Building stronger
communities.

Relationships build communities. And communities are stronger when we build on each other. With our values of Relationships, Ingenuity and Expertise, we build stronger communities together.

Relationships Define Our Vision

Relationships

As satisfying as a completed building is, our greatest pride comes from the relationships we’ve built along the way. With more than 80% of our contracts coming from recurring business, Megen clients choose to work with us time and time again.

At Megen, you have direct access to project leadership at all times. Your project will be guided by a partner who will understand and advocate for your needs. Trust is built as we experience challenges and accomplishments together. We know how to get down to business, while infusing our enjoyment and passion into the process. There’s nothing that says work relationships can’t be fun!

Diverse Perspectives Lead to Better Outcomes

Ingenuity

Every construction project brings unique challenges. Our team specializes in creative problem-solving. Your project team will take the time to understand your concerns. Then, we get to work, bringing fresh perspectives to create an optimal solution.

Need to handle complex negotiations with multiple municipalities? No problem. Need a construction partner to learn a brand-new technology? Bring it on. Need a way to continue stable operations in a way that doesn’t spook horses? Done. Whatever your challenge, we are committed to finding solutions, not compromises.

Executing Your Construction Vision

Expertise

When you have a vision for a new project, you need a partner with construction expertise to make your future-focused ideas real. Megen has guided numerous construction projects for over 30 years. With an award-winning track record for quality and safety, we are experts in planning and execution.

Whatever you’re building, chances are we’ve seen it. From school renovations to flagship museums to modern athletic venues to high-tech medical operations, we have the knowledge and experience to accomplish whatever your dream or vision is. The result? Transparent advice, predictability, and peace of mind.

Our Story

We see possibility in progress. Our history informs our expertise and grounds our decision making. And we look forward to knowing it is just the beginning.

1993

Megen Construction was started by Evans Nwankwo.

1996

Megen completed historic renovation of Bavarian Brewery into entertainment complex

1998

Megen Construction Corporate Headquarters Grand Opening

2000

Megen restored Cincinnati’s iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain and receives Cincinnati Preservation Award

2004

Megen received Cincinnati Chamber’s Supplier Diversity of Excellence award and completed the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Museum, Build America winner

2006

Megen completed revitalization of the heart of Cincinnati, Fountain Square

2008

Megen built the first LEED Platinum building in Ohio (Fernald Preserve Visitors Center)

2010

Megen branches out of the tri-state region to become a national firm with projects in Texas and Georgia

2011

Megen received U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety Award for construction of Fort Bliss Child Development Centers

2012

Sharonville Convention Center Expansion and Renovation completed on time and under budget

2014

Megen is awarded first higher education project, Wilmington College’s Center for Sport Sciences

2015

Megen completed a $130M new millennial education facilities program for Princeton City Schools

2016

 Megen received Capacity to Excel Award from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator (MBA)

2017

Megen’s founder, Evans Nwankwo, President and CEO, received the Spirit of Construction Lifetime Achievement Award

2018

Megen launched its self-perform division, Megen Works

2019

Megen completed iFly Cincinnati, Ohio’s first iFly location on schedule

2020

 Megen constructed first Tennessee project, the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville

2022

Megen expands to regional markets – Rocky Mountain region and South Florida region.

2024

Megen Construction’s office expansion opens in Cincinnati, OH, in correlation with our 30th year in business.

Team

Evans Nwankwo headshot photo
Evans Nwankwo, CPE
President & CEO
Obi Nwankwo headshot photo
Obi Nwankwo, MBA
President of Megen Works
Jeff Jacobs
Executive Vice President
Mark Campbell headshot
Mark Campbell
Vice President
Darnell Gardener
Vice President, South Florida Region
Cathy Nwankwo headshot photo
Catherine Nwankwo
Vice President
Guy Poux
Vice President, Rocky Mountain Region
Stacy Beck headshot
Stacy Beck
Superintendent
Matthew Crawford
Project Engineer
Krishna Dantuluri, LEED GA
Assistant Project Manager
Ben Durden
Operations Manager, Megen Works
Freddy Elias
Senior Project Manager
Brittany Fuller
Executive Assistant
Bob Fricke headshot
Bob Fricke, CAPM
Director, Corporate Division
Stacy Griffith
Estimator
Brian Herrmann headshot
Brian Herrmann
Superintendent
Dawn Jackson headshot
Dawn Jackson
Director, Human Resources
Randy Johnson headshot
Randy Johnson
Senior Project Manager
Brendan Lamb
Assistant Coordinator, Megen Works
Kevin Long
Superintendent
Dan Moore
Director, Marketing
Eric Morton headshot
Eric Morton
Director, Preconstruction
Aaron Moulin
Project Manager
Joseph Nagy
Assistant Project Manager, Megen Works
Ugo Nwankwo headshot
Ugo Nwankwo, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager, MEP Specialist
Jye Owens
Project Manager, Megen Works
Bhumi Patel
Accounting Coordinator
Craig Robinson headshot
Craig Robinson
Superintendent
Brian Schwartz
Controller
Dennis Wade headshot
Dennis Wade
Safety Consultant
Jeff Williams headshot
Jeff Williams, LEED AP
Director, Education Division

Community Involvement

Stronger Communities are Built Together

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
– African Proverb

Vibrant communities emerge when diverse people lend their expertise to achieve a shared vision. We are better and stronger together. At Megen, our passion for extraordinary community extends well beyond our building projects. Our leaders and employees serve on numerous boards and regularly volunteer with a wide variety of civic organizations. Wherever we serve, we bring an unwavering commitment to make our community the best it can be.

 

The NuWay Foundation

NUWAY

The NuWay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Megen’s founders, Evans and Catherine Nwankwo, with a vision to build resilient and vibrant communities throughout Nigeria. We focus on four key initiatives that form the acronym “HOPE”: Healthcare, Opportunity, Pure Water and Education. Over the past 20 years, we have been privileged to play a role in life-changing outcomes and improved living conditions for those living in poverty. 

Anyone can make a difference. And together we can make a greater difference.

nuwayfoundation.org

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