Leadership

Joseph McKee, III, P.E., is the Chairman of PARIC Holdings in St. Louis, Missouri. PARIC Holdings is the parent company for PARIC Corporation, Cooperative Building Solutions, Henning Companies, Henning Companies, Aptós, I3, TES and Lewis & Clark — a portfolio of companies offering construction management, general contracting and design/build services. In his role, Joe guides all aspects of PARIC Holdings operations, including strategic planning, customer relations, mentoring and team building. His top priority is ensuring each company showcases the same level of service excellence that PARIC has become known for.

Utilizing his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Vanderbilt University and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Joe served PARIC in several capacities before becoming President in 2001.  Joe purchased the company in 2002.

Joe is passionate about his community and actively involved in the Young Presidents’ Organization (Gold); Regional Business Council (RBC) serving on the Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the Workforce Development Committee and Public Policy Committee as well as the Clean Sweep initiative, CEO’s Against Cancer St. Louis serving on the Governance Subcommittee and Chief Executives Organization.  He is the former Chairman of the Board of Visitation Academy and is currently the Capital Campaign Steering Committee Co-Chair.  Joe is also an owner and partner of the Stifel Theatre, a historic landmark and entertainment venue in downtown St. Louis.

The St. Louis Business Journal has recognized him with the “40 Under 40” award, and has received the “Outstanding Professional Engineer in Construction” award from the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. Joe has also been acknowledged as a “Top Most Influential” by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Mike Rallo, Jr. oversees all PARIC Corporation operations as well as the corporate staff. Specific responsibilities include strategy, talent development, company culture, client relationships and innovation. Mike continually works to move PARIC forward and ensure leadership training is prioritized, supporting individuals, teams and clients in the process.

ABOUT

Mike’s 20-year career with PARIC began in 2003, joining the Company as a Project Engineer. He was promoted through each level of the ‘Do Work’ side of the business to his current position as President.

One of Mike’s first major undertakings was the Express Scripts Campus project, a nearly 600,000 sq. ft., multi-building, LEED Gold headquarters. It was the largest green project in Missouri at the time of completion. He was also responsible for the North Park Redevelopment, River City Casino, Park Pacific Historic Renovation, Wash U Loop Student Housing and two campus repositioning projects for Lutheran Senior Services, to name a few.

His diverse market experience and enterprising nature proved beneficial as he developed, implemented and/or empowered others in strategic initiatives such as self-perform expansion, LEAN and scheduling advancements, and the STAR Program.

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In 2007 Mike was awarded the 30 Under 30 Award by The St. Louis Business Journal, he’s been a KIDstruction committee chair and champion, he serves as Board Member for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and currently hold the position of Chairman Elect of the Board for the AGC of Missouri.

Todd Goodrich is the Chief Operations Officer. He provides executive oversight and management of operations, client relationships and execution of the firm’s strategy. Todd mentors PARIC team members to elevate customer service, build relationships, and deliver results.

ABOUT

After earning his BS in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, Todd launched his impressive PARIC career as a Project Engineer in 1997. As he continued to advance in the Company, he was recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the top “30 Under 30” professionals in St. Louis. He was promoted to his current role, Chief Operation Officer, in 2023.

While serving as Vice President of Business Development, Todd recognized opportunity in the niche market of not-for-profit senior living. With a strategic approach, Todd developed this new business unit for the company, resulting in rapid but stable growth and repeat clients. Senior Living’s most recent major project was the $180M renovation and expansion of two Friendship Village campuses.

As a leader in the company, Todd was instrumental in driving PARIC as an early adopter of virtual design construction (VDC) technologies. This quickly went from a way to sell our capabilities to a solid productivity tool for the business.

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Todd is currently a board member for the Hawthorn Foundation and is an active supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Previously, he’s served the National Association of Home Builder’s 50+ Housing Council, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri and the Boone Center. He’s volunteered as a Cub Scout Den Leader for many years and proudly holds the title of Lifetime Member - Girl Scouts of Greater St. Louis.

Will Douglas is PARIC’s Chief Financial Officer. He oversees all accounting, financial, and compliance functions within the organization.

ABOUT

Douglas most recently served as Senior Director of Finance at Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc., a publicly traded company specializing nationally in constructing wind and solar farms and public and industrial infrastructure. His previous experience was at Ingersoll Rand and Stanley Mechanical Solutions, both in Indianapolis. Douglas earned a master of business administration at Butler University and a bachelor’s degree at Indiana University.

Brian Newgent is the Chief Information Officer of PARIC. He is responsible for the technology platform for all PARIC companies.

ABOUT

Brian is a 27-year Information Technology veteran, more than 15 years of which has been in construction technology leadership. He has had an expansive career path starting in 1997 as a Technical Services Manager and advancing to Senior Vice President of Technology for Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives in Indianapolis. He has been recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the Publicly Traded Company Tech Executives of the Year in Indianapolis, and his unique cybersecurity and construction technology perspective has been sought for various technical publications.

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Brian can always be found volunteering time and expertise to various youth related projects. Most recently, Brian was in the news for his work establishing a computer lab at Camp Atterbury in Indiana for the benefit of displaced Afghan Refugees. Additionally, he has worked with the non-profit Aspire House in Indianapolis on various technological projects.

Michael Rallo, Sr. is the Senior Vice President for PARIC. He is responsible for project management and field operations for the company. With more than 30 years of design and construction experience, Michael brings industry expertise and insight to every project.

ABOUT

Michael earned his BS in Business Administration from St. Louis University. He began his career as a Project Engineer for the family-owned C. Rallo Construction Company, working his way to Division President. Subsequently, Michael served as President and Chief Operating Officer for CMR Construction, was a Vice President at HOK Design Build, Regional Vice President at Barton Malow and then President and Owner of RALCO Construction Management Services. In his career, Michael has successfully managed billions of dollars in design and construction on a wide range of project types and is a recognized industry leader in the region.

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Michael lives the core value of Enhancing our Community by participating in the Regional Business Council (RBC) Mentoring Program. This program allows him to provide local students with practical, “real world” knowledge and post-graduate opportunities. He is an AGC Governmental Policy Committee member and previously served on the Board of the Christian Brothers College. Michael is also a recipient of the City of Hope Award.

Leticia Lago is the Vice President of Preconstruction. She provides support and leadership through preconstruction, planning, budgeting and bidding. Leticia ensures that the project team has the resources required to ensure the quality of our services and the project's success from its inception.

As Vice President, Leticia is also responsible for preconstruction employees' development and career paths, including Preconstruction Managers, Estimators and the Purchasing Department.

ABOUT

Leticia has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry. She began her career as a structural engineer in Brazil, where she was born and raised. Since moving to the United States, she has worked in preconstruction, with experience in several markets and an emphasis on healthcare projects, higher education facilities and community attractions throughout the Midwest. In 2017, Leticia brought her coveted skills to PARIC where she joined the Preconstruction Group as a Senior Preconstruction Manager. Leticia was quickly promoted to the Director of Preconstruction, and in July 2020, Leticia was promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction.

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Leticia is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Design Build Accredited Professional.

As a passionate advocate for minorities and women in construction, Leticia was awarded a Diversity Excellence and Advocacy Award by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers in 2011.

Rebeckah Long is the Vice President of Human Resources. Rebeckah is a strategic business partner who enables business success through people leadership, communication and change management.  She is responsible for all facets of human resources including strategic talent management, total rewards strategy, organizational design and effectiveness and process improvement.  

ABOUT

Rebeckah most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Vice President with Spectrum Brands, where she led vision, strategy and execution for all facets of Human Resources on a global scale. Her previous experience was with United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, where she focused on talent strategy, leadership management, labor relations, recruitment and organizational effectiveness. Rebeckah has more than 25 years of experience in the Human Resources field and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University.

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Rebeckah has been active in her community, serving as a school board member at St. Paul’s Lutheran School – Des Peres for five years. She was also a NICU Support Parent volunteer for several years, where she offered emotional support and assistance to parents of preemie babies