About Us

Martin-Harris Construction was founded in 1976 on a set of core values that has resulted in long-standing partnerships with clients, design professionals and subcontractors. In response to our clients’ need for a multi-faceted contractor, we maintain dedicated talent with experience in all delivery methods in a variety of industries.
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Core Values

Honest and Integrity, Always
Responsibility and Accountability, Always
Mutual Trust, Respect and Cooperations, Always
Consistent Performance Through Teamwork, Always
Opportunities for Our Clients and Associates to Achieve Their Goals, Always

Unmatched Service
Martin-Harris has been providing General Contractor, Preconstruction, Design-Assist, Design-Build and Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) services to our Clients for over four and a half decades. We have superior-level knowledge of current markets, materials and resources, and our large Estimating staff works with local Subcontractors on a variety of hard bids, budgeting and value engineering pricing. The combination of our financial strength, construction knowledge and Subcontractor relations assure quality work at a competitive price.

Commitment to our Communities
As a family-operated business employing over 300 Associates, Martin-Harris believes whole-heartedly in serving the communities in which we live and build. We are a leader within the small and disadvantaged business community for outstanding inclusion and diversity programs and have a long-standing reputation for philanthropic impact in Nevada.

Industry Leader
Martin-Harris is consistently recognized by industry organizations and publications. We are NAIOP Southern Nevada’s General Contracting Firm of the Year for back-to-back years 2020, 2021 and 2022, ENR Southwest magazine’s #9 Top Contractors, and AGC’s Safest Contractor of the Year of 2020.

First-hand Trade Knowledge
As a General Contractor with self-performance capabilities, Martin-Harris’s experience extends far beyond project administration to provide first-hand trade knowledge for effective design constructability reviews, Subcontractor management, and schedule coordination. These capabilities provide our Clients with the added assurance that Subcontractor trades are held to the highest levels of quality and, should the need arise, we have the in-house resources to step in to provide manpower to control critical path items.

No matter the scope — from $10K emergency repairs to $100K tenant improvements, and $10M renovations to $100M+ new builds — we have the resources and experience to consistently provide a certainty of delivery.

Executive Board

Frank Martin

Frank Martin

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Martin

Chief Executive Officer

Frank’s experience in the construction industry encompasses more than 50 years and numerous projects throughout the Southwest. He founded Martin-Harris Construction in December of 1976. His industry and community recognitions include: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Inland Empire Region (construction and real estate division); Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Award in Business; the Lieder Award from the Lied Institute of Real Estate Studies; the Pioneer Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC); the Lloyd D. George Family Values Award by The Las Vegas International Scouting Museum; the 2009 Good Scout Award from the Las Vegas Area Council Boy Scouts; Philanthropic Impact and Lifetime Achievement Award by the NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter; and ENR Magazine’s Legacy Award.

Frank serves on the UNLV Foundation Advisory Board, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) Board of Directors and is an AGC Lifetime Board Member.

 

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Guy Martin

Guy Martin

President

Guy Martin

President

Guy joined the family business in 1982 and worked his way up from laborer to Superintendent, then to Estimator. He later took an opportunity to create and lead a Tenant Improvement Group at Martin-Harris’s sister company, M&H Building Specialties, ultimately serving as Vice President of Operations. After returning to Martin-Harris, Guy served as a Director of Business Development and then Director of Preconstruction Services. His first appointment to the Executive Board was as Vice President of Procurement, overseeing the strategic development of Martin-Harris’s business development, estimating and preconstruction programs. In his current role as President, Guy is responsible for the overall management and success of operations throughout the southwest United States.

Guy is also a mentor and leader to the small business community and is an active participant in charitable and industry organizations. He currently sits on the board for Nevada Workforce Connections and formerly served as the President of the Associated General Contractors Las Vegas Chapter and on the Nevada Construction and Development Assembly for COVID-19 Safety and Best Practices.

 

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Paul Toplak

Paul Toplak

Chief Operations Officer

Paul Toplak

Chief Operating Officer

Paul began his career in a small, family construction business. In 2000, he joined Martin-Harris as a Project Engineer with an Associate Degree in Building Engineering technology from BCIT. Throughout his time in project management, Paul oversaw notable projects for our Special Projects Group such as the USA Today Facility in Las Vegas and the Castaways Implosion. These successes preluded his promotion to Director of our Special Projects Group where he was instrumental in its strategic direction and growth. His outstanding leadership and communication skills delivered superior Client satisfaction and culminated in a position on the MHC Executive Board as the Vice President of Special Projects. Later he was named Senior Vice President of Operations. In his current role as COO, Paul provides corporate oversight on all our projects and is committed to ensuring Client expectations are not only met but exceeded. Paul previously served on the Corporate Board of the Southern Nevada National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC).

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Nick Gushue

Vice President, Preconstruction Services

Nick Gushue

Vice President, Preconstruction Services

Nick is a skilled construction professional with a diverse portfolio of projects that include Design-Build, Design-Assist, Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and general contracting delivery methods. He has served as the Project Manager and Director of Preconstruction Services for private and public clients in the industrial, multi-family, master planning, infrastructure, energy, hospitality, healthcare, educational, office, and retail development industries. In 2023, Nick was promoted to the Executive Board to serve as the Vice President of Preconstruction Services where he uses these experiences to oversee Martin-Harris’s preconstruction and virtual design and construction (VDC) departments.

In addition, Nick has been the company champion for several charitable endeavors, currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Contractors Association (NCA), and is an active member the industry organization, NAIOP. Nick was born and raised in Las Vegas and is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Finance.

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Sabrina Borghoff

Vice President, Business Development

Sabrina Borghoff

Vice President, Business Development

Sabrina has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry and has built a reputation for developing mutually beneficial relationships and turning prospects into Partners. She joined Martin-Harris’s Business Development department in 2013 and quickly rose to become a Director and Senior Director. In 2023, she was name Vice President where she cultivates partnerships based on trust and collaboration. Sabrina is responsible for establishing Martin-Harris’s business development plan where she is focused on internal and external actions that support sustainable growth. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management from the College of Southern Nevada.

She is an active member of NAIOP Southern Nevada including being a graduate of the NAIOP Developing Leaders Institute (Class of 2016) and on the National Forum Groups for Real Estate Development Trends (2019 - present) and Developing Leaders X (2017 - 2018). She was also named Outstanding Committee Representative in 2017 for the FutureReady Initiative. Sabrina is an Ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s ReseacHERS campaign that raises money to support women cancer researchers.

 

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Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

Vice President, Estimating

Larry Johnson

Vice President, Estimating

Larry has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry with projects in a variety industries and delivery methods. He has been with Martin-Harris for over 15 years serving as a Chief Estimator and currently, Vice President of Estimating. Larry specializes in GMP development on complex projects and has led his teams on conceptual and hard bid efforts. As the Vice President of his department, he develops the estimating strategies and leads his teams towards the development of budgets and bid package scopes. He assists with constructability reviews, value analysis and oversees Subcontractor prequalification process. He also leads Subcontractor bid and makes recommendations for the lowest, responsible bids.

Larry has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Oklahoma State University.

 

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Steve Shelton

Steve Shelton

Vice President, Field Operations

Steve Shelton

Vice President, Field Operations

Steve has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry where he has served as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Operations Manager and Director of Field Operations. He has specialized in concrete tilt-up construction, earthwork and grading, and rebar fabrication, and is revered by his industry peers to be an expert in radiused tilt-up panel construction and erection. In fact, Steve was instrumental in designing the panels and panel forms, and the fabricating and erection of the first radiused panels in the United States—a project for a church in Las Vegas, NV.

Steve joined Martin-Harris in 1993 and his portfolio includes projects for Clients in public works, multi-family, education, office, and industrial. In his current role as the Vice President of Field Operations, Steve provides corporate oversight and support for all field and scheduling activities.

 

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Wade Pope

Vice President, Operations

Wade Pope

Vice President, Operations

With over 45 years of construction industry experience, Wade’s knowledge encompasses a wide range of industries, construction types, and delivery methods and has earned a reputation for successful delivery of his projects for his Clients. He has provided preconstruction services and managed construction on close to $1 billion in contracts. Wade joined Martin-Harris in 2013.

In his current role as the Vice President of Operations, Wade provides management and leadership for the Operations Team and supports other key company personnel and departments. Wade also works to create opportunities for growth for new Associates and provide structure and consistency to our seasoned Associates. He currently serves on the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Legislative Committee and is the Chairman of the ABC Nevada Government Affairs Committee.

 

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Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt

Vice President, Major Projects

Brian Schmidt

Vice President, Major Projects

Brian joined Martin-Harris Construction in 2002 with a background in managing complex industrial projects for one of North America’s largest construction and engineering organizations. His superior performance at project execution and team building led to his promotion to Senior Project Manager in 2005 and subsequently to a Senior Project Executive in 2017. He has a well-earned reputation for professionalism, customer care, and quality workmanship with our Clients. In his current role as Vice President of Major Projects, Brian oversees the procurement and execution of contracts deemed major projects due to their unique or complex nature. He also carries a passion for developing our Associates and chairs our training program to ensure its’ best-in-class designation.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

 

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Chris DeAngelis

Vice President, Special Projects

Chris DeAngelis

Vice President, Special Projects

Chris is a seasoned leader in the construction industry, known for his expertise in managing high-intensity, short-duration projects. His team of construction professionals—the Special Projects Group—specializes in tenant improvements, renovations, additions, and unique, ground-up ventures like fuel stations and prefabricated, metal-framed buildings. Chris ensures that every project he oversees is executed with precision and efficiency, always prioritizing the best interests of both the Client and the project itself. His skills include preconstruction planning, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, value analysis/value engineering, logistics planning, conceptual estimating, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) budget development, procurement, project management, and rigorous quality control.

Chris joined Martin-Harris in 2007 and has since earned numerous promotions including his induction onto the Executive Board in early 2023 where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's success. He has long been a key contributor to business development efforts, leveraging his industry knowledge to secure new opportunities. Chris also takes on responsibilities for estimating, customer service, project management, and for ensuring that the company maintains its reputation for delivering excellence.

 

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Vivian Lara

Vivian Lara

Controller

Vivian Lara

Controller

Vivian joined Martin-Harris as a Staff Accountant in 2006. Her commitment to excellence propelled her career to Senior Accountant, and then to Controller in 2015 where she oversees all aspects of Martin-Harris’s finances. She leads a team made up of professionals in finance, human resources, recruiting, vendor compliance management, payroll, and IT. She prepares and presents to the Executive Board timely and accurate financial statements, ongoing cash flow projections, and updates to accounting and finance operations so they can make sound decisions for the direction of the company and our projects. She works across all departments to assist teams with understanding and managing the financial aspects of their projects and helps to identify and address potential business risks. She also works to develop external relationships with our banks, insurance and surety brokers, and auditors.

Vivian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Science in Accounting. She has been an active member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) since March 2011 and a Volunteer Board Member of the nonprofit Nevada State Development Corporation (NSDC) since October 2021.

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