In 2007, Lee became part owner of Phillips Hardy Inc. In his current role, Lee focuses on industry innovation and incorporating current best business practices into the company. He manages client relationships with the goal of customer satisfaction in mind. With an eye to the future, Lee evaluates new markets to ensure the company continues to experience industry growth and evolution.

Wyatt Phillips grew up running earth-moving equipment with his dad and was in the farming industry for many years. Phillips Grading and Construction, incorporated in 1994 by Wyatt and his wife, Kathy, originally began in 1967 as a part of a farming operation developed by Wyatt’s father.  Wyatt is proud to have seen their family business grow substantially; what started as building drainage ditches for farmers in Mid-Missouri is now a diverse organization with a multi-state reach.

Devoted to his profession, Wyatt has directed the evolution of the company using his experience and knowledge, while overseeing all aspects of in-progress jobs. Through the years, he has focused on building a team that is trustworthy and of strong character.

Phillip Raines brings over 20 years of experience in highway construction to the Phillips Hardy team with a track record of achieving exceptional results in both the estimating and project management areas of DOT highway construction.  Phil began his career with the Missouri Department of Transportation, working initially as an Inspector and then a Resident Engineer.  Following which, he made the transition to the contractor-side of highway construction, working for APAC-Missouri and then Pace Construction Co. in estimating and project management capacities.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.

Jason Lusby runs project management for Phillips Hardy out of Arkansas. He has over 20 years of experience in heavy civil, heavy highway, and large infrastructure projects. Jason is skilled in planning and executing all aspects of construction from start to finish. His work experience includes positions from Carpenter and Field Engineer to Superintendent and six years of Project Management. He has previously worked for Webber LLC, James Construction Group, and Manhattan Road and Bridge. 

Jason Doty brings a decade of construction experience to Phillips Hardy, possessing expertise in both the digital and physical aspects of project fulfilment. He has coded multiple efficiency-improving applications over his career, including a program for Coreslab Structures’ that allows information concerning production schedule, pre- and post-pour inspections, and piece information to be updated and viewed real-time. His attention to detail and critical evaluations of contract drawings and specifications are an invaluable asset to the effective, safe execution of Phillips Hardy jobs. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in structures from Michigan Technological University.

Christopher Garner brings 15 years of industrial planning and mechanical experience to the Phillips Hardy team. Extensive prior work developing and implementing standard maintenance procedures in accordance with project needs as well as designing, constructing, and maintaining various types of heavy machinery provides Chris a crucial edge in ensuring heavy highway projects proceed safely and as planned. 

Dwayne Kennedy came to Phillips Hardy with over 20 years of expertise in the Environmental Health and Safety Management field. Dwayne has a broad background in safety management with experience in an array of industries. He boasts a track record of developing and implementing innovative safety training and procedures, resulting in considerable decreases in the number of injuries and unsafe conditions, as well as turnover rate. Additionally, Dwayne is an authorized OSHA 500, 501, Confined Space Entry and HAZWOPER instructor, DuPont STOP instructor, ISO Internal Auditor and Incipient Fire Force trainer. Dwayne studied Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Arkansas and Business and Quality Management at Missouri State University.