An illustrious 38-year engineering and management career has kept Wylie Bearup as a central figure in public and private construction in the Southwest. The retired Army lieutenant colonel and city of Phoenix engineer has worked on projects around the globe. He spearheaded the transformation of downtown Phoenix and how the state of Arizona looks at construction delivery methods. Most recently, he has taken on a new challenge to pass on his wealth of knowledge to a new generation of construction professionals.
"He is a fantastic leader," says Kyle Kotchou, deputy aviation director for the city of Phoenix, who nominated Bearup for the Legacy Award due to the impact he has made on the construction industry in Arizona and beyond.