Our People

As a team of hard-working builders, we understand the impact of our work extends far beyond the physical structures we create. It’s about the lives we touch, the relationships we build, and the positive changes we bring to every community we serve. We believe in the power of collaboration, the strength of innovation, and the importance of respecting the environment we all share. Through our collective efforts, we’re not just making roads—we’re making lives better.

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We put people first so that great work follows, cultivating opportunities for our people to grow and thrive in our purpose-led, values-driven culture. 

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Emily

Emily

Milestone not only produces the best roads and bridges out there, they also take care of their people by having a great safety culture, good work atmosphere, and always putting their employees first.

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Luis

Luis

The best part about working in the construction industry is the variety of jobs I get to do. No job I have worked on has been the same. I have had the opportunity to work with concrete, asphalt, and bridge work! It is exciting to know I am building all different infrastructure.

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Peter

Peter

Coming out of college, I had very limited understanding of the construction industry. There is so much more to the construction industry behind the scenes. Had I not taken an internship, I would have never been exposed to the other side of this vast industry I am now a part of. I would recommend anyone looking for their next step in choosing a career to consider a future in this advantageous industry.

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Krista

Krista

After I finished the Milestone apprenticeship program, I have been working in the field for five years now. I love running the equipment and helping make stuff become. It’s a big deal to look around and say, “I helped do that.” It’s fun!

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Gasper

Gasper

I like the work here with Milestone because they take care of employees. They just motivate you to grow, you know? They train you. They support you. The people are very nice and they collaborate with you in any way. So, when you need anything even if it is simple advice, they have your back.

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Julie

Julie

I was an athlete in school. I loved being a part of a team and staying physically active. Milestone gives me the opportunity to continue being myself. I love working outdoors. I am not sure if I could be happy behind a desk.

We Invest In People Because People Are Our Greatest Asset

For decades, people have powered our success because we are committed to empowering them.

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Our Leadership

CJ Potts

Chief Operating Officer

CJ has nearly 40 years of heavy highway and construction industry experience. He earned his B.A. in Business Management from North Carolina State University. He is a graduate of APAC’s Leadership Institute, the Executive Development Program at the Kelly School of Business, the Financial Management Program at the Kelly School of Business, and LEAN Management. After eight years as president of Milestone, he accepted the position of COO in 2020.

Amy Wright

VP, HR and Talent Development

Amy has over 20 years of experience leading human capital and talent strategy. She has a BA from Franklin College and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). A lifelong Hoosier, after growing up in Mishawaka, IN, she has called Central Indiana home since college.

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Todd Fawver

Regional President, Indiana North

Todd attended Purdue University graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Todd has been employed in the highway construction business for 33 years, most recently with Milestone Contractors for the past 22 years – first as an Estimating Manager and later VP/Area Manager. In 2020, he was named the North Regional President.

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Mark Thompson

Regional President, Indiana South

Mark started with Contractors United, Inc. in 1981 after graduating from Purdue University in Construction Engineering and Management. In 1987, he became a licensed Professional Engineer. He started in the Estimating Department and has had various leadership roles as the company grew. Mark is from Seymour and has lived in Columbus, IN the past 20 years.

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Derek Merida

Regional President, Concrete, Bridges & Ready Mix

Derek graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management. In 1996, he joined our Milestone team and has held positions in our estimating department and operations. Now, with over 30 years of heavy highway construction experience, Derek serves as Regional President over our Concrete, Bridge and Ready-Mix Division. Derek grew up in Cambridge City, IN, where he raised his four children with his wife Nanette. He now resides in the Indianapolis area.

Russell Randle

VP, Health and Safety

Russell started with Milestone Contractors in 1997 and has over 32 years of experience in the areas of environmental, industrial hygiene, training, and construction safety. Russell has a bachelor degree in Safety Management from Indiana State University and a masters degree in management from Indiana Institute of Technology.

Brad McCall

VP, Estimating

Brad attended Purdue University graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Technology. Brad started with Contractors United, Inc. in 1986 as an Estimator. In 1994 as the company grew and merged into what we know as Milestone Contractors, he was named Director of Estimating in the Indianapolis office. In 202o, he promoted to Vice President of Estimating.

Lynn Shireman

VP, Equipment

Lynn began his career in the construction industry as part of an asphalt paving crew with Contractors United, Inc in 1988. He has been with Milestone for over 35 years and as the company has expanded, he has held various leadership positions and continued to develop his expertise in equipment strategy and heavy highway construction. He is based in Indianapolis and resides in Columbus, IN.