The Under 40 in Construction Equipment Awards showcase young talent in the construction equipment industry. These young people, all under the age of 40 as of the end of the year, represent exciting potential for this industry.

They represent disciplines across construction equipment, not only the asset managers who run fleets, but also distributors, manufacturers and others.

In choosing our Under 40, we looked for the following qualities and characteristics: leadership skills, inventiveness, interpersonal skills, training, dedication, personal integrity, technical skills, and industry and community involvement.

The Class of 2025 has been announced. Click here to nominate someone for the Class of 2026.

Class of 2017

John 20 Mac Neil
Caterpillar
Aug. 18, 2020
Chris Shea
JCB of Georgia
April 21, 2017
Austin Hovarth
Hovarth Concrete Construction
April 21, 2017
Kristin Kondakor
Kondakor Excavation
April 21, 2017
Ryan Sanders
Blue Light Enterprises
April 21, 2017
Vincent Neiswonger
Neiswonger Construction
April 21, 2017
Tom Gardocki
Interstate Landscape Co.
April 21, 2017
Ryan Murguia
Quantum Land Design
April 21, 2017
Sam Giffin
EquipmentWatch
April 21, 2017
Greg Berry
Municibid.com
April 21, 2017
Todd Bachman
Florida Coast Equipment
April 21, 2017
Elliott Stanton
Strike LLC
April 21, 2017
Jesse Morain
Turner Industries
John Rashleigh 1
BL Harbert International
Ernest Stephens
Superior Construction