Bob Snyder – Professional Profile

Full Name: Robert (Bob) Snyder (commonly referred to as Bob Snyder in professional contexts).
Location: Based in the Kansas City, Missouri area, with ties to Columbia, MO (Emery Sapp & Sons HQ). Public records indicate residences in the Kansas City metro.
Age/Background: Specific age not publicly available, but with 38 years of industry experience (as of 2025), suggesting career start around the mid-1980s. No detailed personal bio or family information found in public sources beyond professional roles.

Current Role: Executive Vice President of Operations at Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS), a leading Midwest heavy civil contractor specializing in infrastructure projects like grading, excavation, underground utilities, asphalt paving, bridge construction, and concrete paving. He oversees operational excellence, team growth, and client experiences across the company’s projects.
Key Skills and Focus: Expertise in civil engineering, construction operations, workforce development, and large-scale project management. Passionate about training the next generation of workers and implementing innovative infrastructure solutions.
Achievements:
- Instrumental in major distribution center projects for clients like Amazon and Dollar Tree.
- Contributed to ESS’s growth as an 100% employee-owned company with $763.8 million in annual revenue and 546 employees.
- Involved in alternative project delivery methods and fast-track projects, emphasizing sustainability (e.g., using recycled materials and efficient techniques).
- Active in industry events, including NUCA clay shoots and workforce initiatives.
Previous Roles:
- Vice President at Emery Sapp & Sons (prior to current executive position).
- Positions at Arapahoe Utilities & Infrastructure.
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Central Missouri.
Years of Experience: 38 years in the construction industry (as of 2025); 15 years with Emery Sapp & Sons (as of 2025).

Founded: 1972 by Billy Sapp; now 100% employee-owned.
Focus: Heavy civil construction, including bridges, highways, tunnels, towers, commercial buildings, and sustainable infrastructure. Operates across the Midwest with expertise in aggregate/asphalt production and maintenance.
Addresses:
- HQ: 2301 I-70 Dr. NW, Columbia, MO 65202.
- Kansas City Office: Involved in operations (specific address: 5350 E State Hwy AA, Springfield, MO for some divisions, but KC metro presence noted).
Employees: 546 total; key peers include Tim Paulson (Co-CEO), Brian Burks (VP), Nolan Jones (decision-maker), Dan Hoover (CFO), Nathan (Assistant VP/Controller), and Brandon (VP for Hutchens Construction, an ESS company).
Online Presence:
- Website: https://www.emerysapp.com/
- Leadership Bio: https://emerysapp.com/leadership/bob-snyder/ (detailed profile available).
- LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emery-sapp-&-sons-inc/ (company page with 5,000+ followers; reposts industry news and events).

Roles:
- Immediate Past President, NUCA Kansas City Chapter (NUCA KC).
- Involved in leadership with figures like Danny Anderson (President), Kevin Waddell (Vice President), and Mary Jane Debenport (Executive Director).
Contributions:
- Focus on workforce development, aligning with NUCA’s goals for training in construction and heavy equipment.
- Participated in events like the NUCA KC Clay Shoot and shared messages on safety and prosperity (e.g., 2024 New Year’s post: “Here’s to a safe and prosperous 2024… Be safe and keep your people safe!”).

Email: bsnyder@emerysapp.com (confirmed from multiple sources; alternates like b******@emerysapp.com or b******@gmail.com noted in directories, but professional is emerysapp.com).
Phone: (816) 221-3500 (company main, Kansas City office); (816) 412-9333 (possible direct/mobile, inferred from directories).
LinkedIn Profile: Direct profile not publicly indexed in search results, but search “Bob Snyder Emery Sapp & Sons” on LinkedIn yields relevant connections (e.g., posts and mentions). Possible profile: Check via company page or mutual connections like Kevin Waddell, who has posted about Bob.
Other: General company contact via website form at https://emerysapp.com/contact/. For NUCA outreach, use chapter site https://www.nucakc.com/.

Connections: Collaborates with NUCA leaders (e.g., Danny Anderson, Tony Privitera) and ESS executives (e.g., Tim Paulson, Brian Burks). Mentioned in industry directories like Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association and Blue Book Network.
Safety/Compliance: ESS emphasizes quality and sustainability; no major personal or company citations noted in public records.
Online Mentions: Featured in ESS news (e.g., 2021 “Blue Bloods” article mentioning him alongside Tyler Myers); leadership announcements in NUCA and construction media. No personal social media or publications identified beyond professional contexts.

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