Craig "Tooey" Courtemanche is the Founder and CEO of Procore. More than a decade ago, Tooey leveraged the power of the internet to improve construction project management. After beginning his professional life as a builder, Tooey transitioned into the technology industry in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he owned a successful web application firm. Having this dual experience in construction and technology, he began the development of the cloud-based software that is now Procore. Today, millions of construction professionals worldwide manage their projects with Procore.
Mike Rowe
CEO MikeroweWORKS Foundation
Mike Rowe has been called the “dirtiest man on TV,” a title he earned while hosting the hit TV series, Dirty Jobs, a show that paid tribute to the hardworking people who make civilized life possible for the rest of us.
He worked as a good-humored apprentice on more than 300 different, unglamorous jobs––from boiler repairman to abandoned mine plugger. On Somebody’s Gotta Do It, Mike introduces viewers to innovators, do-gooders, and entrepreneurs who march to the beat of a different drum.
As CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, Mike
spends a significant amount of time speaking about the country’s dysfunctional relationship with work, highlighting the widening skills gap, and challenging the persistent belief that a four-year degree is automatically the best path to take for the most people.
Adam Grant
Organizational Psychologist
Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for six straight years. As an organizational psychologist, he studies how we can find motivation, meaning, and lead more generous and creative lives. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 under 40. He is the author of three New York Times best-selling books that have sold over a million copies and been translated into 35 languages.
Jake Wood
Team Rubicon
Jake Wood co-founded Team Rubicon alongside William McNulty following the Haiti earthquake in 2010 and has served as its President and Chief Executive Officer ever since.
Prior to Team Rubicon, Jake served in the Marine Corps as a scout-sniper, with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wood is a nationally recognized social entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose awards include being named a CNN Hero, the Heinz Award, Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, The Grinnell Prize, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy Forty Under 40. Wood is a published author and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. When not criss-crossing the country for TR on a 737, Jake and his wife like to disappear to destinations around the world. They’ve been to over 50 countries.
Beth Comstock
Former GE Vice Chair
Beth Comstock navigates change. She prepares for it, inspires it, and considers it an essential part of the growth of both individuals and organizations. For Beth, organizational change starts with the self. Before she ever led the transformation of a team or corporation, she learned to rely on her natural curiosity to provoke growth within herself.
She infuses her life and work with the habit of discovery, of ideas, places, people even during times of discomfort. She continues her quest for evolution having recently stepped down from her position as Vice Chair of GE, the first woman ever to hold the post, and now exploring a path as an author, instigator, and connector.
Over nearly two decades at GE, she led efforts to accelerate new growth and innovation, helping transform a process-heavy, top-down culture to a faster, more agile, and inventive one.
Lisa Picard
EQ Office
Lisa Picard is President and Chief Executive Officer of EQ Office, where she leads vision and strategy for the company that is wholly owned by Blackstone. As CEO, Lisa drives the strategic direction for the organization, and inspires her teams, partners, and clients to move past legacy assumptions seeking new pathways for value creation. For success, she drives a community experience to maximize the human potential within real estate, particularly in this age of rapid automation and technological change.
Lisa joined EQ in 2016 as its Chief Operating Officer and was named CEO in 2017. She immediately worked to re-shape the organization and now the office market to have greater relevance to a shifting marketplace.
Michael Turner
President Oxford Properties Group
Michael Turner is the President of Oxford Properties Group. Oxford is a leading investor, manager and developer of high-quality real estate assets, with investments in offices, retail, logistics, multi-family and hotels. Oxford’s business comprises one of the world’s premier global portfolios, operating out of 17 gateway markets in eight countries around the world, and invests across the risk spectrum.
As President, Michael oversees Oxford’s $51-billion of assets under management, directing growth, and investment strategies to execute Oxford’s mandate across a global platform. Michael leads a team of over 2,200 exceptional people who are committed to improving the cities and communities in which Oxford does business, while collectively helping to meet the pension promise of OMERS.
Aaron Lober
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Field Financials, Procore
Aaron Lober is a senior product marketing manager with Procore, responsible for Field Financials. Aaron joined Procore in 2018 after spending his early career as a product manager in the clinical diagnostics industry. Aaron is an entrepreneur and avid tech enthusiast and vocal champion of bringing tech solutions to construction problems.
Adam Fairbairn
Solutions Engineer, Procore
Bringing over 10 years of general contracting experience, Adam joined Procore Technologies in 2017 as a Solutions Engineer to work with prospects and clients during the software evaluation process. He works collaboratively with company owners, construction managers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty contractors to discover their needs and identify solutions to meet those needs. He’s a product expert for the sales organization, conducting in-depth demonstrations of Procore’s software and works closely with account managers to ensure customers’ needs are being met. Prior to joining Procore, Adam spent time with JE Dunn Construction, Saunders Construction, and most recently, DPR Construction.
Alisha Roland
Virtual Construction Manager, Ryan
Alisha brings deep technical skills, an architectural education, and extensive construction coordination knowledge to the important role of Virtual Construction Manager. She supports the building process by distributing, facilitating, and translating the design team’s vision into meaningful formats for construction. She also works to virtually detect and prevent conflicts and to root out inefficiencies and potential rework. She is a resource for 2D exhibits, 3D mock-ups, and 4D sequence animations, all tools that drive collaboration within the project teams during the construction process.
Alisha has a talent for navigating through issues, thinking critically about how they affect design and customers needs, and addressing the various challenges without sacrificing design intent. She played a key role on the 2,040,000 SF, 20-acre, mixed-use Marina Heights development, where she was on the team handling virtual coordination for the entire complex. She supported the project teams by encouraging collaboration and communication through virtual coordination, enhancing the quality of built work, and accelerating the construction process. She was also tasked with the 3D coordination and 4D sequencing for the Kaiser Permanente project in Seattle.
Allison B. Muth, AIA
President, Construction Owner’s Association of America (COAA)
Allison Muth is a Facilities Project Manager with Facilities Planning & Development at Texas Children’s Hospital. She has responsibility for budgeting, planning and project delivery in the Austin market. Allison is a licensed architect and Interior Designer in Texas and a NCARB certificate holder. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Texas Society of Architects, the Austin Chapter AIA, and the Construction Owner’s Association of America (COAA).
Allison is a graduate of Virginia Tech where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Architecture. Prior to joining the healthcare industry she spent many years in traditional architectural practice and was involved in all phases of projects at architectural firms in both Washington, D.C. and Houston.
Her career in healthcare began with facilities project management at Texas Children's Hospital in 2003. Her leadership in project management quickly resulted in her ability to manage the entire project management program and continue the successful project delivery for all construction and renovation projects within the Texas Children’s system. Her passion to align project management with facilities standards created an effortless transition of the Facilities Interiors and Logistic Programs under her Leadership in 2011. With the on-going growth of Texas Children’s, she spent 2016 thru 2018 focused on strategic planning efforts to develop future growth and relocation scenarios which included the development of space management guidelines to respond to the rapidly growing Organization. As a result of a family relocation to Austin in the Fall of 2018, Allison will now bring her 15 years of experience on strategic planning, project delivery, and partnerships to assist with delivering new facilities in the Austin market.
Allison has participated on the Committee on Architecture for Health – AIA Houston and has been the President for the Construction Owner’s Association of America Texas Chapter since August 2015. She was also elected to serve on the COAA Board of Director’s in November 2017 and was named President of COAA in April 2019.
Amr Raafat
Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Windover Construction
With over 16 years of design and construction technology expertise, Amr is an expert in 4D animations, virtual reality, and drone mapping in Building Information Modeling (BIM). He leads Windover’s VDC Team and utilizes state-of the-art technology like mixed reality and laser scanning to enhance the construction workflow during MEP/FP BIM coordination and virtual planning; combining engineering expertise and BIM to mitigate risk and manage change.
Amr is FAA Airman certified and a Remote Pilot in Command. His BIM work includes
prestigious projects nationally and internationally for academic, healthcare, hospitality, historic preservation, and public aquariums. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from The Boston Architectural College.
Andrew Callahan
Director of Implementation Services, Procore
He started his career working for a General Contractor specialized in public works projects. For the past 5 ears, Andrew has worked with our implementation teams, starting out as an Implementation Manager, and now leading the Implementation team across the country. He is responsible for the quality and delivery for all new US client implementations.
Athena Chiera
Vice President of Business Development, Athena Engineering, Inc.
Growing up in the family business uniquely prepared Athena Chiera to run Athena Engineering alongside her parents, Jannie and Richard Chiera. Following her graduation with honors from Claremont McKenna College, Athena found her happy place as the Vice President of Business Development at Athena Engineering, managing the overall sales, marketing, and business development effort alongside an amazing team. Athena Engineering, Inc. specializes in HVAC and building intelligence systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients and was the proud recipient of the 2018 Class II NMSDC National Minority Supplier of the Year – a national award given annually to only four out of 12,000 certified minority-owned businesses. In addition, last year Athena Engineering won the Kaiser Permanente Supplier of Excellence Award and the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West Supplier of the Year Award. Athena’s favorite saying is “Always leave room for serendipity,” because you must always prepare, but also leave room for chance, coincidence, or providence.
Athena sits on the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee serving the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) and is a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Forum. She is also a Founding Advisory Board Member of the Drucker School Global Family Business Institute. In 2018, Athena was the proud recipient of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council – West’s Women Business Enterprise Advocate of the Year. One of her proudest accomplishments was completing her Executive MBA at the Drucker School of Management while working full time. To boot, she graduated with honors and was inducted into the Betta Gamma Sigma Honors Society.
When she’s not walking around jobsites, you can find Athena playing tennis, channeling her inner child while building Lego sets, traveling, or hanging out with her exuberant border collie, Piper.
Aubrey Tucker
Director of Innovation and Technology, ETRO Construction
Aubrey Tucker is the Director of Innovation and Technology for ETRO Construction, where he offers a focused and thoughtful approach to innovative research, implementation, and application of technology across businesses to create efficiencies and amplify the power of ETRO’s people. He is an enabler, technologist, international BIM speaker, university lecturer, and Revit expert with an extensive career with skyscrapers, hospitals, schools, airports, and technology.
Benjamin Peek
Design and Construction Manager, Gilbane Building Company
Benjamin Peek's experiences include working as a designer, 'jack of all trades' laborer in residential construction, and as a researcher in academia. Recently, he has imbedded himself at the intersection of design and construction at Gilbane in search of new innovative technologies and processes. His applied design research has laid the groundwork for much of his success in system-based processes, model-based workflows, and ultimately finding new ways of constructing buildings.
Benjamin is an architectural graduate of the University of Kansas and researched many divergent applications of mass timber construction in New England at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. He is also an adjunct professor at Northeastern’s School of Architecture.
Bethany VanGilder
Assistant Project Manager, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Bethany VanGilder received her Masters in Architecture from UNC Charlotte. After working in architecture for 9 years, she chose to pursue a career in construction. In her current position at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company, Bethany works on site for multiple projects and also serves as the company’s VDC/BIM Champion for the Nashville Division. She assists teams in project startup, specifically to set up projects with new software and educate users.
Brad D. Lewis
Corporate Director of Supplier Diversity, Hensel Phelps
Brad Lewis, MCA is the Corporate Director of Supplier Diversity for Hensel Phelps. He brings 20 years of experience in the construction industry, all of which have been with Hensel Phelps. In his role as the Corporate Director of Supplier Diversity, Brad leads all company initiatives related to improved utilization on projects, bonding assistance, and training for small and minority-owned business owners. He serves as the Corporate Small Business Liaison (SBLO) responsible for full implementation of and adherence to the Hensel Phelps SBE/SDBE Opportunity Policy Statement and Procedures. He works with the estimators, supplier diversity professionals, and project management teams to ensure that participation goals are met for all local, state, private and federal projects by engaging at the pursuit stage and then subsequently submitting all appropriate reports to clients.
Brice Sloan
CEO, Sloan Security Group, Inc.
Brice Sloan is the CEO of Sloan Security Group, Inc., a leading physical security integrator with customers such as Facebook, Uber, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense. Sloan Security has been recognized as Innovative Company of the Year in Idaho—the first time a contractor has been recognized with this award and as a “Best Place to Work in Idaho.” Brice has been recognized for the innovative use of mobile radar systems to track animals crossing roadways and alert motorists. He is also the creator of the Better Business Bureau’s Scam TrackerSM—a tool used by the Department of Justice and the BBB to track scams and educate the public.
Brice served in the US State Department as a foreign service officer and speaks Hungarian and Romanian. He has two daughters and is a triathlete. He comes from a line of at least four generations of contractors.
Brooks Williams
Director of Construction Technology, Alberici Group
Brooks Williams is the Director of Construction Technology at Alberici Group in St. Louis, Missouri. In his 12 years at Alberici, Brooks has been responsible for the successful implementation of various large-scale construction technology solutions across all of Alberici’s diverse markets.
Brooks was also responsible for kicking off and developing Alberici’s VDC program. As Director of Construction Technology, Brooks is responsible for researching emerging technologies, managing the evaluation and selection process, ensuring successful implementation, and overseeing integrations. Throughout his career in construction, Brooks has demonstrated a passion for technology and its practical application to improving construction processes.
Carol Doscher
President & CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), Graceworks
Since founding Graceworks in 1995, Carol Doscher has trained thousands of corporate professionals globally to make that vital human connection in shortlist interviews, client meetings, and lectures.
Prior to Graceworks, Carol was a professional actress and singer, and then turned to marketing. She marketed architectural and construction services for 7 years, and based on this experience, 85% of her work is in the construction and real estate industries. She conducts general training workshops in house with firms, coaches project teams and individuals, and loves leading workshops for professional associations including ALSA, APPA, AIA, SMPS, ACEC, Women in Construction, and CREW to name a few.
A big fan of using her whole brain, Carol is a certified practitioner of Whole Brain® Thinking––a powerful tool to help people understand and leverage their own thinking preferences.
Carrie Griffiths
Director Enterprise Customer Success, Procore
Carrie is a 10-year veteran of the SaaS industry, joining Procore in early 2018. At Procore, Carrie humbly leads the Enterprise Customer Success Team, who are responsible for the ongoing success and value realization of Procore's largest global accounts. In her free time, you can find Carrie chasing after her 2 toddler girls.
Chris Berkley
Product Marketing Manager, Procore
Chris Berkley is a Product Marketing Manager responsible for launching and driving the success of products at Procore. Chris has successfully launched products in domestic and international markets aimed to make life easier for Speciality Contractors and General Contractors. He can be found evangelizing products while surfing in front of Procore headquarters in Carpinteria, California and on job sites around the world.
Chris Fisher
Project Manager, Robins & Morton
Chris Fisher is a Project Manager at Robins & Morton. He began his career in healthcare construction more than 10 years ago as a document control coordinator. He's worked his way up through the ranks and established himself as a go-to person for project management technology. Chris continues to unlock useful tips and tricks in Procore, and he's helping Robins & Morton to establish best practices with the project management software in his role as Procore Champion.
Courtney is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Procore's Project Management product, overseeing all go-to-market strategies, positioning, and packaging. Courtney has almost a decade of experience working for various SaaS companies and joined Procore in 2018. She is passionate about disrupting industries and helping build software that will make the lives of everyone in construction easier.
Craig Atkinson
VP of Communication and Strategic Services, Walsh
Craig Atkinson is Vice President for Communication and Strategic Services at Walsh, a $6B international construction company based in Chicago, IL. Craig is responsible for the company's overarching communications, brand strategy, marketing program, and visual identity as well as corporate culture and leadership development.
Craig designs and develops a wide variety of programs for personnel at all levels, including a comprehensive leadership development program called the Walsh Group Leadership Initiative (WGLI). His job also involves executive coaching, presentation coaching, and administering tools such as MBTI, DISC, and 360 evaluations, etc.
In his consulting work, Craig has performed hundreds of facilitation events focused on helping teams achieve superior performance. Craig graduated Summa cum Laude with a BFA (art history) from Illinois State University in 2000.
Dan Johnson
President & CEO, Mortenson
Dan joined Mortenson in 1986 and serves as the company’s President and CEO where he's responsible for executive management, strategic business planning, succession planning, resource management, and overall business leadership. Dan’s leadership is reflective of Mortenson’s values: Trust, Responsibility, Safety, Teamwork, Service, and Stewardship. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from North Dakota State University.
Dan is active on several Boards including Fastenal, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, the ACE Mentor Program, and the Greater MSP. He is a member of the Construction Industry Roundtable (CIRT), the Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative (CIECI) and the Advisory and Advancement Board for the College of Engineering at North Dakota State University.
Daniel Cocozza
Founder & Principal, COCOZZA Restaurant & Retail
Founder and Principal of COCOZZA Restaurant & Retail, Dan has over 15 years of multi-faceted construction experience in New York City. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Union College and worked as a structural engineer prior to going into construction management. His firm takes pride in building the experimental spaces that feed the culture and the energy of NYC.
During his time in New York, Dan has made it his mission to change the customer experience in construction. Gone should be the days of the ‘client side’ of the table; replaced by a true partnership where contractors, designers, and other professionals are honest with each other and work in the best interest of the client. He continues to grow an environment where everyone involved actually enjoys construction.
David Bowcott
Global Director, Growth, Innovation, and Insight, Aon’s Global Construction & Infrastructure Group (GCIG)
David oversees growth strategy for Aon GCIG worldwide. To fuel global growth, David has been given jurisdiction over generating innovation and insights for Aon’s clients. David's primary focus is utilizing his position to develop industry-leading tools and methodologies to allow clients to achieve optimal risk profiles for their projects and their assets. These tools and methodologies are housed within four areas:
-contractual advisory
-operational advisory
-technology & data advisory
-risk finance advisory
In the technology space David is a member of the Builtworld’s Adoption Leaders 50, a board member of the Predictive Analytics Strategic Council (PASC), a board member of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), and a board member of the Construction Digital Transformation Alliance (CDTA).
David Margolius
Vice President of Retail, Shawmut Design and Construction
As a leader of a $1.4 billion national construction management firm, David works with his teams to build complex, iconic, and luxurious retail projects. He brings 16 years of experience to Shawmut’s executive leadership team and has a proven record of delivering projects for high-profile clients like Apple, Tom Ford, and Uniqlo.
David is also a founding member and Executive Sponsor of Shawmut’s Leadership Diversity Council (DLC). Under David’s leadership, the DLC is charged with fostering a diverse and inclusive environment––ultimately improving their employees’ ability to provide an unparalleled construction experience for clients.
David received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and was recently named to design:retail’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list.
Dean Onishi
Director of Documentation and Training, Procore
Dean is responsible for the vision, strategy, and delivery of all client-facing training materials for Procore. He oversees all technical documentation (such as the Support site), Procore Certification, documentation-related products (such as the Training Center), and localization. He is passionate about providing a best-in-class, self-service, eLearning experience for all Procore end users across the globe.
Dean Willemsen
Managing Director, Prime Build
Dean co-founded Prime Build in 2008 and has a wealth of experience in founding and growing businesses, developing Prime Build into a highly successful construction business in Australia. Starting life as a qualified carpenter, Dean has also developed himself into a successful leader. Through Dean’s leadership, Prime Build has won multiple key supplier of the year awards across their customer base.
Dean has also founded DNW Group, which owns and operates high growth, customer centric businesses in Property & Health Care.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Dean lives and breathes a “nothing is a hassle” mantra, is driven to improve his customer’s experience and is widely recognised as an inspirational leader. He was nominated for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award at 29 years old, is married with 3 children and is also a qualified yoga instructor.
Deborah A. Sheehan
LEED AP, ACHE, EDAC Executive Director, Health Cannon Design
Deborah Sheehan leads a world-class, wholly-integrated health practice comprised of physicians, nurses, clinical experts, healthcare planners, architects, and engineers managing more than $4 billion in projects.
Deb and her team work with healthcare providers to develop innovative solutions addressing challenges related to growth, operational efficiency, system alignment, fiscal stewardship, service excellence, and care quality. Deb has received international recognition for her leadership in the development of a scalable prototype for US AID, designed to provide healthcare access in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A respected voice in the global healthcare community, Deb writes and speaks regularly on the challenges facing provider clients in developing operationally-, culturally- and environmentally- responsive facilities.
Dexter L. Hendricks
VP Community & Citizenship, Turner
Dexter L. Hendricks, CCA is Vice President of Community & Citizenship for the New Jersey/Pennsylvania Region of Turner Construction Company. He has been with Turner for the past eighteen years after receiving a B.S. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in Mechanical Engineering. Dexter began his career with Turner as an Asst. Superintendent eventually moving into Estimating and the Education CM Group. He then returned to the field as a Project Engineer and Superintendent which afforded him the opportunity to work on projects such as the Jets Locker Room Renovation, AT&T Global and the Meadowlands Xanadu projects just to name a few. Then in 2008, his personal desire to divert his attention to the company’s appreciation of diversity and community involvement led him to hang up his work boots and instead proceed along his present career path of corporate social responsibility. As Vice President of Community & Citizenship for the New Jersey/Pennsylvania Region, Dexter is directly responsible for all of the community involvement initiatives that include Turner based programs like YouthForce 2020, and the Turner School of Construction Management. He is also responsible for the management of UBE utilization and compliance for all major pursuits within the region. Along with his professional role, Dexter is also a Staff Sergeant in the New Jersey Army National Guard and resides in East Windsor, NJ with his wife Donna and their two children.
DJ Phipps
Senior VDC Manager, Haselden Construction
With over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, DJ is passionate about leveraging technology to improve workflow efficiencies, boost project coordination and provide valuable operational insights that drive corporate process improvement initiatives. When he is not actively engaged with his network of construction technologists, he enjoys providing guidance to multiple developers at cutting-edge con-tech platforms. Building strong relationships with technology vendors, he promotes and tests enhancements to their tools for the benefit of Haselden Construction; as well as the entire AEC industry.
Eric Tucker
Business Development Manager, Procore
Eric Tucker, Business Development Manager at Procore, has spent nearly a decade developing cloud partner ecosystems. He is currently responsible for leading Procore’s App Marketplace in the Connected Jobsite and Specialty Contractor categories. In this role, Eric develops partnerships with reality capture, productivity tracking, and AI solutions to drive collaboration, safety, and efficiency on construction projects.
Ethan Keller
Designer, Hastings Architecture
Ethan Keller is a Designer at Hastings Architecture and most recently has been responsible for overseeing the design and construction of the new, 200,000-sf Virgin Hotel in the heart of Nashville. His project experience is varied with a focus in hospitality, including the Hyatt Centric Nashville and a new boutique hotel in Nashville’s Gulch Neighborhood.
His interest in the continued advancement of design, visualization, documentation, and construction coordination techniques had led him to explore groundbreaking tools and techniques. In 2018, Ethan was awarded Hastings’ Innovation Grant to explore and research how mixed reality can impact architectural design.
Ethan garnered his Bachelor of Architecture from Miami University and his Masters of Architecture from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez
Lean Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a committed Lean practitioner with a decade of experience implementing Lean on a variety of construction projects. He is an active contributing member of the Lean Construction Institute and an approved Last Planner® System, Target Value Delivery, and Mindset of an Effective Big Room instructor/facilitator.
A Jeff Sutherland Certified ScrumMaster® with years of weekly sprints moved to "Done," Felipe has taught Scrum to over 1,000 fellow construction professionals via guided interactive learning. He also currently serves as the chair of the Construction Industry Institute Collaborative Scheduling Research Team.
A LEED AP BD+C United States Green Building Council professional, Felipe earned an MBA from California State University at San Bernardino and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Geoff Lewis
VP of Product, Procore
As head of our Product team, Geoff ensures that the Honest Buildings platform is intuitive, intelligent and easy to use for our customers. Geoff has always been fascinated with technology and its ability to shape the built environment. After a year researching energy efficiency and green tech as a Fulbright Scholar in China, he spent several years in private equity with a focus on technology investments. Geoff started at Honest Buildings as the head of Business Development, where he helped develop a ‘customer-first’ account team.
Dr. Giovanna Brasfield
VP of Diversity & Inclusion and LINXS JV Inclusivity Manager
With only ten percent (10%) of the industry consisting of women, Dr. Brasfield has been elevated to serve as the Senior Supplier Diversity and Community Inclusion Officer for Flatiron Construction as the Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion and also serves as the Inclusivity Manager for LINXS JV on the Los Angeles World Airport’s Automated People Mover (APM) project. She assists the Southwest District Manager and the Division Manager in meeting contractual requirements on current projects and upcoming project pursuits that engage women, diverse businesses, local workforce, and youth engagement. Dr. Brasfield is a true advocate, leader, and change agent within construction who is passionate about inclusion of others within construction and construction-related trades. Dr. Brasfield has been named by construction industry bloggers as one of the “2019 Top 50 Construction Influencers” across the United States, by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a finalist for the Rising Star Award, and by Diversity Professional Magazine as a “Game Changer”.
Grant Hagen
Virtual Design and Construction Manager, The Beck Group
Grant Hagen is a Virtual Design and Construction Manager at The Beck Group, an Integrated Architecture and Construction Company based in Dallas, TX. Coming from a background of construction field operations, Grant acts as the filter for software/hardware research from the industry to their project teams, including implementing drones for informed planning, site situational awareness, and more efficient documentation on the jobsite. Leading this effort at an integrated company, Grant has the opportunity to impact both industries of Design and Construction, where drones have helped both disciplines revolutionize their workflows with this emerging technology.
Hitesh Dewan
Director of Technology Integration, Roebbelen Contracting Inc.
Hitesh is a construction technologist with a history of working with the architecture and construction industry across a wide variety of market sectors.
With proven presentation and training skills, Hitesh is also an Adjunct Professor of Construction Management for UC Davis' Professional Education Program and an avid guest lecturer for various industry technology panels and institutions.
He is the founder of the SFBUG and SacBUG Bluebeam User groups with over 200 members combined, SRBX Summer Tech Talk, and more.
Hitesh is a strong operations professional skilled in lean & pull scheduling, professional partnerin,g and project estimation using various software tools such as: Primavera P6, Sage Estimation, Viewpoint, Timberline, Procore, Bluebeam, and all versions of iOS, Android, and Mac/PC Platforms.
Holly Cindell
Consultant, Consults on Construction
Holly Cindell, recently took on the new challenge of starting a consulting company, Consults On Construction. In her current endeavor, Holly works with her industry clients to plan the work to achieve the best outcomes and to resolve all emerging issues. Previously, Holly worked for Lendlease US and was responsible for the overall management and direction of the preconstruction and construction efforts on Oceanwide Plaza, a “megaproject” consisting of three towers on a 4-acre site at the southeast corner of 11th Street and Figueroa Street directly across from the Staples Center and LA Live complex in Los Angeles. Cindell strives to ensure a successful project by: relaying project status to upper management; providing divisional resource support; maintaining client relations; performing constructability review, overseeing project planning and scheduling as well as conducting on-site project administration. She also oversees the team to ensure compliance to all quality and safety programs and project specific controls for costs, change order management, subcontractor buyout and project close out.
A construction industry veteran with 32 years of experience, Holly provides construction experience to her leadership role within the industry. She has led onsite construction activities for projects throughout California, focused on at-risk and design-build construction. Prior to joining Lendlease, she worked for McCarthy Building Companies, where she spent the seven years serving as Project Director overseeing the design-build of St. Jude Medical Center NWT, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and Kaiser Oakland Replacement Facility.
Holly’s ability to orchestrate multi-dimensional projects is echoed in her involvement in WiOPS (Women in Construction Operations). Launched in 2013, the professional organization was founded by Holly and 7 other women to provide support and mentorship to women working in or considering careers in construction operations. Inspired by her own leadership endeavors in the industry and the advanced training she has garnered during her career, Holly serves as the organization’s governing board president.
Holly has shared her experience and knowledge within the industry and has been a speaker at AGC California events, where she spoke about leadership skills and her rise to the top of the profession, and DBIA and LCI congresses where she spoke about design build and lean practices in construction. In 2014, Holly was awarded the AGC California Construction Education Friends Award.
A Registered professional engineer (civil) in California and Hawaii, Holly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from the University of Southern California.
Howie S. Ferguson, P.E.
Executive Director, Construction Owners Association of America (COAA)
Howie began serving as Executive Director of COAA in 2018. Prior to that, he spent roughly 28 years as an institutional owner, including 19 years at the University of Florida as a Senior Project Manager and Assistant Director in UF’s division of Planning Design & Construction. From 1999 through July 2018, Ferguson managed the planning, design, and construction of more than $400 million worth of capital improvement projects.
He also served as the lead for internal training and was instrumental in the University’s effort to continuously improve its project management and delivery processes and documents.
A native of Pensacola, FL, Ferguson graduated from UF with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Upon commissioning at Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, he spent the ensuing 9 years as a U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer.
Ian Carney
Design and Construction Manager, Gilbane Building Company
Ian Carney is a design and construction manager at Gilbane Building Company and a registered architect in the State of Massachusetts. Prior to entering the CMAR industry, Ian worked as a carpenter/furniture builder with a focus on digital fabrication and computation design. The common theme that drives his work is a desire to connect the strengths that technology affords with the builders, fabricators, and craftspeople that bring design and construction projects to life.
Jacob D’Albora
FMP, LEED AP, Director of BIM-FM Services, Associate VP, McVeigh & Mangum Engineering, Inc.
Educated and trained as an architect, Jacob D’Albora has embraced and sought to maximize the use of building information modeling (BIM) throughout his career. Jacob has established himself as an industry leader in the BIM-FM arena and has provided the resources and training to facilities personnel necessary to facilitate the efficient execution of building maintenance duties and record keeping.
James Benham
CEO & Professional Speaker, JBKnowledge
As CEO of JBKnowledge, a professional speaker, and lifelong technologist, James is an ambassador for technology adoption and innovation in the construction and insurance industries. Rapidly growing year after year, JBKnowledge is a 7-time recipient of the Aggie 100 award, 6-time Newman 10 recipient, and was recently named to the LSU One Hundred for the 2nd time.
With extensive experience in design, development, and use of technology to improve efficiency, James is a sought-after speaker across the United States, Canada, and abroad on topics such as business information technology, data security, and innovative technology solutions. His dynamic speaking style allows him to share his vast technical knowledge in a down-to-earth, engaging manner.
Jas Saraw
Vice President of Canada, Procore
Jas Saraw is the Vice President of Canada at Procore where he is responsible for all Canadian revenue and customer-facing teams that reside in the Canadian offices, including Business Development, Customer Success, Sales and Marketing. Jas joined Procore in 2017 and has over 18 years of technology leadership experience specializing in SaaS, ERP, CRM and eCommerce solutions. Jas is passionate about diversity and education in construction and brings a unique understanding and viewpoint of construction technology as it applies and is being applied practically coast to coast.
Jason Kasch
CIO, Structural Technologies
Jason is the CIO at Structural Technologies where he has been providing IT leadership since 2000. Structural Technologies is a multinational firm that develops and integrates both products and solutions for the civil market. Jason has overall responsibilities for all aspects of IT and his expertise ranges from infrastructure management, forecasting/budgeting, strategic planning, IT operations, purchasing, vendor relationships, internal customer service, negotiating, outsourcing, software development, mergers and acquisitions, goal setting, cost savings, project management, staff development, and cyber security. Prior to Structural Technologies Jason provided IT leadership to Pepperidge Farm and Cendant Corporation.
Jeanne Smith, CPCC, PCC
Coaching Culture Architect, Procore
Research has revealed that creating a culture with a growth mindset of inquiry has powerful benefits for business. Jeanne supports Procore’s senior leaders through 1:1 coaching engagements, and is architecting a coaching culture through a curiosity-based approach to performance excellence.
As an executive coach and facilitator, Jeanne has worked with new and established leaders throughout the world, helping them identify their strengths and put them to use every day. Some corporate clients include: Facebook, Cisco, Deloitte, AECOM, Intel, Accenture, EY, ADP, Levi’s, Mercedes Benz , EMC, Instagram, Hilton, Survey Monkey, X Prize, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Box, and Oculus.
Jeanne is a Fellow at Harvard Medical School through the Institute of Coaching, in addition to having served as President of the International Coach Federation in Los Angeles.
Joel Jacobson
Integrated Construction Manager, Mortenson
Joel Jacobson has a passion for defining innovative use of technology to support large-scale and high-profile projects for Mortenson. Prior to joining Mortenson, Joel spent his early professional career managing BIM implementation for premier architecture firms in and around the Chicagoland area. Since joining Mortenson, Joel has successfully managed Virtual Design & Construction on numerous projects spanning multiple market sectors and regions. Joel is currently working as the VDC Leader on the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the future home of the NFL Raiders.
John Andres
Operations Technology Manager, Andres Construction
John is passionate about the future of technology in the construction industry. He is tasked with ensuring each ANDRES project is successful in their use of technology. He oversees ANDRES’ use of systems like Procore, StructionSite, Hangar Jobsite, Bluebeam, Touchplan.io, and TopCon survey equipment. John started with ANDRES working as a laborer/intern during the summers in high school and college. After college he worked both in Sales and as a Developer in commercial real estate before returning to ANDRES. John is a Baylor University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate.
John Boehms
Director of Operations, Hasting Architecture
John Boehms establishes strategic partnerships with technology companies along with providing the vision for the studio’s use of technology to support design, operations, and collaboration. John leads the implementation of these cutting-edge technologies alongside Hastings’ Director of Design Technologies. He is also responsible for overseeing long-range staffing, contract negotiation and execution, and development of the studio’s business plan. His passion for technology-aided design has fueled John’s career.
Prior to Hastings, John spent 11 years with Autodesk selling enterprise solutions within AEC and retail industries after eleven years with Perkins + Will as a Senior Project Manager focusing on Science and Technology projects.
Josh Molitor
National VDC Director, McCarthy Building Companies
Josh Molitor is McCarthy Building Companies National VDC Director. Josh is responsible for establishing and leading the Company’s strategy for Virtual Design and Construction. Josh’s role provides him the opportunity to consult with divisional and corporate team members to develop and implement industry leading VDC practices and technologies across the organization. Additionally, Josh is responsible for market research and industry involvement to maintain McCarthy’s competitive advantage and to continuously improve the organizations VDC strategies and industry standing.
Judy Straalsund
Freedom Finder, Graceworks
Judy Straalsund spent 20 years working with corporations providing creative solutions for a variety of programs, presentations, and workshops. A dynamic combination of experienced corporate trainer, artistic director, copy editor, and mountaineering guide, she’s a born leader who aspires to help people achieve their best.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Judy has worked with and written for firms ranging from Intel to Hewlett Packard to the Portable Sanitation Association (i.e., the “Porta-Potty” folks). She has a strong background playing and teaching improvisation at a variety of venues, including ComedySportz Portland as well as for corporate and non-profit organizations. She’s also copyedited content for companies such as Nike and Kodak. And to top it off, Judy is a trained practitioner of Whole Brain® Thinking.
Justin McFarland
SVP of Information Technology, McCarthy Holdings, Inc.
Justin McFarland serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at McCarthy Holdings, Inc., the parent company of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Castle Contracting. In this role, he oversees all strategic and operational aspects of technology strategy, implementation, and innovation at McCarthy. Over the course of his twenty years of technology and consulting experience, he has spent considerable time across four major industries–food distribution, medical device manufacturing, consumer goods manufacturing and packaging, and engineering and construction. A pragmatic technology leader with a diverse business background, he applies this broad experience to McCarthy’s approach to technology across all areas of the business. Justin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
Justin Ricke
Digital Transformation Leader, Flint Hills Resources
Justin is responsible for driving business transformation through technology enablement in partnership with FHR’s Operations leadership in Construction, Maintenance, and Turnarounds. FHR’s transformation teams use strong entrepreneurial and design principles to rapidly adopt innovative ways of getting work done. Through Justin’s career at FHR, which began in 2002, he has worked in various roles applying technology to enhance FHR’s commercial, operations, and construction capabilities. Through each of these roles, Justin has carried a passion for developing teams that deliver great products through an obsession for customers both internal and external to the company.
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, DBIA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Superintendent, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid is a superintendent with 12 years of construction experience with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Her portfolio is valued at $1.5 billion in the aviation, higher education, justice, and correctional market sectors.
She is a graduate of Columbia University, where she earned her Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree. As a Project Superintendent for Hensel Phelps’, she is currently responsible for the successful delivery of 2 projects at Sea-Tac International Airport. Kabri serves as a board member on the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC-Puget Sound) and is passionate about connecting the many Seattle-area organizations that support women in construction and the advancement of skilled tradeswomen.
Kalyn Lengieza
Director of Marketing, StructionSite
Kalyn Lengieza is the Director of Marketing at StructionSite, where she is responsible for the marketing, branding, and sales development. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors degree in Marketing. After graduation, she worked in roles related to marketing and advertising for Tiffany & Co., and then with Ford Motor Company.
With a passion for digital marketing, Kalyn worked as a director of account management for a small digital agency when it was clear she wanted to start her own consultancy company, Grindstone Consultants. That was where she met the team at StructionSite and grew from their marketing consultant to the Director of Marketing. Most of the time you will find Kalyn hanging out with her husband Kris, 2 daughters, and mini Aussie Bogart.
Kasey Bevans
CIO, Balfour Beatty Construction
Kasey Bevans is the CIO for Balfour Beatty Construction and has been with the company for 17 years. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, she spent 10 years as a consultant working with CIOs and executives on strategic planning, business alignment, and overseeing major implementation projects.
As CIO of Balfour Beatty Construction, Kasey Bevans has responsibility for the leadership, overall vision and strategic direction of the company’s Information Technology team. In her 17 years as CIO, she has been responsible for developing a top talented team, centralizing IT across the US, implementing technology governance practices, implementation of several core business systems including an ERP accounting system, increasing customer satisfaction and cost recovery, and developed a Systems Roadmap to align with the strategy of the business.
Kasey received a degree in Business Computer Information Systems from the University of North Texas and from there went on to the University of Wisconsin to pursue her MBA.
Kasey is involved with both her industry and community. Her industry involvement includes being a member of CIE (Construction Information Executives), Oracle E&C Strategy Council, Dallas CIO Executive Leadership Advisory Board, and Autodesk Executive Council. Kasey’s was awarded the prestigious “Woman in Construction” award by Constructech magazine and the “Woman in Technology” award by the Dallas Business Journal.
In her community, she is involved with the Woman’s Auxiliary Board, Junior League of Dallas, Park Cities National Charity League, La Fiesta, and has serves on the PTA board.
Kasey has two children, a daughter Bailey who is 17 years old and a son Blake who is 16. Kasey hobbies include snowboarding, golf, working out, reading, and drinking lots of wine.
Katie Coulson
Vice President – Account Manager, Skanska
Katie is a Vice President – Account Manager with Skanska in Portland, Oregon. She is the founding chair of the Skanska Woman’s Network (SWN) in Portland and served on the SWN National Board as well.
Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is on the Industry Board for Civil & Environmental Engineering there.
She has served on numerous boards including Secretary of Oregon Tradeswomen and the American Heart Association focusing on the health of the construction workplace. Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading, hiking, paddle boarding, traveling, and spending time with her husband Bob and daughter Taryn.
Keaton J. Green
Vice President, Frampton Construction
Keaton J. Green, vice president, started with the company in 2002, and after expanding his construction management skills, returned to Frampton Construction in 2013 as a project manager. Later that year, he was promoted to director. In this role, he helped grow the Charlotte division and its project management operations.
Having moved back to Frampton’s Charleston office in 2017, Green continues to manage client relationships and focus on company development, including initiatives. He also handles many of the company's standard processes and procedures. Additionally, Green leads internal training sessions to ensure that team members have the resources readily available to consistently deliver on client projects.
Prior to joining Frampton Construction, Green served as senior project engineer for Holder Construction Company, an ENR top 50 contractor. He holds a B.S. in construction science and management from Clemson University and is a LEED certified accredited professional for building construction and design. A native of Charleston, S.C., he currently resides in Mt. Pleasant.
Kevin Sturm
Director of Product Marketing, Construction Management, Procore
I’ve spent all of my work life in construction or software. I grew up in construction, starting my career working for carpentry, electrical, and mechanical subcontractors. I learned first-hand what hard work was and the passion for quality that trade contractors bring to their job every day. I took that experience to software, spending the last 20 years building and marketing software that improves productivity and helps companies be more profitable. In 2017 I joined Procore, combining my passion for construction and technology. As Director of Product Marketing I get to passionately evangelize building intelligent systems that improve productivity for the construction industry.
KJ Jenison
Manager of Global Leadership Development, Procore
Bringing over a decade of experience in leadership development, management consulting, lean six sigma, coupled with a background in improv from The Second City in Chicago, KJ provides strategic direction on leadership development for every employee at Procore. Through his value-based leadership philosophy, he instills a foundational approach that leadership is not rank or title; rather a set of behaviors that anyone can learn. KJ has presented numerous times at conferences as a thought leader in leadership, motivation, hyper growth, and improv. He is based at Procore’s office in the heart of downtown Austin.
Kristopher M. Lengieza
Director of Business Development, Marketplace, Procore
The marketplace team oversees the development of partnerships and integrations built upon the Procore platform. Kris has been a long time construction technology evangelist and continues to push the construction industry forward.
Prior to working at Procore, Kris was the VP of Operational Excellence at Stiles Corporation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kris oversaw a team that leads many initiatives including quality, safety, innovation, training, VDC, and financials.
Kris has also been instrumental in the implementation of VDC, Lean, and LEED principles at several other companies over the course of his career. He's earned a multitude of awards for his work and has been nationally recognized as one of the top 40 construction professionals under 40 by ENR and BD&C.
Laura Guzman
Vice President of Marketing & Communications, XL Construction
Laura serves as Vice President of Marketing & Communications for XL Construction, a San Francisco Bay Area contractor specializing in corporate office, life sciences, advanced technology, civic, healthcare, and education projects. A marketing, operations and business development professional, Laura has spent the last 12 years of her career in the AEC industry, working at architecture, engineering, and construction organizations, as well as a BIM technology consultancy. Prior to that, she worked in public policy and communications roles with a Washington, DC PR agency and an agricultural non-profit organization in New York.
Laura is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), serving as a member of the leadership committee for the Public Development & Infrastructure Council and Co-Chair of the San Francisco UrbanPlan for Communities program.
Lisa Capicik
Project Safety Director, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Lisa Capicik has worked in various safety capacities for Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in construction safety, her primary goals are to bridge the technical requirements of safety with sustainable and real improvements to organizational teams to meet best practice standards. Lisa co-contributes in the newly released AIHA Focus Four for Health in Construction publication and co-authors the Silica Matrix design, published by the Georgia Tech OTI Program outlining silica exposures in the construction industry and various other industry-related articles on silica exposures. She also develops training curriculum, implements and monitors compliance requirements on multiple high-visibility construction projects, and guides her region to numerous successful OSHA partnerships.
Lisa Dal Gallo
Partner, Hanson Bridgett
Lisa Dal Gallo is a partner at Hanson Bridgett LLP. She has over 30 years of experience, 23 as a lawyer and almost a decade working in project management and engineering for Turner Construction Company. Lisa's construction field experience makes her invaluable in assisting owners, designers, and contractors with their legal and business needs. The primary focus of her transactional practice is advising clients or project teams about selection of project delivery methods (including IPD, P3, Design Build), and then tailoring creative compensation models and collaborative and integrated delivery processes (including Lean and BIM) to maximize efficiency and add project value. Lisa's practice involves drafting and negotiating bid documents and contracts for large private and public works. On the claims side, she advises clients regarding contract disputes, delays, termination, default, mechanic liens and stop payment notice claims, and defects. Lisa has a reputation of engaging is risk management with clients before claims develop and then successfully working with clients to resolve claims should they arise through business and legal negotiations. She is a LEED® accredited professional, and is currently serving on CSU Chico College of Engineering Industry Advisory Board. She formerly served on the ConsensusDocs Industry Advancement Working Group for development of certain ConsensusDocs, the National AIA Center for Integrated Practice, a member on the AIA California Counsel Committee for Integrated Project Delivery, as well as the Steering Committee and Education Committee for the Design Build Institute of America's (DBIA) Western Pacific Region. Lisa founded California Women in Design + Construction™ (CWDC), an organization of professional women in the design and construction industry, that hosts forums to discuss relevant topics and to provide networking opportunities.
Lisa O’Brien
Senior Executive Coach, Procore
Lisa is the newest member of the Procore executive coaching team. She brings more than 20 years experience in the field of leadership development and has extensive international experience. She is an experienced facilitator, speaker, executive coach, and leadership strategist. Lisa is a firm believer in the unlimited creative potential in every human being. She is also convinced that collaboration gives life to that potential. She is passionate about facilitating awareness and transformation for leaders, teams, and organizations.
Lisa Stevens
Chief Strategy Officer, BC Construction Association
A career marketer and strategist, Lisa Stevens has held senior leadership roles in widely different sectors including arts, technology, health, and construction.
After a decade in New York City she returned to her hometown of Victoria BC to head up marketing and business development for e-commerce marketplace AbeBooks, until the company was acquired by Amazon. Lisa then entered the public sector as Executive Director of ActNowBC, a community engagement program recognized by the World Health Organization for its success.
Today Lisa is Chief Strategy Officer for the BC Construction Association, helping chart a path forward for an industry with a workforce of 242,000 that is 95% male, 66% over the age of 45, and in the midst of a significant skilled labour shortage. Lisa has lead the creation and implementation of the Builders Code and chairs its governance committee.
Lorenzo Gallo
Founder & CEO, NextWave Safety Solutions
Lorenzo is the Founder and CEO of NextWave Safety Solutions. He is an expert in safety and risk management expert and has developed safety regulations for the City of Philadelphia, the fracking industry, and fire and building codes for the City of New York.
Leveraging his financial and occupational safety background, as well as his experience as a 9/11 First Responder, he has testified before Congress regarding the importance of improved safety training and workforce opportunities.
At NextWave’s helm, Lorenzo continues to revolutionize the safety tech industry, leading with real-time data analytics, mobile applications, geo-located wearables, and virtual reality safety training. Additionally, Lorenzo directs several probation and parole projects for at-risk and recent-release youths as well as veteran training, employment, and career development programs.
Luis Carbonell
Project Executive, NV2A Group, LLC
Luis is a Construction Operations Manager with 20 years of industry experience, and a niche in building high-end finish luxury custom products. He has a strong background in operations, processes, and company control setups and is knowledgable in all facets and preparations of project’s feasibility studies, land development, permitting, pre-construction, estimating, buyout, daily management, supervision, coordination, scheduling, and successful completion to meet schedule and cost objectives with respect to all aspects and processing functions of projects, as well as the management of all company operations.
Matt Lamb
CIO, Rosendin Electric
Matt has been working in the construction industry in one capacity or another for the last 20 years. Currently he is Chief Information Officer at Rosendin Electric and is focused on bringing new technology to the business and the construction industry as a whole. With his experience working for both a general contractor and a specialty contractor, he has been able to help mesh construction processes with new technology so that they are usable and functional for all.
Michael Hanson
CIO, Procore
Michael Hanson is responsible for guiding and directing the company’s global information technology activities, including architecture, design, implementation, operations and security.
Prior to joining Procore, Michael supported MINDBODY through their IPO as the SVP of IT and CISO. Michael began his career as a computer scientist in the United States Marine Corps. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, with a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management.
Michelle Turner
Product Marketing Manager for Preconstruction, Procore
Michelle Turner is the Product Marketing Manager for Preconstruction at Procore. After launching her own software business in 2016, Michelle has had a passion for launching new products to market. Over the past year, Michelle has worked with the Preconstruction product team at Procore to build solutions that will help the construction industry to save time, increase profits, and reduce risk.
Mike Prefling
Director of Insights and Innovation, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
In his role of Director of Insights and Innovation, Mike is charged with taking a global view of innovation at Ryan and preparing the company for the new realities of development, design, and construction 5 years out and beyond. Through ideation, piloting, and eventual implementation of new ideas never yet been done at Ryan Companies, Mike is grooming his corporate culture for the future of AEC.
Mike Winters
EVP & Chief Innovation Officer, Modern Niagara Group Inc.
Mike Winters is the EVP & Chief Innovation Officer of Modern Niagara Group. In this role, Mike is driving the national innovation and technology strategy for the company at a time where digitization is changing the construction industry.
Having served as Modern Niagara Toronto’s EVP and General Manager in 2018, Mike has a unique view of how digitization and streamlining operations can fuel performance and growth. Together with his colleagues, Mike is contributing to the expansion of Modern Niagara as a national leader in contracting taking on the biggest and most complex projects across the country. Today Modern Niagara is among Canada's Top 100 Employers and a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.
Morgan Traynor
Senior Director of Operational Excellence, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
In her role of Senior Director of Operational Excellence, Morgan is charged with taking a global view of spearheading initiatives and promoting best practices across the A+E, Construction, and Preconstruction departments at Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Nancy Novak
SVP of Construction, Compass Datacenters
Nancy Novak, Compass Datacenters’ SVP of Construction, has over 25 years of construction experience and has overseen the delivery of over $3.5 billion in projects during that time.
Prior to joining Compass, Nancy was the National VP of Operations for Balfour Beatty Construction which she joined after serving in a variety of executive positions for Hensel Phelps Construction Company. Ms. Novak is actively involved in a number of organizations dedicated to the advancement of woman in business including Above the Glass Ceiling (AGC) who are working with Fortune 500 companies to aid in the advancement of women in STEM, Women in Government Relations (WGE), Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE), The World Trade Center Initiative, Fortune Media’s Most Powerful Women, and the National Women’s Party.
Nathan C. Wood
Executive Director, Construction Progress Coalition
Nathan C. Wood is an innovation influencer across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Nathan’s experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Lean process improvement, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has led him to realize how even proven technology solutions can often result in adoption failure and lost ROI. As Executive Director of the Construction Progress Coalition (ConstructionProgress.org), Nathan blends his passion for open collaboration with real-world skepticism to produce a pragmatic strategy digital standards adoption in design and construction. When not fighting for open standards, Nathan also supports the people and process transformation as Chief Enabling Officer of SpectrumAEC. Nathan continues to support industry progress through speaking engagements, research publications, and workshop facilitation.
Nichole Carter
Business Analyst, Haselden Construction
Taking a nontraditional path into the world of construction, Nichole graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Art. While working in theaters across the nation she acquired skills such as welding, rigging, stage automation, fine carpentry, and project management; all of which helped her transition into an executive support role at a general contractor in 2012.
Now working for Haselden Construction, LLC as the Business Analyst, Nichole is focused on utilizing strategically applied construction technology to improve their business processes, gain valuable operational insight, increase workflow efficiencies, and produce a leaner high-quality product.
Nicole Waits
Insights Analyst, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
As an insights analyst, Nicole helps facilitate solutions to current or future business problems by bringing together stakeholder knowledge, data, and technology.
Noah Evans
Virtual Construction Coordinator, Harrell-Fish, Inc.
Noah Evans is responsible for leading contractors through the preconstruction process of BIM coordination. Using programs like Revit, Naviswork, and Procore he can resolve coordination issues on a project prior to the installation of trade work in a building. Noah leads large college campus work, as well as new upcoming projects in the Midwest region. In addition to coordinating, Noah models the many mechanical and plumbing systems that serve each unique project. Graduating from Purdue University in 2018 with a degree in Building Construction Management, Noah brings a young face to the growing field of BIM within the construction industry.
Nolan Ploegman
President & CEO, Concord Projects
Nolan Ploegman, MBA is President & CEO of Concord Projects––a leading construction management, general contracting, and design-build company in Winnipeg, Canada.
Since 1978, Concord Projects has built a long list of repeat clients by custom tailoring the construction process to each client’s individual needs. Nolan is passionate about construction, technology, innovation, the non-profit sector, his family, sports, not being too serious, and having some serious fun (not necessarily in that particular order!).
Paul Krauss
Senior Superintendent, The Beck Group
Paul Krauss is a senior superintendent with The Beck Group based in Dallas/Fort Worth. Over the last 3 years Paul has completed several projects at the Texas Christian University campus where he was introduced to Procore.
Originally trained in New Zealand Paul has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. His kiwi background helped shape his mindset of continuously challenging the status quo.
Paul has previously presented at LCI 2018 Conference as well as internally presenting on various topics.
Priscilla Vidal
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Design Coordination and BIM, Procore
Priscilla Vidal is a Senior Product Marketing Manager, technology enthusiast and specialist in bringing products to market that help VDC teams become more efficient. Throughout her 10-year career as a product professional, Priscilla has delivered solutions that address common challenges and put people first by collaborating with customers and industry champions. She is passionate about the construction industry and seeks to make it easier for VDC, Design, Operations, and Field teams to track design changes, communicate, and work together.
Ralph Kreider, PhD, PE
Application Software Manager, Harkins
Ralph Kreider joined Harkins in 2018 as an application software manager. In his role, he works towards optimizing and standardizing Harkins’ use of construction technologies. Ralph is focused on supporting and promoting the consistent use of processes and software systems across all of Harkins.
Ralph received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State in architectural engineering, then returned to Penn State to earn a PhD. While completing his PhD focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Ralph contributed to the BIM Project Execution Planning Guide and the BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners. Both of which have been adopted into the National BIM Standard. Ralph is passionate establishing digitalization as a shared goal for the construction industry.
Randy Fichera
VP Streamline Division, Barnhill Contracting Company
Randy Fichera leads our Building Group’s Streamline Division. The Streamline Division specializes in delivering corporate upfits measuring 25,000SF and up with a typical construction duration averaging 120 days or less. He is responsible for all daily operations of the division including strategy, business development and project selections.
Randy graduated from East Carolina University in 2004 and joined Barnhill’s Building Group in 2006. He is an active member of several industry associations including the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, the Carolinas Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Management Association of America, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the International Facilities Management Association.
Reed MacNaughton
Director of Business, Cocozza Restaurant & Retail
A professional Business Engineer, Reed builds businesses that build buildings. His experience has included new home construction, residential development, in-home specialty services and commercial fit-outs, supported by a BS in Civil Engineering from Union College and an MBA from the University of Florida.
In his talks, Reed emphasizes the duality of skills, the hard skills of operations (selling the work and getting it done), and the soft skills of leadership (culture and relationships), all in an effort to reduce the confrontational nature of the construction industry. Ignore the stigma of being a contractor: Do Good Work, Be Good People.
Riggs Kubiak
SVP, Owners Market, Procore
Riggs Kubiak co-founded Honest Buildings, the only capital planning and project management platform purpose-built for real estate owners in 2012. After working at Tishman Speyer in Acquisition, Asset Management, and Global Sustainability, he concluded that real estate owners required technology purpose-built for their needs. Kubiak leads his team to fulfill that goal in every aspect of the company.
Recognized among Duke Long’s 2018 Global #CRE and #TECH Power 100, Riggs was also named to the list of 50 Under 40 by the Real Estate Forum, Top Executive by Global PropTech and received the Real Estate Tech Award (RETAs) on behalf of Honest Buildings. A sought-after thought leader, he has spoken at venues across the US and Canada, including the Toronto Real Estate Forum, REALPAC, Biznow Escape, Propmodo’s Technology and Collaboration in the Built Environment, and MIPIM Proptech NYC.
Riggs has also been featured in several well-known publications, including Propmodo, Globe St.com, Entrepreneur, and The Commercial Observer.
Rob Ochitwa
Business Development–Strategic Accounts, DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Rob has been promoting and providing prefabricated construction solutions as a DIRTTbag for 10 years. Part BIM technology and part manufacturing process, DIRTT has become the method, the brand, and the super subcontractor synonymous with efficient, modular, interior construction. They use groundbreaking technology to build meaningful spaces. And human connection is at the core of everything they do. DIRTT is a disrupter. DIRTT is an innovator. DIRTT is inspiring.
Prior to joining DIRTT, Rob spent time working at several interior construction firms. He earned a degree in arts with a minor in economics from the University of Saskatchewan. He’s now based in Denver, Colorado furthering strategic account development as a representative of all things DIRTT.
Rohit "Roddy" Handa
CEO, Holo-Blok
Roddy is the CEO of Holo-Blok and one of the original founders. He's responsible for overall company direction and strategic pursuits for the firm, and he's instrumental to the project production.
Roddy is involved with all aspects of design, documentation, building information
modeling (BIM), research, development and implementation. He's all about finding unique solutions to project objectives so that all project participants can have a successful outcome.
Roddy is a registered architect with experience in a variety of sectors. With more than 13 years experience with BIM technologies, Roddy’s interest in BIM and IPD have allowed him to develop novel practices for project delivery which aim to streamline the design and construction process, and provide a product to owners that contain endless opportunities for post-occupancy goals.
Ross Wilkie
BIM/MEP Manager, Walsh Brothers
I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, after which I started my career in BIM. As a BIM/MEP Manager for the past several years I’ve worked on many different projects, ranging from education to healthcare. Although I’ve only been in the BIM world for 5 ½ - 6 years I have been working in the construction industry for much longer. Currently I am working on multiple academic building renovations as well as labs, clean rooms and operating rooms for several hospitals including Dana Farber, Mass. General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Samantha Cook
Senior Enterprise Financial Manager, Clayco
Samantha Cook is the Senior Enterprise Financial Manager for Clayco, one of the top design-build construction firms in the country. She is part of the board of directors of the St. Louis Children's Museum "The Magic House" where she promotes STEM programs for young girls and boys. She is also part of the National Association of Women in Construction, where she serves as a director for the St. Louis Chapter to enhance, mentor and promote the success of women in the construction industry.
She is an expert in and frequent speaker to industry groups and academic audiences about Women in Leadership and was selected by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers as one of the 2019 "Most influential Inclusion champions of the year." In 2018 Samantha was recognized by the Illinois’ Real Estate Journal as one of the top women in commercial Real Estate, and in 2015 Samantha was selected to participate in Linkedin's International marketing campaign titled "Opportunities" which launched in the United States and England.
Her strengths in Operations Strategy and Finance are shored up by two master's degrees, an MBA and a Masters in finance from Webster University. Samantha is certified by Harvard University in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, as well as holds comprehensive studies and certifications in Executive Women Leadership Development from Cornell University. Samantha started her career as a construction project manager. She received a Bachelor of Science with honors (Summa Cum Laude) in Architecture from the "Universidad del Valle de Mexico."
Before her current endeavors, she had the opportunity to work on many different projects located in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia.
In 2019 Samantha founded Third Entity Group, a consulting and business development company that leverages operations and strategy for their clients.
When she isn’t working, you’ll find Samantha traveling, participating in triathlons, biking or running.
Sandra Ichiho
Operations Manager, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Sandra Ichiho has been with Hensel Phelps for 25 years following a career as an Architect. Her portfolio of projects is predominantly design-build projects with clients ranging from private developers, the County of Los Angeles, UC Irvine, and multiple airlines. She has been serving clients at LAX for the past 10 years managing complex terminal renovations for Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines.
Ms. Ichiho is responsible to her clients for providing the leadership and vision crucial to the success of each project, ensuring that budgetary, schedule, and quality goals are met.
Sandra has degrees in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and Building Construction from the University of Washington.
Sarah Cuscadden
Group Health and Safety Manager, Probuild Construction
Sarah is the Group Health and Safety Manager at Probuild Construction, responsible for leading the transformation of Building Safety Greatness at Probuild. The transformation is a shift from a focus on systems and processes to a human-centred, behaviour-based one that promotes overall employee health, wellbeing, and safety leadership. In this role, Sarah is driven to move beyond compliance and into commitment, and to empower all persons to be accountable for theirs and others’ safety. Sarah is leading a team of safety and operational experts, requiring engagement at the board level. With more than a decade focused on construction, Sarah has worked extensively on large-scale iconic construction projects around Australia.
Sarah Forrest
Chief Estimator, Hensel Phelps
Sarah has been Chief Estimator in the Mid Atlantic district office since 2011. She is responsible for all estimating and procurement for the region. Sarah’s role includes future market analysis, construction cost tracking, and management of the best group of estimators on the planet. As an Estimating Intern Sarah became a firm believer in the “Hensel Phelps Way” making it an easy decision to hire on permanently after graduation from Kansas State University. Sarah spent the first 8 years of her career in the Plains District as Field, Office, and Project Engineer.
Sarah, her husband Bill, and 2 sons have called Northern Virginia home since 2004. Any time Sarah isn’t hard at work on a procurement you can find her reading, watching, or participating in a sporting event––notably from April through October when all her free time is spent cheering for the Washington Nationals!
Sarah Veitch Hall
Operations Manager, Casco Contractors
Sarah Veitch Hall is the Operations Manager for Casco Contractors. She has worked in commercial real estate for 11 years, starting out in Operations/Property Management for the Irvine Company in their Office Division. Sarah started out at Casco as a Project Engineer and moved to Operations Manager 3 years ago where she is responsible for onboarding, procedures, and new processes, including Procore implementation for both the office and field team.
Sasha Reed
Director of Industry Advancement for Procore.org, Procore
As Director of Industry Advancement for Procore.org, Sasha focuses on defining and supporting partnerships that advance digital literacy across construction. With a combined 17 years of experience in construction and technology, she is known industry-wide as a “conversation facilitator.” She’s hosted roundtables, panel discussions, and podcasts, creating platforms across the globe. She’s been a featured presenter at numerous national and international conferences, including the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Federal Project Delivery Symposium, BIM Show Live in the UK and recently featured in a mini-documentary entitled, “The Power of Standards,” created by The BIM.
Scott Sanders
Senior Construction Manager, D.E. Harvey Builders
Scott Sanders is a Senior Construction Manager at D.E. Harvey Builders specializing in design/build and highly technical projects ranging from mission critical and research laboratories to urban repositioning and corporate headquarters. Scott utilizes his highly collaborative style not just to create high-performing construction teams, but also to influence and grow the Procore community over the past 5 years, as he successfully led the full integration of Procore into a $1.5B+ construction company.
Shaun Carvalho
Vice President of Safety, Shawmut Design and Construction
Shaun Carvalho is an experienced construction safety professional with over 15 years dedicated to this field. He is the Vice President of Safety for Shawmut Design and Construction, a $1.5B national construction management firm specializing in private academic, luxury retail, hospitality, healthcare, corporate interiors, luxury residential, and sports venue construction. Shawmut has almost 1,500 employees, nearly 20,000 subcontract employees at their 9 offices over 400 projects annually.
Shaun’s goal is to be the most widely respected construction management firm in North America where everyone can be their best and achieve their true potential. To get there, he works with the leadership team as well as his safety department to support all operations. He works both in the field and office to ensure compliance and safety; and as needed with the local, state, and federal agencies on compliance related issues.
Shaun also pushes Shawmut in many other areas to promote Safety and Health. He created and oversees the Opioid Task Force, the Fire Safety Task Force, and has been behind the scenes managing all aspects of our annual Safety Week’s where we promote all EH&S items to nearly 20,000 individuals throughout the week.
Shaun is a past President of the American Society of Safety Engineers, NYC Chapter. He is an active member of the Construction Safety Roundtable of Eastern Massachusetts, Safety Executives of New York, and is actively involved in the RI AGC Safety Committee. Shaun runs the safety steering committee at Shawmut as well as the subcontractor safety committee’s in Boston, RI, LA and NYC.
Silvia Siqueira
Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Hilti North America
Silvia Siqueira leads the Diversity and Inclusion strategy for Hilti North America. Through her leadership, she has influenced the Executive Management Team and peers to embed D&I concepts and initiatives within HR processes and throughout the organization. She was just recognized by Dallas Business Journal with the 2019 Diversity Business Leader award.
Silvia focuses on the business case for inclusion and has successfully launched Employee-Led Groups throughout the company, informal mentoring programs, Beyond Bias training linked to Hilti’s culture program, and impacted the inclusion conversation in the construction industry. Silvia also is active with Catalyst and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
Sina Falaki
Product Marketing Manager for Specialty Contractors, Procore
As a product marketing manager for specialty contractors, Sina has been involved in a multitude of capacities within Procore and construction. Sina works in the middle section between enablement and product marketing which has allowed him to orchestrate sales, marketing, services and engineering teams to launch new products, develop go-to-market strategies, and drive growth of demonstrably productive sales engines. He respond to the ambiguous market identity of each fledgling product with a nuanced, inventive approach to development and engineering.
Steve Coughran
CFO, EMJ Corporation
Author, CFO, and management consultant, Steve Coughran has over 2 decades of experience driving business excellence. Known for his extensive research and writing on strategic growth and corporate financial management, Steve challenges conventional wisdom, earning the reputation of an “energetic trailblazer.”
Coughran is an acclaimed keynote speaker for national associations and universities and the award-winning author of Delivering Value: A Holistic Approach to Strategic Powered Growth. Steve’s second book, Outsizing: Strategies to Grow Your Business, Profits, and Potential, was released in June of 2019.
Steve Jones
Senior Director, Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics
At Dodge Data & Analytics, Steve Jones focuses on how emerging economic, practice and technology trends are transforming the global design and construction industry. In addition to hundreds of speaking engagements around the world and numerous articles in industry publications, he produces Dodge Data & Analytics’ SmartMarket Reports on key industry trends, which are read by millions worldwide and frequently cited as authoritative references.
Steve holds a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from The Johns Hopkins University. He has a track record of active leadership in many industry initiatives and serves as a judge for numerous industry awards.
Steve Zahm
President & COO, Procore
Steve Zahm has been the co-Founder of 2 high-growth, venture-funded Enterprise SaaS companies. He is currently responsible for the overall operations at Procore, including human resources, learning and development, facilities and real estate, and information technology.
Steve is focused on the creation and scaling of positive workplace culture as a sustainable competitive advantage for achieving superior business results. He is experienced in capital raising, from angel rounds to IPO and a practitioner of SaaS metrics-driven management, with an emphasis on measuring and improving CAC, growth velocity, ASP, and negative churn. Additionally, Steve is a university lecturer on creating market- and customer-validated business models.
Tang Lee
Innovation Manager, Magil Construction
Graduated in 2013 from École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) in Construction Engineering, Tang Lee is Magil Construction’s Innovation Manager with over a decade of construction experience.
Over the years, Tang has held many different positions such as a Field Technician, Structural Coordinator, Project Manager, and BIM-VDC Manager. An avid fan of all things related to new technologies, the transition into the world of tech in construction was a natural one for him. With the passion to improve and optimize construction projects often associated with cost overruns and delays, Tang is responsible for the implementation, training, and updates of Procore along with the R&D of innovative technologies at Magil Construction.
Terri Maldonado
Mgr. CapEx Projects, Purdue University
Terri Maldonado is an Operations Manager with over 18 years experience in management and supervision. In the Capital Program Management department at Purdue University, she manages a staff responsible for the construction contract administration for all capital construction projects system-wide. Terri, most recently, played a key role on the implementation team moving from Primavera Contract Management to Procore.
Teryn Lamoreux
Operations Support Manager, Jaynes Corporation
Teryn started his career with Jaynes in 2009 working in the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Department where he would assist in detecting and resolving drawing conflicts prior to the start of construction. During his time in the BIM department he became familiar and proficient with the latest technology and software available to the construction industry. After 2 years in the BIM Department, Teryn started working in Project Management as a Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer, Teryn was responsible for the timely procurement of all material, documenting and resolving field related issues, and maintaining all construction documentation. After 2 years and the completion of 5 projects, Teryn was given more responsibility as a Project Manager. While serving as a PM, Teryn managed all contracts, project financials, and owner relations on his projects. During his time as a PM, he and his teams successfully built a handful of projects from Southern NM to Northern NM which included a highlight of his career, The Imperial Building in Downtown Albuquerque. Teryn thoroughly enjoyed delivering quality built buildings to his clients and developing working relationships with the trade partners he worked with.
After completion of The Imperial Building, the intersection of Teryn’s unique experience and growing needs within Jaynes led to the creation of the position that he currently holds as the Operations Support Manager. As Operations Support Manager, Teryn is responsible for ensuring that operational procedures within Jaynes are clearly defined, well understood, and always being improved. He works closely with Project Teams ensuring that they have the tools and training they need to be successful. The skills and trainings he provides the most support to include CPM scheduling, Lean Construction Cost Control, Document Control, and Procurement. Because Jaynes projects’ ever growing reliance on technology, Teryn also manages the IT department to ensure that all. operational needs are met with the proper support and understanding from the IT Department.
Outside of work, Teryn most enjoys spending time with his wife, Mandee, and their son, Eli. Teryn is an avid bow-hunter, fly-fisherman, and loves spending time exploring the mountains in his home state of New Mexico. Teryn and his wife lead marriage preparation classes for engaged couples as well as serve as Confirmation teachers for their Church, St. John Vianney.
Tim Wakely
Program Director, Compass Datacenters
Tim Wakely, Program Director for Compass Datacenters, is a construction industry veteran with a wide range of experience across markets, technology and processes. At Compass Datacenters, Tim is a key resource in the execution of design and construction for all projects across the country.
Prior to joining Compass Datacenters, Tim was a Project Manager and Lean Leader for Brasfield & Gorrie and Balfour Beatty Construction. Across all past and current roles, Tim is an active advocate for Lean Design & Construction including Offsite Manufacturing.
Timothy Johnson
Executive Vice President & General Manager, Skanska
General Manager overseeing Skanska's Portland Office that performs about $800M per year on average. A Diverse portfolio of project experience with Healthcare, High Tech, K-12, Office Buildings, Higher Ed, Data Centers, and Retail projects. Focused on people and team development to help people and project teams achieve their goals through inclusion and innovation.
Tiffanie Artigas
Manager of Construction Technology, Verdex
As the Manager of Construction Technology at Verdex Construction in South Florida, Tiffanie created a very successful approach to Procore implementation and has become the “go-to” Procore Pro within the company.
She was responsible for building Verdex’s Procore Training Center and created and hosted a company-wide roll out event. After the launch of the Verdex Training Center in March 2019, Verdex saw a 45% increase in Procore usage in just one month, with nearly every user making significant increases in usage. Tiffanie extended her outreach by providing daily Procore project support to all project managers within her organization and to the company’s clients and subcontractors. She avidly researches and implements construction technology to ready Verdex Construction for the construction technology revolution.
Tom Gerdes
Vice President Information Technology, Johnson Controls Federal Systems, Inc.
Tom is a leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations deliver complex business transformation initiatives enabled by information technologies.
His experience spans global M&A deal execution, technology transformation and cloud migration, IT organization design and enablement, technology strategy development and implementation, and complex global program delivery. Tom has worked internationally in the aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer products, government services, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences industries and has extensive experience operating in regulated environments.
Travis Massegee
Project Safety Coordinator, Jaynes
As the Project Safety Coordinator, Travis is responsible for developing safety plans and providing safety education, training, and enforcement on all projects. He performs random inspections to ensure operations are in full compliance with state and federal OSHA laws and regulations.
Troy Guevara
Construction Technologist, Digitek Solutions
Troy Guevara founded his own specialty subcontracting business in the mid 90’s––specializing in multi-million dollar commercial and military buildings, infrastructure and industrial projects, and educational facilities throughout the intermountain West. In 2011, he left the jobsite to begin sharing his expertise in construction and business with the rest of the industry.
Now, Troy specializes in helping companies implement technology to streamline processes that increase productivity and create more efficient projects. His strategies help construction companies to improve cash flow and overall jobsite profitability. Troy is now aligned with Digitek Solutions where he is helping to implement these practices and grow construction IT for thousands of companies throughout North America.
Troy R. Johnson
Senior Vice President, Harmon
Troy is responsible for all of Harmon’s pre-construction and operations nationwide. In this role, he has developed the processes and values to support successful project management and drive the company’s organizational goals and strategies. Troy began his career at Harmon in
2011 and has more than two decades of experience in the glass and glazing industry. Troy is a member of the executive leadership team that drives the company’s strategic focus and
direction.
Troy and his wife have two children. In his spare time he is an avid reader and enjoys fishing and activities with his family.
Valerie Jackson
Sr. Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity, Procore
At Procore, Valerie Jackson works to leverage the power of an inclusive culture to build more innovative teams, increase employee engagement and productivity, and drive business. A passionate developer of people, projects and opportunities, Valerie has focused on building and leading inclusion and talent initiatives in global and hypergrowth companies for nearly 15 years.
Before joining Procore, Valerie led U.S. and global inclusion and diversity initiatives at two of the world’s largest law firms and also consulted for clients in the tech, finance, and manufacturing sectors. Earlier in her career, Valerie also practiced corporate finance law and was an international policy advisor and negotiator for the US public accounting regulator. She earned her AB, cum laude, from Harvard University and her JD from Georgetown University Law Center.
Vicki Knollenberg-Simon
Senior VP of Finance and CFO, Asturion Group
As Chief Financial Officer, Vicki is responsible for managing the company’s finances, corporate financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, analysis of data, and financial reporting. Additionally, she oversees corporate administrative requirements for office administration, insurance administration, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human resources, information technology, and banking. Vicki has been instrumental in the development of the Finance department as a key success factor for growth and financial integrity of Asturian. Her initial experience in the construction industry, working for a Subcontractor, grounded her in the importance of financial stability, timely payments, and direct communications with our vendors, subcontractors and suppliers. Vicki brings over 20 years of construction experience to the company.
Vicki O’Leary
General Organizer for Safety/Diversity, Ironworkers International
Vicki O’Leary joined Ironworkers International in January 2016. Since that time, she has become Chair of the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) Tradeswomen's Committee. She is a 34-year member of the Local #1 council in Chicago. She completed her triple major Bachelor of Arts degree in Union Leadership and Administration, Labor Education and Labor Studies from the National Labor College in 2008, and her Master of Arts Degree at Gonzaga University in Organizational Leadership in 2012. In 2018 she graduated from the Harvard Trade Union Program and completed the Cornell National Labor Leadership Initiative (NLLI).
As a General Organizer for Safety/Diversity she passionately strives for equal opportunity for all minorities and women within the building trades as well as the safety and health for all ironworkers.
Will Hanna
North America Director of Innovation & Knowledge Transfer, Fluor/Stork
Will Hanna is the North America Director of Innovation & Knowledge Transfer for Fluor O&M–Stork. He is responsible for stimulating and driving innovative thinking, facilitating the knowledge transfer and introducing new innovations and tools. Will is constantly challenging the status quo, and is passionate about finding new ways to design, build, operate, and maintain industrial facilities.
Will has more than 21 years of experience in innovation program management, technology evaluation and selection, project management, project engineering, and engineering of domestic and international EPCM projects.
