John Buescher

As CEO for McCarthy’s Central Region, John is responsible for sustaining long-term success, organizational health, and high-level strategy for the region’s business, which covers 28 states east of the Rockies. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, he collaborates across the company and works closely with Central Region’s leadership team to deliver on the goals of the broader organization.

John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and earned an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1998 he joined McCarthy as an assistant superintendent and moved through several core operations roles including superintendent, project manager, and project executive. In 2015 he was promoted to regional president, where he focused on growing the business by expanding services, recruiting and retaining top talent, and increasing the bottom line, all while delivering best-in-class outcomes to McCarthy’s clients.