Crossland Construction Division Manager Eric Lopp has been named to the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2026 “20 People to Know in Construction” list, recognizing leaders helping shape the construction industry across the Kansas City region.
The Business Journal’s “20 to Know” series introduces readers to people worth knowing across key industries and highlights the depth and breadth of talent throughout the Kansas City area. We’re proud to see Eric among this year’s construction leaders.
Eric took the helm of Crossland’s Kansas City division in April 2025, bringing more than two decades of experience with Crossland and a career that has grown alongside the company.
His Crossland story began in 1999, when he started working in the field right out of high school. While studying at Pittsburg State University with plans to pursue architecture or engineering, Eric was introduced to a summer internship with Crossland. That experience changed the direction of his career and ultimately led to more than 25 years in construction.
Before moving to Kansas City, Eric spent much of his career with Crossland’s Tulsa division, where he helped lead some of the region’s most recognizable projects. His experience includes the Gathering Place, Unit Corporation headquarters and Warren Theatre, along with preconstruction leadership for the Discovery Lab, Greenwood Rising, Williams Crossing Bridge and Zink Dam, ORU Library, St. John Paul II Catholic Church, and Bob Dylan Center.
Over the course of his career, Eric has been involved in more than 120 projects representing over $1.5 billion. But his impact extends beyond the projects themselves. Eric has built a reputation for developing people, strengthening relationships and helping teams find solutions to complex challenges.
That experience now guides his leadership in Kansas City as Crossland continues to grow its presence throughout the region.
That experience comes at an exciting time for Crossland’s Kansas City team, with a growing mix of work throughout the region. Current and recent projects include the Lee’s Summit Indoor Sports Complex; Centennial and Poindexter Lofts; Historic Northeast Lofts; the new Cass County Public Library Harrisonville Branch; and public safety facilities in Southern Jackson County and Shawnee Heights. From small projects to large, complex builds, Crossland’s Kansas City team brings the experience and expertise to deliver across a wide range of market sectors.
Being named one of Kansas City’s 20 People to Know in Construction is a well-deserved recognition of Eric’s experience, leadership and commitment to the industry.
Congratulations, Eric. We’re proud to have you leading the Crossland Kansas City team and helping build what comes next.
Have a project coming up in Kansas City or the surrounding area? Give Eric a shout.
