Leadership Team
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
We have worked to create an atmosphere of professionalism, transparency and outstanding customer service.
Our team of experts pair first-rate construction practices with years of experience to transform a set of drawings into an exceptional finished product. We strive to exceed client expectations throughout the entirety of the project, and simultaneously build a lasting relationship with the owner.
Holger Kelley
President
Holger Kelley
President
“Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.” – Jay Danzie
Holger Kelley serves as Chief Operating Officer and is one of the founders of Imperial Construction. His over 35 years of diverse construction experience have been invaluable to the growth and development of our company. Holger’s communication, field experience, and management style are his key strengths and help to ensure that our projects are a success.
Holger provides executive oversight and support for all ongoing projects. His keen problem solving ability is a great asset to our field and project management staff as we navigate the unique challenges of this industry. With his astute operational guidance, we truly can provide our clients with top quality projects and do so in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect.
Toby W. Burke
Vice President, Risk Management
Toby W. Burke
Vice President, Risk Management
“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work, one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Toby Burke completed his undergraduate degree in accounting at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and received an active-duty commission upon graduation in 1986. After serving five years in the U.S. Army, he resigned his commission to attend law school, graduating magna cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the St. Mary’s Law Journal. During this transition, he also passed all sections of the CPA exam, providing him with a strong foundation in assisting and counseling on business-related matters.
Before joining Imperial Construction as full-time in-house counsel, Toby practiced law at a major insurance defense firm in San Antonio and later at Harrison Steck, P.C. in Fort Worth, where he served as President immediately before his employment with Imperial Construction, Inc. His legal practice focused on construction law, representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in matters including construction and design defects, breach of contract, lien and bond claims, and OSHA violations. He has tried cases involving OSHA citations before administrative law judges and has argued OSHA cases before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
At Imperial Construction, Toby serves as in-house counsel, safety officer, and risk manager, drawing on his legal, military, and financial background to support the company’s operations and compliance efforts.
Wendy Galicia
Human Resources Director
Wendy Galicia
Human Resources Director
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford
Wendy has served as the Human Resources Director at Imperial Construction for the past eleven years, bringing more than 20 years of HR experience in the construction and manufacturing industries. She is well-versed in all areas of human resources, with a strong focus on employee relations, and is a key advisor to the executive leadership team.
Wendy holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications from the State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta and maintains her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. Under her leadership, Imperial Construction has been recognized as one of Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for three consecutive years.
A dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, Wendy is passionate about international travel and culture—especially when it brings her back to visit family in Scotland.
