John W. Lockhart

President and Chief Executive Officer

John W. Lockhart was born and raised in Sweden before relocating to California. He is Chairman and Ceo and a freelance Civil Engineering, at RSA Construction Company. He is responsible for all the Construction Engineering in this company. Before his current role, he held dual executive positions as chairman of Northeast Europe, and Ceo of this Company.

John started his career at RSA Construction Group in 1994 where he held several positions. In 1999, he relocated from Sweden to California where he was responsible for project bidding for the company.Since his first appointment as the chairman and Ceo in 2010, John has held country and regional leadership positions. He has been active in developing the construction business in Europe and is currently responsible for operations covering 25 countries in the region.He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and finance from ESDE (Sweden) and a Master of Business Administration in marketing and management from the University of California, Los Angeles.

John is leading the iconic company through a digital and cultural transformation, while also preparing to spin RSA Construction Group from its corporate parent and return to its roots as an independent, publicly traded company.

Today, RSA is taking its deep knowledge of the hoistway and using it to create digital solutions that serve customers’ needs in an era of intelligent buildings. This includes IoT-based service solutions with proactive data analytics for predictive maintenance; advanced video analytics and dispatching systems to manage varying traffic patterns; and a new generation of connected, smarter, data-rich, safer, and more efficient elevators.

Tom Moormeier

Chief Financial Officer

Tom joined the company in 2010 as Director of Finance. A year later, he was promoted to Vice President of Finance, and in 2013 he became Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his time with the company, he has also served as General Counsel. Brendan holds an undergraduate degree from William Jewel College and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a licensed certified public accountant and lawyer. 

Tom is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional.

Sean Wong

Co-Partner

Sean Wong was born and raised in San Diego before moving to Hong Kong. Even after 10 years in Los Angeles, he likes to maintain his Midwestern values which include a strong work ethic and community involvement. He supports youth in underserved neighborhoods of California through Friends Of Golf and sits on the board of a local high school. In his free time, he enjoys a round of golf, sailing, skiing, tennis, and church involvement. Sean Wong is a co-owner of RSA Construction Group more than 20 years ago and has chosen highly qualified and skilled colleagues to join his family-oriented company. RSA Construction Group is a Design-Build Firm and He plays an active role in the Design of many of the Projects we are involved with. We have had the privilege of working with renowned architects and designers, including Barton Phelps, FAIA, William Hablinski, AIA, Michael Berman, and Frank Pennino, enabling Sean to create high-end environments from Armani and the Long Beach Aquarium to multi-million dollar estates in Rolling Hills and Bel Air

In addition to a multitude of Residential Projects, Sean and RSA Construction has been involved with a wide variety of Commercial Projects throughout the years, from Design through Construction. Some of the most recognizable are the Long Beach Aquarium, UCLA Medical Offices, Armani, and work within Westfield Mall. He has been published in Town and Country, Luxury Home, Architectural Digest, bridges and Roads From Cycle “Spinning” Houses and Gyms to high-end Restaurants, Sean has the background and technical expertise that the most discerning client is looking for. His Restaurant portfolio includes La Couchette, The Parlor, Here Bar, Comme Ca, Larder Bakery, Tavern, a.o.c. Wine Bar and Dan Tana’s. Sean's commitment to team collaboration has built enduring relationships that have contributed to his long list of notable clientele.

Brent David

Chief Administrative Officer

Brent David serves as an advisor to the chief executive officer and the board of directors, providing guidance for performance improvement opportunities and strategic planning. Brent collaborates with clients, colleagues, industry members, and the communities we serve to implement policies in support of sustainability, resilience, and delivery of projects. He analyzes existing processes and drives corporate initiatives for ongoing advancement in employee safety and health, human resources, risk management, quality, environmental, and diversity and inclusivity.

Brent brings a broad perspective of the construction industry to RSA, having spent 30 years in operational roles, from labor to executive management. He joined RSA in 2022 after working alongside the company through joint venture and subcontracting relationships for two decades. Brent earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a licensed professional engineer and serves as a board member of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

Tim Rittel

Chief Legal Officer

Tim Rittel is the senior legal advisor to the company on all legal and regulatory issues with a focus on managing and minimizing the company’s current and future risks in the marketplace. He has responsibility for RSA legal and compliance departments, with expertise that includes corporate governance, risk management, litigation management, labor, M&A, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions.

Tim joined RSA Construction Group in 2020, after being in a construction leadership in-house role for more than 20 years, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. During his career, Tim has worked throughout the United States and Canada with a successful track record in both senior and executive leadership capacities. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both Public Administration and Communications from Minnesota State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Creighton School of Law.

Bob Apprill

Chief Information Officer

Bob Apprill leads a team of IT professionals who create, maintain, protect and repair the computer, network, data storage and communication systems throughout RSA Construction Group. Joining the company in 1997, Bob was tasked with preparing and updating internal systems to handle the anticipated worldwide coding problems associated with Y2K. He remains instrumental in implementing, upgrading and programming technology to ensure IT strategies and processes support company-wide goals.

Highly analytical, Bob researches ever-changing IT trends that drive change, and assesses opportunities that will help RSA stay competitive in the market. Bob graduated with a double major in computer science and mathematics from the University of Minnesota Morris.

Justin Scott

President | Midwest Region

As president of the company’s Midwest region, Justin Scott leads, implements and helps to shape decisions made for the region that align with the organization’s vision and mission. Working collaboratively with clients, project stakeholders, engineers, subcontractors and vendors, Justin oversees regional operations and identifies opportunities to enhance programs, performance and policies, while remaining focused on ensuring our people are put in an environment where they can succeed for the client, themselves, and the company.

Justin joined RSA Construction Group in 2003 as a project engineer, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University in Civil Engineering with a minor in Business Administration. He is a licensed professional engineer, a member of the AGC Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors, and a member of the Minnesota AGC Labor Negotiations Committee.

Jerry Odell

President | Southwest Region

As president of the company’s Southwest region, Jerry Odell leads, evaluates and manages regional activities to ensure the development and implementation of a profitable operation, while remaining focused on motivating employees to always be safe, work to their highest potential, and bring value to their role by not only doing things right, but by doing the right things on behalf of the company and our customers. Collaborating with corporate and regional partners, he initiates, develops and establishes the strategic direction of RSA that aligns with the organization’s vision and mission.

Jerry joined RSA Construction Group in 1996 as a program manager/engineer and was appointed executive vice president of the region in 2011. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Montana State University, where he is a member of the Civil Engineering Advisory Board. Jerry is a board member for the Arizona Chapter of AGC, a member of The Beavers heavy engineering construction association, and an SCCA member.

Tim Taylor

President | Western Region

As president of the company’s Western region with offices in Utah and Colorado, Tim Taylor leads the strategic planning and direction of the regional business objectives to support the organization’s vision and mission. Ultimately responsible for the overall performance of people and projects, Tim remains acutely focused on meeting safety goals, quality standards and client expectations, while identifying opportunities to enhance programs and policies for continuous improvement.

Tim joined the company in 1993. Having worked in multiple regional offices over the years, he possesses a unique perspective of the company’s growth into new markets and expansion into existing markets. Tim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and is a registered professional engineer.

Todd Sandeen

Executive Vice President & General Counsel

As the general counsel for RSA Construction Group, Todd Sandeen manages and directs all project-specific and corporate matters requiring legal review. He examines and negotiates contracts, subcontracts and other documents, monitors changes in law affecting the company, assesses controls for risk management, and ensures surety and insurance compliance. Todd also manages internal and outside counsel and consultants both in and outside of litigation, served as the governmental liaison, and applied his expertise to legal aspects of real estate development, credit and collections, and formal and informal dispute resolution of all kinds.

Todd joined RSA Construction Group in 1995. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Culver-Stockton College, and is a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. He is a member of multiple bar associations and construction law organizations and is a past president of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

Shawn L. Safety

Vice President, Real Estate & Aggregates 

Shawn Safety directs the real estate portfolio for RSA Construction Group, with extensive experience in land reclamation and residential/commercial development and redevelopment. He has expertly applied his proficiency in real estate planning and design, along with possessing a keen knowledge of environmental regulation, to develop multiple master-planned communities throughout the country. In his dual role, Shawn is instrumental in conducting assessments and acquiring permits for aggregate operations needed to support specific projects in our respective markets, and he oversees the company’s holdings in a retail aggregate processing operation that serves as a resource to the construction industry.

Shawn joined the company in 1989. He studied Business Management at the University of Minnesota, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Dakota Aggregates.

Curtis Daniels

Executive Vice President

Curtis leads a team of business development managers focused on building relationships in our markets. He has served in numerous leadership roles and applies a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to shaping our business development efforts. Curtis also continues to serve as corporate director of freight rail, overseeing the company’s major rail projects.

Curtis joined RSA Construction Group in 2005 as a project manager in our Southwest Region. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Ferris State University in Michigan, serves on the NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association) Board of Directors, and is the Chair of the Policy and Legislative Committee.

Nick Mitchell

Executive Vice President, Alternative Delivery

As RSA Alternative Delivery (AD) lead, Nick Mitchell is the corporate single point of contact across all of our regions and with all of our clients, vendors and partners. Working together with the regional AD teams, he is tasked with managing and growing the company’s already prominent position in the alternative project delivery marketplace by adapting to meet fluctuating demands in our ever-evolving industry. Nick is a proven leader who is integral in helping RSA secure projects that can be delivered safely with the highest quality on schedule and budget.

Nick joined RSA Construction Group in 2014. With over 30 years of prior experience in the construction industry, he gained invaluable expertise while working in nearly every region of the U.S., serving in numerous leadership roles and spanning multiple construction disciplines. Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University.

Zach Nottberg

Director of Safety and Health

Zach Nottberg administers and communicates the Safety and Health Program at RSA Construction Group, and leads the effort to keep safety top-of-mind every day on every project and in every office. Zach analyzes collected data to identify potential safety hazards, and works closely with our regional safety teams to develop and implement initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards, while promoting the importance of both physical and mental fitness.

Zach joined RSA Construction Group in 2008. He earned his degree in Safety from the University of Central Missouri, is a Certified Safety Professional and a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and the Construction Industry Safety Initiative (CISI) group.

Sue Taylor

Director of Risk Management

Sue Taylor oversees the organization’s comprehensive insurance and risk management program. She teams with senior executives as well as legal, financial and regional representatives at RSA to identify and assess risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security or financial success of the company. She is tasked with purchasing and managing the insurance portfolio, implementing contractual risk transfer strategies, and providing risk financing, budgeting and allocation of insurance costs direction. Continually assessing the ever-changing landscape of construction risk, Sue pursues new and creative ways to address these challenges.

Sue joined RSA Construction Group in 2018, with more than 30 years of experience serving the construction industry. She holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and IRMI Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) certification. 

Katie Hank

Human Resources Director

As our corporate human resources director, Katie Hank remains focused on strengthening the Human Resources team by supporting and implementing various programs and initiatives in the areas of talent management, total rewards, employee engagement, and compliance. Katie joined the company in 2021, bringing with her experience in the construction and manufacturing industries driving human resources processes, practices, and programs that impact business results.

Katie earned her Bachelors of Science in Human Resources Management and her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications.

Jon Brandon

Controller

As RSA Construction Group’s Controller, Jon Brandon manages accounting functions including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and tax compliance. He joined RSA in 2019 after serving three years as controller for another general contractor and nearly seven years in public accounting serving construction clients.

Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Minnesota.