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Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Celebrates the Grand Opening of North Carolina Central University’s $55.4 Million Student Center

Durham, NC

Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Holt Brothers and Structure Building Company, formally celebrates the grand opening of North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Student Center.

Balfour Beatty Awarded Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Runway 5L/23R Replacement Program

Raleigh, NC

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to deliver the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Runway 5L/23R Replacement Program.

Balfour Beatty, C2 Contractors Celebrate the Delivery of North Carolina A&T’s New Research Complex

East Greensboro, NC

Balfour Beatty, in association with C2 Contractors, successfully delivers the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex.

Balfour Beatty Completes Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC

Balfour Beatty recently completed construction of the Triangle Aquatic Center outdoor pool area in Cary, North Carolina, home of the top-ranked year-round swim team in the country.

Balfour Beatty Delivers Kane Realty’s The Eastern Tower, a New Addition to Raleigh’s Skyline

Raleigh, NC

Balfour Beatty has successfully delivered Kane Realty Corporation’s The Eastern residential tower in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Balfour Beatty and Town of Clayton Celebrate the Grand Opening of Municipal Park

Clayton, NC

Balfour Beatty and the Town of Clayton celebrate the grand opening of the revitalized Municipal Park in Clayton, North Carolina.

Trent Johnson Chad Humphrey

Topflight Project Executive Trent Johnson Takes RDU Airport to New Heights

Trent’s leadership has been instrumental in nurturing Balfour Beatty’s long-standing relationship with valued aviation clients and executing the challenges of working in an active airport environment

Trent Johnson has always enjoyed a good challenge. For the past 15 years, he’s had the opportunity to solve plenty of them at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), where Balfour Beatty has been entrusted to build 16 projects ranging in size and scope from a $700,000 carpet replacement to the recent win of the $400 million Runway 5L/23R Replacement Program. Although each project is unique, one constant remains: Trent’s leadership has been instrumental in building strong teams that have successfully executed the challenges of working in an active airport environment.

Relentless Ally Makes an Immeasurable Impact

Communication, decisiveness and approachability are only a few tools of the trade that Chad Humphrey carries with him to work each day, both on the job and within his community. As senior project manager for Balfour Beatty, he has contributed to the development of high-profile, large-scale construction projects in and around Raleigh, NC. His superior project management and consistent community outreach demonstrate that he’s not just here to watch the Triangle grow from the sidelines; he’s here to be a true Relentless Ally—to be involved, to contribute, and to make a difference, one project, one cause at a time.

Since joining Balfour Beatty in 2008, Chad has had three successive elevations in leadership that were a direct result of significant contributions he has made to some of the most notable projects in eastern North Carolina, which include projects at Johnston Memorial Hospital and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Our Leadership

Casey Thompson

Vice President, Controller

Relentless Ally since 2014

As Vice President, Controller for Balfour Beatty’s operations, Casey is responsible for the accounting and budgetary oversight of the construction business for the Carolinas and Georgia. Casey has been a valued member of our team since 2014. A Georgia native, Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in finance from the University of West Georgia.

Chad Humphrey

Business Development Director

Relentless Ally since 2008

Business Development Director Chad Humphrey's main responsibilities include strategic business planning throughout the Triangle, community engagement, and business acquisition. Chad’s ability to convene collaborative and high-performing teams coupled with his operations background has strengthened the experiences that our team provides to clients. His forward-thinking approach and community-oriented mindset have fostered collaborations that are purposeful in strengthening our region while contributing to the success of his clients, partners, and team. He is a true Relentless Ally.

Colby Willis

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2005

Colby is a thirty-year industry veteran who has built an impressive portfolio of public projects. He has spent the past decade as a campus mainstay at UNC-Wilmington, where he has successfully delivered renovations, new construction and P3 projects. Colby brings an unwavering commitment to safety with many of his projects completing with zero recordable incidents. He holds a degree in Construction Engineering Management from Utah Valley State College.

Hunt Werner

Senior Director of Business Acquisition

Relentless Ally since 2006

Hunt has spent his entire career serving as a Relentless Ally for Balfour Beatty and our clients. His ability to cultivate and connect relationships across the marketplace have been the cornerstone for the success he has led our teams to. Hunt holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University

Jeff Munzenmaier

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2004

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Jeff has provided operational leadership to clients in both the public and private sectors on a variety of projects including tenant improvements, additions, expansions, renovations, and large ground up core and shell. Jeff’s collaborative style and strong communication skills have established him as a proven leader and a relentless ally for his clients. Jeff holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Jeff Sandeen

President, Carolinas

Relentless Ally since 2014

As Carolinas president, Jeff provides a thorough understanding of all phases of the construction process from estimating, preconstruction, procurement, contracting and scheduling. He has a deep resume of large projects throughout the Southeast and significant experience solving clients’ LEED and small/disadvantaged business goals.

John Heuer

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Relentless Ally since 2010

As senior vice president and chief legal officer for the company's Southeast operations, John provides executive leadership, and oversees risk mitigation and compliance for our teams in Carolinas and Georgia. An ardent leader with more than two decades of experience, John is the National Chair of the Legal Committee for the Construction Management Association of America.

Josh Taylor

Project Executive

Relentless Ally since 2007

Josh brings more than 16 years of construction industry experience to his role as a project executive in Eastern North Carolina. Josh’s responsibilities include fostering team cohesion, encouraging clear communication, and ensuring the successful completion of projects. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University.

LaQuiana Bailey

Minority Business Development Manager

Relentless Ally since 2022

As an Executive Certified Master Compliance Administrator through the American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA), LaQuiana brings a passion for purposeful and sustainable diversity and inclusion plans for clients, suppliers, partners, and communities.

Shelly Goodwin

Vice President, Operations

Relentless Ally since 2002

Vice President of Operations Shelly Goodwin provides unparalleled field experience. Looking at safety through an operations focus, on the premise of planning, is a differentiator Shelly brings to every project he works on. He is a well-respected leader by his peers and in the local communities he’s served for more than 30 years.

Tequesta DeSouza

Vice President, Human Resources

Relentless Ally since 2012

Tequesta DeSouza is an accomplished Human Resources Director for the Southeast, renowned for her expertise in talent management, employee relations, change management, and coaching. As a trusted advisor and business partner, she collaborates with operations to develop strategies aimed at building exceptional teams and fostering a best place-to-work culture. She is also the founder of Future Unleashed, LLC, a company dedicated to empowering young adults for successful careers. Recognized as a Power Leader in Human Resources by the South Florida Business Journal in 2016, Tequesta is esteemed for her professionalism and leadership. A member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a former president of the Human Resources Association of Broward County, she holds a Master’s in Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, along with prestigious HR certifications.

Tom Booth

Preconstruction Director

Relentless Ally since 2014

Tom Booth brings three decades of experience to his role and has worked on some of the most notable projects across the Southeast region spanning the corporate office, higher education, healthcare, hospitality and public/civic markets. Tom holds a degree in civil engineering from UNC-Charlotte and has received a number of professional accolades.

Tony Stoneking

Senior Vice President

Relentless Ally since 1995

With more than 30 years of experience, Tony is a shining example of not only setting high-performance standards, but also providing the leadership to meet them. Tony has strong field supervisory experience, including monitoring subcontractors and craft employees. He has a BS in building construction and contracting from Purdue University.

Trent Johnson

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2013

Trent’s leadership has been instrumental in nurturing Balfour Beatty’s long-standing relationship with valued aviation clients and executing on the challenges of working in an active airport environment. Since joining Balfour Beatty in 2013, his home away from home has been RDU, building over 1 million square-feet for his hometown airport. Trent holds a degree in Construction Engineering Management from North Carolina State University.

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406 S. McDowell Street, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27601

919-233-5001

NC License No. 22725

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Jeff Sandeen - President, Carolinas
919-233-5001

Tony Stoneking - SVP, Operations
919-233-5001

Tony Chad Humphrey - Business Development Director
919-233-5001

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