With an accounting career spanning over 20 years and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from UNLV, Debbie Schmitt has mastered the art of finance, especially in the construction industry. Throughout her career, Debbie has grown passionate about the people she works with. She prioritizes team appreciation and works hard each day to foster an environment where employees feel valued and uplifted. With an intense level of dedication and expertise, Debbie strives to be a teacher and mentor for her team members, aiming to create a mentality that encourages others to meet goals and deliver quality results. Her gregarious personality brings an element of light heartedness and warmth to any team or project. When she is not crunching numbers, Debbie loves to participate in outdoor sports however, outdoor sports do not love her. She has broken her elbow mountain biking and dislocated her hip four wheeling. Now she just plays pickle ball.

Kevin is an expert in comprehensive construction management with the ability to devise innovative and customized building solutions for clients across the United States. When leading projects, Kevin focuses on execution by being persistent, realistic and getting things done. He promises trusting relationships and delivers on that through execution by continuously managing his company’s strategy along with operations to create successful projects. Kevin believes that without the risk and hard work of his parents along with his education at Kansas State University he would not be the man he is today. The critical thinking, as well as problem-solving skills he gained at university combined with the friendships he made through leadership and industry organizations, has helped him build a company meant to last. Kevin’s clients say he is professional, meticulous and has built a team with a compelling culture of understanding client needs as well as delivering a high level of service. While Kevin stays busy with work, he does enjoy the occasional early morning cycling ride and watching the scenery fly by helps him regain insight and clarity.

Thad uses his 20 plus years of project management and preconstruction experience to implement plans, policies and procedures to ensure projects remain on budget and schedule. He is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients from the very start of a project by focusing on their needs and working out a plan that suits them best. As a certified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management professional, he provides top-level support to our federal project division along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Thad feels that working at Burke you find people with the same passion and desire you have to build incredible buildings while helping others reach their potential. He believes there is nothing like the feeling of completing a fast-paced project as a team and having some great experiences along the way. Not only can Thad cook up a storm in the Burke Construction Estimating department, he can cook up a storm in the kitchen too.

With more than 26 years in the construction industry, Mike Sims, DBIA, LEED AP possesses extensive construction management & development experience. His successful track record in executive leadership is an integral asset to Burke’s continued exponential development. Mike graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management and a Minor in Business Administration. Shortly after in 1996, his construction management career began in Las Vegas with a local construction company, later joining LendLease’s executive team for 13 years. Mike is a natural problem solver. His ability to lead fairly and hold subcontractors, owners, construction teams and himself accountable is unparalleled. Through excellence-driven leadership, Mike is a firm believer in management techniques that focus on executed agreements and industry standards instead of emotion and allowing the “heat of the moment” to drive decision making. Most notably, Mike was a fundamental piece in the development of the $1.5 Billion Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) program. As Senior Construction Manager, he oversaw the renovations and construction of 12,500 hotel rooms stretching over 41 Army installations. Mike’s passion and devotion is reflected outside of the construction industry as well. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, which includes his wife Michelle and their five children, their sons and daughters in law, grandchildren, his identical twin brother, and two dogs!

Bob is an authority in the accounting world with a career spanning over 30 years. His financial expertise along with his educational background in economics from Cleveland State University make him an excellent handler of all financial operations within Burke Construction Group. Bob is an encouraging team member who remains open and honest with colleagues while allowing them to share ideas without fear. While encouraging new ideas and approaches, he continues to remain our voice of reason and he keeps the train moving while ensuring it stays on the right track. Having been at Burke for several years, he feels that being a part of the team is like being a part of a band of brothers and sisters who watch over each other. While he holds true to his professional standing, he does enjoy getting outside often and exploring the world with his wife. Together, they’ve hiked ten national parks and plan to secure many more in the upcoming years.

With an accounting career spanning over 20 years and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from UNLV, Debbie Schmitt has mastered the art of finance, especially in the construction industry. Throughout her career, Debbie has grown passionate about the people she works with. She prioritizes team appreciation and works hard each day to foster an environment where employees feel valued and uplifted. With an intense level of dedication and expertise, Debbie strives to be a teacher and mentor for her team members, aiming to create a mentality that encourages others to meet goals and deliver quality results. Her gregarious personality brings an element of light heartedness and warmth to any team or project. When she is not crunching numbers, Debbie loves to participate in outdoor sports however, outdoor sports do not love her. She has broken her elbow mountain biking and dislocated her hip four wheeling. Now she just plays pickle ball.