Getting to Know Bob Burke

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Bob Burke

Sundt Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce that Bob Burke has joined us as a senior project manager at our Tempe office. With more than two decades of industry experience, Bob will assist in efforts for major power projects throughout the Southwest. (Learn more here). Since Sundt believes that our people are the core of what we do, we wanted to get to know our latest addition. We recently spent a little time talking with Bob, and this is what we learned.

What’s your goal for your new position?

I hope to help Sundt become a national player in the power business.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I always enjoyed math and science which headed me towards being an engineer.

What’s your favorite book?

Anything and everything written by Ernest Hemingway.

Where in the world would you most like to visit?

I’ve started the initial planning to visit the Three Gorges Dam in China – I can’t wait!

Who has inspired you most?

My high school physics teacher, Jim Fisk.

How do you alleviate stress?

A good glass of cabernet always helps.

How do you take your coffee?

Black…is there any other way?

What’s your all-time favorite film?

“Casablanca” with Humphrey Bogart.