Al began his career at Wurster Construction in June 1986, having worked in all facets of the company. He became the 4th President in 1998 taking over from his father, Fred. Al is client-driven, focusing on clients who value a relationship versus a transaction. Al is actively involved in several nonprofit boards including The 500 Festival and Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Max joined the firm in 2019 after obtaining his Registered Architect License. He brings the fourth generation of Wurster to the family business. His primary responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer include overseeing daily operations of the company, our safety program, client relations, and carrying out the company’s vision. As a Certified Healthcare Constructor, he has a passion for the Healthcare field – patients, visitors, employees, and believes all those that enter the healthcare system deserve a thoughtful environment that is tailored to their very stressful circumstances. This philosophy extends past the healthcare market – it is the way Wurster conducts all of its business enacting our slogan “Built for Life”. Max and his wife have one little girl that keeps life entertaining. They enjoy spending time together with family and friends.
Jeremy brings 25 years of estimating experience to Wurster Construction which includes, working relationships with many Central Indiana trade contractors and suppliers. Jeremy effectively applies his expertise on construction means and methods, as well as cost histories and the budgeting and estimating phases while remaining close to the project until completion. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) as the Central Plains Governor and has been involved with the Central Indiana Chapter for over 20 years.
Our Controller, Nancy, plays a pivotal role in our financial management. With a strategic focus, Nancy leads the way in developing, implementing, and supervising all accounting functions for Wurster Construction. Her commitment to corporate accounting principles and GAAP, coupled with her keen eye for internal controls, ensures that our financial operations remain compliant. Nancy’s role in overseeing the financial success of our construction projects highlights her integral contribution to our company’s growth and legacy. When Nancy is out of the office you can usually find her at the lake or joking around with her four children.
Erwin brings over 20 years of industrial and commercial construction experience to standardize our construction processes. He combines peers’ feedback and concerns with his expertise in project management, agile, lean construction, Scrum, QA/QC, safety, scheduling, and emotional intelligence to create new processes and improve current ones. With his focus on waste reduction/elimination from our processes, we can provide more value to our customers. He is certified in LEAN Construction Management and Associate Project Management. In his free time, he is a mentor for the ACE Mentor Program of America.
Joe has over 19 years of experience in the construction industry with extensive retail, banking and large, complex healthcare projects. He began his career as a Project Engineer and Construction Administrator and evolved into one of Wurster’s most capable Project Managers. Joe fosters an environment of teamwork and ensures that strategy is clearly defined while overseeing performance and maintaining morale. Joe’s strong communication and client service skills enhance Wurster’s capability to deliver on our promise to our clients.
Ben possesses a strong knowledge of the details that keep a large construction project moving. His participation with a variety of projects in a wide range of sizes endows him with the unique perspective that only “hands on” experience can bring. Ben’s areas of expertise include all stages of construction administration and project documentation including project start-up, contracts, control documents, schedule, materials coordination, and archive records for closeout.
Joe offers our clients 25 years of experience in the construction industry and he has become very valuable in managing Wurster’s largest client. Joe has spent his entire 22-year tenure with Wurster in healthcare and works diligently with a significant number of renovation, re-use and capital within facilities. Joe’s demeanors works very well with the in-house Facilities Departments and operates effectively as an extension of their staff.
Will’s role at IU Health’s University and Riley Hospitals involves assisting the Facilities Departments, individual user groups, and the Design and Construction team to plan, develop, and complete projects in the occupied healthcare environment. Will has also worked with the Infection Prevention team and Safety Management Group to maintain compliance with IU Health policies and practices.
Jim has over 37 years of experience in the construction industry with a variety of projects including considerable time spent on large projects including K-12 schools, higher education, parking garages, religious facilities, senior living, and water treatment facilities. His expertise includes efficiently managing projects, scheduling, estimating, project accounting, and working with owners to complete quality construction projects with teamwork and open communication being the primary focus.
With over three decades of invaluable experience in the construction industry, Chris is a highly accomplished Project Manager known for his exceptional skills in both residential and commercial construction. His expertise lies in overseeing project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completions. Chris excels in fostering seamless collaboration among all members of the construction team to consistently deliver projects that exceed expectations while adhering to strict timelines and financial parameters. His knowledge and proven track record make him an asset to the Wurster team. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, golf, bike riding, and watching the New York Yankees.
Jim’s is routinely involved from the beginning of the design phases providing multiple estimates in developing our client’s project construction budget. Jim remains close to the project, coordinating until completion. His past work with Timberline Software and other software programs gives him the advantage to help develop accountability for all of our clients to foster our “open book” approach with every estimate.
Chris offers 25 years of supporting a project management team and she is tasked with developing a thorough understanding of the many details that keep a large construction project moving. Her participation with understanding the project specifications, material submittals, scheduling, and logistics, prepares her with the unique perspective that “digging into the details” can bring.
Gillian is a new addition to our project management team with over 14 years of experience in the construction industry. She excels in managing project documentation, ensuring smooth information flow, and upholding contract and safety standards. Gillian also serves as the Membership Committee Chair on the NAWIC Board of Directors, showcasing her commitment to women in construction. Her presence at Wurster promises to enhance project success and foster good communication between the office and the field.
Patrick is a dedicated Project Engineer, with experience in residential construction, now channeling his skillset into our growing commercial and healthcare projects. In his role, he provides support to our construction management team for Wurster’s latest Henry Community Health Primary Care and Orthopedic project in Knightstown. Patricks’ responsibilities include construction administration and project documentation including project start-up, contracts, control documents, schedule, materials coordination, and archive records for closeout. Beyond the construction site, he enjoys hiking and traveling abroad.
Ashton is an accomplished marketing professional with a passion for architecture and construction. As our Marketing Coordinator, she is responsible for the coordination and support of all company marketing functions with a focus on the production of proposals, qualifications, and branding materials. She graduated from the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis with a degree in Marketing and International Business. When she is not at work, she enjoys building Lego and fine-tuning her barista skills.
Our Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist, Nora, brings over 15 years of experience as an Account Manager for both general construction and subcontractors. In her role at Wurster, she manages all outgoing and incoming payments, ensuring our financial operations. Outside of work, she is a proud mother to three young women and enjoys riding her motorcycle whenever she can.
David brings over 25 years of construction experience. Over his tenure as a Wurster Superintendent, he has constructed a diverse resume of successful projects in the areas of education, worship, retail, industrial, food services, health care, commercial, petroleum, multifamily, senior living, recreational, and pre-engineered buildings.
Tony began his construction career over 39 years ago. He joined Wurster Construction over 15 years ago as a Project Superintendent overseeing the healthcare projects at IU Health. Tony has developed to become a “favorite” amongst our clients. He enhances each project to ensure that staff and subcontractors assigned to the site produce the quality craftsmanship that Wurster and our clients expect—while doing so in a safe and timely manner. Tony is keen on keeping subcontractors on task, with good coordination, so the next trade contractor can step in and complete their portion of the work immediately.
Curt is a seasoned Superintendent with over 25 years of invaluable experience. Before joining Wurster, Curt specialized in multifamily residential projects. During his tenure with us, he has seamlessly transitioned to senior living, healthcare, and commercial projects. Notably, his contributions extend to recent projects such as Charles Schwab and the multi-phase endeavor, Good Samaritan Surgery Suite Upgrades. Curt’s wealth of experience and versatility make him an indispensable asset, ensuring successful project execution and exceptional results.
Tim grew up around his grandfather’s construction company. He believes that is what started him out with the knowledge and the drive to succeed in all phases of the construction business. Tim pays close attention to the quality of work performed and takes pride in the finished product.
Rick began his career as a laborer right out of high school in 1986. When he began working for Wurster as a carpenter in 1998, he was eager to learn more. After completing the Carpenter Apprenticeship program through ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) of Indiana, he was promoted to Assistant Superintendent and has since been involved in many projects at Wurster, including renovation, demolition and new construction.
Michael Redd is a results-oriented Project Superintendent, with over 34 years of diverse, and proven, experience concerning all phases of construction management. Mike acts as one of our “site-based” Superintendent’s for IU Health, providing project supervision at Methodist, Riley and University Hospitals. His 17-year tenure has been exclusively in healthcare, which includes many renovations, maintenance, compliance, and new construction projects.
As a project Superintendent, Mike possess a reputation for effectively promoting the development of outside contractors and consultants, with the ability to develop and motivate highly effective teams. His responsibilities include managing entire project sites, ensuring all requisite components are completed through Inspecting the work in progress to maintain compliance with the construction documents and specifications while ensuring quality and safety standards.
Joe joins us from Cincinnati, OH, and brings a wealth of experience in multi-unit residential construction to the team at Wurster Construction. His leadership guides the day-to-day operations of our latest senior living project, Legacy Living Green Township, where his attention to detail and commitment to excellence shine through. Joe is currently overseeing the Legacy Living Green Township project and will ensure another Built for Life project success.
Jason is an accomplished Superintendent with over 29 years of onsite construction experience. Jason joins our IU Health team to manage ongoing facility projects within IU Methodist Hospital and Riley Children’s Hospital. He specializes in working in occupied healthcare environments and upholds our safety management and quality standards. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and fishing. He also keeps busy with his four grandchildren.
Jon joins our team with over 40 years of construction experience. He is our newest Superintendent, overseeing projects such as Henry Community Health Knightstown and Middletown Renovation. Jon’s expertise brings a fresh perspective and a valuable skill set to the table. His background in BIM has set up Knightstown for a successful field installation and has been a key part of navigating complex coordination items in the preconstruction phase.
Sky is our capable Assistant Superintendent with over 10 years of construction experience. Before joining Wurster, Sky specialized in residential remodeling and oversaw large project teams in the multi-family housing sector. He excels in onsite problem-solving, optimization, and ensuring quality and safety standards on every project. He is currently spearheading the construction of the new 500 Festival’s administrative offices in Circle City.