Management of AMS is comprised of a team of construction professionals with over 100 years of combined experience. Under the leadership of these individuals, AMS has unparalleled experience and capabilities.
Scott Lynn
Chairman
Scott Lynn has spent over 40 years in the construction business, most recently buying controlling interest in AMS in 2024. Scott previously served as President and CEO or Chairman of three large heavy civil construction companies (Flatiron, Atkinson and Gracon), leading each to achieve significant growth during his tenure. Scott sold his controlling interest in Gracon in 2023. Scott brings his growth-oriented perspective, vision, and leadership to AMS. His work in large technical projects includes the segmental bridges in Glenwood Canyon, Colorado and a significant portion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. He is a past chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT).
Scott received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Colorado State University, a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Stanford University, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. A registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Scott received the Golden Beaver Award for Management in 2014 from the heavy engineering honorary organization, the Beavers. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and visiting their combined five children and seven grandchildren who are learning to beat him at cribbage.
Kelsey Skinner
CEO
Kelsey Skinner is an Engineer by training who has blended her career across technical and business disciplines. Following graduate work at Stanford in Mechanical Engineering, she worked as a research assistant focused on energy systems. She then spent over a decade in venture capital investing focused on novel university technologies, both in Silicon Valley and London. Her work in venture capital garnered various awards including “Investment Woman of the Year” and Top 5 “Private Board Director of the Year” for her hands-on work growing emerging companies.
Kelsey holds BS and MS engineering degrees from Stanford as well as an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. She played fullback for Stanford’s national champion women’s rugby team (including international Sevens), and currently still enjoys following rugby with her British husband Simon. Today she remains an avid sports enthusiast across rugby, basketball, triathlons, and recently pickleball and surfing… though her hardest daily challenge is chasing her two highly energetic children.
Sully Nolan
Project Manager
Sully is fond of the construction industry because of its unique inherent problem-solving opportunities. Originally from Maine, Sully came to Colorado to earn his Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree from the Colorado School of Mines. After graduation, Sully never left. As an AMS Project Manager, Sully leads and coordinates project teams to ensure the effective use of project time and resources. One of his strengths is developing interpersonal relationships that facilitate successful communication and collaboration. When he’s not managing construction projects, you can find Sully competing in freestyle skiing.
Grant Gale
Project Manager
Grant enjoys the dynamic and fast-paced nature of working in the construction industry. An Arizona native, Grant received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. During his time at Mines, he enjoyed a successful career playing linebacker for the football team and served as team captain in his senior year. Since graduation, Grant has served various roles executing heavy mechanical construction projects, including project engineer, superintendent, and project manager. In his free time, Grant enjoys lifting weights, playing pickleball, and spending time outdoors.
Ian Ferguson
Project Manager
Ian has always been interested in construction and started his construction career ten years ago while getting his degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington. Following graduation, Ian worked for a large, heavy mechanical construction company for six years as a Project Engineer. He then came to AMS in the role of Project Manager. Among many accomplishments in his career, Ian was part of an award-winning project with the Barren Ridge Transmission Lines. Raised in Washington, Ian has also resided in California and is now in Colorado. Ian enjoys skiing, hiking, basketball, and spending time with his dogs.