Rusty Hutchison was working for a small glass company in 1990 when he took an interest in the heavy construction field. With the help of a family member, he joined a Phoenix, Arizona-area construction company, where he met Tom Drysdale. A few years later, Tom was hired by John Ames, and Rusty soon followed.

“Tom was driving by my job site, saw me working alongside the road in 115-degree heat, and asked me if I want to come run a brand new 777 rock truck with ice cold AC for Ames Construction. Sweating my butt off, I said, ‘Hell yes! When do I start?’ From that day in 1994, the next 30 years have been the ride of my life.” 

Rusty says that he enjoys the satisfaction of making the world a safer place and making it easier for the public to get from one place to another with limited obstacles during a construction project. “What gets me up in the morning is the people I get to work with and being a part of their lives for the next 8-10 hours.” 

Outside of work, Rusty enjoys being outdoors with his wife, Karen, and their dogs. He recently took up long range shooting, and he also enjoys taking a rock crawler out to the Parker and Bullhead City trails in Arizona. 

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Anywhere a cruise ship is going.

Favorite music genre or band?

AC/DC is awesome in concert and Jelly Roll is inspirational because of everything he has gone through.

What sports teams or athletes do you cheer for?

My favorite sports teams are, of course, all the Arizona teams, but particularly the Suns (especially Booker and KD!).

Favorite tool on the job?

The blade or dozer.

Favorite podcast?

Joe Rogan.

What is the best gift you've ever received?

My new granddaughter and my awesome wife, Karen.

Favorite dessert?

Homemade ice cream with Oreo cookies.