David Mortenson

President, Vermilion Group

David serves as President of Vermilion, Chief Executive Officer of its parent company, M. A. Mortenson Companies, Inc., and Chairman of Mortenson Construction. Mortenson Construction is a privately held, U.S.-based, top 20 developer, builder, and engineering services provider serving the commercial, institutional, and energy sectors, with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The company’s notable achievements include:

North America’s largest design-builder of wind and solar energy projects
The largest sports builder in the United States
Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” more than 40 times across multiple locations over the past decade
Ranked #93 on Forbes’ list of the 500 Largest Private Companies
A commitment to giving back, dedicating 5% of annual net pre-tax profits to local charitable organizations

David joined the family business following his service in the U.S. Navy. He progressed through various project management roles, ultimately leading the company’s West Coast operations before returning to headquarters to assume leadership of the family business.