American Construction Makes Rare Leadership Shift

In an era when people switch careers about as often as cars, a company changing leadership only a handful of times in more than a century is highly unusual.
But that's the case with American Construction Co., Inc. The Tacoma company and NMTA member recently changed leadership for just the fifth time in 111 years, underscoring its stability and longevity in the region's maritime sector.
Effective Sept. 1, Steve Brannon became the company's new chief executive officer, focusing on strategic direction and expansion. Brannon has led the company for the last 23 years, giving him a unique perspective on its role in the Pacific Northwest's marine construction marketplace.
Kevin Culbert was named president of American Construction, with responsibility to lead the firm and implement its vision and mission. During his 28 years with the company, Culbert has served as vice president and previously managed its construction operations. He is the company's fifth president since its inception in 1903.
Rod Gowdy was promoted to project operations manager and will supervise the execution of all construction and dredging contracts. Gowdy has 24 years of marine construction experience, including the last 12 at American Construction.