process and provides us with valuable constructibility reviews.

Wade currently resides in Skiatook, Oklahoma, allowing him close access to your project at all times. Hew holds the subcontractors to a higher-standard than most, which ensures quality expectations are met and the project is completed on schedule. His emphasis on safety stems from his passion for helping those around him, and makes him a great candidate for your project team.

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Caroline Hurley has been a business development manager at Key Construction since 2016. Based in Dallas, Texas, she is responsible for both local and national relationships and commercial construction opportunities.

Caroline has a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, Commercial Real Estate Women and the Junior League of Dallas. She enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family as well as traveling and trying new restaurants.