Tony Milo - President & CEO

Tony Milo was named Executive Director of the Colorado Contractors Association in April 2005. He is responsible for the day to day management of the Association and particularly enjoys working on legislation to advance and protect  Colorado’s infrastructure industry.

Prior to joining CCA, Tony was Executive Director of the Michigan Road Builders Association and has accumulated more than 20 years of experience representing the infrastructure construction industry through work for major trade Associations including the Highway Users Federation, Michigan Manufacturers Association and Michigan Asphalt Paving Association.

Tony earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from James Madison College of Michigan State University and a Master of Management degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tony enjoys playing golf, a great glass of wine, traveling, hiking and is a diehard Michigan State Spartans fan.  Of all his accomplishments, Tony is most proud of his two wonderful kids, Alex and Tommy.

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Bryan Cook - Executive Director of the Construction Workforce Foundation and Director of Workforce Development for CCA

Bryan brings a wealth of experience from across the construction industry and nonprofit sectors, poised to drive significant advancements in workforce development and recruitment.

Bryan Cook joins CCA following an impressive tenure as Executive Director of the Construction Education Foundation, the nonprofit educational arm of the Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGCC). Prior to his role at the Construction Education Foundation, Bryan served for 11 years with AGCC as Director of Operations.

In his new role at CCA, Bryan will focus on recruiting high school students, underemployed individuals, and those with little or no experience into careers in heavy civil construction. He will also work to strengthen relationships with Civil Engineering and Construction Management university programs in Colorado and oversee apprenticeship programs in Heavy Equipment Operations, Civil Craft Laborers, Carpentry, and Concrete Finishing.

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Tadd Lindsay - Director of Safety & Education

Tadd joined CCA in May of 2023, as an instructor. He will be responsible for teaching the CCA’s Academy classes, TCS, and other safety/training classes as well as helping to recruit people into the classes.

Tadd grew up in the urban sprawl around Chicago and has been in construction most of his life. Moving to Denver in 2007, he got into the commercial side of things, working for specialty engineering firms as a welder, equipment operator, and superintendent. Tadd has an in-depth and hands-on knowledge of how big jobsites run and the skills people need to be safe and successful in the industry. His boots have been in the dirt for twenty years and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and skills with a new generation of construction professionals.

Outside of work, Tadd enjoys spending time with his wife and their dogs. He has a variety of hobbies and interests including golf, hunting and fishing, and generally spending time outdoors.

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Jim Moody - Director of Industry Relations 

Jim Moody rejoined CCA in August 2024.  As the Director of Industry Relations, Jim serves as a liaison between CCA’s members and their infrastructure owner clients, including CDOT, city and county public works departments, airports, water and sewer districts, transit authorities, and storm water authorities. In this capacity, Jim advocates for solutions to industry-wide and individual member problems, while also creating networking opportunities with officials from across the state.

Jim’s impressive educational history includes a B.A. from the University of Illinois, an M.A. from Washington University, and a J.D. from Drake University.

When he’s not at working hard for CCA, Jim enjoys cycling and traveling to Michigan to visit family and play on the Lake Michigan beach.  Jim’s beautiful family consists of wife Laura, son Parker and daughter Lyla.

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Kelly Lehto - Member Services and Events Manager

Kelly joined the CCA team in 1989 from Wyoming Contractors Association.  Kelly manages all member communications, the CCA website, membership database, on-site AP/AR and all CCA meetings and events.   Kelly has been called the de facto “Director of Chaos” for a long time here at CCA and she will continue to be the “go-to” staffer for just about anything and everything

In her free time, Kelly loves glamping and spending time with her family.   She also enjoys traveling with friends, concerts, trivia and is a huge movie buff. She is happiest spending time with her nieces and nephews. Kelly lives in Aurora with her husband, John and five fur babies.

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Hannah Ruiz - Training Coordinator

Hannah Ruiz has been with CCA since November 2019. She is the Assistant Training Coordinator for our training programs and the Administrative Assistant for our office. She moved to Colorado in 2018 from Las Vegas, Nevada with her Husband, two dogs, and cat. Outside of work she enjoys crocheting, going to the movies, and exploring the deserts of North America.

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