Rick Burtt, Col (Usa, Ret)
About Rick Burtt, Col (Usa, Ret)
Rick Burtt is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army and currently serves as the Market Leader for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve at Mead & Hunt in the Greater Denver Area. He has extensive experience in project controls, strategic planning, and facility management across various organizations, including the Army National Guard and SEMA Construction.
Current Role at Mead & Hunt
Rick Burtt serves as the Market Leader for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve at Mead & Hunt, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the Greater Denver Area. In this role, he specializes in creating executable facility plans that support organizational growth, particularly within the military sector.
Previous Experience in Construction and Engineering
Prior to his current role, Burtt worked at Jacobs as a Project Controls Engineer from 2000 to 2005 in Golden, CO. He then transitioned to SEMA Construction, Inc. as a Project Engineer from 2005 to 2008 in Centennial, CO. His experience also includes serving as the Director of the Construction and Facilities Management Office for the Army National Guard for six months in 2018.
Military Background and Leadership Roles
Burtt has an extensive military background, having served in various leadership roles within the Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve. His positions included Director of Strategic Planning from 2017 to 2018, Deputy Facilities Director & Chief of Planning and Programming from 2012 to 2018, and Operations and Training Officer from 1996 to 2008. His military experience has equipped him with skills in strategic planning and consensus building.
Educational Qualifications
Rick Burtt holds an MBA with a focus on Strategic Planning from Penn State University, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.AE) from the same institution, studying from 1991 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in facility planning and management.
Achievements in Capital Programming
Burtt has led capital programming efforts that resulted in over $120 million in new physical infrastructure. His ability to turn strategic priorities into specific capital facility plans is particularly noted in the Federal and military sectors. He is recognized for his effective communication skills, which enhance his influence across organizations.