Marco Campos, P.E., is the Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Culture Officer of Campos Companies, a family of businesses delivering engineering, construction, fabrication, staffing, consulting, digital transformation, and energy investment solutions across North America. Since founding Campos EPC from his basement in 2005, Marco has grown the organization into a leading energy infrastructure platform built on innovation, entrepreneurship, and an unwavering belief that people are every company’s greatest asset.

A Denver native and first-generation college graduate, Marco learned the values of hard work, integrity, and entrepreneurship from his grandfather, a self-employed welder, before earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Those early lessons continue to shape Campos today—where bold ideas, relentless execution, and a people-first culture are at the heart of every decision. Marco is known for challenging conventional thinking, encouraging entrepreneurial leadership at every level, and inspiring employees to grow alongside the company they help build.

While Campos Companies continues to expand across North America, Marco considers the Campos Foundation to be his most meaningful legacy. Founded to create opportunities for underrepresented minority and female students pursuing STEM careers, the Foundation now impacts more than 18,000 students annually through SmartLabs, scholarships, internships, summer bridge programs, mentorship, and university partnerships. As the Official STEM Education Partner of the Denver Broncos, the Foundation reflects Marco’s belief that success is measured not only by what a company builds, but by the lives it changes. For Marco, investing in the next generation of innovators isn’t a corporate initiative—it’s the purpose behind everything Campos strives to achieve.

Outside the office, Marco is a proud father of four and is rarely seen without Larry, his Boxer and well-known office companion, who has become a beloved member of the Campos family. Whether launching a new venture, mentoring future leaders, or inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM—including recent speaking engagements at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—Marco continues to lead with the same entrepreneurial spirit that started Campos over two decades ago. He believes the future runs on what we build—but the greatest thing we can build is opportunity for others.

Elijah Kempton serves as the Group President, Professional Services at Campos EPC. He has over 20 years of technical experience on a wide range of global energy projects.

Prior to joining Campos EPC in 2021, he successfully started 3 new offices with different companies both domestically and abroad. Elijah also worked in London for 6 years and learned to create diverse, high-performance teams and a culture of transparent, collaborative teamwork. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from the University of Denver. His hobbies include long-distance running and traveling the world with his family.

R. Chris Barros, P.E., serves as Regional Vice President – East for Campos EPC, where he leads operations across the Eastern United States, partnering with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients to deliver complex engineering, procurement, and construction solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, Chris is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving strategic growth, and delivering innovative solutions across utility infrastructure, natural gas transmission and distribution, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities.

Before joining Campos, Chris served as President and CEO of ODIN, leading a multidisciplinary engineering organization supporting major energy infrastructure projects throughout North America. His career also includes executive leadership roles in energy management, engineering consulting, and utility operations, where he successfully led business growth, operational strategy, and large-scale capital programs for utility, healthcare, government, transportation, and commercial clients.

Chris is a licensed Professional Engineer in more than 25 states and Washington, D.C., and is LEED Accredited. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His combination of executive leadership, technical expertise, and client-focused approach continues to support Campos EPC’s growth throughout the Eastern Region while helping clients navigate today’s evolving energy landscape.

Mickenzie oversees the West Region at Campos EPC. Since joining Campos in 2020, she held Sr. Project Manager and Regional Director positions prior to her current role. She has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and has spent her entire career working in utilities/energy with an emphasis on program and project management. Her hobbies include golfing, hot yoga and gardening.

Cory Richins is the VP of Turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects for Campos EPC. His focus is on providing proper project delivery systems that allow Campos EPC to be focused on client alignment, ethics, performance, compliance, and being schedule driven with employee utilization. Cory has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Spanish and a Master’s in Business Management. Cory enjoys golfing, and skiing, and loves to serve in his community along with his wife and 5 children.

Jacob Decker is the Principal, Estimating at Campos EPC with a focus on Estimating and Project Controls for the Energy Sector.

He has worked at Campos EPC for 8 years and has over 19 years of experience in Construction, Project Management, Estimating and Project Controls. Jacob holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

He is an outdoor enthusiast that enjoys building teams and creating the future leaders of tomorrow.

Paul is the Vice President, EPC Execution at Campos EPC. He is a proven leader recognized for delivering strong customer-focused solutions, managing stakeholder expectations, and building alignment across diverse teams. Known for his strategic mindset, effective communication, and public speaking skills, Paul has successfully fostered trust and collaboration across customers, partners, and internal organizations.

Throughout his career, Paul has driven significant business growth and operational excellence. He led a Gas Growth Initiative that expanded private-sector gas operations by increasing utility crews from 30 to 52 and adding more than 10 gas distribution crews across New England. By leveraging detailed ROI analysis, he aligned customer demand with long-term business objectives, delivering measurable value and sustainable growth.Paul is a seasoned energy infrastructure executive with a proven track record of leading complex, large-scale EPC projects. He has successfully delivered critical utility and energy infrastructure programs, demonstrating strong leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to safe and reliable execution. A notable career achievement includes leading the successful delivery of the Boston Intermediate Pressure Loop through Boston’s Back Bay, one of the region’s largest gas distribution main expansion projects, highlighting his expertise in managing technically challenging projects in highly complex urban environments.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Paul enjoys creating memorable gatherings for family and friends in his outdoor kitchen, spending time on the golf course, and visiting Boston’s North End, where he enjoys the neighborhood’s unique blend of history, tradition, and culinary excellence.