Meet Us

John Hinshaw has been a project manager/operations manager in the construction industry for over 20 years, traveling the country managing numerous construction projects from hundred-million dollar sports venues to luxury apartment complexes. John has an uncanny ability to formulate a team and maximize their strengths, which in turn allows him to give our owners the best possible teams for their projects. He currently serves as Calhoun’s President with a workforce of over 125 employees spread over more than 15 projects and totaling more than $100 million dollars of work in progress.

Mike has more than a billion dollars in project experience in industries including healthcare, manufacturing, sports, hospitality and industrial facilities. Mike is well-versed in the management of self-perform work, the pre-construction process with architects and owners representatives, and the renovation and expansion of existing operating facilities. Mike’s aptitude in financial management makes him an invaluable member of the Calhoun team and a major asset to clients.

Kurt has more than 23 years of commercial and industrial contracting experience with over a billion dollars in bidding and management experience. Kurt has bid and managed a diverse resume of projects from restaurants and retail spaces to office buildings and power plants. He is able to create comprehensive estimates for our owners that offer real numbers, but is also quick to identify certain elements that can provide significant savings without sacrificing the design.

As VP of Estimating, Kurt manages the strategy and operations of his department as they relate to the overall goals of the company.

Jeff has managed the construction and on-site staff for more than $650 million in new construction and complex historical renovations across the country both as a construction manager and as a dedicated owner representative. He has extensive pre-construction and on-site management experience, and specializes in using technology and creative solutions to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently while mitigating his customer’s risk. In 2013, a project Jeff led was recognized as a “Project of the Year” by Engineering News-Record and received special recognition by ENR for the development and execution of the site-specific safety plan. Jeff has worked in industries including hospitality, research and development, sports and entertainment, aviation, government, and food and beverage.

Jeff has extensive project management experience and knowledge, having worked on a wide variety of sports and hospitality venues from large arenas to restaurants to recreational parks. Jeff spends the majority of his time at Churchill Downs, overseeing and managing large-scale renovations as well as smaller-scale repairs onsite. It’s a perfect match, since he used to sell race tip sheets on Central Avenue when he was 11 years old.  It is that deeply-rooted nostalgia & admiration that fuels his passion for the immaculate attention to detail that has solidified Churchill Downs as a world-renowned destination.

After earning her BS in Accounting from Sullivan University in 2001, Jessica started her career in the real estate industry in 2003.  Over the years, she has attained a mastery of the details and nuances of finance in the construction industry and joined Calhoun in 2014 as Controller.

In this role, she manages all budgeting, cost control, and reporting for financials.  She also excels at leading her team, which includes HR, Accounting, IT, and the onsite shop at Calhoun’s headquarters.

Shannon has decades of experience in sales, business development, and marketing. She worked with Poe Companies developing hotels, condos, and retail spaces in the late 2000’s and has been in the commercial construction industry since 2015. She loves meeting new people, connecting people with resources, and fostering long-lasting relationships. She enjoys the thrill of finding new opportunities, and she is always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Larry began his construction career over 30 years ago as a laborer working his way up to a Carpenter and has spent the last couple of decades as a Superintendent on projects ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 Billion.

Kevin has nearly 20 years of successfully designing, managing, and delivering projects across industries and markets in excess of $500M. He is a licensed architect in both New York and Kentucky.

Kevin has provided design and project leadership for national and international projects, firms, and clients, both during his time in practice as an Architect and his time in commercial real estate development.  He previously was Vice President of Design & Construction for a hospitality brand founded and based in Louisville and focused on the development, design, and construction of new properties as well as capital improvements for existing properties.

Kevin’s multi-disciplinary background and passion for thoughtful and impactful community projects aligns with Calhoun’s mission to provide our clients with unmatched quality and commitment.  Kevin is active in the community and participates on several boards and organizations.