David is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Garney Construction, which is based in the North Kansas City headquarters.
As CEO, his responsibilities include establishing a clear vision and direction for the company, leading long-term strategic planning and growth, developing and managing the overall company structure, and leading the executive team.
He was promoted to CEO in the fall of 2023.
David has been an active member of AWWA, serving at the committee level, was a board member of NUCA North Texas, worked with the WCDA at the advisory and board levels, and has authored multiple papers on collaborative delivery, large-diameter pipelines, and pipeline bedding and backfill.
Overcoming Challenges with Values
Within Garney, David has served on councils involving safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), risk management, and equipment. Before joining the executive team, he was also an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trustee.
Coming from a family of educators with roots in the farming communities of western Kansas, David learned first-hand the values of hard work, integrity, commitment, and supporting others to reach their full potential.
Today, he maintains a small farm and ranch operation outside Kansas City, keeping him close to his roots and constantly reminding him of these values.
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From Farmhand to CEO: David's Journey to Leading Garney Construction
David is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Garney Construction, which is based in the North Kansas City headquarters.
As CEO, his responsibilities include establishing a clear vision and direction for the company, leading long-term strategic planning and growth, developing and managing the overall company structure, and leading the executive team.
He was promoted to CEO in the fall of 2023.
David has been an active member of AWWA, serving at the committee level, was a board member of NUCA North Texas, worked with the WCDA at the advisory and board levels, and has authored multiple papers on collaborative delivery, large-diameter pipelines, and pipeline bedding and backfill.
Overcoming Challenges with Values
Within Garney, David has served on councils involving safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), risk management, and equipment. Before joining the executive team, he was also an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trustee.
Coming from a family of educators with roots in the farming communities of western Kansas, David learned first-hand the values of hard work, integrity, commitment, and supporting others to reach their full potential.
Today, he maintains a small farm and ranch operation outside Kansas City, keeping him close to his roots and constantly reminding him of these values.
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