Leadership.

Tyler Johnston is the Chief Executive Officer of Berg Enterprises, Inc. In this capacity, he is responsible for setting and driving the strategic direction of the firm and managing relationships with external stakeholders. He most recently spent 18 months advising his family on a turnaround of the business.

Prior to that, he developed distributed energy and infrastructure partnerships at Black & Veatch (BV) across commercial and industrial markets. He also collaborated with project developers, SaaS providers, and various forms of capital to bring to market new projects and technologies to accelerate revenue for BV’s partner consortium and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Tyler has spent the past decade working in business development roles across energy and tech. Prior to BV, he led the early sales effort at Shift, a venture-backed technology startup based in San Francisco. He also held client-facing roles at NRG Energy and General Electric, where he developed and executed distributed energy deals with Fortune 500 clients across the US & EU.

Tyler began his career as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he led combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a BS from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Tyler’s wife, Alicia Beth, is a behavioral health consultant @ Kaiser Permanente. Together they advise and/or hold equity in multiple interesting businesses, including Shift, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company, HydroStrat, Airspace Experience Technologies, and Cleartrace. They also volunteer with organizations focused on sustainable infrastructure and the social determinants of health, including Target Hunger, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) where Tyler serves on the board.

As Chief Operating Officer, Cress reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for managing and overseeing BEI’s daily operations. This includes project and services execution, workforce and asset management, and procurement activities. Cress also holds P&L responsibility for national projects, regional projects, and services across our global portfolio.

While he currently calls Houston home, Cress was raised in North Carolina. After graduating from NC State, he served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Cress has also worked with various non-profit organizations serving the local community, including Travis Manion Foundation and Combined Arms. He comes to us from Harvey Builders, where he helped manage projects in some of Houston's most iconic buildings.

Originally from Texas, Ryan earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio before moving to Arizona to pursue his career. He brings a wealth of experience to the team, fulfilling Dick's dream of hiring a full-time engineer.

Ryan manages business development and oversees all aspects of our Pre-Construction department @ Berg’s, including estimating and mechanical design. He also serves as the President of the ASHRAE Tucson chapter, and when he’s not at work, you can typically find him outdoors.

A native from Southern Arizona, Ashley has been instrumental in shaping the brand and marketing strategy of Berg Enterprises. As our VP, Brand her focus is on developing, implementing, and advancing the strategy, voice, and value propositions of our brands across the BEI portfolio. She is also responsible for shaping external thought leadership, enhancing client experiences, and advancing the corporate reputation. This includes the oversight of all marketing functions, both strategic and tactical.

Ashley brings a great deal of experience to the table, including a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona, extensive expertise in branding and marketing design, and a background working for the Walt Disney Company.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, and raised in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Andrea manages day-to-day bookkeeping at Berg's. She started her journey at Berg’s as a dispatcher, after coming to us from a dispatcher role at NAPA Auto Parts. In her free time, Andrea loves to explore new places and cultures. She also enjoys spending time at home with her family and watching movies.