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Karl Watson

CEO, Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises

Karl has dedicated his career to the construction materials industry and served on the Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises Board of Directors for two years prior to being named CEO in June 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an MBA from Rice Business – Jones Graduate School of Business.

During the past 35 years, Karl has served in senior executive roles for some of the biggest names in the construction materials industry, including Forterra, Inc.; Summit Materials, Inc.; Martin Marietta, Inc.; CEMEX; S.A.B. de C.V.; and Rinker Group Ltd. He is currently the Chairman of the Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee and has also served previously as the chairman of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association and the Florida Concrete and Products Association, and past vice chairman of the Portland Cement Association. He has also served on the executive committees of the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association; Cement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia; and the American Concrete Pipe Association.

Karl now lives in Houston, TX. He and his wife, Michele, have five adult children and one grandchild

Jason Uthe

CFO, Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises

As Chief Financial Officer, Jason Uthe is responsible for overseeing Ãå±±½ûµØ’s financial operations, ensuring the company’s fiscal health and supporting its strategic growth. His leadership covers critical areas including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term financial planning. With over two decades of experience driving operational excellence at major organizations like Dover Corporation and Procter & Gamble, Jason’s strategic insights and focus on building strong financial frameworks align with Ãå±±½ûµØ’s mission of improving lives through better construction.

Jason holds an MS in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University, along with a BA in marketing and international business from the University of Cincinnati. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Throughout his career, Jason has consistently worked with executive leadership to drive growth and financial stability, making him a valuable addition to Ãå±±½ûµØ’s leadership team.

Originally from Cincinnati, Jason is now based in Houston, TX. Outside of work, Jason enjoys staying active, whether it’s exploring the outdoors or spending time with his family.

Gary Benson

COO, Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises

Gary Benson is the COO of Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises. In this role, Gary oversees Project Management teams; monitors the safety performance of projects and supervisors; leads proposals and negotiations for new contracts; and coordinates the necessary manpower and equipment resources to ensure that all obligations and requirements are satisfied.

Gary has been in the construction industry since 1979 and joined Ãå±±½ûµØ Concrete Construction in 1981. He earned B.S. degrees in both Mining Engineering and Geological Engineering from Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology and holds an A.A. in Geology from Flathead Valley Community College.

Gary’s analytical, managerial and problem-solving abilities are key to managing the daily activities of Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises.

Gary is an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

Rich Farr

Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises

Rich Farr provides legal advice and risk analyses related to Ãå±±½ûµØ’s operations and construction projects and supports acquisitions and strategies to help grow the business. He also oversees labor management, risk management, contracts, and purchasing to ensure Ãå±±½ûµØ assembles the right teams and resources for every job.

Rich’s tenure with Ãå±±½ûµØ started with the contracts division in 1999, where he was a skilled negotiator. Since then, he’s practiced all facets of construction law and gained extensive OSHA and compliance experience. He also practiced at Graydon Head and Richey, a construction law firm, where he was involved in trials, dispute resolutions, motion hearings, depositions, and pleadings.

Rich earned his law degree at Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Jennifer Hohman

Chief Information and Technology Officer, Ãå±±½ûµØ Enterprises

Jennifer Hohman oversees Ãå±±½ûµØ’s information and technology team. In this role, she channels nearly 30 years of experience in global business operations, program management, and technology solutions toward executing Ãå±±½ûµØ’s strategic technology roadmap to create a competitive advantage for both Ãå±±½ûµØ and its clients.

Prior to joining Ãå±±½ûµØ in 2023, Jennifer worked for such technology and industrial giants as Haliburton, Conoco Phillips, Hewlett Packard, and Seadrill. She has an exceptional talent for synchronizing business needs with organizational goals and objectives to accelerate productivity and growth.

Most importantly, Jennifer is woman of faith, wife, a mother to two boys and three English springer spaniels, a technology influencer, and a community leader. She devotes her time to numerous nonprofits in the fight against sex trafficking and serves on the board of Crime Stoppers of Houston.

Martin Jordana

President, Central and Great West Region

Martin Jordana oversees the day-to-day operations of Ãå±±½ûµØ’s Central and Great West Region.

Martin began his career with Ãå±±½ûµØ as a field engineer in 1985 at the Nowlin Tower project in San Antonio, Texas, and has called Ãå±±½ûµØ home ever since. After a challenging start amidst the Texas recession of the mid-1980s, Martin has grown with the company. He has served in several capacities, ranging from preconstruction and project management to leadership. He has worked on a variety of projects across the U.S. and the Caribbean, including warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, high rises, convention centers, stadiums, and nuclear facilities.

Martin received a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the University of Montana in 1984. He calls Houston home, where he resides with his wife and three children.

Matt Ray

Vice President, Northern Region

Matt Ray oversees commercial, institutional, and industrial operations in Ãå±±½ûµØ’s Northern Region.

Raised on a dairy farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Matt learned early on the value of planning, preparation, and teamwork. The experience instilled in him the lifelong character traits of hard work, grit, and determination. That philosophy translated well to the construction industry, where Matt got his start working for his father’s residential construction company during high school and college. After graduating cum laude from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Matt embarked on his career in commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. After working his way up in the industry over a 20-year period, Matt joined Ãå±±½ûµØ in 2021.

Matt is a professional engineer licensed in the State of Michigan. During his leisure time, he and his wife, daughter, and son like to hike, bike, boat, swim, and take part in other outdoor activities. Matt volunteers as a troop master for Trail Life and enjoys hobby farming and other hands-on projects.