FCI Constructors Inc. President and CEO Shane Haas will retire at the end of this year, and Evan Walton will take over both roles with FCI on Jan. 1, 2026.

FCI made the announcement in a Jan. 28 news release.

Haas has worked nearly 40 years for FCI Constructors and has been president and CEO since October 2020.

“I am extremely grateful to have been a part of the FCI team that has worked so hard to build this company into what it has become today. It’s truly been an honor to work for FCI,” said Haas, who began his career with the company in 1986.

In his tenure with FCI, Haas has worked through the ranks from superintendent, project manager, vice president of Grand Junction operation and executive vice president. He has overseen the construction of projects throughout Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and North Dakota.

“FCI has been in business for 47 years, and to have been a part of the development for 39 years has been both challenging and rewarding,” Haas said. “I feel fortunate and am grateful to have been on such a great team with so many talented individuals.”

FCI has more than 400 employees.

In addition to being a leader for FCI, Haas has been dedicated to the Grand Valley. He has devoted his time and talent to numerous nonprofit organizations, including School District 51 Foundation, Hope West Kids, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, Marillac Health, IDI Board and the Colorado State Apprenticeship Council.

During the 11-month lead-up to Walton assuming the helm of FCI, Haas will remain in charge to help with the transition.

“I have worked with Evan since the day he came to work at FCI. He has held various positions and has consistently exceeded expectations,” Haas said. “He is a natural leader and has a likability that resonates with our employees, and our clients. I have no doubt that Evan is the right person to lead our employees as well as the company’s future growth.”

Walton began his career with FCI in 2003, working through the ranks from project engineer, superintendent, assistant project manager, estimator, preconstruction manager and vice president of preconstruction.

Walton said he is grateful for the knowledge he gained from the tremendous leaders at FCI, and he has big shoes to fill as Haas’s successor.

“Over the past five years, Shane has continued to grow the business with humility, exceptional character, and a servant mindset,” Walton said. “I am fortunate to continue to work alongside Shane through the next year and am humbled by the confidence that our dedicated employees have placed in me.”

MORE ABOUT FCI CONSTRUCTORS INC.

Founded in 1978, FCI Constructors Inc. is an employee-owned construction-management company based in Grand Junction.

FCI has more than 400 employees and offers general contracting and construction-management services to a diverse scope of projects, including office buildings, schools, hospitals and airports.

FCI has additional Colorado offices in Durango and Frederick, plus offices in Phoenix, AZ; Flagstaff, AZ; Aztec, NM; Cheyenne, WY; and Williston, ND.