Management

Koti Vadlamudi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Vadlamudi was named President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2025. He is a seasoned engineering and construction executive with over 30 years of global experience leading operations, business development, and strategic growth across public and private sectors. Mr. Vadlamudi’s industry expertise spans energy and power, oil and gas, mission-critical facilities, consumer products, and life sciences. Prior to joining Primoris, he most recently served as Executive Vice President at Jacobs, overseeing multi-billion-dollar global business segments.

Mr. Vadlamudi is recognized for his expertise in driving enterprise growth, acquisition integration, project delivery, client relationships, and operational leadership across complex, high-value programs. A well-regarded leader, he has a consistent track record of delivering results in challenging market conditions, leading high-performing and multidisciplinary teams, championing a robust safety culture, and creating long-term value for clients and stakeholders.

Jeremy Kinch, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Kinch was named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer in March 2025. Previously, he held the roles of Chief Operations Support Officer, overseeing the functional operations across the organization, and President of Energy, overseeing the segment’s strategic growth, project delivery, and safety performance.

Mr. Kinch joined Primoris in June 2018 through the Willbros acquisition and has over 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological engineering from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Alberta, Canada and British Columbia, Canada.

Ken Dodgen, CPA, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mr. Dodgen has served as our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since November 2018. He previously served as our Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller since May 2017. Mr. Dodgen has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting across many different industries including pipeline, power plant, and electric transmission construction, as well as retail and power marketing. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Dodgen served as Chief Financial Officer at Baker Hill Solutions from 2016 to 2017, Chief Financial Officer at PLH Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2015, and Chief Financial Officer at Fulcrum Power Services from 2006 to 2011. From 1996 to 2006, Mr. Dodgen spent ten years in investment banking with JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch where he focused predominantly on mergers and acquisitions. Prior to investment banking, Mr. Dodgen worked for Affiliated Computer Services in Dallas, and he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Dodgen received a B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from the Booth School of Business at The University of Chicago. He is a licensed CPA.

John M. Perisich, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary

Mr. Perisich has served as our Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer since March 2024 and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer since May 2013. He previously served as our Senior Vice President and General Counsel from July 2008. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and General Counsel of Primoris Corporation beginning in February 2006, and before that was Vice President and General Counsel of Primoris Corporation and its predecessor, ARB, Inc. Mr. Perisich joined ARB in 1995. Prior to joining ARB, Mr. Perisich practiced law at Klein, Wegis, a full-service law firm based in Bakersfield, California. He received a B.A. degree from UCLA in 1987, and a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara in 1991.

Travis Stricker, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer

Mr. Stricker has served as our Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer since October 2018. In this role, he leads the Company’s financial reporting, accounting, FP&A, treasury and internal audit functions. He previously served as Vice President of Finance since June 2017. Mr. Stricker has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting across different industries, with more than 20 years serving in the engineering, procurement, construction and specialty contractor verticals. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Stricker served in various senior management roles with CB&I from 2001 to 2017. His roles at CB&I included Segment Chief Financial Officer of the largest operating segment and Corporate Controller/Chief Accounting Officer, among others. Mr. Stricker began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Stricker received a B.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is a licensed CPA.

Chad Haxton, Chief Information Officer

Chad Haxton serves as Chief Information Officer with responsibilities for Primoris’ digital strategy encompassing data analytics, business intelligence, system development, cybersecurity, and technical services. He joined Primoris in 2019 as senior vice president of information technology. Mr. Haxton has over thirty years of experience delivering meaningful results across various industries. Prior to joining the Company, he served as chief information officer of Schwarz Partners. Mr. Haxton has a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial management from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Brad Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer

Mr. Smith was named Chief Human Resources Officer in 2025. He is a seasoned human resources executive with over 25 years of experience across the industrial, engineering, and construction sectors. Mr. Smith’s in-depth and hands-on expertise spans all disciplines of the human resources function at both at a corporate and day-to-day operational level.

Mr. Smith’s primary focus is implementing and driving initiatives that directly support business operations and contribute to bottom-line growth. He has a robust understanding of what it takes to foster high-performing teams in support of a company’s strategic objectives.

Mr. Smith has a bachelor’s in business management from the University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of the Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires’ Management Skills for International Business program and Rice University’s Global Leadership Development program.

Scot Kathmann, Chief Client Relationship Officer

Scot Kathmann was named Chief Client Relationship Officer in 2024, leading initiatives to enhance client engagement and drive growth. He previously served as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing since 2016, leveraging his strategic acumen and customer-centric approach to align sales with client expectations. With nearly 30 years of sales and marketing expertise spanning the industrial and construction services markets – including the pipeline, power generation, chemical, and utility sectors – Scot’s deep understanding of client needs and commitment to delivering value supports growth objectives and maximizes its market reach. Scot received his B.S. in Marketing and Business Administration from Wright State University and completed the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.