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About MGC

DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF WATER QUALITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Our Experience

MGC Contractors, Inc. is an Arizona Corporation having operated within Phoenix, AZ continuously since 1982. MGC Contractors, Inc. was preceded by MGC Contracting, Ltd., which began business in the Valley in 1974 and for nearly 50 years, our company has been a water industry leader. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico. 

  • We are owned and operated by MGC employees.
  • MGC has developed a team of highly qualified employees and a large pool of quality subcontractors, suppliers, and small business enterprises through our extensive experience in water construction. Our team will provide high quality craftsmanship on all of our projects as we have for nearly 50 years.
  • Jobsite safety and the wellbeing of our clients and employees is at the forefront of all of safety program. This is evident by earning one of the best safety records in the industry.
  • MGC has extensive experience in general contracting, and has developed the estimating, scheduling, and reporting methodology necessary to provide the highest value services for our clients

MGC Core Values

Quality

Performance

Value

Safety

The MGC History

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'The Beginning'
Company starts as MGC Construction, Ltd
A large concrete building next to a mountain constructed by MGC Contractors.
'Firsts'
First potable water reservoirs and pump stations
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'Name Change'
Name change from MGC Construction, Ltd to MGC Contractors, Inc.
The construction of a water treatment plant in Arizona by MGC Contractors.
'More Firsts'
First water treatment project
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'Digester'
First digester project at 91st Avenue Plant (Phoenix)
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'Complete Wastewater'
First complete wastewater treatment plant
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'Design-Bid-Build'
First complete water treatment plant delivered via Design-Bid-Build
A room full of pipes and pipes in a room, managed by MGC contractors.
'Contracts'
First Job Order Contract
A concrete structure with pipes and pipes on it, constructed by MGC Contractors.
'CMAR'
First Construction Manager at Risk project
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'More Firsts'
First reclaim water recharge project
A room full of water treatment equipment in a warehouse managed by MGC Contractors.
'Design-Build'
First complete water treatment plant delivered via Design-Build
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'New Mexico'
First project in New Mexico - Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM
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'Texas'
Opened Texas office
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'Employee Owned'
MGC became Employee Owned
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'Safety'
Safety Award program started at MGC
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'Project Management Forum'
MGC held our first annual AZ Project Management Forum
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'Utah'
MGC opened an Office in Utah

Words From Our Clients

"MGC participated in design review meetings with our organization and the engineer and provided valuable input based on their knowledge of the facility and expertise from similar projects. Their assistance lead to a completed project that was very well constructed and operator-friendly. We expect top-quality work from our contractors, and MGC has always delivered on our projects."
Kim NeillChandler Public Works & Utilities
"The expertise and ingenuity of MGC helped our organization to save over two hundred thousand dollars. The original plan would have left our facility idle during a lengthy shutdown. Instead, MGC proposed that we utilize the existing generators to maintain operations at the facility during the shutdown. In addition, their detailed coordination and planning in conjunction with subcontractors ultimately reduced the project duration."
Ronald D. HuberFountain Hills Sanitary District
“We were very pleased with MGC’s performance on our headworks and lift station JOC project. MGC’s scope of work included constructability reviews of Engineer’s design for a new headworks structure at the wastewater treatment plant, to replace existing headworks equipment with a new lined concrete bar screen structure, new climber bar screen, compactor, odor scrubber, replace existing influent pumps, install new flow metering equipment, and install all associated electrical and controls. The major challenge on this project was bypassing entire plant flow for the project to be constructed.”
Susan VersluisArizona City Sanitary District
"MGC, as a major contractor on a Construction Manager at Risk project for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, drilled and equipped 2 deep wells, constructed a 4,500 GPM coagulation / filtration Arsenic removal system, a 2.5 MG post tension fully buried reservoir, 6 booster pumps, a 5,000-gallon hydropneumatics tank, ferric chloride injection system, C02 injection system, pump station building, electrical building, filter building, and disinfection buildings, and over 6 miles of offsite pipeline ranging from 12” to 24” in existing right-of-way. MGC did a great job on this project, completed the work on time during a high demand season, and met our high expectations in the process."
Michael ByrdAssistant Public Works Director, SRP-MIC
"Working with MGC throughout the duration of a long and complex project proved to be a good experience for the City of Glendale. The thoughtful approach to many complex MOPO’s took careful planning and coordination. MGC Contractors exhibited constant professionalism for plant operations as well as safety for all personnel. As a plant manager, I can attest that the needs were met for the project and would recommend MGC contractors for any project a facility may have."
Curt KingPlant Supervisor, City of Glendale Water Services
"Thank you! To MGC Contractors for their willingness to work with us during the Value Engineering phase and for their excellent ideas, which made it possible for our organization to move forward with a project which would have otherwise been over budget."
Nathan L. MechamContract Engineer, Queen Creek Utilities Department
“Following forty-two years of project management experience and working with contractors performing construction for the Texas Water Development Board, the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Austin, I have had the pleasure to work with many good and several great contractors. However, I have only had the pleasure to work with two contractors that I would classify as exceptional contractors, and MGC is one of those two exceptional contractors. MGC’s exceptional performance is due in part to their detailed attention to Contract and schedule compliance, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.”
James KingCity Project Manager, City of Austin
“I am pleased to recommend MGC Contractors as one of the premier municipal water construction companies in central Texas. They have successfully completed a wide variety of projects for New Braunfels Utilities over the last 10 years. They continue to impress with their capabilities, versatility, and efficiency with each new project. New Braunfels Utilities has received the highest quality work at the highest possible value thanks to our decision to select MGC as the Construction Manager-at-Risk. They have a highly experienced team of professionals starting with their administrative team down to their craft specialists and labor force. In addition, they employ and manage quality subcontractors who share their vision of excellence and value.”
Brent LundmarkWater Treatment & Compliance Manager, New Braunfels Utilities
“MGC went above and beyond what was expected and guided the project through the entire process making my job very easy. The level of detail and thought put into construction submittals, as well as operations and maintenance manuals expedited reviews and provided great resources for the operations staff. The level of service that MGC provided for this job has set the bar very high for other contractors. I would highly recommend MGC.”
San Antonio River Authority
“I would like to highly recommend MGC as one of the best contractors in South Central Texas. I have had the pleasure of working with MGC on several projects thus far and all were completed on-time and within budget. Their commitment to an ambitious schedule and the dedication of their expert project team helped to meet the technical, regulatory, and financial challenges of each project. They have exceeded my expectations every time.”
San Antonio Water System
“The experience that we have had with your company has been one of the best that I have had during my 42-year tenure with New Braunfels Utilities. I really appreciate the impressive detail that your staff put into the planning and construction of our Gruene Road WWTP. I would highly recommend MGC as an impressively competent and professional construction company, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with MGC on future projects.”
Orlando PeñaWastewater Superintendent, New Braunfels Utilities

Our Leadership Team

Randy Gates

Chief Executive Officer

Randy Gates brings deep industry knowledge and leadership to his role as Chief Executive Officer of MGC Contractors. He began his career in the water and wastewater industry as a teenager, working in his family’s plumbing business, and joined MGC in 1995. Supported by a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Randy takes a hands-on approach to every project, driving operational excellence from planning through execution.

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Mike Panter

President

Mike Panter has been a key part of MGC Contractors since 2001 and currently serves as President. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. Mike is known for his strong leadership and construction expertise, guiding teams to deliver high-quality, on-time projects and building lasting relationships with clients.

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Doug Hoopes

Executive Vice President,
Chief Operations Officer

Doug Hoopes began his career as a Mechanical Foreman and first joined MGC Contractors in 1997. After a brief time away, he returned in 2012 and has been with the company since. He has progressed from General Superintendent to his current role, bringing hands-on expertise and leadership to every level of the organization. Doug takes great pride in MGC’s ability to respond swiftly and safely to client needs and remains deeply connected to field operations.

Greg Beetem

Executive Vice President

Greg Beetem began his career in the water industry after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining MGC Contractors in 2004 as a Project Engineer, he has advanced to his current position as Executive Vice President. Greg thrives on his ability to lead construction teams to results that clients depend on.

Dave Miller

Chief Financial Officer

Dave Miller joined MGC Contractors in 2021, bringing deep experience as a financial professional and CFO in the construction industry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and several credentials including Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). Dave’s expertise in financial management and risk mitigation makes him a valuable asset to MGC’s leadership team.

Kirby Anderson, DBIA

Chief Strategic Officer

Kirby Anderson has been with MGC Contractors since 2008. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering and is a Designated Design-Build Professional through the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Kirby supports the success of MGC, our employees, and our clients across all phases of project delivery – from concept to closeout.

Aubrey Roumo

Senior Vice President, AZ

Aubrey Roumo began his career as a plant designer and joined MGC Contractors in 1997. After a brief time away, he returned in 2015 and has been a valued member of the team since. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University. Aubrey brings extensive expertise in a range of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Job Order Contracting (JOC). His practical experience and technical insight allow him to guide projects smoothly from initial concept through final construction.

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Kevin Little

Senior Vice President, TX

Kevin Little has been with MGC Contractors since 2019 and brings leadership, expertise, and strong communication skills developed over decades in the water and wastewater industry across the southern United States. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston. His deep understanding of plans and specifications ensures projects are delivered with maximum value.

Todd Hansen

Vice President, Project Management, AZ

Todd Hansen has been with MGC Contractors since 2011. He began his career in the field and advanced to Project Superintendent before moving into project management. Now serving as Vice President of Project Management, Todd’s combined field and management experience supports effective communication and successful execution across all projects.

JP Bourgogne

Vice President, Field Operations, AZ

JP Bourgogne has been with MGC Contractors during two key periods in his career – first from 1997 to 2002, and again from 2015 to the present. He began as a Mechanical Foreman and has advanced through roles, including Superintendent, to his current position. JP focuses on ensuring MGC’s jobs are safe, high quality, and completed on time.

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Matt Olsen

Vice President, Project Management, TX

Matt Olsen started his career in the water industry in 2011 after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University. Matt spent the early years of his career managing projects in Colorado and Tennessee before joining the MGC team in Texas in 2014. Matt’s hands-on knowledge of the work and his ability to collaborate, both internally and externally, with project stakeholders are what make him a valuable member of the MGC team. He is a driven leader who excels at building high-performing teams to take on the most complex projects in the industry.

Bryan Forster

Projects Director, AZ

Bryan Forster joined MGC Contractors in 2012 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Western Nevada College. He plays a key role in project success through strong leadership and communication, ensuring alignment across teams, clients, and stakeholders. Bryan brings extensive construction knowledge and certifications in scheduling, safety, and project coordination, contributing valuable insight to every stage of project delivery.

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Aron Soto

Projects Director, TX

Aron Soto began his career with MGC Contractors in 2012 as a Project Engineer after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M–Kingsville. Now serving as Projects Director, Aron is a skilled leader and problem-solver with a strong command of budget and schedule management.

Jeff Audilett

Operations Director, AZ

Jeff Audilett first joined MGC Contractors in 2004 and, after some time away, returned in 2015. He began his career as an Equipment Operator and advanced through roles including Foreman to his current position. Jeff’s leadership is defined by his strong commitment to safety, production, and quality on every project.

Shayne Mcneil

Operations Director, AZ

Shayne McNeil joined MGC Contractors in 2004 and has advanced from Carpenter Apprentice to eventually becoming Operations Director. He also previously worked at MGC from 1999 to 2000 as a Concrete Foreman and Operator. Shayne is a seasoned expert in concrete construction, including specialized work on pre-stressed water reservoirs (D110 Type 1).

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David Fagerstrom

Preconstruction Manager

David Fagerstrom joined MGC Contractors in 2024 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. He has held multiple leadership positions in the industry and is experienced across all project delivery types. David’s proactive approach provides great value by resolving challenges early in the project lifecycle.

Chuck O'Conner

Vice President, Field Operations

Chuck O’Conner has been with MGC Contractors since 1995 and now serves as Vice President, Field Operations. Known for his strong leadership and deep understanding of infrastructure systems, Chuck is passionate about mentoring field teams and ensuring construction efforts meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

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