2026 Lifetime Honorees

Mike Huseman is a third-generation construction leader and the CEO of the Huseman Group. Mike, along with his team, built a family of five specialty trade and construction companies known for excellence in safety, quality, and innovation. Since Mike and his partners acquired the original business, HGC Construction, in 2002, he has grown the organization from a $7 million firm into a $250+ million enterprise with nearly 350 employees across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Nashville. Rooted in the values of integrity, craftsmanship, and “doing it right,” Mike blends his passion for well-run businesses with a visionary approach to leadership. He is widely respected across the industry, earning honors such as the Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award and contributing to organizations including ABC, Allied Construction Industries, and NKU’s Construction Management Advisory Board. A strong advocate for the trades, Mike fosters collaboration between construction management and specialty trade partners and champions diversity and inclusion through initiatives like Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, and co-op programs for underrepresented students. Beyond the industry, Mike supports his wife Sara’s efforts to combat food insecurity in the Milford area — and her passion to help people get back on their feet. He supports youth training programs, community development efforts, and conservation. His team revitalized a holiday tradition into the Huseman Holiday Express, engaging Huseman Group employees in providing an incredibly memorable experience for the students at The Frederick Douglass Elementary School.