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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 from the ground up in the master builder tradition. He has guided teams on more than 100 design-build projects. A dedicated leader, he supports collaboration […]

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 design-build projects in the U.S. and internationally. He is immediate past chair of DBIA’s National Board and a longtime leader of DBIA’s national conference and […]

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 UW’s Integrated Design-Build model and delivered milestone projects like the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. A Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, she is also Vice […]

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 across multiple sectors. He has served in some of DBIA’s most influential leadership roles, including National Board Chair as well as inaugural Chair of the […]

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 in the adoption of design-build delivery for major public programs. Now President of Design-Build Strategic Solutions, he continues to guide public Owners nationwide through DBIA […]

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 to President of both DBIA’s Western Pacific Region and CMAA’s Southern California Chapter, he has advanced collaboration, policy and practice and championed PDB as a […]

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 […]

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, including an industry-leading leadership development course. He is passionate about instructional design, professional education and adult learning, and loves keeping up to date on the […]

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 a Master’s in Community Development and Planning and a Bachelor’s in International Development and Social Change, both from Clark University, Becca is experienced in supporting […]