Horst Excavating Leadership Team

Harry F. Scheid IIPresident & CEODDN: 717.581.9906LinkedInEmail

Harry F. Scheid II

Since being named President & CEO of Horst Excavating in 2008, Mr. Scheid has built upon his 40+ years in the construction industry to provide leadership, vision, and guidance to the Horst team. Harry has served multiple roles for Horst Excavating since joining the company in 1987, giving him an insightful global approach to managing the company’s activity. Harry brings his substantial experience and creativity to the table in analyzing projects to maximize efficiency, evaluate and improve schedules, and ensure Horst’s clients receive the best possible value on their excavation project. Harry’s reputation is built upon his depth of knowledge in the construction industry, his often-impressive mathematical analyses, and his astute observations related to project intricacies.

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Jason HessDirector of Project ManagementDDN: 717.581.9921LinkedInEmail

Jason Hess

With nearly 20 years in the construction industry, Mr. Hess has a balanced and comprehensive approach to project management that lends itself well to leading the project management team at Horst Excavating. As the Director of Project Management, Jason provides overall leadership to the department and has total responsibility for managing excavating projects from start to finish. He not only holds his team accountable for keeping Horst’s projects on time and within budget, but also for the goal of exceeding client expectations and ensuring client satisfaction. Jason has made a reputation for himself based on his professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication – ensuring projects are managed safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of quality.

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Brian KaneVice President of Business AcquisitionDDN: 717.581.9985LinkedInEmail

Brian Kane

Since joining Horst Excavating in 2000, Brian has worked in a variety of roles, gaining experience ranging from Pipe Layer to Project Manager to Vice President of Operations. In his current role, Mr. Kane manages all activities related to new business acquisition. This includes leading both the estimating and business development teams, as well as actively pursuing opportunities related to new work. With over 20 years in the industry, Brian brings a well-rounded perspective and leadership to the teams he manages. Brian is known for his passionate and energetic approach and high standards for excellence on any project Horst touches.

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Russ OutmanField Operations ManagerDDN: 717-581-9856Email

Russ Outman

With over 35 years’ experience in the industry, Russ leads the company’s team of Field Superintendents. Mr. Outman is responsible for overseeing and guiding our work force in performing all field work in a professional and high-quality manner. He works closely with our Project Management staff to coordinate and distribute the excavation group resources in a way that maximizes productivity and meets schedule requirements across all of Horst’s projects. Russ ensures that our field staff is properly trained to deliver the safe, efficient, and superior results our clients have come to expect.

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