Preconstruction Director

Adam Gross

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It's incredibly gratifying to be an integral part of a team that develops ideas into amazing projects.

Affiliations

DBIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associated Subcontractor Alliance (ASA), ISPE

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Adam enjoys taking advantage of the SoCal weather playing tennis, golf, soccer and spending time outdoors with his wife and dog.

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Adam joined the BNBuilders Preconstruction team in 2014. He graduated with a Bachelors of Architecture from NJIT and started his career in the New York metropolitan area. Adam’s early experience focused on the multi-family and educational markets within New York City, but has since concentrated largely on the life science market. As the Preconstruction Director for BNBuilders in San Diego, Adam understands the importance of smoothly bringing a project from concept to construction, providing the client a full preconstruction effort including complete and accurate budgeting, thorough review of documents for constructability, and managing the design and decisions to align with the client’s end goal.

Project Executive

Alessandra Lapadula

When you work in the construction industry you see evidence of your job every day, from the site you worked on last week, to the project you're hoping to get next month. You're out there creating something every single day for your client, and that's what I love about what we do.

Affiliations

LEED AP

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Alessandra enjoys traveling, hiking with her whole family (including her dogs), and watching and managing her kid's sports.

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Alessandra has been with BNBuilders since 2016 and is based in our San Diego office. She grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University. Alessandra spent the bulk of her career in the Bay Area before relocating to Southern California. Much of her career has been focused on large-scale projects for higher education and life science clients.

Senior Project Executive

Blair Jones

It’s people that make BNB so successful. The culture is so positively infectious that it makes for a great place to work. BNB’s optimistic outlook resonates to the day-to-day construction in the field.

Primary Location

Los Angeles

Hobbies

In his free time, Blair loves attending college football games, traveling, sailing, and spending time with family. He will almost always have some projects he’s building around the home.

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Blair joined BNBuilders in our Irvine and Los Angeles offices in 2021. He earned his degree in construction management from the University of Southern California and played football during his tenure there. Blair has been in the construction industry since 2005, bringing a wealth of experience directing projects for a number of sectors, including prominent technology, K-12, higher education, hospitality, and large construction projects. Blair is passionate about mentoring his project teams and sharing his own experiences to help others succeed.

President and Co-Founder

Brad Bastian

At BNB, our goal is to be the best builder on the West Coast. We strive for excellence in all aspects of construction. It's simple, from preconstruction through punchlist, we want your experience with us to be the best.

Affiliations

Seattle Children’s Science Education Advisory Committee for the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Board of Trustees for Eastside Catholic High School, Life Science Washington

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Brad and his wife stay plenty busy outside of work attending their two sons’ soccer games and their daughter’s tennis matches. When not attending sports events, Brad’s family enjoys water-skiing on Lake Washington and Lake Entiat, and snow-skiing at Whistler.

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Brad Bastian is one of the founding partners of BNBuilders. Brad’s proactive approach to resolving construction challenges and client advocacy has resulted in him taking an important leadership role on many of our major projects. Brad is committed to furthering the values of innovation, collaboration, safety, and community that lie at the heart of BNBuilders and believes these values will heavily influence the future of the company. Brad received his Bachelors of Science degree in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University.

Project Executive

Geri Urbas

I love that my job allows me to work on projects with all sorts of unique challenges and collaborate with people from all walks of life.

Affiliations

Filipino Professional Group, Housing Development Consortium

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Geri is an avid competitive pickle ball player and can also be found playing softball and volleyball or travelling with her wife and two daughters.

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Geri began her construction career after studying Civil Engineering at St. Martin’s College. Since then, she has become an expert in building education, civic, and historically landmarked facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Geri’s dedication to leading teams to successfully delivering a project on time and under budget have made her a natural mentor at BNBuilders.

Principal

James Awford

Fostering an open and collaborative culture is a key part of being able to successfully deliver the highest-quality projects for our clients.

Affiliations

Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Downtown San Diego Partnership, AGC San Diego

Primary Location

Denver

Hobbies

Jamie resides in the Denver area with his family and enjoys spending time outdoors, deep-sea fishing, traveling, playing pickle ball, and playing with old cars.

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Jamie joined BNBuilders in 2014 and is a Principal leading our Denver regional operations. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in construction with expertise in alternate delivery methods, including IPD, design-build, negotiated general contracting, and CM-at-Risk. As Principal, he is part of the management team responsible for strategic growth, business development, and operations, working closely with owners and designers to lead project teams through preconstruction and construction. He pushes the limits of teamwork, integrating the appropriate use of technology to generate the optimum approach and results on our projects.

Principal

Jason Limp

It's fascinating and rewarding to see how a mix of people and personalities bring our client's projects to life. The best projects are those where everyone succeeds as a team and nobody is left behind.

Affiliations

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Housing Development Consortium, Association for Learning Environments, The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Jason resides in Seattle with his wife and and two kids. He enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.

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Jason Limp has been focused on the construction industry from a very early age. Growing up in Arkansas, Jason took on summer jobs as a carpenter, and graduated with a BS in Construction Management from Colorado State University. Jason joined BNBuilders as a senior project engineer in 2003 and has had the opportunity to work on some of our most technically challenging and schedule driven projects. Working within the industry for over 20 years, Jason has seen many types of projects but his focus has primarily been: Life Sciences, Critical Environments, Higher Education, and Tribal projects.

Principal

Jeff Sebenik

Our clients are extremely busy and typically managing multiple things at one time. Being responsive to their needs in a timely fashion is one of the biggest impacts we can make.

Affiliations

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), Life Science Washington

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Jeff is an avid fly fisherman and loves the outdoors. When Jeff is not with his wife and two kids, you can find him fly-fishing and watching Gonzaga basketball.

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Jeff Sebenik joined BNBuilders as a Project Engineer in 2001, not long after receiving his B.S. Civil Engineering degree from Gonzaga University. Jeff has since become a key member of BNBuilders leadership team supporting the business development and day-to-day operations of the Seattle and San Francisco offices. Most of Jeff’s experience lies in the Life Science sector, working directly with owners and architects from preconstruction, site selection, estimating, scheduling, and sub buyout to construction completion.

Project Executive

Kent Reinart

I love the collaboration and teamwork required to make a construction project successful. It takes all types and skill sets of people working in conjunction with one another to bring about success.

Affiliations

ACE Mentorship of Colorado Board, Licensed Architect – CO

Primary Location

Denver

Hobbies

Kent loves spending time with his family and enjoying the great Colorado weather by gardening or working on home improvements in the summer and skiing in the winter.

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Kent Reinart is a Project Executive with over 25 years in the construction industry, the majority of that time spend in the Denver Metro area. Kent utilizes his master’s degree in architecture to influence his leadership and project execution for a wide range of facilities, including data centers, hospitality and entertainment, and civic and educational facilities. His extensive knowledge of the local Colorado market and hands-on management allows for solid teams and the successful completion of projects.

Project Executive

Kyle Molloy

I love making visions and dreams reality. The tangible results that come to fruition in our industry is something that I just love. Buildings live on after the day of final completion; it really is amazing to go back to the projects you have worked on and see them thriving with life long after you left.

Primary Location

San Francisco

Hobbies

Kyle spends time outside of work enjoying all things sports, whether that's playing a round of golf, watching his beloved LA teams, or playing with his kids.

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Kyle joined BNBuilders in 2020, with experience in large-scale corporate technology and R&D spaces. After earning his degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University, Kyle moved to Southern California for a few years before settling into the Bay Area with his wife and three kids. Collaboration and honesty drive Kyle's approach to work, resulting in quality delivery of the client's needs on every project.

Corporate Safety Director

Leary Jones

Safety is not the absence of danger, it is the presence of preparedness.

Affiliations

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Construction Manager In-Training (CMIT), and numerous safety, health and environmental-related certifications

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Leary loves playing racquetball, deep sea fishing, and watching his daughter play basketball at Kansas State University.

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Leary has over 38 years of safety/risk management experience in the construction, industrial, refinery, military and aviation industries. Prior to joining BNBuilders, he worked for several large general contractors in California and the Southwest. Learly also served as a safety manager and technician for numerous Air Force Bases throughout the world and taught courses for the Air Force’s Safety Technical School at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colo. He attended Southern Illinois University where I studied Industrial Technology and also received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Safety Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.

IT Director

Anthony Albano

Technology is an integral part of BNB's company culture and it is exciting to be part of a forward-thinking company that understands the value of new technologies.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Anthony spends his free time unwinding on off-road trails and rock crawling.

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Anthony has been passionate about IT and technology for as long as he can remember. Though he worked with BNB as a consultant starting in 2002, he has been on staff since 2007. Anthony has over 20 years of construction industry IT experience and thoroughly enjoys watching the advancements technology has brought to the industry.

Innovation Executive

Brian Arnold

What makes BNB successful is how everyone, from suits to boots, embraces new ways of thinking (and working). We can't improve unless we're willing to consider alternatives to "the way we've always done it.

Affiliations

Registered Architect, LEED AP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Brian enjoys skiing, hiking, and the occasional glamping. He's also dabbles in photography and is an avid Sounders fan.

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Brian has been in the AEC industry since 2005 as an architect and focused on BIM and VDC on the construction side since 2010. He earned his bachelors of architecture from the University of Kansas and has experience with corporate office, retail, civic, education, and medical facilities. Brian's favorite part about his role as Innovation Executive is watching someone slay a dragon they never thought they could, taking on big challenges and meeting them head on.

Project Executive

Jason Bakke

Working with others to accomplish a common goal drives my approach to work. I strive to build long-lasting relationships with all team members and overcome difficult challenges through collaboration and communication.

Affiliations

LEED AP

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Jason enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, rooting for the Minnesota Vikings, and listening to good music.

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Jason joined BNBuilders' in 2021 as a Project Executive for San Diego's Special Projects Group. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, having entered the industry as a carpenter in 1998 after earning a degree in Mathematics from Fresno State University. Majority of Jason's experience has been on tenant improvement and renovation projects within fully occupied facilities where mitigating impacts to ongoing facility operations is critical.

Senior Project Executive

Rachael Baresh

At BNBuilders, we pride ourselves on our commitment to partner with our clients and design teams, to be creative problem solvers and to approach every project in a nimble and collaborative way.

Affiliations

LEED AP, Sigma Lambda Chi Construction Management Honor Society

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In her free time, Rachael enjoys going on road trips with her husband and their chocolate lab, Lily, to appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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A Seattle native, Rachael Baresh graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. She joined BNBuilders’ Seattle office in January of 2005 working primarily in the life sciences sector. In 2013, she took over management of the Special Projects Division where her focus has been streamlining processes, building the team, and servicing clients in a range of industries.

Project Executive

Glen Bayliff

It’s hard to beat the satisfaction of seeing a successfully completed project functional and occupied with happy people.

Affiliations

LEED AP, DBIA

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

When Glen is not spending his free time with family, he can be found in the outdoors fly fishing, practicing martial arts, or adding to his coin and stamp collections.

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Glen Bayliff’s 30+ years of construction industry experience began in a finish carpentry shop and has taken him through the Marine Corps and into leadership positions for global real estate and construction firms. Glen has a hands-on leadership style and has demonstrated the ability to build successful teams, scalable processes, and a common vision for a project from ground zero tasks to enterprise-level functions.

Business Development - Seattle

Trevor Braun

Strengthening existing relationships and making new ones and ultimately forging friendships is one of the best parts of my job.

Primary Location

Seattle

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he loves the fact that every day and every project is different from the last and always keeps him on his toes. Collaborating with others, aligning teams with the project’s specific vision and goals. A Northwest Native, Trevor’s involved in several local community and professional organizations, and never misses an opportunity for an outdoor adventure be it skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, camping with friends and family.

Principal

Ross Brown

We empower our people to do the right things and make the right decisions for our clients. Once this basic practice is taken care of, the rest of our business falls into place.

Affiliations

LEED AP, DBIA, ISPE

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Ross resides in San Diego with his wife Nicole and their two kids, Charlotte and Bryce. Ross enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and snowboarding.

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Ross Brown joined BNBuilders’ San Diego office in February of 2012 and now serves as the region's Principal. Ross began his career in Colorado where he studied Construction Management at Colorado State University. He has been in Southern California for over 20 years and brings extensive experience to the BNB team with expertise in ground-up, life science, and higher educational projects. Ross serves on the management team with a focus on operations including training, recruiting, business development and standardizing field operations on projects across Southern California.

Field Operations Principal

Casey Blake

Construction is my passion because it gives me a chance to be a part of a team, building spaces that positively impact people's lives.

Affiliations

AGC Washington, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time with his family, camping and boating, running marathons, and playing ice hockey.

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Casey Blake joined BNBuilders in 2001 and has over 35 years of construction experience. Casey leads BNBuilders' field operations efforts. Casey excels in site logistics planning, scheduling, implementing safety programs, and placing manpower. Much of Casey’s experience has been in the construction of large corporate headquarters, life science, healthcare, education, and commercial construction projects. Having started his career in a carpenter’s apprenticeship program in 1984, Casey enjoys passing along his skill sets to new BNB employees.

Risk Manager

Michelle Bungay

Nothing is perfect, so I enjoy finding ways to improve what we do. Whether it's within my team or between my team and other departments.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In her free time, Michelle volunteers with animal shelters and goes on hikes. She loves to travel and has been all over the world with her family.

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Michelle Bungay is BNBuilders' Corporate Risk Manager, joining the company in 2021. Her career in construction began in 1998 while obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University. A majority of her career has been focused on preconstruction and procurement. Michelle loves to take aspects of construction that most people find boring and show team members how they can turn them into things that will help them improve their work.

Principal

Tony Castillo

Our clients partner with us because they know they’ll get transparency, collaboration, and a passion for building.

Affiliations

LEED AP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Tony lives in Kirkland, WA with his wife Laura, twin daughters, and son. They like going on hikes and attending the kid’s sports games on the weekends.

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Tony, who is originally from the Bay Area, started with BNBuilders in 2010. Throughout his career, he has completed projects up and down the West Coast including corporate campuses for some of the world’s most respected technology companies. Tony also has a passion for technology and innovation and works closely with BNB’s Innovation department to implement new tools and streamline our construction processes.

Principal

Jim Charpentier

It's not just about quality, schedule and budget. We want our customers to enjoy the process along the way.

Affiliations

Downtown Seattle Association, Seattle Chamber of Commerce, NAIOP, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, AIA Seattle, Bellevue Downtown Association

Primary Location

Los Angeles

Hobbies

Jim lives in Los Angeles and enjoys barbequing, playing golf, fishing, scrapbooking, falconry, and taking long walks on the beach.

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Jim Charpentier joined BNBuilders in 2007 as Director of Business Development and Risk Management and now serves as the Principal leading our Los Angeles and Irvine offices. Jim brings a unique background to BNBuilders, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Indiana University and a Juris Doctor from St. Louis University. Having started his career in construction law, Jim quickly fostered an appreciation for the different facets of the construction industry and started working for a builder. Since then, Jim has accumulated more than 20 years of construction experience with a particular focus on providing leadership up front through the preconstruction and contract negotiation phase.

Project Executive

In my time at BNB, it has been a fantastic experience to support - and try to keep up with - the creative and dynamic builders around me. There is energetic enthusiasm and a sense of positivity in every project, discussion, meeting and event we have.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Rich and his wife Angela live in Seattle and as their son, Ian, now lives in NYC, only Daisy, a lovely Golden Retriever is at home. In his free time, Rich likes to head to the mountains to ski.

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Rich Finlay is BNBuilders' Chief Financial Officer, joining the company in September 2016. Prior to joining BNB, Rich served in senior leadership positions (either CEO or CFO) with a variety of organizations, including several non-profits. Additional experience includes more than 15 years’ experience in business development, finance and accounting with a Fortune 500 company, as well as small and mid-size regional companies. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of Washington earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Regional Safety Manager

Matt Garcia

The most rewarding part of a project is being able to change someone’s prospective of what safety is and how it can work to move the project forward when proper planning is used.

Affiliations

Construction Health and Safety Tech (CHST) Certification, OSHA 502, Northern California AGC, Southern California AGC

Primary Location

Irvine

Hobbies

In his free time, Matt can be found drawing, hiking, and learning about new technologies.

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Matt began his career in safety as a U.S Marine where he planned construction activities and numerous military facilities throughout the world. Prior to joining BNBuilders, Matt has had the opportunity to work for some large general contractors as an Associate Instructor and an Area and Site Safety Manager on numerus projects. His experience ranges from schools and type five multi-family high rises, to water treatment plants and underground parking structures.

Project Executive

Steve Gates

Many of the projects I am lucky enough to work on are designed to support improvements to peoples' lives. I love that we get to build spaces to help organizations reach their goals.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Outside of the office you can find Steve golfing, hanging out with his family and taking road trips. Like a true Pacific Northwest resident, he enjoys spending his time in the mountains.

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Steve Gates joined BNBuilders as an intern in 2006 and has been here ever since. He has been involved in a wide range of markets but specializes in life science, pharmaceutical, and technology tenant improvements. These projects are often comprised of challenging schedules and complicated work, so seeing clients and team members happy at the end of the project is Steve's favorite aspect of his role as project executive.

Business Development - Tribal

Scott George

I love that my role allows me the opportunity to network with individuals and organizations with differing backgrounds and walks of life.

Affiliations

National Center for American Indians (NCAI)

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Outside of the office this Pacific Northwest native can be found running, golfing, or dabbling in photography.

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Scott George joined BNBuilders as a Tribally-focused Business Development Manager after successfully running a civil construction company for the Suquamish Tribe for seven years. Scott began his career in the construction industry as a general laborer before transitioning into project management, and finally leadership and business development. He is excited to bring his diverse background to the table and collaborate with a wide array of organizations.

Business Unit Executive, Self-Perform

Jeremy Gibson

The sky is the limit at BNB; we empower our people to make the right decisions while providing the resources and opportunities for growth.

Affiliations

West Coast Carpenters, AGC, IUPAT Board of Trustees, Apprentice Training

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In his free time, Jeremy enjoys fishing, spending time outdoors, golfing, cooking and classic cars.

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Jeremy joined BNBuilders in 2017 and has been in the construction industry for over 30 years. He oversees our self-perform capabilities, working closely with all regions. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as subcontractor under BNB since we were founded in 2000. He started as a carpenter apprentice and has worked his way through the industry since. In his current role, he focuses and managing strategic growth and partnering with BNB project teams from preconstruction through closeout.

Business Intelligence Director

Bhrett Glenn

Business intelligence and data have been overlooked in the construction industry for a long time, and having the opportunity to help BNB advance the use of these technologies is amazing.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Outside of work, Bhrett enjoys spending his time hunting, fishing, and hiking with his wife.

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Bhrett joined BNBuilders in 2016 as an Information Systems Manager before developing his position as Business Intelligence Director. He served as a Lead Electronics Technician the United States Navy for multiple years before jumping into the commercial information technology sector, and finally landing in the construction industry. In his current role, Bhrett is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of critical business intelligence initiatives that will contribute to strategic decision-making across the company.

Preconstruction Director

Tim Grimes

Honesty and reliability drive my work. Those two things build trust and that is absolutely essential as an estimator.

Affiliations

University of Washington College of Built Environments

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Tim enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and starting up home improvement projects. He'll attempt to do anything at least once when he's not too busy running around with his two little girls.

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Tim is a homegrown Washingtonian who graduated from the University of Washington in 2008 with a degree in Construction Management. His career with BNB began as an intern in Seattle, and in 2010 he volunteered to help establish or San Diego office for two years before returning home. As preconstruction manager, Tim oversees preconstruction and estimating tasks, from project concept through contract, for almost all our tech and biotech TI's. Tim also specializes in GC/CM, multi-family housing, design/build, and historic renovations.

Preconstruction Director

Mike Herzog

The most exciting part of working at BNB is the people and their individual commitment to a group effort. We’re always going beyond the status quo to provide creative solutions for our clients.

Affiliations

ASPE, ISPE, USA Hockey - CEP Level 4

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In the winter months, Mike and his wife spend much of their free time traveling to watch their son play ice hockey. As avid fans of the sport, they are always doing something related to the game. After the season is over, you’ll find his family spending time with friends and enjoying the outdoors.

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Mike has been in the construction industry for over 30 years, and with BNBuilders since 2001. He has worked in numerous domestic and international markets on projects including stadiums, hospitals, airports, historic retrofits, office and technology tenant improvements, biotech spaces, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. His past roles include company historian, project engineering, scheduler / regional scheduling director, estimator / preconstruction manager, safety, and project management. This diversity of experience in project types, regional markets, and roles provides a unique perspective on how each aspect of construction affects cost.

Principal

Dan Huber

A successful project is driven by understanding the goals of the client first and tailoring a strategy around those goals. We promote a flexible process that allows us to make sure we can adjust to the client needs on each project.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Dan spends most of his free time with his wife and three children. When he’s not with them, he can be found on the golf course or watching the Seahawks and Huskies.

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Dan started in the construction industry at the age of 16 and never looked back. Since graduating the University of Washington in 2005, he has been engaged in a diverse range of projects including healthcare, corporate, technology, education, industrial, and high-rise projects. Dan’s specialty is developing a collaborative environment with clients and design teams structured around meeting the goals of the client. This often involves delivering highly-technical spaces in an expedited fashion. Dan serves as the Principal leading BNB's Seattle operations.

Senior Project Executive

Jeremy Jones

Creating successful teams where all team members feel ownership in the successful completion of a project is the most rewarding part of our business.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Jeremy enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, playing soccer, boating, wake surfing, and participating in obstacle course racing.

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Jeremy grew up in Montana and attended Montana State University while spending many summers working in the family construction business. He joined BNBuilders in 2015 as a Senior Superintendent and has transitioned into a Project Executive role. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work on a diverse group of projects including tribal, higher education, commercial, and civic facilities.

Human Resources Executive

Prema Krishnan

Each building starts with a strong foundation and at BNB that foundation begins with our employees.

Affiliations

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification and membership, Lake Washington Human Resources Association member and current School Relations chair

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Prema loves to cook, so her favorite place is in her kitchen, spending time with friends and family. She also runs the Seattle Rock & Roll half-marathon every year and is an avid Seahawks fan.

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Prema Krishnan serves as BNBuilders' Human Resource Executive and has been with the company since 2015. She has over 14 years of HR experience and has worked for a variety of retail, non-profit, government and construction organizations. Prema graduated from Western Governors University with a B.S. in Business with a focus on HR Management and a Masters in Jurisprudence- Employment Law from the University of Washington, School of Law. Her experience and skills include talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, payroll, policies, training and development, and union coordination.

Assistant Safety Director

Steve Leigh

A true safety culture is challenging to attain and even more challenging to maintain. At BNB we are fortunate to have leaders that truly believe in, support, and promote safety as the foundation for our success.

Affiliations

AGC member, ASSP member, National Safety Council member

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Steve loves spending time with his family. When he's not in the office, you can find him with his kids skiing, wakeboarding, and traveling to new destinations together.

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Steve began his construction career working for a local contractor during his summer breaks. After graduating from Central Washington University with a Bachelors of Science in Loss Control Management, Steve returned to work for a local contractor as a safety carpenter. He spent several years working in the field before transitioning to a site safety engineer for a smaller contractor. Steve joined BNBuilders in 2014 as a safety manager in Seattle and was later promoted to his current role as Regional Safety Manager.

Project Executive

Eric Leitzinger

BNB is successful because of our people. Hands down. We have talented people in every region that love what they do, and that is pretty amazing.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Eric loves boating in the summer, skiing in the winter, and can often be found enjoying happy hour with coworkers or spending time with his family throughout the year.

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Eric Leitzinger joined BNBuilders as a Senior Project Engineer before quickly proving his technical building expertise on large-scale tenant improvements for technology clients throughout the West Coast. His passion for problem-solving and in-depth knowledge of the construction industry delivers a quality facility to a satisfied client time and time again.

Project Executive

There are few industries that require such collaboration with outside organizations in order to achieve success, and being able to lead this multi-disciplinary team and work together to achieve success is what I enjoy most about what I do.

Affiliations

Construction Managers Association of America, San Diego Chapter

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, golfing, and traveling the world.

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As the son of a builder, Kevin was often around construction jobsites growing up and he developed a love early on for the tangible aspects of a construction project and seeing the progress being made each day. He brings a wealth of experience to the team and specializes in healthcare and educational spaces, valuing the greater impacts these types of projects have for the surrounding communities in which they’re built.

Project Executive

Kyle Raschkow

The healthcare group at BNB is rooted in our culture to be the best healthcare builders in our respective regions. To do that, we work with integrity, have a project-first mentality, and continually develop trust with the project teams.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Kyle enjoys traveling with his family to warm and sunny locations, golfing, rooting on his WSU Cougs and all things Seattle sports teams.

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Kyle Raschkow has been in the construction industry since 1996 and brings expertise in healthcare construction. After earning a dual degree in Construction Management and Business Administration from Washington State University, he built a diverse portfolio of projects including healthcare, critical environments, corporate office, and retail facilities. Kyle believes in a project-first mentality and team accountability that allows our clients to depend on us.

Project Executive

The most rewarding part of a project is that final drive to completion where everyone's hard work comes together and pays off.

Affiliations

DBIA

Primary Location

Irvine

Hobbies

Marshall spends his time golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family when outside of the office.

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Marshall Singh grew up in the Mid-Atlantic and earned a Civil Engineering degree from Virginia Tech. Having worked in the Southern California region since 2005, he has specialized in large-scale commercial projects and has experience building for public and private sectors, including corporate, education, civic, and aviation facilities. Marshall’s approach to work is marked by a dedication to collaboration, cross-team support, and quality execution.

Design Manager / Mass Timber Specialist

Casey Tallon

I love championing the use of mass timber construction, especially knowing it can have a lasting impact on future generations, the trajectory of climate change, and an unmatched end user experience.

Affiliations

AIA Mass Timber Committee, Licensed WA state PE and SE, LEED AP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Casey enjoys anything outdoors, but most weekends you'll find him captaining his 46' boat throughout Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Lake Washington. He loves traveling to different sunny destinations with his wife and two kids and is an avid Washington State University football fan.

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Casey joined BNBuilders' Seattle office in 2020 as a Design Manager and Mass Timber Specialist. He graduated from Washington State University with a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis and he began his career as a consulting structural engineer in the Puget Sound area. After completing his first mass timber project in 2016, he quickly realized his affinity for this emerging technology. Casey leverages his knowledge to provide project-specific design assistance related to constructability, procurement, estimating, and optimization of mass timber projects throughout the west coast.

Design Manager

Noah Toomey

Affiliations

Registered Architect, AIA, DBIA Assoc., LEED AP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Noah resides in Seattle with his wife and two kids. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, camping and spending time with his family.

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Noah Toomey joined the BNB family in early 2019, with a wide range of experience in the AEC industry. He works out of our Seattle office, but involved with projects across all offices. Noah's training and experience as an Architect and Design-Builder lead our efforts to bring highly collaborative, integrated project delivery to our clients. His wide range of project experience includes education, civic, aviation, corporate, light rail, life science, healthcare and mixed-use.

Business Development - San Diego

Todd Whelchel

BNB’s people are the focus and foundation of the company and it’s a place where we can work and learn in an open and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Todd splits his time between the beach and the desert and loves music, hiking, and golf.

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Todd is a San Diego native with 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His career was initially focused on preconstruction but he has transitioned to a business development role in recent years. At BNB, he leads project pursuits, develops and grows long-term client relationships, and works with our team to seek exciting new project opportunities.

Marketing Director

Ross Wildman

I love nothing more than to share stories about our company and our people. It has been a wild ride and I’m excited about where we go from here.

Affiliations

Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), NAIOP Washington

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Ross spends the majority of his free time outdoors on the mountain biking trails or ski slopes. When he’s not doing that, he is probably watching college basketball or going to see live music.

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Ross leads BNBuilders’ marketing efforts and works with his team to pursue projects, develop proposals, and implement company-wide marketing standards and campaigns. He has been in AEC marketing since 2007 and started with BNB in 2012. Originally from Indianapolis, Ross did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and got his MA from Michigan State University.

Field Operations

Adam Lesley

Relationships are everything in this industry and being a trustworthy partner is what makes BNB so successful.

Affiliations

AGC San Diego Chapter, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

When he's not in the field, Adam enjoys racing his motorcycles, mountain biking, and surfing.

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Adam began his career in the carpenter's apprenticeship program back in 1989, focusing predominantly on commercial and entertainment construction. In 1996, he contributed to a significant life science project, marking a pivotal point in his professional journey. Over the years, Adam has seized various opportunities, allowing him to consistently contribute to life science projects, alongside engagements in healthcare, higher education, large corporate campuses, and other commercial endeavors.

Director of Project Delivery

Carrie Cassidy

Watching a client take ownership of their new space is so rewarding. Being able to finally hand over the keys to them to move in their end users makes all the hard work worth it.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Carrie leans into creative hobbies to balance out her more analytical role at work and enjoys watercolor, encaustic painting, knitting, photography, and hiking.

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Carrie joined BNB in 2023 with 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. In her current role, Carrie focuses on establishing consistency and providing support throughout the entire project life cycle, encompassing preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases.

She achieves this through the seamless integration of internal departments, the development of comprehensive and integrated plans, risk identification and mitigation on behalf of BNB and its clients, and the systematic and streamlined delivery of projects.

Project Executive

Dan Browne

BNB's culture as an employee-owned company and commitment to empowering team members' entrepreneurial spirit provide incredible opportunities for growth and are a key part of what makes it so successful.

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

Dan loves spending time with his wife and kids, barbequing, and golfing. He is also a self-proclaimed New York Giants fanatic and is teaching his kids to follow in his footsteps, which his wife is less than thrilled about.

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Born and raised in New York, Dan joined the Laborers Local 79 Union before attending CSU Chico and earning a degree in Construction Management. He joined BNB in 2023, bringing 13 years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on ground-up, large-scale campus developments and higher education laboratory buildings.

Field Operations

Dwayne Goddard

One of the most rewarding parts of my job is working with our project teams to become a cohesive crew and mentoring individuals in their careers.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

If you don't see Dwayne on a project site then there's a good chance he's out on his boat fishing, crabbing, or clamming!

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Born and raised in north Seattle, Dwayne has spent most of his 46-year career shaping the landscape of the greater Seattle area. He started with BNB in 2003 and quickly grew into a leader in the field, specializing in the planning, coordination of multiple teams, on-time project completion, and the safe execution of large and intricate concrete and steel projects.

He firmly believes that joining the trades and becoming a builder is the pathway to a world of limitless potential, and he continues to motivate and guide others on their journey to success.

Design Manager

Ellen Spell

I’m a problem-solver at my core and I love working with teams to find the best solutions.

Affiliations

DBIA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Ellen enjoys camping and hiking with her family and getting lost in a good book.

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Ellen has been with BNB since 2022. Her background as an architect provides her with a unique perspective, having experienced the drawbacks of traditional, compartmentalized approaches to design and construction, as well as the benefits of collaborative, integrated teams that can swiftly address challenges and provide enhanced outcomes for clients.

In her role as a design manager, Ellen places a strong emphasis on refining processes, strategic planning, and optimizing workflows. She aims to harness and bolster the diverse expertise and experiences within each team, channeling them towards achieving project objectives.

Senior Project Executive

Erik Kolstoe

Seeing my team learn, grow, and succeed in their roles is one of the most rewarding parts of a project and fuels my passion for fostering an open and collaborative environment.

Affiliations

ISPE, LEED AP

Primary Location

San Francisco

Hobbies

Erik enjoys spending his free time fly fishing, mountain biking, surfing, and skiing. He is an avid vintage car enthusiast.

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Erik has more than 30 years of combined technical experience in biochemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical filling, as well as ground-up construction and lab build outs for key customers in the life science industry in Northern California. He has expertise in facility engineering and design, operations, servicing of specialized capital equipment, production lines and systems and is proficient in the full project management life cycle – from inception to completion. Erik’s passion is to build high performing teams that deliver great results for our customers.

Controller

Erin Nakasone

We really embrace the “work hard, play hard” attitude. Our jobs are tough, but we always manage to have fun together, and that keeps us together.

Affiliations

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In her free time, Erin enjoy wine and whiskey tasting, visiting family in Hawaii and attempting to play golf and volleyball.

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Erin began her career in 2007, after graduating from Western Washington University. Acquiring her CPA license in 2008, she engaged with clients across various industries, specializing in construction.

Prior to becoming a full-time employee, Erin played a pivotal role as a consultant to BNB before transitioning to the company in 2018. Her expertise in financial analysis and audit practices have since been a driving force in contributing to the success of the team.

Business Unit Leader, Self-Perform

Mike Box

I love diving into the details, preplanning, learning all I can about our projects and scopes, then sharing with my team to help set them up for success.

Affiliations

NWCCA, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In his free time, Mike enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, boating, wine tasting, and hanging out with the fam.

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Mike embarked on his journey in the construction industry 35 years ago, starting as a 3rd generation drywall finisher/carpenter. Following a decade of hands-on experience in the field, he seamlessly transitioned into project management and estimating. Throughout his career, Mike has successfully navigated various facets of the industry, showcasing his versatility. He has not only managed company divisions but has also actively engaged with the industry community and associations, further enhancing his expertise and professional network.

Project Executive

Paul Brown

I love working in the construction industry because it allows me to use my organizational and leadership skills- it’s satisfying to be involved in the entire process and witness the transformation of an idea into a physical structure.

Affiliations

DBIA

Primary Location

San Diego

Hobbies

In his free time, Paul enjoys riding his motorcycle, traveling to new places, and spending time with his family.

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Paul has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years after serving in the U.S. Army and earning a BS in International business. He also holds certificates in construction management and executive leadership from UCLA and Cornell, with experience on a variety of project type and delivery methods, specializing in design-build healthcare and higher education.

Senior Project Executive

Rob Volpentest

I love being involved early in a project and seeing it through execution and closeout. It all starts in preconstruction and if we have an effective start to the mission, the overall project will be successful.

Affiliations

ISPE, CoreNet Norcal

Primary Location

San Francisco

Hobbies

Rob enjoys cycling, golf, and spending time with his wife and son.

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Rob came to BNB in 2022, with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. He went into the trades after college working in various roles, including carpenter journeyman, foreman, and superintendent. After ten years in the trades, Rob moved into management roles, capitalizing on his extensive background in construction, complemented by a degree in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.

Rob’s unique blend of practical experience and knowledge enables him to adeptly oversee projects and instill a culture of positive motivation within his teams.

Field Operations

Shawn Mahoney

The jobsite is where owners make the decision to continue working, as partners, on future projects. The way BNB represents ourselves in the field is extremely important to our overall success.

Primary Location

Irvine

Hobbies

When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his twin girls, cycling, golfing and listening to music from his favorite band, The Grateful Dead.

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Shawn Mahoney is an accomplished Senior Superintendent with over 28 years of construction industry experience. Throughout his career, Shawn has specialized in jobsite organization and mentorship. He is passionate about providing a collaborative and supportive environment for all field staff.

Utilizing his unique background in sociology, Shawn mentors’ staff, beginning at the apprenticeship level, to help grow their career and provide new opportunities at BNB. He excels at leading the field from operations to logistics to scheduling.

Chief Estimator

Steve Watkins

Preconstruction gives me the opportunity to understand the needs of our clients, collaborate with design teams, and fully understand the scope of a project to set it up for success. I find it extremely rewarding!

Affiliations

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In the winter, Steve is hitting the slopes with his daughter and in the summertime he can be found out on the golf course.

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Steve came to BNB in 2019 with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. Over the span of his career, Steve has assumed various roles, including laborer, carpenter, land development project manager, estimator, preconstruction manager, director of preconstruction, and chief estimator.

With his unique ability to discern details beyond what is explicitly shown, Steve leverages his extensive experience to produce comprehensive estimates and mentor other estimators, aiding them in navigating project challenges.

Chief Operations Officer

Tony Church

Here at BNB we truly prioritize collaboration. Everyone’s opinion is heard and considered and that’s such an important piece to establishing partnerships.

Affiliations

American Society for Health Care Engineering

Primary Location

Irvine

Hobbies

Tony enjoys cooking, bartending, traveling and spending time with his family in the great outdoors. He also serves as a Board Member for Meals on Wheels Orange County.

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Tony Church joined BNBuilders in 2023 as Chief Operations Officer, providing strategic leadership and oversight of company operations. Tony graduated from the Construction Engineering Management program at Oregon State University. Over the course of his career, he has filled various positions including business development, preconstruction, and operations. With this diverse experience and skillset, Tony currently focuses on operational efficiency and execution, and organizational structure to better serve our valued clients.

Project Executive

Tyler Boland

My team likes to have fun. We spend a lot of hours together on execution of projects, so you need to enjoy the people you are working with and have fun together.

Affiliations

DBIA, ISPE

Primary Location

Los Angeles

Hobbies

When he's not on the jobsite, Tyler can be found playing a round of golf, whipping up something in the kitchen, or listening to music.

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Tyler Boland grew up immersed in the industry with a family owned business in construction. After earning a construction management degree from Chico State, Tyler moved into the operations side, excelling in handling fast-paced and intricate projects, regardless of their size. His expertise spans various markets, including life sciences, corporate tech, healthcare, higher education, and mixed-use developments. Tyler's background and experience is a testament to his ability to successfully manage diverse projects with a keen eye for detail and efficiency.

Planning and Scheduling Director

Vicki Whipple

I love planning work in general but I particularly love witnessing the growth of project team members who go through schedule training and mentorship.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Vicki enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and sailing when she's not busy playing "taxi mom."

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With over 25 years in scheduling, Vicki began in financial reporting, transitioning to scheduling in 1997. She worked for a number of years on the client side specializing in healthcare projects, before joining BNBuilders in 2015. Vicki brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to scheduling in the construction industry.

Business Development - Irvine / Los Angeles

Angeline Belalcazar

I love helping the leadership team strategize in pursuits, enter new markets, and most importantly, build healthy relationships with our clients and partners.

Affiliations

SCDF, CREW OC

Primary Location

Irvine

Hobbies

In her spare time, Angeline enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and practicing Lagree.

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Angeline Belalcazar is a dedicated and results-driven Senior Business Development Specialist with over 5 of experience in the construction industry. She first entered the industry in 2018 and has held numerous roles that have helped her grow in the AEC industry. She has a strong focus on identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. She is constantly seeking to leverage her expertise to contribute to the success BNBuilders. Angeline is known for maintaining long-term relationships with industry partners and clients with experience in both public and private sectors with a focus on diversifying clientele and bridging the gap into new markets.

Project Executive

Mike Berger

I love seeing everyone from diverse backgrounds come together on a project. I have yet to be on a project where I haven’t learned something new from my team that makes me a better leader.

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

Mike likes keeping up with physical fitness through wrestling, running, and cycling. These days he spends most his time trying to keep up with his kids and enjoying Dad life.

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Mike originally hails from the Bay Area and has been in Washington State since 2008. A retired Marine Corps Captain, Mike has been working in construction for 15 years with a focus on medical, tech, civic, and design-build projects. He has been with BNBuilders since 2018.

Senior Project Executive

Mark Huber

The construction industry attracts down-to-earth, hardworking people and meeting them and getting to know them is my favorite part of the job.

Affiliations

LEED AP, DBIA, AGC of Colorado

Primary Location

Denver

Hobbies

In his spare time, Mark enjoys cycling, golf, hiking, fly fishing, attending concerts, working on home projects, and most importantly, spending time with his family.

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A 30 year veteran of the construction industry, Mark has experience in project management, general contracting, construction management, project development, and design. Encouraged by his father to pursue engineering, he earned a mechanical engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Mark joined BNBuilders in 2024 and is an integral part of the team, bringing collaborative and positive leadership to all that he does.

Project Executive

Megan Coffland

At BNB, we have the most technical builders, from our carpenters to our executives, allowing us to take on some of the most complex projects and deliver them with the highest quality and at unmatched speed.

Affiliations

DBIA, LEED, ISPE, SCUP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

When she's not at work, you'll find Megan reading, running, eating her husband's baking experiments, or cheering obnoxiously loud with her son at sporting events.

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Originally hailing from Alaska, Meghan joined BNBuilders in 2018 and has been a proven leader in the areas of life science and tech labs, GMP spaces and manufacturing, and higher ed. She earned her degree in civil environmental engineering from the University of Washington and has been instrumental in the growth of BNB's life science sector. Meghan's adept leadership fosters collaboration and drives innovation within her team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional projects that meet the highest standards.

Project Executive

Matt Leigh

BNBuilders has always had a fun and entrepreneurial culture. Even though it has grown exponentially in my time here, we have maintained our personal, small company feel.

Affiliations

NAIOP

Primary Location

Seattle

Hobbies

In his free time, Matt enjoys fishing and boating on the Puget Sound and spending time with his wife and two kids.

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Matt began his career with BNB in 2010 and has spent the majority of his career building complex, ground-up projects in the Greater Seattle Area. He received his B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Washington.

Business Development - Irvine / Los Angeles

Ashley Gitlin

I love building, maintaining, and leveraging relationships within our industry and I'm passionate about mentoring future generations within the AEC industry.

Affiliations

DBIA, SCDF, ACE Mentor Program

Primary Location

Los Angeles

Hobbies

Ashley is a foodie who loves traveling, attending concerts, being in nature, and spending time with her family and friends.

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With nearly fifteen years of experience in the industry, Ashley specializes in higher education, entertainment, aviation, corporate technology and commercial office buildings. Ashley’s extensive background and leadership in these sectors are an invaluable asset to BNBuilders' capabilities in delivering innovative and high-quality projects.

Collaborative and Trusted Partners

As a progressive company, our leaders are dedicated to the forward-thinking solutions and exceptional service that set us apart. They value the strengths and experience of our diverse staff. Their goal is to continue establishing BNBuilders as a premier West Coast builder.

James Awford

Jason Bakke

Rachael Baresh

Glen Bayliff

Mike Berger

Tyler Boland

Ross Brown

Paul Brown

Dan Browne

Tony Castillo

Jim Charpentier

Megan Coffland

Brian Dague

Steve Gates

Dan Huber

Mark Huber

Blair Jones

Jeremy Jones

Erik Kolstoe

Alessandra Lapadula

Matt Leigh

Eric Leitzinger

Jason Limp

Matt Lubbers

Kyle Molloy

Kevin Pokrywa

Kyle Raschkow

Kent Reinart

Mark Ronish

Jeff Sebenik

Marshall Singh

Geri Urbas

Rob Volpentest