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Justin Cooper

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President and CEO at Saunders Construction
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Justin Cooper is the President and CEO of Saunders Construction, an employee-owned firm with a $1B+ backlog. With 27 years of experience, he champions a "relationship-first" business model to drive organizational velocity and frictionless project delivery. He is a graduate of Kansas State University.

Outside of work, Justin is a prominent civic leader in the Denver area and an alumnus of the Leadership Denver program. A proud Kansas State graduate, he actively organizes alumni events to foster community among fellow "K-Staters" and is passionate about celebrating the successes of his colleagues and partners.

As only the fourth CEO in Saunders 54-year history, his leadership underscores a commitment to stable, long-term growth and company culture.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Priorities

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Relationship-First Model
A core philosophy he promotes, focusing on deep collaboration with trade partners, clients, and teammates to ensure smooth and valuable project delivery.
Corporate Governance
His headline and role emphasize his focus on strategic direction, operational performance, and the cultural alignment of the company's business units.
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Career

Work history

7-2026
President and CEO
Saunders Construction
7-2021 - 6-2026
President
Saunders Norwood Construction
1-2020 - 6-2026
President
Saunders Construction
10-2018 - 1-2020
Vice President
Saunders Construction
12-2014 - 4-2016
Vice President & General Manager
GE Johnson Construction Company (now DPR Construction)
In the press

Media appearances

Justin Cooper to become CEO of Saunders Construction amid leadership changes. Featured in Denver Business Journal
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Saunders Construction Promotes Justin Cooper to President & CEO and Ryan Balakas to Senior Vice President. Featured in Saunders Construction (Press Release)
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Education
1994 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Kansas State University
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