The Daily Dig
Bryan Construction has promoted Kristi Rader to Chief Financial Officer. Rader was previously the company's director of accounting, and the Colorado Springs contractor made it official Monday. She joined Bryan Construction in September 2023, coming over from Norwood Development Group where she served as controller on their multifamily and community development work.
Rader brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience. She will oversee financial strategy, reporting, internal controls, cash flow, treasury, and risk management, and will also lead the accounting, HR, and IT departments.
The promotion fills the seat left by Vince Shoemaker, who retired in December after 27 years with the company. Bryan Construction announced several other leadership changes at the same time.
Project Snapshot:
Company: Bryan Construction
Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colorado
New CFO: Kristi Rader
Previous Role: Director of Accounting, Bryan Construction
Prior Employer: Norwood Development Group (Controller)
Experience: 25+ years financial leadership
Former CFO: Vince Shoemaker (retired December, 27 years with company)
Additional Appointments: Chris Gilkes (IT Director), Jamie Lanphear (Human Resources Director), Ramse Nansel (Executive Manager, Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming)
Company Revenue: Approximately $377 million in 2024 (ENR Top 400 Contractors)
Company Markets: Data centers, advanced manufacturing, federal mission-critical and defense, multifamily
Regional Context: Colorado is the second-largest space economy in the nation. Colorado Springs is home to more than 150 aerospace companies and five military installations, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, generating roughly $3.1 billion in annual space-industry economic impact
TheJobWalk Thoughts
Federal and defense work does not forgive weak back-office operations. Contract compliance, audits, certified payroll, and bonding capacity all demand financial infrastructure that many growing contractors quietly lack. Bryan Construction pulling CFO, HR, and IT leadership into place at the same time is not a coincidence. It is a signal that they are building the internal horsepower to compete for larger, more complex work in markets that will scrutinize their systems before they ever scrutinize their bid. For subs and suppliers, a contractor investing in operations ahead of growth is one worth staying close to.
