Keith Kapala
Senior Vice President
Meet Keith
Keith serves as Senior Vice President at Mortenson, using his extensive experience with our various renewable energy services to oversee Power Delivery Solutions and Engineering Services. In his nearly 40 years of industry experience, Keith has created market excellence and has managed the technical and contracting risks of several new businesses. He is passionate about coaching team members, building customer relationships, and fulfilling the company's mission.
Professional Experience
Keith's journey with Mortenson started in 1989 as an estimator for the Heavy Industrial business. He has worn many hats over his career, ranging from estimating, engineering, and project management to director of operations and vice president. As director of operations, he first managed the wind business and then moved to the High Voltage Transmission business (HVT), which is now Power Delivery Services. Keith laid the foundation for this new business, setting up standards, processes and people with outstanding leadership and values.
Education
Associate in Applied Science
Dunwoody College
Volunteerism
No one person can build a project, but a team can do anything it sets its mind to.
Success is a shared achievement
The collaborative spirit of Mortenson’s team members is our “secret sauce,” where challenges are met with creativity, teamwork, and unwavering support. Whether solving complex challenges or mentoring future leaders, I try to emphasize humility, vulnerability, and the value of listening. By creating an environment where every team member contributes their strengths, this ensures success is always a shared achievement.
Strengthening our greatest asset
I believe our strong culture and programs like LeadBlu and Pathways help cultivate our solid foundation for growth, innovation, and leadership across the company. My leadership philosophy is an extension of this culture, which centers on empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and embracing diverse perspectives, ensuring every team member feels empowered and valued.
Our people are our biggest asset. It’s so important that we’re taking care of our team members and the boots on the ground, because without them, we wouldn’t have a business. We always aim to do the best by the people in the field.
A lifelong commitment to growth and innovation
My tenure at Mortenson is a testament to the opportunities this company provides for continuous growth and reinvention. From estimating to field operations to senior leadership, I’ve experienced multiple “careers” within the company, because Mortenson offers limitless potential for those with the drive and curiosity to explore new paths. Because of that, I remain dedicated to inspiring others, advancing innovation, and ensuring the company’s future success.
Personal Passions
With over 35 years at Mortenson, I’ve built a career defined by passion, perseverance, and leadership. Starting as an intern in estimating in 1988 after graduating from Dunwoody, I quickly transitioned into fieldwork to connect planning with execution. My journey took me across the country, from wastewater treatment facilities in Georgia to California, renewable energy projects in New York, Minnesota and Texas, and these experiences contribute to my lifelong commitment to impactful and meaningful work.
Interests
- Hiking
- Golfing
- Being outdoors
- Being active
- Lake life