About
OVER 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We’re a third-generation family owned company currently run by father and son, Michael and Jason Fann. Our employees are our family. The people who come to work here play a meaningful role within the company and in building Arizona’s communities. Its not a job, its a career. This is why the Fann family has built a team of industry professionals who have worked here for many decades
With our dedication to excellence, you will soon see why Fann Contracting is the desired choice for cooperative partnerships and long-term careers.
The FANN History
1960
JL Fann Ditching & Excavating officially opens for business, founded by Jim & Sylvia Fann.
1974
Company officially changes name from JL Fann Ditching & Excavating to James L. Fann Contracting
1978
First ADOT project: The Black Canyon City Agua Fria River Bridge Demo
1978
Fann purchases first hot plant and begins asphalt manufacturing
1982
Fann purchases second hot plant for mobile asphalt production
1982
Fann moves its office operations to Industrial Way. Employee count reaches 50+
1989
Fann builds new shop and completes the move from 6th Street to Industrial Way
1991
Second generation: Mike Fann, son of James and Sylvia Fann, assumes official ownership of the company
1991
Fann rebrands, officially changing the name of the company from James L. Fann Contracting, Inc. to Fann Contracting, Inc
1992
Fann adopts new logo
1994
Employee count reaches 100+
1997
Fann’s “Core Group” program is created
1999
Employee count reaches 200+
2002
Fann paving crew hits new record of 4,216 tons on the Tuba City-Four Comers Project Mexican Water-Red Mesa.
2003
Fann’s first Design-Build Project: Granville Connection Booster Station
2005
Fann Environmental, LLC begins operating independently of Fann Contracting
2006
Fann employee charitable giving program, FEMAD (Fann Employees Making A Difference) is launched
2006
Fann’s first Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Project: Chino Meadows Wastewater Collection System
2007
Employee count reaches 300+
2008
Third generation: Jason Fann, son of Mike Fann, is brought into ownership
2010
50th anniversary: The company celebrates its hard-working, community building roots established back in 1960
2011
FEMAD is named “Business Philanthropist
of the Year” for the Yavapai County Community Foundation
2013
Fann’s first Job Order Contract (JOC) -
Coconino County
2014
Fann is named one of the “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” by Careerbuilder
2018
Jason Fann is named President/ COO of Fann Contracting
2020
Fann celebrates 60 years of excellence and moves to new headquarters on Generation Lane
2023
Fann Purchases 3rd Mobile Hot Plant
2025
FEMAD program exceeds $1 Million in charitable donations
2026
Fann's Town of Clarkdale JOC project, Selna-Mongini STEAM Park, wins Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence
Employee Testimonials
FANN Leadership
Michael Fann, CEO
As the 2nd generation owner of Fann Contracting, Mike worked for his late father, Jim Fann, starting part-time in 1969 and then full-time in 1975. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering – School of Construction (now Del E. Webb School of Construction). Under Mike’s leadership, what was once a small local business has grown into one of Arizona’s largest heavy-civil construction companies. Mike’s executive expertise and respect in the industry combined with his small-town family values has made Fann Contracting what it is today. In late 2018, after nearly 30 years of serving as President, Mike handed over the reins of Fann Contracting to his son, Jason. Mike is now serving as the Chief Executive Officer.
Jason Fann, President / COO
As a 3rd generation owner, Jason continues to lead the company with the same core values and dedication to the industry as his father and grandfather. Since the start of his career at Fann, he has held several hands-on field and office positions before attending college at Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management at Del E. Webb School of Construction. During and after college, Jason worked for Bechtel Corporation and Wynn Design & Development – two multi-billion dollar companies – performing project engineering, construction coordinator, and project management duties before returning to Fann in 2007. He has since served in many capacities as project manager, estimator, alternate delivery lead, and project executive for a multitude of project clients including ADOT, FHWA, FAA, NPS, BIA, tribal communities, municipalities, public works, and private developers. Jason still leads Fann’s alternative delivery programs and enjoys working with clients during pre-construction and construction to help maximize value on projects. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Jason actively oversees Fann’s operations as a whole while staying actively involved in the local community and charitable organizations.
Mike Shivers, Vice President of Construction
Mike began working with Fann Contracting immediately after graduating high school in 1993. Mike started as a laborer and pipe layer, quickly working his way up through the company as equipment operator, foreman, and project superintendent. In 2018, Mike was promoted to Director of Operations and General Superintendent and in 2026 he was named Vice President of Construction. He oversees all of Fann’s field operations, scheduling and coordination with project leadership, resource prioritization of field employees and equipment, and general oversight of Fann’s materials and asphalt divisions. Mike works with project teams to maintain the highest level of safety and quality on every project. With over 30 years of industry experience, Mike acts as liaison for many project clients including ADOT, FHWA, FAA, NPS, BIA, tribal communities, municipalities, public works, and private developers helping to build industry relationships.
Don Holt, Vice President / Director of Estimating
Don has worked in construction since 1958, starting as an inspector and surveyor after attending Texas Tech University. He came to work at Fann Contracting in 1978 and has been the Director of Estimator at Fann for over 45 years. Don became a Vice President of the company in 1993. He has been an integral part of Fann’s bidding success for many decades. Don’s responsibilities include overseeing Fann’s estimating department, selection of job opportunities, preparation of bids, negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
Dave Gregson, Director of Project Management
Dave Gregson has worked in the construction industry for over 45 years and has held the titles of estimator, project engineer, superintendent, project manager, and area manager. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering – School of Construction (now Del E. Webb School of Construction). Dave joined Fann Contracting in 2004 as a senior project manager. Dave is now the Director of Project Management and oversees Fann’s project managers, engineers, and administrators. He manages multiple types of projects including highway construction, asphalt and PCCP paving, utility and infrastructure, concrete structures, drainage, earthwork, public works and airport projects. He takes a lot of pride in mentoring project management staff for continued education purposes and to stay current on evolving industry specifications and requirements.
Garth Bascom, Director of Human Resources, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Garth has been with Fann Contracting since 1996 after attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University for Corporate Management Studies. With over 30 total years in the construction industry, Garth has a well-rounded background in heavy civil construction. He started with Fann in the field as a laborer, then moved up through the ranks to operator, foreman and superintendent before moving into Human Resources in 2005. He initially held the position as Human Resources Manager and was later promoted to Director of Human Resources and Safety/Regulatory Compliance for the company. Garth also oversees Fann’s Arizona State Apprenticeship Programs, manages our training and mentoring efforts, is an active Executive Committee member for the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board and the Prescott Area Human Resources Association.
Scott Thomas, Director of Fleet and Maintenance
Since joining Fann Contracting in 1988, Scott has served in various roles such as heavy equipment mechanic, lube technician, and parts manager before assuming his current position of Director of Fleet and Maintenance in 1998. Scott manages Fann’s full service maintenance department which includes 30+ Field Mechanics and Lube Technicians. Additionally, Scott monitors equipment costs, oversees rentals, performs acquisition and sales, and coordinates equipment movement to and from projects throughout Arizona. Scott’s extensive maintenance experience and in-depth operational knowledge of heavy equipment, on-highway vehicles, transportation and small equipment is instrumental to Fann’s day-to-day operations.
