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.

Casey DeShazo has over 15 years of experience in the heavy highway construction industry.  His focus has been on construction management in DOT, USACE, and railroad construction with a specialization in dirt-work, underground utilities, concrete & HMAC paving, and electrical-work.  Casey began his career with survey and estimating work.  He then expanded his skills and built his expertise while working in the role of estimator, project engineer & project manager previously for such companies as SEMA Construction, Tridal Ltd., and Jagoe Public Company. 

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. 

Matt Brosch brings over 25 years of experience in the construction industry to Phillips Hardy. His area of focus includes both project management and quality management of US Army Corps of Engineers and US Air Force projects here in the Midwest.  Matt has extensive experience developing and implementing quality control plans as well as managing construction projects from conception to final completion. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Central Missouri State University.

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.