MEET AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Meet Willis “Rick” Conner, PE, SE

President/Chief Operating Officer/Partner Of American StructurePoint

Since taking the reigns as the president, chief operating officer, and majority owner of American Structurepoint in 1987, Rick has grown the engineering and architectural consulting firm from $2.8 million in annual revenue and fewer than 50 employees to an average of $60 million and 450 employees across 11 disciplines and still growing. American Structurepoint began business in Indianapolis in 1966, and with Rick’s guidance, the company has since expanded its offices throughout the Midwest.

Under his leadership, American Structurepoint has won over 150 design awards, been consistently recognized as a Top 500 Design Firm by Engineering News-Record, and named the 2018 Midwest Design Firm of the Year by ENR Midwest. The Indianapolis Business Journal named American Structurepoint the largest engineering firm, fifth-largest architectural firm, and the eighth-largest environmental firm in the region.

In 2002 and 2011, Rick was named among those listed on the IBJ’s Who’s Who in Construction, Design, and Engineering. In 2015, Rick received the Purdue University College of Engineering Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award.

Rick’s enterprising, energetic career has led him through myriad active roles in the internationally recognized company. His innovative initiatives, such as expanding into Ohio, Illinois, and Texas, launching the Investigative Services Group, initiating design/build and selling technology services, and buying the Shadeland headquarters’ office building took hard work, planning, and considerable risk. In addition, Rick has been involved in such distinctive projects as the Keystone Parkway Corridor; the I-70 interchanges at the Indianapolis Airport; Super 70 and Hyperfix in downtown Indianapolis; the “Speed Zone” urban redevelopment in Speedway, Indiana; and many more.  Not only is he involved in his company, but as a lifelong resident of Indiana, he is also an avid supporter of the professional engineering community.

Not only does Rick understand the ins and outs of the A/E industry, but he’s practiced almost every discipline of the business, as well. His hands-on experience leading highly visible, groundbreaking projects have helped put American Structurepoint on the map with a glowing reputation as the top go-to firm in the industry. Rick’s executive leadership commitment will ensure your project exceeds expectations.

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