Construction Executive, ABC and the construction industry at large mourn together the passing of Mark Casso, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
As president of the Construction Industry Round Table, a Washington-based association of U.S. and global design and construction firm CEOs, for more than two decades, Casso was well known for his leadership, passion and dedication throughout the business, design and policy sectors.
He died from cardiac arrest on June 25 at the age of 70.
“Mark was a man of great brilliance and even greater humility. He carried no ego and his instinct was always to offer help to those around him, whether in the boardroom or in a quiet moment of counsel,” said Thomas V. Reilly, president of Turner Construction Co. and current chairman of the Round Table.
Casso’s obituary appearing in the Washington Post read: “A kind leader, respected voice and generous mentor, Mr. Casso lived fully and touched many lives profoundly. He loved traveling with his family and was an avid American Revolutionary War reenactor and extensive military historian, acclaimed painter, devoted youth athletic coach, sailing enthusiast and a proud American who deeply loved his country and its founding principles.”
Casso is survived by his wife, Julie Casso, his son, Nick, daughter, Nia, and grandson Ashton.
A memorial was held on July 20 in Great Falls, Virginia. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
