Team

Zach Schurman

Zach Schurman


Zach joined Lawhon in 2015 as an Assistant Project Manager/Estimator.  Prior to joining Lawhon, Zach was an Estimating Intern for Rebar Incorporated.  Zach was raised in St. Joseph, Missouri and attended Missouri Western State University, graduating with a Bachelor or Science Degree in Construction Engineering Technology.




Brandi Hewins

Brandi Hewins

Assistant Office Manager


Brandi joined Lawhon Construction in 2008 as Assistant Office Manager.  In April of 2019 Brandi became the Office Manager. Prior to joining Lawhon, Brandi held the position of Office Manager for Les Collins Plastering.

Brandi attended Highland Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Business in 2003.




Mike Brickey

Mike Brickey

Vice President


Mike joined Lawhon in 1997 as a Project Manager/Estimator. He began his career with Duke Energy in 1982 as an engineer in the Construction Division. He held positions of increasing responsibility within Duke before being promoted to the position of Manager of Construction for the Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent areas in 1992, a position he held until leaving to join the Lawhon organization in 1997. In January of 2017 Mike became Vice President of Lawhon Construction.

The St. Joseph, Missouri native graduated from Missouri Western State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology and from Northwest Missouri State University in 2004 with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Mike served on the Building and Fire Prevention Code board of appeals for the City of St. Joseph. He additionally serves as a member of the Properties board at his church, is a member of the Construction Engineering Technology Advisory Board at Missouri Western State University, and is past President of the St. Joseph Construction Association.




Rick Akers

Rick Akers

President


Rick joined Lawhon in 1979. He began his career with Lawhon as a carpenter and over the next two decades progressed to the position of project superintendent. In 1998, he transitioned to the position of Project Manager/Estimator. In January of 2017 Rick became President of Lawhon Construction.

Rick attended Missouri Western State University where he studied Construction Engineering Technology.

Rick has held several positions at Interfaith Community Services including President, Vice-President, Chairman of the Building Safety Committee, and finance committee member and has served his community as a member of the Electrical Standards Examining & Appeals Board, and past President of the St. Joseph Construction Association.