Chad Hardesty

Chad Hardesty currently serves as Executive Vice President at Mears Group, Inc. since January 2025. Prior to this role, Chad Hardesty held multiple positions at Underground Construction Co., Inc., including President, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Gas Operations, Division Manager of Gas Transmission, General Superintendent, and Superintendent from April 2013 to January 2025. Chad Hardesty's career began at Southwest Gas Corporation, where responsibilities included Supervisor and Transmission Welder from June 1995 to October 2006. Earlier experience includes serving as Welder/Superintendent at NPL Construction Co. from January 2007 to April 2013. Chad Hardesty's educational background includes attendance at Pima Community College from 1993 to 1996.