Kurt Theune
Vice President, General Manager
Our industry is evolving fast. The key is staying flexible, confident, and focused on what our customers need most—trusted partners who can help them navigate change with clarity.
Rooted in relationships, focused on the future
Leadership begins with building real relationships with customers, partners, and team members. It’s about understanding what people need and creating an environment that makes their work easier and more successful. At Mortenson, the best leaders are those who show up authentically. Leading as our true selves helps build stronger teams and deeper trust.
Looking ahead, staying flexible, clear, and confident will be essential. As projects grow in complexity, helping customers navigate change while keeping their goals at the center remains critical. Even when the work gets tough, the people and purpose behind it should always feel meaningful.
Blending experience with fresh thinking
There’s something energizing about the creativity and new perspectives younger team members bring. In an industry grounded in tradition, it’s exciting to see how innovation and technology are helping us build safer, faster, and more efficiently.
Construction is a resource-intensive business, and the shift toward more strategic management of human capital is one of the most important changes we’re seeing. Success depends on how well we develop, support, and care for talent at every level.
What sets our work apart is a focus on relationships. We partner with customers who value what we bring and work shoulder to shoulder through every challenge. When relationships are built on trust, communication, and competence, even the most complex projects can be both successful and fulfilling.
Culture built on connection and care
Every successful project begins with trust. That foundation comes from investing in relationships within teams and with customers at every level. Taking the time to connect creates a culture where people feel supported, valued, and aligned.
The best outcomes happen when strong relationships extend beyond daily tasks. Connections that reach across organizations, from the field to the C-suite, unlock greater collaboration and impact.
Above all, doing the right thing is non-negotiable. Putting people and their safety first creates environments where everyone can thrive. Integrity is not just a value; it is a responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL
BOARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
- Mequon Nature Preserve – Board Chair
- ACE Mentor Program of Wisconsin – Board Treasurer
- MMAC – Leadership Circle and Sr. Executive Roundtable member
- Junior Women’s Club of Mequon-Thiensville etc. – Volunteer
- Ozaukee Economic Development – Board Member
AWARDS
- Rising young professional (2011)
- Executive of the year (2019)
- Dad of the Year (every year according to my family)
PERSONAL
INTERESTS
- Road cycling (obsessed)
- Reading real books focused on history and non-fiction
- Camping with the family in the LaCrosse Area and Door County
- Supporting my kids’ activities
- Being an active and engaged husband and parent
HOME STATE
Wisconsin, born and raised