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Adolfson & Peterson has tapped John Herrera, a firm veteran who joined as a teenager, as a next director of operationsaccording to a Tuesday announcement from the builder.
In his capacity as chief operating officer, Herrera will focus on leading the Minneapolis-based company’s national operations, according to the announcement.
Prior to his appointment, Herrera served as AP Mountain States Regional President, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. He will remain in Colorado during his tenure as COO.
The appointment comes amid a wider executive reshuffle at AP that began early last year when the The company tapped Brad Hendrickson as chief operating officer in March 2025. Less than a year later, then CEO Jeff Hansen announced his retirementwith Hendrickson lined up as his successor.
Herrera joined AP as an employee at age 18, according to the announcement. From there, he worked his way up the company ladder as foreman, assistant superintendent, superintendent, general superintendent and vice president of field operations before becoming a regional president, according to AP.
In his duties, Herrera will follow up volatile markets and material priceswhich have recently been a thorn in the sides of builders.
“Contractors and owners are making decisions in an environment where costs can move quickly and conditions vary widely from market to market,” Herrera told Construction Dive via email. “This makes it even more important to plan early, manage risk and be straightforward with customers and business partners.”
Herrera is also keeping an eye on the labor shortage, a problem in which he has a personal stake.
“I know what a career in construction can offer and I want more people to see this opportunity,” Herrera said.
Taking Herrera’s place as AP Mountain States regional president is Brandon Hill, who has spent three decades at AP, according to the announcement.
Both Herrara’s and Hill’s appointments are effective Oct. 1, according to the AP.
