Nick McCully didn’t stumble into leadership—he built it from the ground up, often with his own two hands. As president of McCully Construction, his story begins in the home building and real estate development world, learning the business by living it. That foundation wasn’t just professional; it was personal. And today, it reflects a leadership style rooted in purpose, precision and people.
Over the last three years, McCully Construction has evolved beyond a standard build-and-finish model. The company now focuses on developing niche housing communities that reflect intention and creativity. Each project is designed not just to meet market demand but to enhance the way people live. This approach has earned McCully recognition across the region—including his standing as a Titan 100 Honoree.
What makes McCully’s trajectory unique is his ability to combine operational efficiency with an entrepreneurial spirit. He knows the nuts and bolts of construction, yet he leads with vision. His team is built around shared values—collaboration, commitment and curiosity—which drive their continued growth and innovation.
The future of work at McCully Construction centers on cross-functional learning and exposure. McCully believes that technical skills alone aren’t enough; his workforce needs to be adaptive, strategic and communicative. He invests in broadening his team’s experiences—from leadership development to peer-driven knowledge-sharing—ensuring they’re equipped to tackle a constantly shifting industry.
To keep his own passion sharp, McCully returns to the job site. He values getting his boots dirty and listening directly to crews. He also finds renewed purpose in community impact: seeing families move into the homes they’ve built and partnering with local leaders. These moments remind him why he chose this work.
McCully believes one of the most transformative skills he could fully master is communication—real, intentional conversation that makes others feel truly heard. Though he strives to improve it daily, he knows there’s a deeper level of understanding and presence still to reach. The power to ask the right questions and hear not just words but emotions would elevate how he builds relationships across all areas of life.
In an industry that relies on collaboration and trust, he sees the ability to communicate as essential. It’s not just about leading projects—it’s about showing up for people. Mastering communication, he believes, would make him a better leader and a better human. In a world filled with distractions, he aims to be the one who listens fully and responds with clarity.
In five years, McCully Construction will look more diverse—both in team composition and project scope. The company is preparing to enter new markets and expand into vertical integration, bringing more services under one roof. At the heart of this vision is a commitment to intentional growth that never loses its human touch.
Among all his accomplishments, McCully is most proud of building a company that reflects who he is. The culture he’s cultivated, the communities they’ve impacted and the people who’ve grown within the organization are, to him, the real measure of success.
