Our Leadership

Marty Hepp is President of CEC. He has been with CEC since 1989. Mr. Hepp has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife, Donna, have two daughters, Alisha and Kristi, and four grandchildren. In his free time, Mr. Hepp enjoys cycling and restoring old Porsches. He also spends his free time volunteering in discipleship programs for CEC leaders, as well as giving to the philanthropic causes that are supported by CEC Civil Servants.

Taylor Barnes is a Vice President of CEC and the Transportation Division Manager. He has been with CEC since 1998 and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Mr. Barnes is a professionally licensed engineer in Oklahoma and Kansas and is also a certified team leader in bridge inspection. Originally from Boise City, Oklahoma, he enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, camping and working on his 1964 Camaro. He and his wife Jill have two children, son Glendon and daughter Brooke.

Maria Wilson is Vice President of Human Resources for CEC. She has been with CEC since 1998. Mrs. Wilson has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Oklahoma Baptist University. She and her husband Greg have two children, daughter Marilee, and son Micah. Mrs. Wilson enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Steven Johnson is Vice President of Business Development for CEC. He has been with CEC since 2001. Mr. Johnson is originally from Oklahoma City and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He and his wife Erin, have two daughters, Claire and Lauren. In his free time, Mr. Johnson enjoys watching Oklahoma State athletics, Oklahoma City Thunder basketball, and playing volleyball.  

Doug Glenn is Vice President of Operations and has been with CEC since 2004. Mr. Glenn graduated from Oklahoma State University with a  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He and his wife Christina have two daughters, Lilli, and Coley Rae. In his free time Mr. Glenn enjoys watching Oklahoma State athletics, coaching YMCA basketball, and gardening with his wife. 

Darren Smith is a Vice President of CEC and the Surveying and Mapping Division Manager. Mr. Smith has been with CEC since 1997. He and his wife Kim have two daughters, Karli and Lexi, and one son, Collin. Mr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and working out. He and his family enjoy attending OU athletic events, Oklahoma City Thunder games, and traveling. Mr. Smith also likes to spend time volunteering at his church.

Craig Ireland is Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for CEC.  He has been with CEC since 2015.  Mr. Ireland has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, and Commercial Bank Management from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.  He and his wife, Meredith, have two sons, Tucker and Cooper.  In his free time, Mr. Ireland enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.  

Jeremy Stahle is the Tulsa Branch Manager for CEC. Mr. Stahle has been with CEC since 2013 and has been in the civil engineering industry since 2000. Mr. Stahle has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University and is also a Certified Flood Plain Manager. He and his wife Christy have two daughters, Jordan and Charissa, and one son, Nathan.  In his free time, Mr. Stahle enjoys watching college and professional football and reading about military history. 

Jon W. Clements is the Dallas Metro Branch Manager for CEC. Mr. Clements has been with CEC since 2016. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Mr. Clements and his wife Thresa, have two sons, Chris and Jason. In his free time, Mr. Clements is an avid shooting sports participant, enjoys watching soccer with his sons and spending time with Thresa. He also serves as the Care Pastor and Counselor at his church in Plano, Texas.

Geoff Covalt is the Business Development Manager of Transportation for CEC. He has been with the company since 2015. He has spent most of his career in transportation related construction as an inspector for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Regional Manager of a multi-state paving contractor, owner of a paving company, and Vice President responsible for construction management in a multi- state region for a large international firm.  Geoff earned a Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University. He and his wife Shana have one daughter, Reagan, and two sons, Cooper and Cade.  Geoff enjoys bird hunting, watching his boys play sports, his daughter play the piano and perform in productions, and watching high school sports.