The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 125 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, today elected Deryl McKissack, President & CEO of McKissack & McKissack (Washington, DC) as 2024-2025 Chairwoman of the organization. She succeeds Henry Massman, CEO, Massman Construction. McKissack was elected during CIRT's Annual Spring Conference in Washington, D.C.
Deryl's dedication to CIRT is unwavering, viewing her membership as more than just a professional affiliation but as an opportunity to foster collaboration and progress within the industry. She remarks, "CIRT is a sanctuary where industry leaders convene to address pressing challenges, exchange best practices, and champion innovation. It's a platform where we confront issues head-on, from labor shortages to supply chain disruptions, with a shared commitment to improvement." Her vision for CIRT reflects a deep-seated belief in the power of collective action and dialogue to drive meaningful change. As she steps into the role of Chairwoman, Deryl is determined to propel both the organization and the industry forward, enriching the quality of life for generations to come.
In welcoming the new Chairwoman, CIRT President Mark A. Casso, Esq., NAC noted, "Deryl brings a unique perspective and vantage point to leading the CEOs that comprise CIRT, both from her life-experiences but also in succeeding in a male-dominated industry where her skills, personality, and strong team-oriented approach have established her firm as a successful player in the design-construction community."
BOARD ELECTIONS
The following members were also elected as Officers during the Round Table's membership meeting:
- Tom Reilly, Executive Vice President, Turner Construction, (New York, NY) as Vice Chair;
- Greg Kelly, CEO & President, STV Group (New York, NY) as Treasurer; and
- Henry Massman, CEO, Massman Construction (Kansas City, MO), will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chairman.
In addition to the executive committee elections, CIRT also welcomed the following four industry leaders as new directors who will serve on the board through 2026:
- Mike Choutka, CEO & President, Hensel Phelps (Greeley, CO)
- John Henderson, CEO, HDR, Inc. (Omaha, NE)
- Michael Squarzini, Co-CEO, Thornton Tomasetti (New York, NY)
- Rob Strobel, CEO, Lithko Contracting (West Chester, OH)
"CIRT is fortunate to have a dedicated board of such highly regarded industry professionals. We offer congratulations to our new officers and directors; and thank all our current and outgoing directors for their service to CIRT and its members as well as the design / construction industry," said Casso.
For more information about CIRT contact, Mark Casso, 202-466-6777; or visit our website at www.cirt.org.