Shiel Sexton Leadership

With 37 years of industry experience, Matt has built a personal portfolio of large-scale projects throughout the United States including healthcare, life sciences, R&D, aviation, public transit, and hotels. As the leader of Shiel Sexton Construction, Matt will have oversight responsibilities for all construction services ensuring quality, service, and delivery for Shiel Sexton’s customers and subcontractor partnerships. Matt has spent the past seven years helping the City of Indianapolis develop the Community Justice Campus including the Adult Detention Center, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Civil and Criminal Courthouse, Assessment and Intervention Center, Coroner’s Office, Forensics’ Laboratory, Youth and Family Services Center and Judicial Parking Garage. Matt also worked with the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County to complete the renovation of Gainbridge Fieldhouse to create the Fieldhouse of the Future for the Indiana Pacers.

Dennis Dye serves as Shiel Sexton’s Executive Vice President of Capital Management, bringing more than 25 years of development and construction experience to the company. In this role, Dennis is responsible for investing capital alongside development partners in projects primarily associated with Shiel Sexton construction projects.  He is also a board member and chairs the company’s audit and finance committee. He is a graduate of Butler University, earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from Indiana University Indianapolis. Dedicated to improving the Indianapolis community, Dennis contributes his time within many community-centric organizations including vice chair of the Indiana Sports Corporation, Member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Lacy School of Business at Butler University and more.  He and his wife Sheryl were the 2021 recipients of the Butler University Mortar Award.

Heather Halliburton brings more than 20 years of human resources and talent management experience to her role as Vice President of Human Resources. Heather’s innovative, forward-thinking approach to the employee experience allows her to help the company navigate the complex balance between personal and professional life. Her focus revolves around strategy and leadership, talent development, and championing employee culture. Heather earned her Bachelor of Science from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Management & Marketing and her Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Villanova University. Locally, Heather serves the community as a board member for Prevail, Inc.

Chris brings more than 20 years of construction experience to Shiel Sexton. Chris’s primary responsibilities include executive oversight from preconstruction throughout construction and beyond project close-out. He provides our clients with a great building experience by ensuring the right people are assigned to each project and given the tools they need to be efficient, reliable, and consistent in delivering best-in-class facilities. In his downtime, Chris likes listening to music, gardening, and traveling with his favorite companions: his wife and two children.

Recently celebrating 25 years with Shiel Sexton, Joe is one of the company’s most thorough leaders. Joe is an expert in the management of complex projects and is skilled at managing intricate teams with multiple stakeholders. As Vice President of Operations, Joe’s primary responsibilities include planning, organizing and directing all aspects of construction operations from preconstruction through closeout. A Boilermaker through and through, Joe loves cheering on Purdue University and visiting new places with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law.