Brian Abeld
Vice President, General Manager
Meet Brian
As Vice President and General Manager of Mortenson's Structured Cabling group, Brian Abeld leads a team focused on delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, predictably, and successfully. He is committed to zero injuries and helping ensure customers receive the project certainty and performance they expect.
Brian is focused on building high-performing teams and creating the conditions for safe, successful project delivery that helps customers achieve their goals. He believes the strongest results come from a shared commitment to safety, accountability, and excellence at every level of the organization.
Professional Experience
Brian has spent more than 20 years delivering complex construction projects across the country. Since joining Mortenson in 2006 as a Field Engineer with the Wind group, he has advanced through a variety of roles across multiple markets, bringing diversified experience across field operations, preconstruction, business development, and group leadership.
In 2013, Brian became one of the first members of the Power Delivery team, helping shape its growth and trajectory over the next decade.
His experience spans multiple delivery models, including EPC and design-build, as well as a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects, from wind, solar, energy storage, and data centers, to substations, transmission lines, utility interconnections, and fiber optic structured cabling.
The breadth of his experience, from field execution to business leadership, has provided him with a broad perspective on project delivery, customer needs, and business operations.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
North Dakota State University
When we collaborate early and embrace uncertainty together, we can create opportunities for innovative solutions that bring greater certainty needed to help our projects succeed. That’s when the work really gets fun.
Building strong partnerships
Strong partnerships start with engaging early to understand our customers’ priorities, align expectations, and establish open communication from the beginning.
Drawing on my experience across a wide range of infrastructure projects, I bring together the right people, perspectives, and expertise to navigate challenges and make informed decisions. This approach is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to building relationships that last.
Looking ahead
The next five years will bring continued investment in digital infrastructure as demand for data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and connectivity grows. As the technologies that power our businesses and communities evolve, fiber optic infrastructure will remain a critical foundation for that growth.
It's energizing to see the opportunities ahead and the role structured cabling will play in creating increasingly connected, data-driven environments.
Personal Passions
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through a variety of fitness activities. I’m an avid golfer and sports enthusiast, and I enjoy tackling DIY projects. I live in the Minneapolis metro area with my wife and young son.
Much of my personal time is spent introducing my son to new sports, working on home improvement projects, and enjoying summer weekends at the lake with family.