Brian Bruton is the General Manager of GDA Contractors DFW, a role he has held since February 2025. He has been part of the GDA team since 2012 and in the industry since 2005, gaining a broad and deep understanding of the business before stepping into his current leadership role. Brian holds a Master of Business Administration from Tarleton State University, which he combines with more than two decades of industry experience to help lead GDA’s operations, people, and long-term vision.
What drives Brian day to day is a genuine commitment to exceeding customer expectations, paired with a passion for developing the company’s next generation. He believes that the success of an organization is driven by the people who make it what it is through collaboration, shared accountability, and a commitment to growing together. Brian is a member of SWRI, AGC and ICRI.
What motivates you in your work or leadership role? Being part of our company’s vision for the future and helping our employees recognize and reach their full potential as we together to exceed the expectations of the customers we serve. He is passionate about creating an environment where people are challenged, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
What’s one value or principle that guides you? I believe investing in our people is one of the most important things we can do. When we give people the tools, opportunities, and support they need to reach their potential, we create a stronger more capable team that can deliver the high standard of service our customers expect. Developing people is not separate from serving our customers. It is one of the best ways we can serve them.
What’s a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work? Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and coaching my son’s teams.