January YP Mentor + Happy Hour 2026

In January, Gordon Costello and Chris Durand of DPR Construction, a national general contractor with a presence in Central Virginia since 1996, conducted a panel discussion featuring four young professionals from DPR.

The panelists provided insights into the life cycle of construction projects, sharing their perspectives based on their industry experience and roles within the project ecosystem. These professionals represented a range of project functions and sectors, including Healthcare, Commercial, Mission Critical, and Higher Education.

The panel included:
+ Kamau Bey, Project Engineer 
+ Bridget Heppes, Senior Project Engineer 
+ Jordan Marx, Safety Manager 
+ Matt Thompson, Superintendent