Our Executive Team

At Bodell, we pride ourselves on being a professional, progressive-minded firm that turns employees into effective, value-creating team members. We strive to bring the best and brightest to our company to develop into the best construction services firm in all our operating markets. The energy and dedication that our team members bring to their positions permeates our entire business operation from the jobsite, to the field office, to the board room. With a responsive and service-oriented culture, our team members stand out from the rest when it comes to meeting the needs of our clients.

This team mindset begins with executive management. A little more about them below:

Michael J. Bodell, Sr.
President and CEO

Mr. Bodell is responsible for the overall corporate management of the company. His intense management focus and 35 years of practice has made Bodell Construction Company one of the most experienced and financially stable general contractors in the Intermountain and Hawaii regions. He also has over ten years of experience in developing real estate properties in several western states.

Merrill L. Weight
Secretary/Treasurer and CFO

With nearly 40 years of experience as a financial manager in the construction industry, Mr. Weight is responsible for all financial operations within the company, including: preparing financial statements, leading the controller and the rest of the accounting department, overseeing the safety department, developing management reports, overseeing corporate office administration, managing tax issues, and directing the company's information technology needs. Mr. Weight holds a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University and is a licensed C.P.A.

Michael J. Bodell II
Executive Vice President

Mr. Bodell provides leadership and management expertise to ensure the appropriate corporate resources are available to consistently meet our clients' expectations. He brings about successful project results from regular client communication, consistent application of managerial best practices, and a combination of practical field experience and formal education. Michael has extensive on-site labor and management experience in addition to his present position in corporate administration. In addition to construction operations, he oversees company performance objectives, and coordinates regular operational improvement efforts. He has 10 years of administrative, estimating and project management experience, and a B.A. in Finance from the University of Utah.