BLACKFIN - Key Persons


Brian Carneal

Job Titles:
  • Director of Training & Development
Brian Carneal joined Blackfin in 2010 and implemented our safety and technical training platform. Brian also works with Brian Krewson and Scott Ullrich for management, people development and compliance for the entire company.

Brian Krewson

Job Titles:
  • Director of Kansas City Operations
Brian manages our Kansas City team and has been with Blackfin since 2008. His experience is invaluable for delivering great service. That experience is baked into how we hire, develop and support our entire field team and created a culture that attracts and retains top talent.

DAN CARR

Job Titles:
  • PRINCIPAL - US FEDERAL PROPERTIES CO
"Blackfin has been a valued partner from the beginning of AREA Real Estate Advisors' property management formation. Blackfin continues to provide a depth of manpower and experience that AREA could not possibly accomplish on its own. They do so in an efficient, flexible, and cost competitive manner. We consider our partnership with Blackfin to be one of AREA property management's strategic advantages."

John Pauley - President

Job Titles:
  • President
John launched Blackfin in 2006 to serve property managers and owners by recruiting and developing building engineers to operate and maintain commercial buildings. John's background in architectural engineering and operating buildings for a Fortune 100 company gave him insight into operations, maintenance and how impactful expense control enhances building value.

Justin Bearden

Job Titles:
  • Director of Field Operations
Justin began as our engineer in the Tallahassee VA clinic in 2016 and began applying his experience working with complex building systems, the VA and Joint Commission company-wide to support Blackfin building engineers across the company. Justin's attention to detail and focus on quality is a crucial role to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.

Ryan Osgood

Job Titles:
  • Building Engineer
"I am writing to express my continued appreciation of the Building Engineer, Ryan Osgood,and Director of Field Operations, Mr. Justin Bearden. They have each provided excellent care of the Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic in Tallahassee, Florida....Their ability to swiftly diagnose and resolve complex issues, from HVAC malfunctions to electrical concerns, have not gone unnoticed. Their proactive approach in conducting regular maintenance and upgrades significantly enhances the building's efficiency and longevity."

Teresa Kilburn

Job Titles:
  • Director of Administration
Teresa joined Blackfin in 2024 after spending 23 years in accounting, finance as well as being involved in just about every aspect of a growing company. Teresa has brought that wealth of experience and creativity to us and is a key member of our management team.