Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Lucas Meister

Lucas Meister

Blasting Professional
Cave Creek,AZ

Summary

Results-driven Blasting Professional with over 20 years experience; forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications

Work History

President

Precision Blasting Services, Inc.
Cave Creek, AZ
1 2007 - Current
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.

Notable Projects

  • ADOT US 93 Wickenburg-Kingman Highway Widening, 500,000 cubic yards
  • ADOT I40 Parks Rockfall Mitigation
  • ADOT SR87 Beeline Highway widening and rockfall mitigation
  • USACE US/Mexico Border Wall BMGR Section 750,000 cy & rockfall mitigation
  • Cemex, Northern AZ Quarries, 1 million cubic yards
  • Montana Limestone, 5 million cubic yards
  • Lake Pleasant Scorpion Bay Marina, 250,000 cubic yards
  • Telluride Airport Safety Improvements Phase II, 938,000 cubic yards
  • City of Tempe, Water Treatment Plant
  • ADOT US 60 Pinto Valley-Miami, Highway Widening
  • Barrick Cortez Hills, Water Diversion Channel, 1,600,000 cubic yards
  • Telluride Airport Safety Improvements Phase III, 600,000 cubic yards
  • ADOT SR 87 Major Widening Four Peaks Dos S Ranch Rd and Safety Improvements
  • FMI Tyrone Little Rock Haul Road, 1.3 million cubic yards
  • FMI Tyrone Little Rock Pit Development, 1.2 million cubic yards
  • NVDOT US93 Major Widening 200,000 cy
  • NVDOT I515 MT Rose Interchange, Construct New Freeway 2,000,000 cy
  • NVDOT I-11 Railroad Pass Interchange
  • FHWA Saddle Road West Side Hawaii, Construct New Highway
  • Perris Dam Seismic Remediation Controlled Blasting
  • WYDOT Burgess JCT South
  • I-11 Railroad Pass Interchange 500,000 cy
  • FMI Silver Basin; 700,000 cy & 70,000 VF pre-split
  • UDOT Southern Parkway; 600,000 cy & 30,000 VF pre split
  • ADOT I17 Copper Canyon Major Widening for Climbing Lane, 700,000 cy
  • UPRR Tehachapi Railway realignment
  • FHWA Saddle Road new roadway construction Big Island, HI
  • Vulcan materials Azusa, CA mine reclamation, 3,000,000 cy
  • USACE BMGR Border Wall Yuma, AZ; 800,0000 cy
  • Caltrans SR76 Fallbrook to Oceanside; 120,000 cy controlled blasting
  • WYDOT Burgess Jct Widening
  • Vulcan Materials Azusa, CA 3,000,000 Mine Reclamation
  • USFS New Mexico Rockfall Mitigation
  • ADOT I40 Emergency Rockfall Mitigation
  • FHWA Beartooth Highway Rehabilitation

Rockfall Mitigation

  • High Access Rope Specialist-SPRAT Certified
  • High Scaling
  • Rock Bolting, Rock Dowels
  • Draped/Anchored Mesh Systems
  • Helicopter Operations

General Manager

Drilling & Blasting Contractor
10.2006 - 06.2017
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.

Vice President

Drilling & Blasting Contractor
01.2003 - 10.2006
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

Sgt.

United States Marine Corps
03.1998 - 04.2006
  • 1st Reconnaissance Bn
  • Combat Tour Afghanistan
  • Service Connected Disability
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ
01.2006

Skills

Business Development

  • Project Estimating/Strategic Approach

  • Value Added Service

  • Value Engineering/Partnering

  • Blast Design

  • Business Development

  • Job Cost Management

  • Owner Required Submittals

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Personnel Supervision

  • Project Management

Equipment & Fleet Utility

Scheduling

Initiation Systems

  • Non Electric Initiation Systems

  • Electronic Initiation Systems

  • Signature Hole Analysis

  • Destructive Interference Timing

Blast Design

  • Seismic Vibration Analysis

  • Regression Analysis

Bulk Delivery Systems/Product Selection

  • Augured ANFO

  • Augured HANFO Blends

  • Pumped Sensitized

  • Pumped Gassed

  • Pumped HANFO Blends

AI/Tech Processes

  • Shot Plous/ Strayos Software

  • Fragmentation Modeling

  • Fragmentation AnalysisFace Profiling

  • Drone Survey

  • GPS Survey

  • Blast Design Upload to GPS Equipped Drills

  • Measure While Drilling Penetration Data

Industry/Market perspective

Financial Analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Supply Chain Management

Conflict Resolution

Resource Allocation

Build revenue streams

Brand Development

Improve policies

Budgeting and cost control

Develop business structures

Industry partnership development

Business strategy

Strategize plans

Defining company vision

Performance Metrics

Product Development

Inspirational leadership

Organizational agility

Sustainable business models

Innovation management

Problem-solving abilities

Crisis Management

Planning and coordination

Problem-solving aptitude

Multitasking

Negotiation

Risk Management

Adaptability

Multitasking Abilities

Professionalism

Marketing expertise

Team building

Reliability

Strategic business planning

Strategic Partnerships

Time management abilities

Operational Efficiency

Transformative leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Approachable leader

Talent Acquisition

References

  • Bob Cummings, P.E., Calls & Nicholas, 520-403-0836
  • Dustin Olson, President, WW Clyde, 801-802-6800
  • Pete Teiche, HRD Construction/Land Resources, Inc., 602-329-2806
  • Tom Devereaux, The Preserve Land Development, 928-713-4439

Awards

Road & Bridges 2006, #3 Most Complex Project Gates Pass Safety Improvement Project, Pima County, AZ

Certification

Licensed Blaster 22 Years

Timeline

General Manager

Drilling & Blasting Contractor
10.2006 - 06.2017

Vice President

Drilling & Blasting Contractor
01.2003 - 10.2006

Sgt.

United States Marine Corps
03.1998 - 04.2006

President

Precision Blasting Services, Inc.
1 2007 - Current

Associate of Science - General Studies

Rio Salado College
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