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.

Cathy Haskell came to Phillips Hardy with nearly three decades of valuable experience in project management and execution. Her areas of expertise include operations management, scheduling and strategic planning. Cathy began her career working as a Client and Contractor Project Coordinator for Chevron Chemical Company in Houston, TX and has since held project management positions in a variety of industries and locations, including Japan and the Marshall Islands. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Finance from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1991. 

Andy Killen is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.  Prior to graduation, Andy held several valuable internship roles, some of which included working here at Phillips Hardy as well as the Missouri Department of Transportation.  The critical industry  knowledge and experience obtained during these internships allowed Andy to hit the ground running when he joined the Phillips Hardy team following graduation.

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.