Brian Hess

The Pavement Group

Founder and CEO

Brian Hess is an entrepreneur, operator, and leader who has built, scaled, and advised businesses across construction, media, technology, and education. He is the Founder and CEO of The Pavement Group, a national pavement and infrastructure management firm operating across the United States, and the Founder of Top Contractor School, one of the country’s leading leadership and business education communities for contractors and trade professionals.
Over the past decade, Brian has worked directly with hundreds of contractors and business owners, helping them navigate growth, leadership development, operational discipline, and the realities of scaling service-based businesses. His experience spans everything from frontline execution to executive strategy, with a deep focus on building systems that create clarity, accountability, and long-term sustainability. He is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to leadership and his belief that strong cultures, disciplined processes, and clear decision-making outperform hype every time.
Brian is also the Founder of 1TEAM Media, a content and storytelling company focused on helping organizations build visibility and engagement through authentic communication. He hosts The Brian Hess Show, where he has interviewed leaders from business, sports, and industry on what it truly takes to perform at a high level over time. Brian brings a practical, operator-first perspective rooted in real-world experience. His work centers on helping leaders build clarity, accountability, and execution discipline so their organizations can scale with confidence, perform consistently, and win for the long term.