People

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brian Aske, FDBIA

President
SAK Builders, Inc.
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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]
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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.”

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

J. Brandon Dekker, LEED GA, FDBIA

Principal, Executive Director of West Region
CannonDesign
Brandon Dekker has reshaped how California builds. His leadership was instrumental in passing Senate Bill 706, opening the door for Progressive Design-Build statewide. From Executive Director of CannonDesign’s West Region […]
Oakland, California

Kyle Gray, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP

Design Manager
Turner Construction Company
Kyle Gray, AIA, DBIA,​ is a regional Design Manager for Turner Construction Company. He is responsible for the overall design-build pursuit strategy, team selection, design management, and best practices for Turner’s […]
Lakewood, CO

Rod Pope, PE, FDBIA

Vice President
Brown and Caldwell
Rod offers more than four decades of consulting engineering experience focused on collaborative delivery of water/wastewater and infrastructure projects. His expertise includes fixed-price design-build (FPDB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and construction […]
West Deptford, NJ

Robert Scancella, PE, FDBIA

Retired
KS Engineers
Mr. Scancella retired from KS Engineers in July 2025. He was head of the the Construction Services Department, opening new possibilities for their Construction Management and Construction Inspection business. He […]
McLean, VA

Laura Wake-Ramos, MPSRE, AIA, NCARB, DBIA

Design Manager
Hensel Phelps
Laura Wake-Ramos, AIA, NCARB, DBIA, is a Design Manager with Hensel Phelps in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Laura serves as Secretary for the DBIA Mid-Atlantic Region Board, and is a DBIA […]

Daniel D. Rawlins, RA, FDBIA


The Rawlins Group, LLC
Dan is a registered Architect with nearly 50 years of experience designing public facilities for K-12 education, higher education, local government, criminal justice facilities and a zoo.  He is a […]

Paul R. Shea, P.E., BCEE, FDBIA

Retired
CDM Constructors
Paul has over fifty years of experience managing major water infrastructure projects throughout the US. He is a registered Professional Engineer, a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) with the American Academy […]

Benjamin Dzioba, PMP, FDBIA, PE

Vice President – Construction Management Services
KLJ Engineering
Benjamin Dzioba is a Vice President at KLJ Engineering where he oversees alternative delivery pursuits (DB, CMGC, PDB).  He has 25 years of experience including 20 years in design-build projects, […]

Mike Courtney, CCM, FDBIA

Executive Director
Cypress
Mike Courtney has more than 44 years of experience in the private and public sectors, leading project teams and developing capital projects as the owner or on behalf of the […]

Patrick Crosby, SE, PE, LEED AP, FDBIA

Principal-in-Charge
Crosby Group
Mr. Crosby established the Crosby Group in 1992 and serves as President and Managing Principal.  With over 40 years of experience, he has been an innovator in the field of […]

James Avitabile, PE, FDBIA

Director of Engineering
ESP Associates
Jim serves as Director of Engineering for ESP Associates in the southeast. Jim’s responsibilities include growing the firm’s Transportation practice in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Through his involvement […]

Christine N. Angleton, DBIA, LEED AP

Design Phase Executive
Mortenson Construction
Christine Angleton is a believer in the “one team” philosophy that is integral to the most successful design-build projects. Since being introduced to design-build project delivery in 2004, Christine has […]

Greg Gidez, FAIA FDBIA NAC

Retired
Hensel Phelps
Greg Gidez, FAIA FDBIA NAC is the retired Corporate Director of Design Services for Hensel Phelps. Prior to joining Hensel Phelps in 2007, Greg was a Principal with the Denver firm […]

William (Bill) G. Hasbrook, Jr., FDBIA, MEMS, TCFM

Student/Academia Engagement Liaison
Design-Build Institute of America
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 […]

David Garner, DBIA, LEED AP

Project Executive
FLINT
David Garner is a Project Executive at Flint, bringing over 25 years of experience in delivering high-quality, award-winning design-build projects in the education sector. His expertise spans the full project […]

Kelly Wheeler

Associate Director
Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC
Kelly Wheeler is an Associate Director at Turner & Townsend Heery, where she leads complex capital programs across Oregon and SW Washington with a focus on K-12 education, civic facilities, […]

William E. Reifsteck II, FDBIA, CRIS

VP, Director of Design-Build
PgM West
For more than 45 years, Reifsteck has played a pivotal role in shaping and refining Design-Build best practices, leaving a legacy that continues to influence the architecture, engineering, and construction […]

Michael C. Loulakis, Esq., FDBIA


Capital Project Strategies, LLC
Michael (Mike) C. Loulakis, Esq., FDBIA, is a nationally-recognized expert on design-build and project delivery and has almost 50 years of construction industry experience.  Through Capital Project Strategies, LLC, the […]

Don Warren

Retired
After graduating in 1977 from NC State University with a Civil Engineering-Construction degree, Don Warren spent nearly fifty years in the construction industry. During his 26-year career with Suite Construction, […]

Randy C. Landers, FDBIA, PMP

Director of Business Development
Speed Fab-Crete
Randy Landers is Director of Business Development for Speed Fab-Crete in Fort Worth, TX, a 75 year old design-build construction and manufacturing firm. Randy is a Native Texan, married with […]

Matt K. McCaulley, DBIA, LEED AP, STS-C

Chief Administrative Officer
Hensel Phelps
As the Chief Administrative Officer for Hensel Phelps, Matt K. McCaulley oversees the company’s Enterprise Services unit and provides leadership on strategic initiatives, innovation, and enterprise change management. In his […]

Stacy Shewell, DBIA, PMP

Senior Director
Turner & Townsend Heery
Stacy Shewell is a Senior Director at Turner & Townsend Heery and the firm’s subject matter expert in alternative delivery, specializing in Design-Build delivery. With more than ten years of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vice Chair

Brian Aske, FDBIA

President
SAK Builders, Inc.
Brian Aske, FDBIA, is a DBIA Fellow and President at SAK Builders, Inc. in Washington state, exclusively focused on Progressive Design-Build (PDB). He has served on the DBIA Northwest Region […]
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. […]
Vice Chair

Shannon Gustine, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA

Regional Vice President
Hensel Phelps
Shannon has 27 years of construction experience and a portfolio valued at over $8.9 billion across a variety of vertical markets. In 2015, Shannon moved to Seattle where she led […]
Secretary (Ex Officio)

Nour Hennidi

Associate Director, Certification Operations
Design-Build Institute of America
As Associate Director of Certification Operations, Nour supports 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 […]
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 […]
Treasurer

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 […]
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 […]

Richard Formella, PMP, FDBIA

President
Design-Build Strategic Solutions, LLC
Rich Formella has championed Design-Build Done Right across the federal marketplace. As a contracting leader at the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Homeland Security, he was instrumental […]
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, […]
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 […]
Chair

Deb Sheehan, DBIA, ACHE, LEED AP, EDAC

Healthcare Market Strategy Leader, DPR Construction
ABC Company
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
Immediate Past Chair

Tom Foley, DBIA, P.E., CCM

Senior Vice President, Facilities, Core Real Estate Development, Planning Design, Construction, and Engineering
Mount Sinai Health System
During his time as Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Design & Construction (DDC) Public Buildings Division, Tom Foley managed the overall direction of DDC, supported by almost 450 executives, […]
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 […]
Treasurer

Tom Foley, DBIA, P.E., CCM

Commissioner, New York City Department of Design & Construction
XYZ Company
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Steve M. Grauer, FDBIA

Regional Vice President
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
For more than 30 years, Steve Grauer has been a champion for design-build excellence. As Regional Vice President of Hensel Phelps, he has delivered over $4 billion in design-build projects […]
Director

Brandon Dekker, LEED GA, FDBIA

Principal, Executive Director of West Region
CannonDesign
Brandon Dekker is Principal and Irvine/San Diego Office Practice Leader at CannonDesign, with 24 years of experience in design and construction and 18 years in firm leadership. He previously served […]
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 […]

Jeannie Natta, FDBIA

Director of Major Projects
University of Washington
Jeannie Natta has led the growth of progressive design-build as a trusted delivery method in higher education. As Director of Major Projects at the University of Washington, she helped develop […]
Accounting & Finance

Thanh Nguyen

Financial Consultant
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 […]
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 […]
Director

Seema Javeri, PE, PMP, SSBB, CCM, DBIA

Major Projects Team Lead
Federal Highway Administration/U.S. Department of Transportation
Seema Javeri brings 30 years of experience in public-sector transportation, including leadership roles at FHWA, the Federal Railroad Administration and state DOTs in Florida and Washington. As FHWA’s Major Projects […]
Director

Jim Kehoe, DBIA

Vice President, Development Services
VanTrust Real Estate LLC
James Kehoe is Vice President of Development Services for VanTrust Real Estate’s Dallas office, where he leads the delivery of projects across the Southwest. With more than 30 years of […]
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, […]
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. […]

Dana A. Pomeroy, AIA, LEED AP, FDBIA

Division VP, National Director of Design Management
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Dana Pomeroy has left an indelible mark on the design-build industry over his four-decade career. A licensed architect, Owner Advisor and design-builder, he has led teams on more than 100 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

Eugene Torone, FDBIA

President
SLAM Construction Services
Eugene Torone has transformed design-build in the Northeast by elevating expectations from pre-engineered buildings to architecturally significant, community-enhancing projects. Since 1996, he has led SLAM Construction Services, building the division […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Certification

Michael Hechter

Director of Certification
With over 20 years in the field, Michael is an experienced certification professional. He holds a degree from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) and later earned a Credentialing Specialist certificate from […]
Certification

Nour Hennidi

Associate Director, Certification Operations
As Associate Director of Certification Operations, Nour supports 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Director

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Education

Becca Hertz

Associate Director of Education, Company-Based Training
Becca is a dynamic and results-driven non-profit professional with a background in leadership development, program management, stakeholder engagement, training facilitation, cross-sector partnerships and community development. With an educational background, including […]
Education

Patrick McNeill

Professional Development Manager
Patrick is an experienced training and learning professional. He has coordinated and produced a variety of training programs for international development clients such as the World Bank Group and USAID, […]
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, […]
Director

Charlie Rocheleau, LEED AP, DBIA

Regional Vice President
Haskell
Charlie Rocheleau is a Regional Vice President at Haskell, supporting business development and project delivery across Water, Healthcare, Municipal, Education, Federal and Cultural markets. With more than 25 years of […]
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 […]
Conferences

Courtney Zsitek

Director, Conference Programming
Membership

Pamela Reid

Director, Membership
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 […]
Director

Holly Streeter-Schaefer, DBIA

Attorney
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Holly Streeter-Schaefer is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in construction law, bringing a rare combination of legal and engineering expertise. Her practice focuses on alternative project […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Region Relations

Rich Formella, PMP, CPPO, FAC-C III (Retired), FDBIA

Senior Vice President, Region Relations
Rich brings decades of federal procurement and construction leadership to his work advancing design-build best practices. Before retiring from federal service, he spent 32 years in government roles, including Chief […]
Region Relations

Carissa Linnane, CAE

Field Director – East
Carissa is a Certified Association Executive and nonprofit leader with a passion for helping mission-driven organizations thrive. With nearly a decade of experience in the association sector, she is known […]
Region Relations

Gloria Moore

Field Director – West
Gloria Moore is an accomplished nonprofit and industry leader with more than two decades of experience in strategic program development, industry engagement and organizational leadership. She previously served for more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strategic Communications

Kara Brown, LEED Green Assoc.

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]