Geoff Mestas, P.E., DBIA, ENV SP

• Years of Heavy Infrastructure Experience: 19+

• Welcomed to SEMA: 2020

• Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

• Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineering (PE); Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA); Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

• Professional Affiliations: American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE); Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA); Colorado Contractors Association (CCA) Legislative Committee & Alternative Delivery Committee; Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Alternative Delivery Committee; Move Colorado; Colorado chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar International (WTS); The Beavers – Heavy Engineering Construction Association; 

• Primary Personal Charities: Environment Colorado - A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting Colorado’s air, water, open spaces, and natural resources through research, public policy, and grassroots activism; Greenway Foundation - A nonprofit organization based in Colorado that focuses on revitalizing, restoring, and protecting urban waterways.
  

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

As Vice President of Alternative Delivery, Corporate, Geoff Mestas leads SEMA’s Alternative Delivery Group nationwide, overseeing the pursuit, procurement, and execution of progressive contracting projects nationwide. Reporting directly to T. Brett Ames, CEO, Corporate and District President, California, Rocky Mountain, Texas and Mid-Atlantic, he ensures SEMA remains an industry leader in collaborative contracting and progressive delivery methods.

A recognized expert in Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and other alternative delivery models, Geoff assesses risk, value engineering, and stakeholder engagement to optimize project outcomes. His hands-on approach allows him to work directly with project teams, owners, and industry leaders, guiding procurement and execution to ensure seamless project delivery.

Geoff’s leadership fosters strong partnerships, transparency, and continuous improvement, reinforcing SEMA’s brand, ‘SEMA, More to Look Forward To.’ Guided by core values Hungry, Humble, Tough, and Smart, he drives innovation and operational excellence, ensuring SEMA remains the best partner in the industry.

Geoff, his wife, and three daughters enjoy spending time outdoors, whether biking, camping, snowboarding, or exploring nature. A passionate cyclist and woodworker, he enjoys crafting furniture and even playing guitar. A movie buff and die-hard Denver Broncos fan, he looks forward to football season and cheering on his team.

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