People

Todd Schurig PE DBIA

Senior Project Manager
Kokosing Industrial
Excerpt:“I really value DBIA’s resources – White Papers, Handbook, Standard Practices, Standard Documents. DBIA has a wealth of information to get beginners off the ground or even to steer the experienced professional in the right direction. DBIA also provides you with a community. A very large and engaging arena with places for everyone to plug in and connect; places to learn, converse and places to contribute.”

Christine Angleton

Senior Design-Build Manager
Clark Construction Group, LLC
“I love the design-build project delivery method. I feel with my involvement in DBIA I can help get the word out how great project delivery can be when you work with people instead of against them – it really is a truly rewarding feeling. DBIA has also helped me build lasting contacts and friendships in […]

Bill Hasbrook, FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM

DBIA Member, Consultant & Owners Rep
“Being immersed in DBIA as an organization not only ensures our employees get the education/training paramount in understanding best practices, but it also helps us ensure our Owners get the message to get the training/education so vital to the proper application of the delivery method. Selfishly, we also see the value of a DBIA credential […]

Adejumoke Akin-Taylor, PMP, CCM, Assoc. DBIA

DBIA Member, Owner
“I have been in the Construction Industry and engaged with industry organizations for over 30 years. My membership with DBIA has provided the inroad to connections and networking opportunities with leading industry experts and professionals who have significantly contributed to my personal and professional development. These connections and engagements have allowed me to build strong […]

Andy Moriarity, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA

DBIA Member, Young Professional
“I value my DBIA membership as a way to communicate with my peers and the industry plus the training and development opportunities DBIA offers. I use my certification as a way to differentiate myself in the industry. For organizations, the best thing about being a member is that the Owners we work with can see […]

City of Virginia Beach

Department of Public Works
“Preference will be given to design-build teams led by these key personnel that are certified by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) as a Designated Design-Build Professional.”

Sharp Healthcare


Sharp Healthcare
“The scoring matrix for all Sharp Request for Proposals will assign up to ten points for members of the Design-Build Team that are DBIA certified.”

Robert Smedley, AIA

RS&H
“My membership in DBIA has proven to be one of the best investments my organization has made to improving the success of our clients and ourselves in delivering services through design-build best practices. DBIA membership has also been instrumental in my professional growth and advancement through committee collaboration and networking with industry leaders representing owners, […]

Rodney B. D'Spain, DBIA, LEED AP


Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
“I value my involvement with DBIA and see the benefits of meeting clients and having the opportunity to discuss with them what they value in design-build partners, upcoming opportunities. Also the opportunity to meet with my peers and get to know them on a personal basis and share information on project execution, safety and new […]

Gloria Moore

Executive Director
DBIA Western Pacific Region
“Design-builders, by definition, are collaborators and that’s especially obvious when you get involved with DBIA’s local chapters. We network for business and pleasure but, most importantly, we make an impact locally ensuring the successful use of design-build in all our communities.”

Shailendra Patel, P.E., DBIA


Virginia Department of Transportation
“Whether you’re an Owner new to design-build or an experienced pro, DBIA is the place to turn to for the tools we need to deliver the best possible projects, on-time and on-budget, no matter their size or complexity.”

Jim Dent

VP of Preconstruction
Weifield Group Contracting
“I was really intrigued by the design-build approach, but the concept didn’t hit home until I volunteered to be on the local board, and I got to meet a lot of people from different backgrounds — builders, contractors, etc. — and put all the pieces together.”

Barbara Jackson

Director
Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, CO
“There are often a handful of people in a company who know the status quo isn’t working, but it’s hard to change it on your own. DBIA is a group for those rebels to get together, learn from each other and try to change the industry.”

Denise Ramsey

VP and Chief Engineer
The Haskell Company
“DBIA matters because it has the ability to shape the industry and legislation.”

Rick del Monte

Chief Design Officer
The Beck Group
“It’s great being able to connect with other professionals tackling the same challenges you are.”
Cherry Hill, NJ

Laura Stagner, DBIA, FAIA, PMP

US General Services Administration (Retired)
Laura Stagner led the successful consolidation of project management functions into the Office of Project Delivery (OPD), evolving an organization that was responsible for capital projects into an organization that is now responsible for all projects, including capital, small and reimbursable. Under her leadership, the Office of Project Delivery has developed processes designed to better […]
Executive Office

Lisa Washington, CAE

Executive Director/CEO
Lisa still has a reminder of the first three organizational goals she set in 2004, when she came to DBIA as its Vice President of Education & Conferences Education Director, prominently displayed in her office. She blasted through those goals in her first year and hasn’t looked back since. Since becoming DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO in […]

Richard M. Kunnath, PE, Hon. FDBIA

Retired
Charles Pankow Builders
Rik Kunnath joined Pankow Builders in 1979, retiring as the Executive Chairman of the Board for Pankow Management, Inc., and the President of the Board of Directors of the Charles Pankow Foundation. Rik served as DBIA’s second National Board Chairman in 1995 and is the former President of the Design Build Education and Research Foundation […]

Kraig Kreikemeier, Hon. FDBIA


Kreikemeier Group, LLC
When Kraig Krekemeier joined the other “founding fathers” at that first meeting in 1993, he was the President of Sverdrup Facilities. He served as DBIA’s Board Chairman in 1996. Kraig has been a design-build champion for decades including his years as President of the Kreikemeier Group, Inc. Kraig has provided executive oversight on projects spanning […]

Preston H. Haskell, PE, Hon. FDBIA

Founder
The Haskell Company
Preston Haskell founded The Haskell Company in 1965. He served as the Design-Build Institute of America’s first chairman and has been one of the nation’s most influential design-build advocates. Preston is a frequent speaker on design-build delivery and the author of many articles on the subject. He has served on the board for the American […]

Jim Gray, Hon. FDBIA

Lexington Mayor; Gray Construction (Retired)
As the former Chairman/CEO of Gray Construction, Jim helped lead his family-owned business to ultimately become one of the twenty largest design-build firms in the country. The Gray Companies specialize in the design, construction and renovation of large facilities, serving many of the world’s most recognizable brands including: BMW, CVS, Dollar General, Hitachi, Hyundai, Pepsi […]

Barry E. Bannett, RA, AIA, NCARB, FDBIA

Owner/CEO
The Bannett Group, Ltd.
Barry Bannett has spent his entire career advocating for design-build on everything from writing design-build publications and presentations to soliciting politicians to push design-build legislation through. Winner of the 2008 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award, Bannett taught and lectured nationwide for DBIA for more than a decade.

Gregory R. Gidez, AIA, FDBIA, LEED AP

Retired
Hensel Phelps
Greg Gidez has had a diverse career that has allowed him to work with the industry’s best professionals in the design and construction sectors. The 2011 Chairman of DBIA’s Board of Directors, Gidez has worked on design-build projects for nearly 30 years, including two DBIA Projects of the Year (2015, 2017).

William Green, FDBIA, LEED AP BD+C

President
The RMH Group, Inc.
William Green helped form the Rocky Mountain Chapter, eventually becoming the chapter’s founding president. A former member of DBIA’s Board of Directors, Green has also been a judge in the National Student Competition since 2008.

Robert J. Hartung, FDBIA, Hon. AIACC

Founder & President
Alternative Delivery Solutions LLC
Known as an expert and leader in design-build, Robert Hartung has been involved in several facets of DBIA, including his instrumental role in the passage of landmark design-build legislation in California in 2001. A senior instructor for DBIA, Hartung is also a former President of the Western Pacific Region and member of DBIA National’s Legislative […]

William G. Hasbrook Jr., FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM

President
Wurst Consulting
William (Bill) G. Hasbrook, Jr., FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM is an industry-recognized advocate of the design-build (DB) procurement method for both public and private entities. His decades of experience include DB projects for transportation departments, utility and energy providers, commercial, industrial, food and beverage, pharma-chem, and manufacturing clients, as well as the Departments of Defense, Energy, […]

Barbara J. Jackson, PhD, FDBIA

Director, Professor
University of Denver, School of Real Estate & Construction Management
Barbara Jackson is well-known for many things in the design-build community as a former practitioner, educator, and author. Author of Design-Build Essentials and Construction Management Jumpstart, Jackson is also known for promoting the importance of making the mental shift in design-build, developing the first DB University curriculum, and creating the first DBIA Educator Workshop in […]
Kirkland, WA

William G. Kent, FDBIA, LEED AP

Construction Executive
Mortenson Construction
Bill Kent is an expert on what it takes to produce a DBIA award-winning project, having worked on three separate DBIA award winners in three different decades. The president of DBIA’s Northwest Region from 2014 to 2016, Kent has been a DBIA instructor since 2008 and has played an integral role in re-working DBIA Certification […]

Randy C. Landers, FDBIA, PMP

Director of Business Development
Speed Fab-Crete Corporation
Randy Landers has been in the business of integrated project delivery for more than 40 years. As active a member in his local community as he is in DBIA, Landers has served on the Board of DBIA’s Southwest Region since 2009 and has been an instructor in DBIA’s Certification Program teaching courses in Principals, Post-Award, […]

Michael C. Loulakis, Esq., FDBIA

President/CEO
Capital Project Strategies, LLC
Michael Loulakis has long been one of DBIA’s most active members and contributors. Winner of the 2013 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award, this lawyer/engineer is a prolific author including five design-build books, chairs DBIA’s education committee and has served DBIA since its inception in 1993.

Michael J. Meredith, CCM, FDBIA, LEED AP

Vice President, Director of Design-Build Program and Services
Vanir Construction Management
Michael Meredith has been a long-time advocate for design-build and has been a member of multiple DBIA-Award winning projects (2014, 2017). Meredith is currently on the Western Pacific Region Board Executive Committee as well as serving on the Steering Committee of DBIA’s Sacramento Chapter.

Robynne Thaxton, JD, FDBIA

Principal
Thaxton Parkinson, PLLC
A former member of the National Board of Directors and former chair of the DBIA National Legal and Legislative Committee and the Contracts Task Force, Robynne Thaxton has years of experience in leadership and education with DBIA. This includes being the Northwest Region President from 2008 to 2010 as well as teaching DBIA’s Contracts and […]

David Pupkiewicz, FDBIA

Manager, Alternative Pursuits
Archer Western
With more than two decades of design-build experience, David Pupkiewicz is a passionate advocate for design-build and an active member of DBIA. Pupkiewiccz was Treasurer of the DBIA Florida Region, eventually ascending to Vice President in 2009. He was also a member of DBIA’s Transportation Market Committee from 2007 to 2015.

G. William Quatman, Esq., FAIA, FDBIA

Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
The first architect to be named both a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a Designated Design-Build Professional, Quatman has devoted a large part of his career to advancing alternative project delivery through legislative advocacy, public speaking and writing. Quatman was the Chairman of DBIA’s Board of Directors in 2016 as well as […]

Robert J. Scancella, PE, FDBIA

Vice President, Construction Services
KS Engineers, P.C.
One in the first class of Designated Design-Build Professionals, Robert Scancella’s contributions to design-build in the Tri-State area are numerous. In addition to being the New York Tri-State Region President from 2006 to 2011, Scancella was also the Chairman of DBIA’s Transportation Committee from 2004 to 2011 and has been on the Liberty Region’s Board […]

Paul R. Shea, PE, BCEE, FDBIA

President
Paul Shea Consulting
Paul Shea has been in the Engineering and Construction business focusing on water infrastructure for over 45 years and retired as the former President of CDM Constructors. He is a registered PE in five states, a DBIA Certified Design-Build Professional™ and active member of the DBIA. Over the years, Shea has trained many design-builders, worked […]

Craig H. Unger, FDBIA

Principal
Unger Security Solutions, LLC
A member of DBIA for more than 20 years, Craig Unger has had a unique impact on the organization and our industry. A 2014 Brunelleschi Award winner, Unger has served as DBIA’s President, National Board member, and Chair of numerous committees and task forces over the years. He is a regular DBIA Conference presenter and […]

Brian A. Walsh, FDBIA, LEED AP BD+C

President and CEO
The Collage Companies
Brian Walsh has been a proponent of design-build for more than three decades and has served in several capacities in DBIA leadership. This includes being the DBIA Florida Region Chapter President from 2016 to 2017, chairman of the National Certification Board from 2009 to 2010, the National Board of Directors in 2011, and being a […]
Director

Bruce Husselbee, PhD, PE, DBIA

Director of Engineering, Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Bruce Husselbee is the Director of Engineering for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) and has worked for HRSD for 28 years. Prior to HRSD, he worked in the consulting engineering field for 12 years. His responsibilities include the management of the Asset Management, Design & Construction and Planning & Analysis Divisions. A major role […]

David D. Burton, IMFDBIA

Business Development for Detention Services
Layton Construction
For over a decade, David Burton has been an active DBIA advocate and volunteer, serving at both the Region and National levels. He’s served on DBIA’s Professional Certification Board for seven years and the National Board of Directors for two. Additionally, he has been a DBIA approved Instructor, a juror for the National Student Competition […]

Donald G. Warren, FDBIA

Executive Vice President
McCrory Construction Company
One of the “Founding Fathers” of DBIA, Don Warren has been an influencer in our organization since its inception. Warren’s roles included serving on the Board of Directors from 1993 to 2000 as well as being the chairman of the Board in 1998. He was also the chairman of the Process Industries Committee from 1999-2001 […]

Jim L. Whitaker, AIA, FDBIA

Shareholder Principal and SVP
HKS, Inc.
A recognized national expert in design-build delivery, Jim Whitaker has been a tireless advocate for Design-Build Done Right principles as a member of DBIA’s leadership in many roles over the years. This includes a stint on DBIA’s Board of Directors from 2010 to 2017, as well as being Chairman of the Board in 2014.

William E. Reifsteck II, FDBIA, CRIS

Director of Preconstruction Services
Webcor Builders
Bill is a nationally renowned Construction Executive, having been awarded the Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Award by the DBIA in 2010, celebrating his more than 35 years of leadership in the construction industry. Bill has participated in projects in the industrial, healthcare, higher education and public sector markets. He served as DBIA’s Great Lakes Chapter President […]

Thomas Porter, JD, FDBIA

Vice President
Barton Malow Company
An experienced construction industry business executive and attorney for almost forty years, Thomas Porter has used his diverse professional experience to serve DBIA at virtually every level. As the co-founder of the Michigan DBIA Chapter, a national Executive Committee member and Board Chairman, Tom contributed to DBIA’s strategic focus on integrated services and helped DBIA […]

Stephen Richard Benton, FDBIA, P.E., F.ASCE

President
SR Benton & Associates, LLC.
By his estimation, Rich Benton has taught more than a thousand students in his twelve-plus years as an DBIA Certification instructor. In addition to his teaching duties, Rich is a member of the Design-Build Certification Board and has advanced design-build certification by helping revise DBIA’s course and exam content to align with ‘Design-Build Done Right’ […]

Keith Molenaar, Ph.D, FDBIA

Dean
College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado Boulder
One of the nation’s leading researchers and experts on design-build project delivery, Keith Molenaar has produced some of the nation’s most important data demonstrating design-build’s performance and industry impact. His work helps our nation’s Owners make more informed decisions to deliver better projects. Keith has also authored books, national guidance documents and peer-reviewed research papers […]

Mark Alpert, P.E., FDBIA

President of Integrated Delivery Solutions
An early adopter of design-build, Mark Alpert has worked tirelessly for decades in bringing design-build to the water/wastewater sector. His work at CH2M Hill, where he focused on design-build in the public and private sector water market, helped turn the company into one of the leading water Engineering, Construction and Operations firms using design-build in […]

Barbara Wagner, LEED AP, FDBIA

Executive Vice President
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Barbara Wagner is an advocate, educator and influencer in design-build project delivery nationwide. Educated as an architect and engineer, she possesses the highest credentials in the AEC space. An executive vice president and 38-year veteran of Clark Construction Group, Barbara has been personally responsible for billions of dollars and millions of square feet of design-build […]

Rebecca Blankenship, FDBIA

First Vice President
Hill International Inc.
Rebecca Blankenship is a primary reason design-build has become so prevalent in the Northwest. She has influenced legislation and best practices through her service on committees with the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. As First Vice President, Pacific Northwest Operations Manager at Hill International, Becky has helped at least 18 first-time Owners achieve […]

James Avitabile, PE, FDBIA

Sr. Practice Development Leader – Design-Build
RK&K
Jim Avitabile has effectively led the DBIA Transportation and Aviation Markets Committee, chaired several Conference planning committees that delivered successful conferences and contributed to DBIA’s best practices in Transportation publications. Since getting involved with DBIA in 2007, Jim has aided in the growth, evolution and maturation of the design-build delivery process with Owners such as […]

Jeff Gagne, FDBIA, P.E.

Vice President/Delivery Officer
HNTB Corporation
Jeff Gagne is a long-time advocate for design-build in the transportation industry who has worked hard to promote Design-Build Done Right® both locally and nationally. A Vice President at HNTB Corporation, Gagne has worked diligently to expand design-build delivery in the state of North Carolina throughout his career. He’s also been a force in design-build […]

Martin Hedlund, FDBIA, P.E.

Vice President
Sundt Construction Inc.
With over a decade as a Designated Design-Build Professional, Marty Hedlund has championed the values of Design-Build Done Right education and certification nationwide. A force at Sundt Construction for 36 years, Marty practices what he preaches and has helped built a strong design-build community at Sundt with more than 100 employees with Design-Build Done Right […]

Mark Shambaugh, P.E., FDBIA, CEM

CEO
Shambaugh & Son, L.P.
Four decades in the design-build industry is an incredible achievement in and of itself, and the work that Mark Shambaugh accomplished during that time is something special. An advocate for design-build even before DBIA was founded in 1994, Shambaugh led his company to exponential growth first as a project manager and then executive in his […]

Phillip Sheridan, FDBIA, P.E.

Senior Vice President
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Design-build delivers, and so does Phillip Sheridan! In the past 25 years, Sheridan has successfully delivered nearly three billion dollars’ worth of design-build projects, and has received numerous honors for his achievements, including receiving a DBIA Practitioners Award in 2009. He is also heavily involved in advocating for design-build. A long-time DBIA presenter, Sheridan is […]

Shailendra Patel, PE, FDBIA

Alternative Project Delivery Division Administrator
Virginia Department of Transportation
At the Virginia Department of Transportation, Shailendra Patel provides technical support for the Public-Private Transportation Act program, which predominately consists of design-build projects. Shailendra has served as an active member of the DBIA Transportation Markets Committee since 2009 and has also served on a number of different subcommittees. Through his involvement with DBIA, he serves […]

Brian Aske, FDBIA

Operations Director
Lease Crutcher Lewis
Brian Aske has been engaging in and advocating for design-build for almost his entire construction career. He learned how to make a design-build project successful through open and honest communication, trust and respect, and leveraging collaboration for the most innovative solutions. Brian was DBIA certified in 2006 and has been a presenter and guest lecturer […]

John Bale, PE, FDBIA, MBA

Vice President
CRS Engineers
Over the span of John Bale’s career, he has been involved with more than 50 design-build projects, served on DBIA’s Transportation Markets Committee as well as the National Board of Directors, and has been a certified instructor for DBIA for many years teaching across the country. Through his work with the American Council of Engineering […]

Scott Churilla, FDBIA

Vice President
CDM Smith
Scott Churilla is responsible for growing CDM Smith’s business line of owner advisor services for collaborative delivery projects with a focus on the water market. Over the years, he has been heavily involved at the regional level with both the Mid-America Region and Florida Region. Scott remarks that one of the single greatest experiences of […]

Patrick Crosby, SE, LEED AP, FDBIA

President
Crosby Group
Patrick Crosby is founder of the Crosby Group and has been involved in design-build since 1986. Since then, his structural engineering firm has completed over $6 billion in design-build projects. One of Patrick’s greatest privileges in his career is serving 7 years on the DBIA National Board of Directors. He has continued to stay involved […]

Tim Graybeal, PE, FDBIA

Preconstruction Manager, Lydig Construction, Inc.
Throughout his career, Tim Graybeal has been a tireless advocate for design-build and has worked directly with multiple local agencies to assist in the transition to design-build. He was instrumental in leading the first regional government agency, the Spokane Public Facilities District in Washington state, to use design-build. Tim is the founder of the Inland […]

Douglas Herbst, FDBIA

Collaborative Delivery Manager
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Doug Herbst has been a design-build subject matter expert championing the merits of design-build with Owners, engineers, contractors and clients. One of the most satisfying parts of his job has been answering Owner questions and addressing their concerns to ensure a more complete understanding of design-build. He has a long history of involvement with DBIA, […]

Darlene Septelka, FDBIA

Professor
University of Washington
Darlene Septelka joined DBIA 24 years ago and was in the first class certified in 2002 as a charter elected Designated Design-Build Professional. Over her career, she has been a trainer, speaker and author on design-build best practices. After retiring from industry, she returned to academia and continues to teach design-build best practices to our […]

Mark Deaton, FDBIA, RA, LEED AP

Associate VP | Director of Operations – Architecture
HNTB Corporation
Mark Deaton is a registered architect in both Missouri and Texas. He’s LEED-accredited, a designated Design-Build Professional and a certified DBIA instructor. For the past 15 years, Mark has been active in the DBIA Kansas City Chapter, the Mid-America region and the national organization. He has been a Mid-America Region (MAR) committee member, Secretary, Vice […]

Brian T. King, FDBIA

President
A M King
Brian King has 35 years of design-build experience and is the founder, owner and CEO of AM King, a national design-build firm. His entire professional career has focused on managing and executing design-build projects for clients in diverse industries and geographic regions. In fact, Brian was among the first and youngest to earn DBIA accreditation, […]

Peter M. Kinsley, FDBIA

President – Infrastructure & Transportation
Haskell
Peter Kinsley has been in the Engineering and Construction industry for over 25 years and has worked with DBIA since joining Haskell in 2002. Pete has been a DBIA National Board member and its Chairman and served on the Executive Committee. He has also served as the Chair of the DBIA Task Force on Owner […]

Rodney Lee Pope, PE, FDBIA

Vice President
Brown and Caldwell
Rodney Pope’s 44-year Water and Wastewater career has been focused on design-build delivering over $1.4 billion in design-build projects over the years. He’s been an early adopter of design-build at Brown and Caldwell, promoting the importance of Design-Build Done Right®. Rod serves on DBIA’s Water/Wastewater Committee and as Co-Chair of the Program Committee for DBIA’s […]
Director

Morris Aldridge

Executive Director, Planning & Construction, Tacoma Public Schools
Morris Aldridge, with 39 years in education, currently heads planning and construction for Tacoma Public Schools (TPS). Holding an undergraduate degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s in Education from Sul Ross State University, Morris has played key roles as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent in Texas. TPS, the only Washington state […]

Gregory R. Gidez, AIA, FDBIA, LEED AP

Retired
Hensel Phelps Construction
Greg Gidez is a licensed Architect and the Corporate Director for Preconstruction and Design Management Services for HENSEL PHELPS. Prior to joining HENSEL PHELPS, Mr. Gidez was a Principal with the Denver firm of Fentress Architects. He has been involved with the design and construction of over $7.5 billion of projects including airports, stadiums, museums, courthouses, […]

Baabak Ashuri, Ph.D., FDBIA

Professor
Georgia Tech University

Andrew James Carlson, AIA, FDBIA

Chief, Plans and Construction
Oklahoma Military Department

Michael J. Courtney, CCM, FDBIA

Executive Director
Cypress Construction Management, LLC

Benjamin Dzioba, PE, PMP, FDBIA

Vice President
Construction Management Services, KLJ

Rebekah Gladson, FAIA, AUA, FDBIA

President
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Daniel Rawlins, RA, FDBIA

Principal Architect
The Rawlins Group LLC
Industry Professional/Practitioner

Jim Avitable, P.E., DBIA

RS&H
Jim Avitabile has worked on projects from California to Maine, and everywhere in between, working on roadways, limited- access highways, bridges, toll roads, interchanges, rail and transit facilities, and more. Jim leads RS&H’s Strategic Initiatives related to its Transportation Practice and has assisted public agencies such as TxDOT, FDOT, MDOT, CDOT, and LYNX refine their […]
McLean, VA

Laura Wake-Ramos, AIA, NCARB, DBIA

Design Phase Manager, Mortenson
Laura Wake-Ramos, AIA, NCARB, DBIA, is a Design Phase Manager with Mortenson’s Federal Contracting Group, and works out of the Washington D.C. office. Laura has served as an Advisory Group Member on the National AIA Project Delivery Knowledge Committee Advisory Group since 2018, which promotes the architect’s leadership role in project delivery methods and best […]
Ormond Beach, FL

Rob Smedley, AIA, DBIA

Design-Build Manager, Buildings, RS&H
Robert R. Smedley, AIA, DBIA is the Design-Build Manager for Buildings at RS&H. Rob has more than 35 years of experience working on diverse projects for both public and private clients. As Design-Build Manager for the RS&H he is responsible for working with Project Delivery Teams to implement Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) best practices […]
Telluride, CO

Mark Shambaugh, P.E., FDBIA, CEM

CEO, Shambaugh & Son, L.P. (Retired)
Four decades in the design-build industry is an incredible achievement in and of itself, and the work that Mark Shambaugh accomplished during that time is something special. An advocate for design-build even before DBIA was founded in 1994, Shambaugh led his company to exponential growth first as a project manager and then executive in his […]
West Deptford, NJ

Robert Scancella, PE, FDBIA

Vice President, KS Engineers, PC
Mr. Scancella believes in design-build, the DBIA and in service. Mr. Scancella best puts it by saying, “I give of my time and talent to design-build because I believe in it. When you believe something you find the required time, and teaching others is invigorating – not a hassle.” He is an individual who has […]
Jacksonville, FL

Omar R. Rodriguez, P.E. CGC, Assoc. DBIA

Senior Project Manager, The Haskell Company
Omar R. Rodriguez is Senior Project Manager at The Haskell Company. For the past three years Mr. Rodriguez experience with The Haskell Company has been focused on design build delivery projects. Before his current role at The Haskell Company Mr. Rodriguez work over 17 years in commercial / aviation / wastewater projects with experience in […]
Lakewood, CO

Rod Pope, PE, FDBIA

Vice President, Brown and Caldwell
I have been working in the W/WW field for 45 years. Parsons for 7 years and Brown and Caldwell for 38+ years. I have 25 + years of Collaborative Delivery experience as Design-Builder, design partner and Owner’s advisor with fixed fee DB, progressive DB and CMAR.
Tysons Corner, VA

Matt McCaulley, DBIA, LEED AP, STSC

Director of Operations, Hensel Phelps
Matt K. McCaulley is the Director of Operations for Hensel Phelps Mid Atlantic District, which is based in Tysons, VA and spans the East Coast. Matt graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and joined Hensel Phelps in June 1998. In his 23-year career with Hensel Phelps, Matt has risen […]
Seattle, WA

Ken Lee, DBIA, PE, PMP

Senior Project Manager, Sound Transit
Ken Lee’s 25 years of experience in project management and engineering design experience, coupled with his desire to share that knowledge with others fuels his desire to participate in being a mentor for DBIA. As a Professional Engineer, Lee has design experience in Civil Engineering Construction projects including utility design, roadway, and transportation design. He […]
Charlotte, NC

Brian T. King, FDBIA

President, A M King
Brian King’s entire professional career has focused on the management and execution of Design-Build projects for multiple clients, in diverse industries and geographic regions. In 2004, Brian founded A M King, a fully integrated Design-Build firm. Brian was the sole owner before converting A M King into an employee-owned firm in December 2020. He remains […]
Reston, Virginia

Brian Herrin, DBIA

Preconstruction Manager/Design Manager, Turner Construction
Currently Preconstruction Manager/Design Manager for Federal and Non-Federal work that includes work at Tampa VA Hospital, Tyndall AFB, Columbus MLS Stadium and NYCFC MLS Stadium. I have over 25 years in Field Operations as Superintendent, Project Manager and Project Executive. I am part of Turner’s Federal Group in developing the Market Segment as Federal Business […]
Oakland, California

Kyle Gray, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, PMP, CDT

Design Manager, Turner Construction Company
Kyle Gray, AIA, DBIA, is a regional Design Manager for Turner Construction Company. He is responsible for overall design-build pursuit strategy, team selection, design management, and best practices for Turner’s projects. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from California State University, Sacramento, in 2009. He continued his studies at the Academy […]
Roseville, CA

David Garner, General Contractor, LEED AP

Project Executive, Flint Builders, Inc.
David Garner is a Project Executive at Flint Builders and serves on the DBIA Western Pacific Region Education Committee. He oversees projects from pursuit to warranty phase of work, including design as an Integrated Project Leader. He has worked on two large scale progressive design-build projects, five stipulated sum design-build projects, several design-assist/design-build MEPF projects. […]
Columbia, MD

Mike Cecil, Master Plumber/HVAC/Gasfitter/Electrician/General Contractor

Director of Business Development, American Contracting & Environmental Services, Inc.
Mike Cecil’s first design-build job was in Port Said, Egypt from 1995 – 1998. This was a $250 million new wastewater treatment plant along with a raw water pump station that pumped water from a canal in Qantara, 50 kilometers to Port Said. Since then he has overseen or been involved in dozens of design-build […]
St. Louis, MO

Matt Chandler, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BEAP

Client Executive / Associate Principal, IMEG Corp
Matt Chandler is an Associate Principal and Client Executive for IMEG. and a licensed professional engineer experienced in leading healthcare, science and technology, and industrial projects following a variety of delivery methods. This vast experience, includes design-build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), design-assist, and traditional design-bid-build. He is a Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA) who is engage […]
Greenwood Village, CO

James Doak, PE, DBIA

Senior Project Manager, Merrick & Company
James Doak is a senior design project manager as well as the corporate Design Build program manager at Merrick & Company. He began his career as a design engineer and then advanced into project management. He has been leading design teams on numerous Federal Government/Department of Defense Design Build projects worldwide. He has extensive experience […]

William G. Hasbrook Jr., FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM

President, Wurst Consulting
William (Bill) G. Hasbrook, Jr., FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM is an industry-recognized advocate of the design-build (DB) procurement method for both public and private entities. His decades of experience include DB projects for transportation departments, utility and energy providers, commercial, industrial, food and beverage, pharma-chem, and manufacturing clients, as well as the Departments of Defense, Energy, […]
Chair

Jeffrey L. Gagné, PE, FDBIA

Vice President and Delivery Officer and Design-Build Principal
HNTB
Jeff Gagné, PE, FDBIA, is a Vice President and Delivery Officer and Design-Build Principal for the HNTB Corporation. His responsibilities include overseeing project delivery in the Southeast Division of HNTB’s organization. Mr. Gagné has been involved with alternate delivery of transportation projects since 1993, including highway, bridge, transit and rail projects in both the private […]
Executive Office

Carolyn Brennan

Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Carolyn Brennan oversees DBIA’s revenue-generating departments — including conferences, membership, certification and education — ensuring these critical areas are strategically aligned to support the organization’s long-term vision and member value. She works across departments to elevate performance and ensure DBIA is delivering maximum value to members and stakeholders. Brennan brings nearly two decades […]
Vice Chair

Brian Aske, FDBIA

Operations Director
Lease Crutcher Lewis
Brian Aske, FDBIA, is a DBIA Fellow and an Operations Director for Lease Crutcher Lewis, leading its design-build business unit in Washington state, exclusively focused on Progressive Design-Build (PDB). He has served on the DBIA Northwest Region Board for over 14 years and advanced Washington state’s current PDB legislation. He guest lectures and instructs industry […]
National Board Liaison

William G. Kent, FDBIA, LEED AP

Construction Executive
Mortenson Construction
Bill Kent started his career with Mortenson in 1987 and he currently serves as a Construction Executive with Mortenson’s operations in the Pacific Northwest. During his tenure with Mortenson, Mr. Kent has served in the roles of estimator, field engineer, project manager, and senior project manager on a variety of projects including education, justice and […]
Secretary (Ex Officio)

Valexia (Lexie) Hall

Vice President of Certification and Industry Events
Design-Build Institute of America
Sure, she’s the Vice President of Certification and Industry Events but Lexie’s title could just as easily be Vice President of “No-one-who-ever-needs-help-from-DBIA-walks-away-unhappy-ever.” She despises rudeness and emphatically believes Kevin Stirtz’s view that, “Every contact we have with a customer influences whether or not they’ll come back. We have to be great every time or we’ll […]
Immediate Past Chair

Jignesh Desai, DBIA, P.E.

Senior Project Manager, Project Management Bureau
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Jignesh Desai is a senior project manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Mr. Desai has over 20 years of experience in performing various levels of engineering and project management in the transportation and water/wastewater industry. Mr. Desai holds master degrees from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, and University of Southern California. Mr. […]
Chair

Tom Foley, DBIA, P.E., CCM

Commissioner
N.Y. City Department of Design & Construction
Tom Foley currently manages the overall direction of New York City’s Department of Design & Construction (DDC) Public Buildings Division, supported by almost 450 executives, managerial, professional and administrative staff with over 711 active projects, serving 26 client agencies with portfolios valued at over $34 billion dollars. He is responsible for the management of the […]
Administration

Tracy Powelson

Director of Human Resources & Administration
Tracy joined DBIA with a mission: to get up under the hood of our growing association and assist us in innovating, collaborating and better serving our diverse design-build community. With over 25+ years of experience in non-profit associations in both operational and human resources roles, she is dedicated to providing an exceptional workplace experience for […]
Director

Joana Berling, AIA, DBIA

Founder and President
Peak Design
Joana Berling is an experienced architect and certified general contractor with over a decade of experience in the field of design and construction of industrial structures. She is a current doctoral candidate at the University of Florida focused on community planning, which is why she serves passionately on the Downtown Development Review Board. Ms. Berling […]
Chair

Deb Sheehan, DBIA, ACHE, LEED AP, EDAC

Healthcare Market Strategy Leader, DPR Construction
ABC Company
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Vice Chair

Virginia McAllister, DBIA, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ

CEO
Iron Horse Architects
Virginia McAllister started Iron Horse Architects to foster a design philosophy that moves beyond traditional sustainability and creates design solutions that incorporate sustainability, adaptability and longevity. Her expansive repertoire includes design for projects in varying levels of government, along with her work in the markets of transportation, aviation, science and technology, and hospitality. She is […]
Accounting & Finance

Thanh Nguyen

Chief Financial Officer
So much more than just a numbers-guy, Thanh helps DBIA plan strategically for the future by managing the present. That’s why his favorite part of the job is collaborating with the entire DBIA team to deliver a thriving and fiscally strong association. Thanh lives by the motto to always “Be better than just enough.” He […]
Director

S. Richard Benton, FDBIA, P.E., F.ASCE


SR Benton & Associates
Rich Benton is a consultant to the engineering and construction industry providing consultant services and training to Owners, design professionals and contractors focusing on design-build best practices, acquisition strategy, proposal development, contracting for public works projects and leadership development programs. Previously he was a Senior Vice President for the Pernix Group (formerly Telesource International, Inc.), […]
Director

Gary S. Johnson, DBIA, P.E.

Director of Transportation Design-Build, Director of Structure & Bridge
Timmons Group
Gary is the Director of Structures & Bridges as well as the Director of Transportation Design Build at the Timmons Group. Focusing his career on bridges, he has designed complex structures in multiple states and has experience with nearly every aspect of bridge analysis, inspection, and design. His extensive experience with design-build projects gives him […]
Accounting & Finance

Alice Wright

Associate Manager, Accounting & Administration
Alice helps keep DBIA in line. She’s been here since 2000 and can tell you everything you’d want to know about our long-time vendors, advertisers, sponsors and more. In fact, one of her favorite things about working at DBIA is all the people she meets while helping to keep the association going strong. Alice enjoys […]
Accounting & Finance

Gianna Rossi-Wilson

Accounting Manager
As Accounting Manager, Gianna supports DBIA by helping with our revenue process. Prior to DBIA, she worked as an in-house accountant for two law firms and a consulting company. She initially had aspirations to become a veterinarian until she got drawn into the field of accounting after taking her first finance class in college. Gianna […]
Director

Keith R. Molenaar, Ph.D., FDBIA

Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Keith R. Molenaar is the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. His teaching focuses on project delivery, construction engineering, cost engineering and project controls. His research focuses on alternative project delivery, cost and risk analysis for infrastructure projects. Dr. Molenaar has performed project delivery and […]
Treasurer

Shannon Gustine, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA

Regional Vice President
Hensel Phelps
Advocacy and Industry Engagement

Louis Jenny

Vice President, Advocacy and Industry Engagement
Our Vice President of Advocacy and Industry Engagement is, not surprisingly, an unrepentant political junkie. After spending years working on Capitol Hill and with a trade association, Louis came to DBIA in 2012 to advocate for design-build, especially in the federal sector. He’s a native New Yorker who has a passion for obscure music (has […]
Director

Denise M. Ramsey, DBIA, P.E., LEED AP BD+C

Vice President
Haskell
Denise Ramsey is a Vice President and Chief Engineer with The Haskell Company and also serves as an AE Group Principal the company’s Chief of Design Project Management. She has spent her entire career at Haskell, starting in 1984 as a mechanical engineer intern, obtaining licensure in 1989 as a professional engineer (P.E.) in Florida. […]
Director

Robert J. Scancella, PE, FDBIA

Construction Services
KS Engineers
Robert Scancella works for KS Engineers in their Construction Services department. He brings over four decades of experience in design and construction of highways, roadways and bridges. Mr. Scancella spent nearly 20 years of his career with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and was selected as Project Manager for the first design-build project undertaken […]
Advocacy and Outreach

Richard Thomas

Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs
Richard is DBIA’s “fixer.” Since 2009, he’s been traveling the nation helping state legislatures throughout our 14 Regions pass new design-build legislation, expand existing laws and defeat efforts to roll back design-build progress. He’ll tell you the best of part of his job is all the people he meets from coast to coast, but the […]
Vice Chair

Dana Pomeroy, DBIA, AIA, LEED AP

National Director of Design-Build, Division Vice President, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
DFG Company
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Immediate Past Chair

Dana Pomeroy, DBIA, AIA, LEED AP

National Director of Design-Build, Division Vice President
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Mr. Pomeroy has over 36 years in the design and construction industry. Recognized as Whiting-Turner’s National Director of Design-Build, Mr. Pomeroy was instrumental in establishing the corporate “bootcamp” training session for over 30 employees. Through his efforts in promoting Design-Build delivery he continues to guide comprehensive integrated design and construction efforts both internally and externally, […]
Secretary (Ex Officio)

Lisa Washington, CAE

Executive Director
Design-Build Institute of America
Lisa Washington came to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) in July 2004 as Vice President of Education & Conferences. She led the implementation of strategies to significantly expand and enhance the education and certification programs, positioning DBIA as a premier resource for design-build expertise. Ms. Washington was named Executive Director/CEO of DBIA in June […]
Certification

Nour Hennedi

Director of Certification
As Director of Certification, Nour leads strategic efforts to enhance and expand DBIA’s credentialing programs, ensuring they uphold the highest standards of excellence in the design-build industry. With an MBA, B.A. in Business Administration and certification as a Credentialing Specialist, she brings a strong foundation in business operations, project management and process optimization. Her global perspective […]
Certification

Jackie Porter

Certification Manager
Everyone loves Jackie. And Jackie loves everyone (well, almost anyway). As DBIA’s Certification Manager, she’s got the challenging task of helping design-builders navigate through the full certification process. It’s not always easy, but you’d never know it by watching Jackie in action. She’s a born customer-service pro because she loves to laugh and make others […]
Certification

Keisha Swann

Certification Specialist
Don’t you hate it when you call a business or walk into its lobby and the first person you meet seems annoyed you bothered them? That makes Keisha crazy too and, as DBIA’s first point of contact, she’ll ensure you know she really is happy to meet you. In her spare time, Keisha enjoys a […]
Director

Morris Aldridge

Executive Director, Planning & Construction
Tacoma Public Schools
Morris Aldridge, with 39 years in education, currently heads planning and construction for Tacoma Public Schools (TPS). Holding an undergraduate degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s in Education from Sul Ross State University, Morris has played key roles as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent in Texas. TPS, the only Washington state […]
Conferences and Education

Michelle Johnson

Registrar, Conferences and Education
Michelle joined DBIA’s membership team in 1998 and is the voice you hear when you register for one of DBIA’s many events or courses. Michelle’s decades of DBIA member services experience helps ensure our engaged design-build community can register for DBIA offerings with ease. Her big heart has her volunteering each month delivering necessities to […]
Treasurer

Tom Foley, DBIA, P.E., CCM

Commissioner, New York City Department of Design & Construction
XYZ Company
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Director

Mark Deaton, FDBIA, RA, LEED AP

Project Director
HNTB Corporation
With 30+ years of experience in the architecture and construction industries, Mark Deaton has been involved in a variety of public and private projects using traditional delivery and alternative delivery methods. He has participated in value engineering efforts, collaborative project development, and various Design-Build/Progressive Design-Build and CMGC/CMAR processes. As a Project Director for HNTB Architecture, […]
Education

Mihisha Henderson

Associate Director, Public Offerings
Education is our mission. So it’s no surprise that Mihisha spends her days ensuring our fastest growing department continues to deliver the nation’s best courses and training for design-builders. One part cat-wrangler, two parts logistician and many parts sooth-sayer, Mihisha works to keep DBIA education on the leading edge of our industry. In her youth, […]
Conferences

Valexia (Lexie) Hall

Vice President of Industry Events
Sure, she’s the Vice President of Industry Events but Lexie’s title could just as easily be Vice President of “No-one-who-ever-needs-help-from-DBIA-walks-away-unhappy-ever.” She despises rudeness and emphatically believes Kevin Stirtz’s view that, “Every contact we have with a customer influences whether or not they’ll come back. We have to be great every time or we’ll lose them.” […]
Conferences

Courtney Zsitek

Director of Special Projects
Membership

Pamela Reid

Director, Membership & Component Relations
Pamela Reid is a strategic and results-driven association leader with over two decades of experience in membership development, marketing and organizational growth within the nonprofit sector. With a strong passion for “high-touch” member service, she agrees with Will Guidara in “delivering beyond the expected to create extraordinary experiences for customers.” Throughout her career, she has […]
Membership

Tai Cleveland

Manager, Member Data
Tai comes to DBIA as Manager of Member Data where he helps collect and maintain our membership databases. Prior to DBIA, he worked for Cogent Communications as well as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for five years as their Manager of Billing and Collections. He admits he is curious by nature and is interested […]
Membership

Mia Porter

Manager, Member Services and Engagement
At DBIA we always say, “We love our members!” And we really do. Mia has been on the front lines of our member engagement since 2014 and says the favorite part of her job is meeting so many of our members at DBIA conferences. Mia is into animation/anime, comedies, action and foreign films, sci-fi, and […]
Strategic Communications

Danielle Hall

Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Communications
Danielle Hall has a wealth of experience in marketing operations, brand management and content/publication administration. She has spent a large part of her career working for non-profits and trade associations as she enjoys organizations that are mission- and cause-driven and member-focused. She is excited to bring her talents to DBIA where she hopes to reach […]
Strategic Communications

Erin Looney

Director of Content and Strategic Communications
Erin has been many things: journalist, radio DJ, voice actor, coach, professor, academic, consultant, athlete – all have helped her become a conscientious communications strategist who can keep multiple plates spinning and seek innovative ways to move forward. She continues to teach in universities and work with the National Press Club Scholarship Committee to train […]
Strategic Communications

Fred Yi

Associate Director of Web and Digital Media
Being a good webmaster involves far more than just the technical side of working code and CMS; the magic comes in the creativity and artistry. Here at DBIA, Fred plays his computer like a Stradivarius. He got an art degree from the University of Maryland after studying graphic design, printmaking and animation. At DBIA you […]
Director

Bruce Husselbee, PhD, PE, DBIA

Director of Engineering
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Bruce Husselbee is the Director of Engineering for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) and has worked for HRSD for 28 years. Prior to HRSD, he worked in the consulting engineering field for 12 years. His responsibilities include the management of the Asset Management, Design & Construction and Planning & Analysis Divisions. A major role […]
Strategic Communications

Kara Brown

Digital Communications Specialist
Kara has always loved storytelling and believes the most significant part of communication is connecting people to the information and resources they need. Stories can take complex data points and help people see how they relate to them. Kara previously worked in the Warner Bros. Discovery broadcasting department and is excited to bring her skills […]
Director

William G. Kent, FDBIA, LEED AP

Construction Executive
Mortenson Construction
Bill Kent started his career with Mortenson in 1987 and he currently serves as a Construction Executive with Mortenson’s operations in the Pacific Northwest. During his tenure with Mortenson, Mr. Kent has served in the roles of estimator, field engineer, project manager, and senior project manager on a variety of projects including education, justice and […]
Strategic Communications

Phillip Nguyen

Graphic Designer
Phillip joined DBIA as our Graphic Designer working on all things design-related. His favorite part of his work is challenging his creativity every day. Previously, he worked for CrossRoads Info Tech as a graphic designer and web developer for three years. There he was responsible for various creative design projects, including developing brand guidelines, designing […]
Virtual Design & Construction

Brian Skripac, DBIA, CM-BIM, CDT, LEED AP

Director of Virtual Design & Construction
The future is now, and no one knows that better than DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Brian Skripac. Brian has decades of experience leading the virtual design and construction process for diverse projects across the nation. Not only is he a practitioner, with a background in architecture, but he’s also an educator, having […]
Director

Thomas D. Kurmel, DDes, AIA, DBIA, FHFI

President
TDK Consulting, LLC
Thom is president of TDK Consulting, LLC, A VA Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, specializing in health systems design, organizational performance, business and operational planning, and infrastructure strategies for both the public and private sector. While on Active Duty, Thom served from May 2004 to June of 2009 as the Senior Military Advisor […]
Director

Michael J. Meredith, CCM, FDBIA, LEED AP

Vice President, Director of Design-Build Program and Services
Vanir Construction Management
Mike Meredith is a known leader in the PM/CM industry and brings 40 years of diversified experience in program, project, and construction management. He has served as Program and Project Manager on many highly visible Design-Build ventures, worth over $3.4 billion, utilizing both Traditional and Progressive Design-Build. As a Program and Project Leader (in both […]
Director

Jon Mindrup, DBIA, AIA, LEED AP

Design Management Director
JE Dunn Construction
Jon is a licensed architect with 25 years experience in a variety of project market types. His primary career focus has been design-build project delivery and he has led 26 separately contracted design-build projects in his roles as Architecture Project Manager, Integrated Project Leader, Architecture Principal and Construction Operations Manager. Jon leads design management for […]
Director

Christine Mizioch, Assoc. DBIA

Vice President
AI Engineers, Inc.
Christine Mizioch has 30+ years in the transportation industry, with 20 of those years at MassDOT Highway. She was actively involved in the legislation to utilize Design-Build in Massachusetts in 1998, and went on to oversee the state’s first horizontal Design-Build project. From there, she created the MassDOT DB Program, where she oversaw the first […]
Director

Geoff Neumayr, SE

Consultant
Progressive Design Build Consulting, LLC
Geoff is the former Chief Development Officer for the San Francisco International Airport. At SFO, he was responsible for over $8B of development of Capital Projects. Most recently under his leadership, SFO completed the majority of the airport’s $7.3B Accent program, including the new Grand Hyatt Hotel, the new Long Term Parking facility and AirTrain […]
Director

Susan O'Connell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA

Managing Principal
AC Martin, Inc.
With over 35 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in planning, programming and designing large, complex projects, Susan is at the forefront of design-build delivery. In addition to serving as a Managing Principal at AC Martin, overseeing the Aviation, Higher Education, K-14, Civic and Special Services markets, she currently serves on both DBIA Regional and […]
Director

Shailendra Patel, FDBIA, P.E.

Alternative Project Delivery, Division Administrator
Virginia Department of Transportation
Shailendra G. Patel, P.E., FDBIA is a licensed professional engineer and Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA). He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with major in structural engineering and master’s degree in business administration. Mr. Patel, as the Division Administrator for the Alternate Project Delivery Division at VDOT, he is responsible for developing and implementing […]
Director

Anna Pridmore, PhD, PE, DBIA

Sr. Vice President – Strategic Market Development
Structural Technologies
With a career spanning over 20 years of interdisciplinary engineering and construction experience, Anna Pridmore has led over 500 projects assisting owners and engineering consultants in managing existing civil infrastructure assets. Her industry contributions include award-winning first-of-a-kind solutions and methods that shine a light on the need for design-build delivery for repair and rehabilitation projects. […]
Director

Linneth Riley-Hall, DBIA

Executive Project Director, Federal Way Link Extension
Sound Transit
Linneth Riley-Hall is Sound Transit’s executive project director for the Federal Way Link Extension. This 7.8-mile design-build project extends light rail from the existing Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Downtown Station and includes the construction of three stations and garages. Linneth was formerly the deputy chief of staff to Sound Transit CEO Peter […]
Director

Deb Sheehan, DBIA, ACHE, LEED AP, EDAC

Healthcare Core Market Leader
DPR Construction
In a career spanning three decades, Deb has been honored for her evidence-based project delivery approach. Honing a background in business management, design, engineering and construction, Deb champions short and long-term strategies that shape industry trends and anticipate next-generation solutions. As a project executive, Deb has overseen the delivery of more than $9.5 billion of […]
Director

Phil Sheridan, FDBIA, P.E.

Senior Vice President
Clark Civil LLC
Philip J. Sheridan, FDBIA, P.E. has a BS from WPI in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structural design and has over 32 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He is a licensed PE in several jurisdictions and is a DBIA Designated Professional. He currently is a Senior Vice President of Clark […]
Director

Laura Stagner, DBIA, FAIA, PMP

Retired
US General Services Administration, Office of Design and Construction
Laura Stagner led the successful consolidation of project management functions into the Office of Project Delivery (OPD), evolving an organization that was responsible for capital projects into an organization that is now responsible for all projects, including capital, small and reimbursable. Under her leadership, the Office of Project Delivery has developed processes designed to better […]
Director

Dave Triplett, DBIA

Chief Contracting Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Dave Triplett serves as Chief Contracting Officer of the Facilities Acquisition Unit in the Procurement Section of the FBI’s Finance and Facilities Division. The division supports the FBI’s mission by responsibly and efficiently procuring all necessary supplies, services, architect and engineering, construction and other operational programs across the enterprise. He has served in this role since […]