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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 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 […]

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 […]

Chris Hornbeck is the Director of Construction Management and Project Controls as the University of California, San Francisco. He supports and advanced the goals of the University’s $10 billion capital program providing leadership and expertise in design, construction, procurement, contracts, training, and legislative efforts for the eclectic University campus projects of academic research facilities, offices, […]

John A. Giachino, DBIA has nearly 50 years of industry experience, including more than 45 years in municipal water and wastewater utility asset management, operations and maintenance, and capital program execution. He has been instrumental in the development and management of more than 20 water and wastewater projects utilizing collaborative delivery methods in the U.S. […]

Mr. Hedlund joined Sundt Construction in 1984 and currently serves as a Regional Vice President for the Southwest District responsible for Sundt’s vertical construction in Arizona. Mr. Hedlund has served in the roles of field engineer, project engineer, project superintendent, project manager and project director for over 30 years constructing offices, corporate headquarters, data centers, […]

Scott Churilla is Vice President, National Practice Leader, Owner Advisor Programs at CDM Smith. He was previously Director of Strategic Clients, Infrastructure & Transportation, for The Haskell Company. Prior to joining HDR in April of 2005, Mr. Churilla worked for Kiewit Corporation for more than seven years, where his primary responsibilities included serving as an […]

Stella S. Fiotes served as Executive Director for the Office of Construction and Facilities Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in January 2013. In this capacity, she was responsible for the planning, design and construction of all major construction projects greater than $10 million. In addition, as CFM’s Executive Director, she acquired real […]

Steve Grauer is Vice President and District Manager of the Western District at Hensel Phelps Construction Co. and serves as member of Hensel Phelps’ Board of Directors. Mr. Grauer joined Hensel Phelps in 1990 and, located in Phoenix, is currently responsible for all aspects of the Western District operations, covering work in Arizona, New Mexico, […]

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 […]