Ray Hallquist
Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Ray Hallquist is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HPM, Inc., one of Denver’s fastest-growing companies and a Denver Business Journal Best Place to Work. With over three decades of experience in the construction industry, Ray brings a wealth of technical expertise, executive acumen, integrity and strategic insight to his leadership at HPM.
As CEO, Ray is responsible for setting the company’s strategic vision, fostering a strong and positive organizational culture, and guiding high-level decision-making to ensure long-term success. He works closely with leadership and clients alike to drive innovation, maintain operational excellence and position HPM as a trusted partner in the industry.
A mathematics graduate and seasoned industry expert, Ray launched HPM with a vision to build not only innovative infrastructure solutions but also a company rooted in strong values and a people-first culture. Under his guidance, HPM has grown rapidly, taking on some of the region’s most complex construction challenges while fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
Ray is known for his guiding leadership style and deep commitment to developing future industry leaders. At the heart of it all is Family — Ray’s favorite HPM Core Value and the very reason he founded HPM. He and his wife Jennifer have been married for over 25 years and are the proud parents of two daughters, Helen and Sophie.
Beyond the office, Ray is actively involved in supporting organizations such as the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC), National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).