Steven Bestard

Steve joined Messer in 1992 after earning a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management from Purdue University. As COO, he plays a key role in driving consistency, coordinating resources, and ensuring effective corporate support for Messer’s footprint across the Midwest and Southeast, as well as advancing operations and strategic planning throughout the company. He also serves as vice president and secretary of the Messer, Inc. Board of Directors.

Steve’s 33 years of industry experience encompasses construction leadership for health care facilities, pharmaceutical labs, parking structures, multi-family housing, distribution centers, office buildings, entertainment complexes, government buildings and manufacturing facilities.

Steve is a member of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Board of Directors, Dan Beard Council Executive Board, Taft Museum Facilities Committee, and Purdue University Construction Engineering and Management Advisory Board.