Michael J. Choutka
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Michael (Mike) J. Choutka joined Hensel Phelps in 1991 and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management Engineering. As Chairman and CEO, Mike is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the enterprise by working with the board of directors and the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. He is also charged with advancing employee engagement and overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results consistent with Hensel Phelps’ overall strategy and mission.
Mike began his post-college career with Hensel Phelps, rising through the ranks from Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and President before being appointed Chairman and CEO.
Mike has been active in industry associations for more than 25 years and has served on several industry boards of directors. He was Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Central Florida Chapter in 2011. He is still active in ABC and serves as a Trustee for the Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA) having served as the FEA Chair from 2017-2018. Additionally, Mike supports growing the construction industry through mentorship and serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the ACE Mentor Program of America. He is the Co-Chair of Construction Safety Week and is a member of the Construction Industry Round Table.
Mike is passionate about making positive change throughout the entire industry. He is a Founding Board member of AEC Unites, whose purpose is to drive equity and inclusion everywhere in the AEC industry. As a member of the YPO Gold Rocky Mountain Chapter, Mike participates in local events throughout the year. He is actively involved in supporting the American Cancer Society, World Vision, United Way, and the Boys and Girls Club.
Mike and his wife, Barb, enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. They are also avid sports fans and attend as many college and professional sporting events as they can.