Jerry Barnier

President of Suntec Concrete Inc.

• Born/Raised in Kent, Washington
• With Phoenix-based company
  for 25+ years

FAVORITES

Sports Teams: Arizona Cardinals
Music: KTAR 620’s Ron Wolfley and Doug Franz
Destinations: I experienced Spain during a road trip, and it was incredible. Ireland is next.
Activities: Running in the desert. ... OK, maybe it’s not my favorite activity in August (it’s more of a religious experience) — but in March it is something special.

PERSONAL INSIGHT

When I was younger I used to want to be a farmer, but growing buildings is just more fun. Now it’s my job to keep a tough business fun for us and our clients.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Getting to be a part of Downtown Phoenix’s development has made the last five years special. The opportunity to build significant work — from the Phoenix Convention Center to several high-rise towers Downtown — I know that we have been very blessed.

ADVICE

Received: The best time to build a company is in the worst of economic times.
To Share: Play the game because
you love the action.