ST. LOUIS (Feb. 12, 2026) – Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Michael Trettel to senior vice president.
In this new role, Trettel, an experienced leader with more than 20 years of service in the construction industry, will expand his corporate responsibilities and leadership at the firm and continue to provide executive oversight of and drive growth in the energy, industrial, water/wastewater, and civil markets as well as Tarlton’s self-perform and special projects groups.
Trettel joined Tarlton in 2022 as director of strategic markets, fostering a strong culture for work acquisition and performance in the firm’s heavy civil and industrial markets, and was subsequently promoted to the role of vice president in 2023. His collaborative approach has helped to inform and shape company strategy, lead teams in pursuing new work, oversee projects spanning multiple locations and foster valued client and partner relationships.
“Since joining Tarlton just four years ago, Mike has consistently shown a strategic leadership mindset and approach to managing operational shifts and market challenges,” said Tracy Hart, Tarlton president. “As he takes on his expanded responsibilities, the steady management perspective he brings to Tarlton will support our firm’s broader strategic initiatives.”
Trettel holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Penn State University. An industry advocate, he is actively involved in the Associated General Contractors of America, where he is a member of the Board of Governors and a past member of the Board of Directors, past chair of the Building Division and the Business Development Forum. Trettel also serves as an AGC of Missouri Utility Infrastructure Division board member.