BRYCON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Construction
Aaron has worked in the construction industry since 1995 beginning his career in the high-tech manufacturing space. Since then, he has held numerous positions including Quality Assurance Manager, Project Manager, Project Director, and Operations Manager. His construction management experience includes semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality. Over the course of his career, he has completed multiple high profile and complex projects using all delivery methods. Aaron is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management. As Vice President of Construction, Aaron provides leadership and direction for our team and ensures that our work is executed safely and at the highest level for our clients. Additionally, Aaron chairs the corporate Safety Committee.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Construction
Branden possesses more than 25 years in the commercial construction industry with experience in leadership as both a project manager and superintendent. As Operations Manager for Brycon, Branden oversees all aspects of day-to-day construction activities including project team oversight, workforce planning and execution of work. His experience with construction delivery methods includes Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk. Branden has managed major projects that have required permitting, construction management, asset management, demolition, and master planning. Branden also served on the corporate Safety Committee.
Carmela Little serves as Chief Financial Officer for Brycon. Over the past 13 years, she has worked as a controller in both the private and municipal sector of the construction industry. She has helped companies streamline accounting operations, introduced internal controls, and driven powerful financial initiatives. She has implemented enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to help information flow between all business functions, providing efficiencies and business resources. Carmela graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and was a voting member on the City of Albuquerque's Investment Oversight Committee. She is an active member and serves on several boards and organizations throughout the community including the New Mexico Society of CPAs, the Association of Governmental Accountants, and the Construction Financial Management Association.
Chris Boston has upwards of 30 years of experience in construction management and leadership with a demonstrated record of success. As Operations Manager for Brycon, Chris oversees all aspects of day-to-day construction activities including project team oversight, workforce planning and execution of work. Chris holds a B.S. in Construction Management from ASU and a MBA from University of Phoenix.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Vice President
David J. Smith, Senior Vice President, oversees all Brycon operations for the state of Nevada. David has more than 30 years of construction experience and has been with Brycon since 2008. He managed successful projects with our New Mexico and Arizona Divisions before opening the Reno Division. David's greatest strength lies in building and maintaining client relationships. His exceptional communication skills and high expectations have earned him a reputation as a trustworthy and effective leader. His emphasis on safety and quality craftsmanship generates successful teams and client satisfaction. David serves as a board member for NAIOP Northern Nevada, and he received the 2018 Rookie of the Year award from the Builders Association of Northern Nevada. In his free time, David enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and spending time at the lake.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Business Development
- Vice President of Business Development for Brycon in Arizona
Don Helton joined Brycon in 2013 and serves as Vice President of Business Development for Brycon in Arizona. Don brings over 25 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate sector and is responsible for managing business development strategies to maximize plan goals, evaluate and identify market sector opportunities and create strategic partnerships to achieve both Division and Corporate business development goals.
As a business leader in Greater Phoenix, Don is actively involved in numerous committees and organizations including the Arizona Association of Economic Development (former Board Member), National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Alliance of Construction Excellence, The Business Development Guild, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (where he was named GPEC Ambassador of the Year for 2018).
Greg Thomas has acquired over 38 years of experience in the construction industry; 31 of those years being with Brycon working in all phases of Cleanroom construction. As Senior Vice President for our Advanced Technologies Construction Group in Arizona, Greg is responsible for all aspects of field coordination, client relations, cost controls and project quality. He assists in the planning and scheduling of all construction and manages on-site safety. Several of Brycon's largest projects have been managed directly by Greg, where clients have praised his efforts in testimonial time and time again.
Joe Lopez has more nearly 25 years of construction experience, 17 of those in a semiconductor/cleanroom environment. Joe began as an electrical journeyman with Brycon and worked his way up to electrical General Foreman, Superintendent, and now Operations Manager. Joe oversees all aspects of day-to-day construction activities including project team oversight, workforce planning and execution of work. Joe excels in high-tech, commercial and industrial projects.
With a background in executive management, project management, and estimating, Johnny has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds a B.S. in Construction Management from UNM and is also a LEED AP. He has worked on multiple high profile and complex projects during his career, completing them successfully. As Division Manager, he provides direction and leadership to ensure safe & effective operations, complete customer satisfaction, and long-term sustainable growth. Johnny provides high-level oversight of project teams, workforce planning and execution of work. He has extensive knowledge in both traditional & alternative delivery methods including CMAR and Design-Build.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Construction
Kevin has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry and is an 18-year member of the Brycon team. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. He has been instrumental in the success of many of Brycon's projects in the role of Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Manager, and now Division Manager/Vice President of Construction. Kevin provides leadership for the Arizona General Contracting Division and ensures that our team is equipped with the tools, training, and leadership necessary to provide our clients with exceptional construction service.
Mr. Casaus is responsible for providing strategic leadership for Brycon and its various related entities by working with management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. He oversees a team of seasoned managers who manage the various functions of the company, including construction, administration, financial, business development, information technology, and marketing. Mr. Casaus serves as President/CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Brycon and its parent company. He leads the executive leadership team of the company and ensures that the core values of Brycon permeate throughout the organization through example, policies, and personal commitment. Mr. Casaus has more than 35 years of experience in the construction/engineering industry and has held numerous leadership positions in various personal and professional organizations. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Immediate Past-Chairman of Leadership New Mexico, Board Member of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) and NAIOP, and recently served on the Board of Directors of the Sandoval County Economic Alliance (SEA). Mr. Casaus holds a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of New Mexico, is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas, is a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional, and attained his Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Development from the S.C. Johnson College of Business at Cornell University.
Scott Dluzen served as the Preconstruction Manager and Division Manager for BRYCON Construction for more than 17 years prior to assuming the role of Senior Vice President for General Contracting. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and Engineering from Arizona State University. He is a skilled leader and management executive with more than 30 years in the commercial construction industry. He is a "hands-on" manager, who prides himself on being readily accessible to each project with a true collaborative and teaming mentality. He is committed to quality and innovative approaches that improve on process, faster delivery, and economies for all Preconstruction and Construction projects. He has local and multi-state experience in alternative delivery methods which includes JOC, CMAR, and Design-Build, including Construction Management services. Scott has developed proven expertise constructing high-visibility projects that require specialized skills, sensitivity to unique program requirements, and knowledge in all aspects of the construction process.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Steve Garcia serves as Brycon's Business Development Director in New Mexico. Steve brings more than 33 years of military service, reaching a senior executive program manager position prior to his retirement. A high-energy individual, Steve focuses on developing relationships with clients and prospective clients. A native to Albuquerque, he uses his exceptional networking skills and broad knowledge of the community to connect with local business leaders. His goal is to understand client business needs and determine how Brycon can best meet those needs. Steve graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of University Studies. His post-graduate work includes a Master of Business Administration from Grantham University, a Master of Science of Inter-American Defense and Security from the Inter-American Defense College, and a Master of Western Hemispheric Defense and Security from the National Academy of Political and Strategic Studies in Santiago, Chile.
Tommy Robinson began his career with Brycon as a Superintendent/Foreman more than 28 years ago and has become the Division Manager for our Advanced Technologies Construction Group in New Mexico. Tommy specializes in the installation of cleanrooms and cleanroom components including specialty wall, ceiling, and flooring systems. Tommy has also developed a team of experts capable of constructing the most challenging manufacturing and cleanroom projects from demolition of pre-existing systems to the installation of the most sophisticated process equipment. Over the years, Tommy has been instrumental in the success of many of Brycon's largest cleanroom projects.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources & Risk Control
Tracy McNamara has been with Brycon for over 30 years serving in several positions, including human resources, cost control, project engineering, and project management. As Brycon's Director of Human Resources & Risk Control, her expertise includes building teamwork and talent management. She works with a team to develop process improvement initiatives, hiring and staffing strategies, training and education, and employee engagement. In addition, Tracy is responsible for addressing issues associated with risk management, such as analyzing risk, insurance matters, regulatory compliance, client contract oversight, subcontractor management, and safety reporting and compliance.