Jeffrey Ganthner

Vice President
Mid-Atlantic Region General Manager

Jeffrey Ganthner is in constant pursuit of the most innovative, sustainable solutions and to inspire those around him to perform at the highest level.

Jeffrey knows how to start, develop and lead strong, diverse teams to design and build the infrastructure our country depends on. He’s led a unique, distinguished career, serving in a range of roles that include architect, engineer, entrepreneur, professor and business leader. A licensed architect in 22 states, he has brought a unique design and project development perspective to one of the fastest-growing regions in the Burns & McDonnell network. He founded the firm’s first Mid-Atlantic office with fewer than a dozen employee-owners and has since grown the team to more than 250 employee-owners across six offices.

In the community:

Jeffrey is passionate about serving his community. He supports organizations including:

Atlantic Shores School, mentor
Chesapeake Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools, Atlantic Shores Schools, STEM outreach
Crisis Pregnancy Centers, volunteer
Chesapeake Alliance, founding member

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I am an avid reader and teacher of leadership. I teach classes at a local university, and I strive to learn everything I can about leadership. This allows me to discover, apply and hopefully practice better leadership every day.

What inspired you to pursue your career?

A love for Legos, a love for design and a love for people.

What excites you most about our company’s future?

There aren’t any limits to what we can achieve if we stay aligned and focused on solving our clients’ needs.