Thomas E. Chestnut

Director/Board Member at

Southwest Gas Corp.

75 year

50 connections

Utilities

Commercial Services

Consumer Durables

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Thomas E.
Chestnut was the founder of Chestnut Construction Corp., established in 1990, where the title held was President & Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2013.
Current jobs include Director at Southwest Gas Corp.
since 2011, Director at Arizona Builders Alliance, Trustee at Carondelet Foundation, and Member of The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital.
Former jobs include Independent Director at Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. from 2004 to 2020, Manager-Commercial Operations at Del Webb Corp., Member of Tucson Conquistadores, Inc., President-Arizona Building Chapter at Associated General Contractors of America, Member-Alexis de Tocqueville Society at United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona, Inc., and Member of Alexis De Tocqueville Society.

Thomas E. Chestnut active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Southwest Gas Corp. Southwest Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas for homes and businesses	Director/Board Member	01/01/2004
Carondelet Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
Arizona Builders Alliance Arizona Builders Alliance Arizona Builders Alliance is a trade alliance in the commercial construction industry, formed through a partnership of two national associations—the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The joint venture company is based in Tucson, AZ. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, and connection, serving over 350 member companies. It provides educational programs for various professional levels, including building information modeling, lean construction, construction basics, leadership development, supervisory training, and apprenticeship programs such as an electrical apprenticeship. The alliance also organizes industry events, offers scholarships for construction-related university students, and supports community volunteer projects. Members have access to resources such as a directory, discount programs, political action committees, and participation in specialized committees and councils.	Director/Board Member	-
The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital The private company is based in Tucson, AZ. Originally established to support St. Mary’s Hospital and its burn center, the group expanded its mission to assist a broad range of nonprofits serving at-risk children and families, with a focus on healthcare, education, and mentorship. The organization is composed of approximately 100 active members from local business and civic leaders and raises funds through an annual one-day fundraising event, with proceeds benefiting local charities such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, Children’s Advocacy Center, Children’s Museum Tucson, TMC for Children, and others. The affiliated Centurion Foundation supports charities with efficient operations, dedicated leadership, and measurable long-term impact, offering multiple giving levels to encourage sustained donations. Beneficiaries include Assistance League of Tucson, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Imago Dei Middle School, Grace Retreat Foster Care and Adoption Services, and various mentorship and healthcare programs. The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1968.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Thomas E. Chestnut

Companies	Position	End
SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	07/05/2020
Chestnut Construction Corp. Chestnut Construction Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs banks, churches, retail stores, hospitals and casinos	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2013
Alexis De Tocqueville Society	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Del Webb Corp. Del Webb Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Develops, designs, and markets large-scale, master-planned residential communities primarily for active elderly adults	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Associated General Contractors of America Associated General Contractors of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for construction that represents American contractors	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	11
Southwest Gas Corp. Southwest Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas for homes and businesses	Utilities
Del Webb Corp. Del Webb Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Develops, designs, and markets large-scale, master-planned residential communities primarily for active elderly adults	Consumer Durables
Associated General Contractors of America Associated General Contractors of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for construction that represents American contractors	Commercial Services
Chestnut Construction Corp. Chestnut Construction Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs banks, churches, retail stores, hospitals and casinos	Industrial Services
Arizona Builders Alliance Arizona Builders Alliance Arizona Builders Alliance is a trade alliance in the commercial construction industry, formed through a partnership of two national associations—the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The joint venture company is based in Tucson, AZ. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, and connection, serving over 350 member companies. It provides educational programs for various professional levels, including building information modeling, lean construction, construction basics, leadership development, supervisory training, and apprenticeship programs such as an electrical apprenticeship. The alliance also organizes industry events, offers scholarships for construction-related university students, and supports community volunteer projects. Members have access to resources such as a directory, discount programs, political action committees, and participation in specialized committees and councils.
Carondelet Foundation
United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona, Inc. United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health and human services	Commercial Services
The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital The private company is based in Tucson, AZ. Originally established to support St. Mary’s Hospital and its burn center, the group expanded its mission to assist a broad range of nonprofits serving at-risk children and families, with a focus on healthcare, education, and mentorship. The organization is composed of approximately 100 active members from local business and civic leaders and raises funds through an annual one-day fundraising event, with proceeds benefiting local charities such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, Children’s Advocacy Center, Children’s Museum Tucson, TMC for Children, and others. The affiliated Centurion Foundation supports charities with efficient operations, dedicated leadership, and measurable long-term impact, offering multiple giving levels to encourage sustained donations. Beneficiaries include Assistance League of Tucson, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Imago Dei Middle School, Grace Retreat Foster Care and Adoption Services, and various mentorship and healthcare programs. The Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1968.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas	Utilities
Alexis De Tocqueville Society
TUCSON CONQUISTADORES, INC. TUCSON CONQUISTADORES, INC. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Tucson Conquistadores is a non-profit organization that supports youth athletics in Tucson, AZ. Tucson Conquistadores promotes golf in the area through various charitable events and have an active membership of business and community professionals. In addition to their golf activities, they have established the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation. The organization was founded in 1962.	Health Services