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Executive Team

Harold F. MacDowell

Chief Executive Officer

Harold MacDowell, Chief Executive Officer, began his career with TD in 1985 as an assistant project manager. Through the years, he has worked in nearly every corner of TD, including his assistance in the new business start-ups of Facilities Management and the Phoenix branch. On January 1, 2005, Harold became the third CEO of TD since its founding in 1946.

Harold was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, graduated from high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and received his bachelor's degree in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University in 1984. He currently serves on the SMU School of Engineering Advisory Board and on the Board of Trustees for the Parish Episcopal School.  He is a former member of the Greater Dallas Chamber, United Way of Greater Dallas, and QUOIN-AGC boards and served as Chairman of the Board for the Construction Education Foundation (CEF) that provides educational opportunities to construction craftspeople who want to be masters of their trades.

Steve Canter, P.E.

Chief Technology Officer

Steve currently serves as TDIndustries Chief Technology Officer. He was promoted to this position after adding Information Technology to his areas of responsibility in 2011. Steve is also responsible for the Engineering, Coordination, Estimating, and Manufacturing areas. He began his career with TD in 1998 after eight years of consulting engineering experience. From 1990-2000, he worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer, then became the Manager of TD’s Engineering Group. In 2005, Steve earned the title of Vice President. The most recent change in his position was in 2009, when our Estimating and Manufacturing departments came under his leadership, after which he was appointed Senior Vice President. Steve received his BSME from the University of Texas at Austin and is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and a Texas Fire Sprinkler RME. Steve is currently serving our industry as core group chair of the Lean Construction Institute – DFW Community of Practice.

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

Chief Financial Officer

Michael J. Fitzpatrick came to TD in 1988, and currently leads the Professional Services Team. A member of the Board of Directors, he has had a distinguished career that includes stints as senior accountant at Coopers & Lybrand, and assistant regional controller of Lifemark Corporation. At TD, he progressed to vice president and secretary-treasurer before being appointed as CFO.

Maureen Underwood, SPHR

Executive Vice President, People Department

Maureen Underwood came to TD in 2006 and is responsible for employment, training, benefits, safety and risk management.

Before joining TD, she was Director of Partner Resources for Starbucks Coffee Company, and prior to this, spent four years as Vice President of Metromedia Restaurant Group. She also had a distinguished 14-year career with McDonald’s Corporation, where she served as a Regional Construction Manager, Director of Diversity and Director of Executive Development for both the field and corporate functions.

Maureen lives in Krum, Texas, and in her free time she raises, trains and shows quarter horses.

Phil Claybrooke

Vice President, Special Projects-Dallas

Phil brings more than 30 years of mechanical construction leadership experience to TD. He began his career with spending 12 years in Honeywell, Inc.'s Industrial Division specializing in process control and automation systems and services. He spent an additional three years in Honeywell’s Home & Buildings business which provides products and services to building owners and managers. 

During his career, Phil has owned and sold his own business; managed the successful financial turnaround of a family-owned business; and most recently, was employed by Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI). Just prior to joining TDIndustries, Phil was the Regional Sales Manager for JCI North America Services’ business in the western United States.

As Vice President of Special Projects in Dallas, Phil is responsible for helping building owners and managers optimize their facilities’ mechanical and control systems performance, with the objective of reducing the facilities’ operating costs through retrofits, upgrades, expansions and other construction projects.

Jason Cinek

Senior Vice President, Technology

Jason Cinek joined TD in 1994, and became Vice President, Technology in March, 2007. The Technology team provides our customers with construction, maintenance and system upgrades within complex production environments throughout North Texas and Austin.

During Jason’s tenure at TD, he has led many successful projects at Texas Instruments—most recently, the Requested Services contract for over 5 million square feet in their North Texas facilities. He is currently leading projects at TriQuint Semiconductor, Samsung in Austin, and the University of Texas at Dallas.

Jason is a graduate of the University of North Texas and earned his MBA degree in 2006 from the University of Texas at Dallas. He and his family live in Lucas, Texas.

Dave Youden

Senior Vice President, Major Projects-Dallas

Dave joined TD in 1982 as a plumber. Since that time he has held a number of positions in TD including Project Manager, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment and Vice President of Healthcare. He now leads the Major Projects group in Dallas. 

During his time with TD, Dave has worked on a number of very high profile jobs. He was the Project Executive over Cowboys Stadium, the Vice President responsible for Cardinals Stadium, and the Senior Project Manager of the American Airlines Center. 

Dave holds a Master Plumbers license along with many other certifications and is very active in Texas construction trade organizations. He is a former chair of the ABC Education Committee, AGC, Texo, and is a member of ASPE. 

Dave resides in Rowlett, TX with his wife Dianne. He is the proud father of two sons, T.J. a graduate of UT Tyler, and Brock a graduate from the University of Houston.

Nikki Morgan

Vice President, Houston

Nikki Joined TD In 1997 and in 2005 was promoted to Vice President over the Houston Service and Building Systems Integration groups.  Her responsibilities now include leading the Houston Service, Building System Integration, and Professional Services teams.

Nikki is LEED AP, O&M certified and is a member of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contactors (PHCC), and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Nikki was promoted to the Executive team in 2011.  She is originally from New Jersey and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing from Stockton State College of New Jersey.  She currently lives in Northwest Houston with her family and is an avid cyclist and runner.

Rod Johannsen

Currently transitioning from President, North Texas Construction to Executive Vice President

Rod Johannsen has led our North Texas Construction groups since 2001. Throughout 2012, Rod will be transitioning out of the role of President to a part time position of coaching and mentoring TD's emerging leaders.

A current member of TD's Board, he has been with the company since 1988. He is also a member of the Senior Managers and Leadership Council groups, and formerly led TD's Special Projects group. Rod received his Industrial Education at Northwest Missouri State University and furthered his studies with Executive MBA Short Courses at Harvard and Stanford. He has a number of professional licenses, including Texas Air Conditioning-Class A, Texas electrical journeyman and commercial pilot.

Rod is involved in many civic and community organizations. He is a board member of TEXO, and past board member of The Construction Education Foundation (CEF). He has also served on numerous church and homeowner association boards and councils.

Graham Moore

President, Houston

Graham Moore has been with TD since 1979, and he has held a number of positions. He came to TD as a Senior Project Manager, and over the years has held the titles of Manager of Engineering & Manufacturing, Regional Manager, Vice President and Senior Vice President before being named President of TD's Houston operation in 2008.  He also has responsibility for TD's Phoenix operation.

A native Texan born in Killeen, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from Texas A&M University. Graham holds Air Conditioning and Plumbing licenses in Texas and several other states from California to Florida.

Bob Richards

President, Central Texas

Bob Richards came to TD in 1998 and has responsibility for the Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas. He was hired to rebuild the Austin business and over time, integrated it with San Antonio to create one single operation that has met its goals of growth, reputation and financial performance. Prior to TD, he spent 18 years with Honeywell where he held various positions that ultimately lead him to Regional Management.

Robert G. Wilken

Executive Vice President

Bob Wilken is currently responsible for the Dallas Service, Building Systems Integration (BSI), Fire-Life-Safety and Solutions teams. 

After working for Honeywell for 17 years, Bob joined TD in 1993 as a Business Development Manager. In 1995, he became a Regional Manager providing leadership for our San Antonio and Austin operations, as well as Performance Contracting, Building Automation and Phoenix businesses.

He received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa. He is also a licensed journeyman electrician and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Bill Parten

Executive Vice President, Facilities Management Services

Bill Parten joined TD in 1997 to start up and build the Facility Management Services business.

Before joining TD, he spent 20 years with Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), where he held a variety of positions, the last of which was Vice President of North American Marketing and Sales for the Facility Management Services Division.

Bill is active within the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) and has served as a past board member.

He received his BSME from The University of Texas in Austin.

Ed White

Senior Vice President, Phoenix

Ed White has worked at TD since 2001. His responsibilities include the overall business functions in the three profit centers in Arizona (construction, special projects and service).

Ed’s background prior to TD includes service and construction from a family-owned business, as well as a large Arizona-based mechanical contractor. He was born in Canton, Ohio, and moved to the Phoenix area in 1965. Ed is currently the Vice President of the Arizona Builder Alliance (AGC/ABC of Arizona), and an active member for more than 15 years, having served on the Apprenticeship Committee, the Legislative Committee and the Mechanical Council.

Tim McNew

Senior Vice President, Fort Worth

Tim McNew has been with TD since 1995 and is responsible for all construction and service performed in the Fort Worth area serving Tarrant and surrounding counties throughout West Texas.

Tim was one of the first LEED certified professionals at TD, carries an AC license and is also a certified building inspector. He started with TD’s Major Projects Group and was involved with significant projects such as Cisco Richardson Development Campus, Grapevine Mills Mall and the AT&T Toll Building. Prior to his current position, Tim was responsible for TD's MEP Group and led such electrical projects as Fed-Ex Ground Distribution Center and Teasley Lane High School. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M, and an MBA with a concentration in MIS from the University of Texas at Dallas. Tim hails from Brackettville, Texas.

Ben Simmons

Executive Vice President, Multifamily

Ben Simmons came to TD in 1991 as a Project Manager and now leads the Multifamily Team, with projects in Dallas, Denver, Austin and Washington, D.C. He began his career in construction in 1972 as a laborer and worked his way up to owning his own company in 1976. He also served as a project manager for the Boadmoor Group in St. Louis, Missouri, and Trammell Crow Residential in Memphis, Tennessee.

Randee Herrin

Vice President, New Construction - Houston

Randee joined TD in 1995 as an Assistant Project Manager after she graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science.  She was promoted through the years up to Vice President.

Randee is a native of the Houston area and has been heavily involved with the business community for years.  She served the Women Contractor Assocation as a Vice President and member of the board.  She has also been involved with the Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area Council Construction Committee and the ABC Training and Education Committee.

Randee has LEED AP, BD+C accreditation.  In 2011 she was promoted the Executive team.