Adolfson & Peterson has tapped John Herrera, a company veteran who joined when he was a teenager, as its next chief operating officer, according to a Tuesday announcement from the builder.
In his capacity as COO, Herrera will focus on leadership across the Minneapolis-based firm’s national operations, per the announcement.
Prior to his appointment, Herrera served as the regional president of AP Mountain States, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. He will remain based in Colorado during his tenure as COO.
The appointment comes amid a broader executive shuffle at AP that began early last year when the firm tapped Brad Hendrickson as its COO in March 2025. Less than a year later, then-CEO Jeff Hansen announced his retirement, with Hendrickson lined up as successor.
Herrera first joined AP as a laborer at 18, according to the announcement. From there, he worked his way up the company ladder as a foreman, assistant superintendent, superintendent, general superintendent and vice president of field operations before becoming regional president, per AP.
In his duties, Herrera will monitor volatile markets and material prices, which have been a recent thorn in builders’ sides.
“Contractors and owners are making decisions in an environment where costs can move quickly, and conditions vary widely from one market to another,” Herrera told Construction Dive via email. “That makes it even more important to plan early, manage risk, and be straightforward with clients and trade partners.”
Herrera is also keeping an eye on the labor shortage, a problem within which he has a personal stake.
“I know what a career in construction can provide, and I want more people to see that opportunity,” Herrera said.
Taking Herrera’s place as regional president of AP Mountain States is Brandon Hill, who has spent three decades with AP, per the announcement.
Both Herrara’s and Hill’s appointments will become effective Oct. 1, per AP.
