Director
Joe Lackey is a seasoned construction executive currently serving as the Manager of Construction for the JAN Region at Amazon Web Services. With over 30 years of experience in construction leadership, Mr. Lackey brings extensive expertise in managing complex, large-scale projects across diverse sectors including technology, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and aerospace.
Prior to joining AWS, Mr. Lackey led the South Region Data Center Construction division at Meta (formerly Facebook), where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s digital infrastructure. His distinguished career includes executive positions at industry-leading firms, serving as Project Executive at Balfour Beatty and Chief Operating Officer at NationView, a Native American 8(a) environmental and general contracting firm.
Throughout his career, Mr. Lackey has overseen numerous high-profile projects, including the groundbreaking Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Microgravity Space Laboratory for NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center, demonstrating his ability to execute technically complex and innovative construction initiatives.
A resident of Madison County, Mississippi, Mr. Lackey is devoted to his local community while leading projects of national significance. As a father of four, he takes pride in his children’s diverse pursuits – from his eldest daughter’s career as a Graphic Designer at the Los Angeles Film School, his second daughter’s studies at Auburn University, and his two younger children who are currently students at Madison Central High School in the marching band.
His comprehensive experience in project execution, operational leadership, and strategic planning positions him as a valuable asset in construction industry leadership.
