FPI Paving Contractors, Inc.
3230 Rice Street
St Paul, MN 55126-3047
(651) 484-0385 Phone
(651) 484-5327 Fax
Chad W. Nelson
CEO/President
One of the original owners of FPI Paving Contractors, Inc. when the company was founded in 1995 Chad became the sole owner 14 years later. His many years of experience in the asphalt industry are put to use daily as he bids the majority of the high dollar jobs. The contacts he has developed through the years in the construction business are an invaluable asset that gives FPI firsthand knowledge of changes and improvements in our industry.
Anthony R. Koop
Vice President/Project Manager/Estimator
Anthony joined FPI Paving as an estimator/project manager in May of 2013. He brings years of experience bidding and managing projects in the Twin Cities metro area since 2001. His experience includes projects ranging from pothole patching to multimillion-dollar projects. Anthony is certified with MNDOT in Bituminous and Aggregate Level I and Level II, Grading & Base and Site Management. He also is OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certified.
Les W. Burshten
Project Manager/Estimator
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Ronald C. Birch
Project Manager/Estimator
Ron became an estimator/project manager for FPI in 1998 His experience in the asphalt industry started in 1984 as a laborer and moved to heavy equipment operation. Ron is certified with MNDOT as a Level I:II construction technician. He has been a member of the MN Association of Asphalt Technologists since 1998.
Gary D. Owen
Shop Foreman/Safety Manager
Shop Phone (651) 484-2490
Shop Fax (651) 484-9144
Shop Location: 3172 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN 55117
Gary came to FPI in 2000 as our shop foreman but his experience in heavy equipment and construction vehicles began in 1985. Since 2000 he has also taken on the additional responsibility of our safety director. Gary has extensive equipment and safety training. His knowledge and experience keep our equipment and our job sites safe.
Thomas J. Murphy
Field Superintendent
Tom has worked in the construction/paving industry since 1997 and has been with FPI Paving since 2000. Tom has his OSHA 30 and HAZWOPER 40 and has been trained in Plan Reading and recently completed extensive flagger training and traffic control classes. The Supervisory Classes he has taken range from “Productivity Improvements to Oral & Written Communications”. He is up to date with his Erosion and Stormwater Management Certificate through the University of Minnesota along with his Bituminous and Aggregate Level I and Level II.
Christopher E. Cameron
Grading Superintendent
Chris has been in the construction/paving industry since 1993 and has been with FPI Paving since 1997. Chris is current with OSHA 30 and HAZWOPER 40 and has been trained in Plan Reading and recently completed extensive flagger training and traffic control classes. He is up to date with his Erosion and Stormwater Management Certificate through the University of Minnesota along with his Bituminous and Aggregate Level I and Level II.
