Suffolk Construction Named New Las Vegas Executive
The firm promoted an executive to lead gaming operations as it expands its local leadership team.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Suffolk Construction Co. has appointed Jeff Wood as the new executive vice president of its Las Vegas office. The firm also promoted Chris Anderson to chief operating officer of national gaming and local operations.
Why it matters
These leadership shifts at the $10 billion national construction firm signal a focus on sustaining its footprint in the valley. The company continues to manage major resort and residential projects across Southern Nevada.
Suffolk Construction Co. reports $10 billion in annual revenue and maintains a workforce of 3,500 people. These figures represent the company's total scale as it integrates new executive leadership in Southern Nevada.
The players
Jeff Wood
The new executive vice president of the Suffolk Construction Co. Las Vegas office.
Chris Anderson
The new chief operating officer of national gaming and Las Vegas operations at Suffolk.
Pete Tuffo
The president of the Gulf Coast region, Las Vegas, and national gaming operations for the firm.
John Fish
The founder of Suffolk Construction Co.
The details
Jeff Wood joins the team following his work on high-profile projects including Allegiant Stadium and Circa. Chris Anderson, who brings over 40 years of experience, steps into his new role overseeing gaming operations. Both executives will report to Pete Tuffo, the president of the Gulf Coast region, Las Vegas, and national gaming.
Timeline
2023: Suffolk began working on projects in Southern Nevada.
2025: Chris Anderson joined Suffolk Construction Co.
October 2026: The company announced the new executive leadership changes.
Beyond the Strip
This leadership hire follows the firm's established pattern of recruiting project leads with experience on major local landmarks like Allegiant Stadium. The shift reinforces a long-term strategy for managing the complex, high-stakes construction demand seen across the resort corridor.
Residents working in the trades may see changes in project management oversight as the firm adjusts its regional leadership. The company remains active in the local market, including residential and resort-based construction projects.
The takeaway
Suffolk Construction continues to prioritize local leadership with extensive experience on valley projects. Residents can track the firm's progress as it oversees ongoing construction sites in Henderson and across the Las Vegas Valley.
Further reading
Read more about regional industry shifts in our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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