President and CEO
Hunzinger Construction Co. | Brookfield
John Hunzinger leads Hunzinger Construction Co., one of the region’s largest construction companies by revenue. The Brookfield-based firm has worked on high-profile projects including the Milwaukee Repertory Theater renovation, the new construction of Komatsu South Harbor Campus, Bayshore’s redevelopment, the renovation of American Family Amphitheater on the Summerfest grounds, the demolition of the Bradley Center and creation of the Deer District. Hunzinger supports several nonprofit arts groups, including the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Youth Art Center and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and is a longtime supporter of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Colorado
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “Grouse hunting and fishing in Mercer.”
Traits you seek for new hires: “Intelligence, persistence, curiosity, sincerity and humility.”
Favorite movie: “‘True Grit,’ the John Wayne classic western.”
Your sport if you could be an Olympian: “Tennis.”
2022 Wisconsin 275 Profile
Real Estate and Development | Construction
President and CEO
Hunzinger Construction Co. | Brookfield
John Hunzinger has been at the helm of Brookfield-based Hunzinger Construction Co. for the past 30 of his 40 years working for the company. One of the Milwaukee region’s largest construction companies by revenue, Hunzinger Construction has worked on many high-profile projects, including Bayshore’s redevelopment; recent renovations at the Summerfest grounds, including the American Family Insurance Amphitheater; the creation of the Deer District and demolition of the Bradley Center.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Colorado
First car: “A 1963 GMC Servomation Vending Company van. It was a $400 purchase by my brother and me. It served us well until a poor deer jumped in its path.”
Hobby/passion: “I enjoy hunting and fishing with family and friends and training our yellow Labrador retriever, Judge, to be the best hunter in the family.”
Biggest recent success: “The successful construction and delivery of the Komatsu Mining North American headquarters office and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor District on time, on budget. (It) exceeded all City of Milwaukee SBE and RPP goals and achieved LEED Gold Certification. The project sits on a 57-acre brownfield redevelopment site and includes a new 180,000-square-foot office and experience center, new 430,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 650-car parking structure.”
Nonprofit cause that has special meaning to you: “Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, The Milwaukee Rep.”
