Senior Project Managers

Zach Baldwin, LEED AP

Position: Senior Project Manager - Employed since 2007

Zach Baldwin began his career with American Constructors as an intern during construction of the $120 Million Schermerhorn Symphony Center. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology from Murray State University in 2006, Zach was hired as a full time employee. Since beginning his tenure with American Constructors, Zach has been involved in the construction of six (6) K-12 schools totaling over $87 million, the Nelson Andrews Leadership Center for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee at Camp Widjiwagan, Goodlettsville Library, and Nolensville Town Hall. In the summer of 2015, Zach completed a fast-track, 92 day, 80,000 SF $6 Million dormitory renovation at Lipscomb University and and recently completed their new  $9 million, 27,000 SF Fields Engineering Center. Zach recently completed a $36 million addition and renovation at Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet School, as well as 2 community centers for Metro Nashville. Zach and his wife Meagan live in Nashville and have two sons, Henry and Jude.

Zach Baldwin, LEED AP

Senior Project Manager - Employed since 2007

Chad Crow

Position: Senior Project Manager - Employed since 2007

Since beginning work with American Constructors in 2007, Chad Crow has managed the successful completion of over $140 million dollars of construction in Middle Tennessee and South Carolina. Significant projects include the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Flood Remediation and Mitigation, First Presbyterian Church, National HealthCare – Bluffton, SC, National HealthCare – Franklin, TN, Belmont University’s McAfee Concert Hall and three new dormitories at University of the South. During the Flood Remediation and Mitigation of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Chad coordinated the reinstallation and repair of the Gala Spiral Lift Systems, Rigging and Variable Acoustic Systems and Seat Wagon Systems. He also helped in the redesign of the commercial kitchen, as well as coordinating specific material deliveries for all HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler, Electrical and Facility Management Systems. Chad and his wife Ashley reside in Bellevue, Tennessee, and have three sons, Nathan, Owen and Miles.

Chad Crow

Senior Project Manager - Employed since 2007

Project Managers

Elan Mengelberg, LEED GA

Position: Project Manager - Employed Since 2015

Elan began working for American Constructors as in intern in 2015 as he completed his Masters in Construction Management at Vanderbilt University. Hired full-time the following year, Elan has since been involved in preconstruction and management of several projects including the Vanderbilt University’s historic 1101 19th Avenue renovation, a Freestanding Emergency Room in Antioch for HCA, and multiple Public Health and Safety Building’s across Rutherford County.

Elan and his wife Kristen live in the Hermitage area and have two children.

Elan Mengelberg, LEED GA

Project Manager - Employed Since 2015

Joanna Thomasson

Position: Project Manager - Employed Since 2014

With over 20 years experience in the construction industry, Joanna has worked on various skilled nursing and retirement facilities, university residence halls and churches.  She recently completed the $76.6 M addition and renovation to Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Tennessee.

Joanna and her husband Bill have three children, Kayla, Annabelle and Hawkin.

Joanna Thomasson

Project Manager - Employed Since 2014

Project Engineers

Jennifer Foster

Position: Project Engineer - Employed Since 2022

Jennifer began her career with American Constructors as a Project Engineer in November of 2022. She is currently assisting with the new Farrar Elementary School in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Auburn University and a Master’s degree from Lipscomb University in Business and Strategic Leadership. She received a post-baccalaureate degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University in Spring of 2023.

Jennifer and her husband, Jarod, have 3 young children, Easton, Stryker and Mary. They enjoy music, moves, family night and improving their golf game.

Jennifer Foster

Project Engineer - Employed Since 2022

ATTICUS ZIEGLER

Position: PROJECT ENGINEER - EMPLOYED SINCE 2023

Atticus began his career with American Constructors in 2021 as an intern at our main office while completing his Construction Management degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After graduating he was hired as a Project Engineer and is currently helping with the construction of Percy Priest Elementary School.

ATTICUS ZIEGLER

PROJECT ENGINEER - EMPLOYED SINCE 2023

Atticus began his career with American Constructors in 2021 as an intern at our main office while completing his Construction Management degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After graduating he was hired as a Project Engineer and is currently helping with the construction of Percy Priest Elementary School.

GRAYSON MCPHERSON

Position: PROJECT ENGINEER - EMPLOYED SINCE 2022

Grayson began his career with American Constructors in 2021 as an intern at our First Baptist Cleveland project while completing his Construction Management degree at UT Chattanooga. After graduating Grayson was hired as a Project Engineer and is currently helping with the construction of TCAT Shelbyville.

In his free time Grayson enjoys spending time outdoors, playing basketball with friends, and walking his dog Duncan.

GRAYSON MCPHERSON

PROJECT ENGINEER - EMPLOYED SINCE 2022

Grayson began his career with American Constructors in 2021 as an intern at our First Baptist Cleveland project while completing his Construction Management degree at UT Chattanooga. After graduating Grayson was hired as a Project Engineer and is currently helping with the construction of TCAT Shelbyville. In his free time...