Gary Bernardez returned to AMECO as chief executive officer in May 2021. He previously served as president of AMECO from 2000 to 2014, followed by chief operating officer of Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping and an independent consultancy role performing acquisition advisory services.

Mr. Bernardez has more than 36 years of experience serving capital construction project owners, contractors, and ongoing plant operators in the oil, gas, chemicals, mining, power, biotech, manufacturing, and infrastructure end markets. His tenure in the industry includes expertise in project execution, construction, risk management, operations, business development, strategy, information technology, acquisitions, and corporate administration.

He has participated in various executive management programs, including the Wharton School, London School of Business, and the Thunderbird International School of Management. Active in professional and civic organizations, Mr. Bernardez is an executive committee member of the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina. He previously served as chairman of the Greenville (SC) Humane Society board of directors, chairman of the board for Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina District, board member for the Blind Children’s Learning Center, and as a volunteer for the YMCA.

Mr. Bernardez holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Clemson University.

Tasu Adamjee serves as chief financial officer (CFO) of AMECO. As CFO, Mr. Adamjee leads AMECO’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, audit, corporate insurance, and risk management functions.

Since joining AMECO in 1996, Mr. Adamjee has held various financial and operations leadership positions of progressive responsibility supporting construction and maintenance projects in North America and internationally. He previously held several portfolio assignments, including acquisition and transitioning of a family business into the AMECO corporate structure, project manager for enterprise resource planning (ERP) system selection and implementation, implementation of balanced scorecard, and growth strategy development.

Mr. Adamjee graduated from the University of Calgary with a double concentration in Accounting and Operations and Management. He holds a professional accounting designation from Canada as a Certified Professional/Management Accountant (CPA/CMA).

Dan Rich

Chief Operations Officer

Chris Arnold leads AMECO’s supply chain and technology organization. Mr. Arnold joined AMECO in 2012 and has over 30 years of experience in the construction equipment industry, including more than 13 years of international operations experience. He has held roles in strategic development, operations management, sales and marketing, business integration, supply chain, product development, and general management.

Mr. Arnold holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and a master’s degree in Management from Purdue University.

With more than 25 years of experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry, Sheri is the Chief Engagement officer at AMECO. The Engagement team is responsible for human resources, corporate communications, marketing, and sales enablement. She uses her skills in project coordination, project planning, risk analysis and mitigation, procurement, contract management, and servant leadership to foster engagement and strengthen AMECO’s internal and external relationships.

Ms. Ware holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of South Carolina

Dan Grosskopf serves as the Corporate Vice President of Supply Chain for AMECO. He joined AMECO in 2021 and has served various supply chain roles. Before AMECO, Mr. Grosskopf held various supply chain and purchasing roles with BorgWarner, Taylor Devices, and Volvo Construction Equipment.

Mr. Grosskopf holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. In addition, he holds certifications in supplier diversity and is a certified professional in supply management through the Institute for Supply Management.