Who We Are | Forgen Geotechnical Construction

Bruce Diettert

CFO, Senior VP Divisional

At Forgen, we always do the right thing. That means as teammates, we speak candidly, even when it’s hard, and follow through until challenges are solved.It’s important in the construction industry to have honesty and integrity. We don’t want anybody to feel like they can’t say anything or like they’re going to get in trouble for saying the right things, for having that honest conversation.

Bruce Diettert, Forgen CFO, Senior VP Divisional

Ellen Seale

Marketing Manager

Our core values ring true at Forgen in the office and on the job site. We Do What We Say represents our culture of accountability – to ourselves and to our clients. In an industry like construction, reliability and a commitment to our word mean more than just a check in the box; they represent our people going home safely every day and they represent a finished project that can help us build a better future.

Bradley Gilbertson

Project Superintendent

To me, We Are Passionate About Our Work means taking pride in producing a quality product at a productive rate with a high level of safety. Through my years with Forgen, I’ve been fortunate to have mentors and peers who taught me the value of passion and dedication to my work – especially through examples on the job site.

Bradley Gilbertson, Forgen Project Superintendent

Joe Vazquez

Field Superintendent

To me, We Are Passionate About Our Work means that my role here is not just a job, but a passionate pursuit where I am fulfilled every day and therefore want to put my best foot forward. When you care about your work and the team’s success, the work becomes enjoyable!

Joe Vazquez, Forgen Field Superintendent

Brett Richmond

Executive VP, General Counsel

We Do What We Say comes into play in our commitment to showing up on time, throughout our daily activities and functions. It’s that ability to be accountable for our actions, that ability for our teammates to have the confidence and faith in us to deliver it.

Richard Heredia

Field Superintendent

To me, We Do the Right Thing signifies consistently making ethical and moral decisions. It reflects a commitment to integrity, honesty, and doing what is morally right, even when faced with challenges or temptations and reinforces the importance of upholding values and principles in all actions and decisions, and serves as a reminder to always strive for ethical excellence.

Mary Ehlers

Senior Proposal Manager

If you’re passionate about your work, you’re doing your best and understand how your work individually contributes to a project, your team, and the company. You ask what you can do to help, what can I take off someone else’s plate to achieve something. You recognize there are no hard lines between your efforts and the efforts of another. You are passionate about your work when you think like One Team.

John Dudasch

Chief Operating Officer

It is really important that we work smart in the construction industry. A couple of key aspects of working smart here at Forgen are to plan our work; when we plan our operations, they are more safely executed and more efficient. For us, working smart means planning our operations and making sure we work in accordance with the plan.

Emily Watkins

Recruitment Coordinator

For me, We Do What We Say is a matter of reliability. A known trust in ourselves and our team that we deliver on our promises and any challenges will be addressed honestly. Honoring commitments with the same common goal of excellence.

James Wilson

Project Superintendent

My time at Forgen has been exciting. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with the men and women I work with. I am where I am today because of the people I work with. Working smarter allows one to improve work-life balance. It helps us grow, reduces stress and makes us better. Work Smarter, Work Together.

James Wilson, Forgen Project Superintendent

Matt Marks

Senior VP of Operations

One Team is about eliminating the individual ego for the greater good of the team and the company. One Team is about working together, and when one person falls, we pick them up. When one person succeeds, we all succeed and we all revel in those successes. One Team just really means just that. No matter what your role is, you become part of the success of everything we do.

Jasmin Kissinger

Marketing Coordinator

When we lift each other up either through encouragement, sharing knowledge, or stepping in when someone needs help, we create an environment where everyone can thrive. Success becomes a shared experience, and challenges become opportunities to grow together. When We Are One Team, we accomplish something greater than any one person can do alone.