JOERIS - Key Persons


Angela Cardwell - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Executive Vice President Launch Modal
As Executive Vice President, Angela is responsible for corporate and strategic planning. She provides oversight of strategy definition, implementation and stakeholder involvement. Angela is a culture champion and as such, she oversees the firm's organizational leadership development through Values-Based leadership. With over 18 years in executive leadership, strategic planning and leadership development in conjunction with more than 30 years of marketing, communications, and technology experience Angela is an indispensable member of the Joeris team. Angela is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Billy Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Retail Launch Modal
Billy joined Joeris after a distinguished flying career in the United States Air Force. With an unwavering standard of integrity and a deep sense of self-motivation, Billy is a natural leader. His military career in Air Force Special Operations as an instructor pilot, along with more than 12 years of industry experience, has given him a truly unique and level-headed perspective as the Vice President of Retail where he oversees all operations including management of project teams, pre-construction and project execution within the Retail Division. He provides direction and guidance and ensures clear communication is a primary focus for his teams and client relations. Billy is an active member of local community organizations including the Texas Cavaliers, German Club, and Order of the Alamo. Billy is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Burton Hackney

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Central Texas Launch Modal
Burton began his construction career more than 27 years ago as a Project Engineer. His knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset of the Joeris team where he now provides his expertise as the Vice President of Austin. Burton oversees all projects and project teams throughout the Central Texas area as well as all Austin office operations including personnel management, profit and loss, pre-construction, and project execution. He provides oversight and guidance to Central Texas project teams and ensures clear communication to owners and stakeholders during each phase of the project. Burton is highly respected by owners, architects, and subcontractors for his unwavering integrity and steadfast work ethic. Burton is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Carl McClenan - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Operations Officer Launch Modal
Carl has worked in various capacities in the construction industry for more than 21 years. Since joining Joeris in 2003, Carl quickly put this knowledge to work as an Assistant Project Manager. In short order, he was promoted to Project Executive and now serves as one of our Chief Operations Officers. He now oversees operational execution of all San Antonio and South Texas projects for an annual volume of more than $400M. Carl contributes to the company's strategic growth as a member of the Executive Team. He is highly respected by all members of the construction team and is known for his integrity and project management skills. Carl is a committed member of his community where he invests his time outside of work in youth sports programs as a coach. Carl is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Dan Byrom

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, San Antonio Operations

Henry Serry

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer / Operations Consultant Launch Modal
Henry has been in the construction industry in Central and South Texas for over 34 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. Henry has held positions ranging from field engineer to superintendent, and project manager to president. This experience makes him a foundational member of the Joeris Executive Team where he provides leadership as the Chief Operations Officer. He is responsible for the oversight of operational performance and execution from pre-construction through warranty. Henry is highly respected in the construction industry for his resolute integrity and consistent project success record. Henry is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Julie Delahunt - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Vice President, HR / Learning and Development Launch Modal
Julie Delahunt, Director of Human Resources for Joeris General Contractors, stated, "As a born and raised San Antonian, working for Joeris, a home-grown company since 1967, I have a strong desire to support local students, their education and their future work opportunities. At Joeris, we are always looking to hire the best and brightest in San Antonio. After all, young people are our future and someone will fill my Joeris shoes one day!" Julie Delahunt has more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Learning and Development. Julie excels at building and maintaining relationships with employees and is passionate about learning and development, which enables her to provide opportunities for employee growth and advancement. As Vice President Julie oversees all Human Resources and Learning and Development efforts across all Joeris offices. This includes recruiting efforts, employee development planning, learning management systems, onboarding, benefits, employee relations and succession planning. Julie is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC. From Preconstruction Services all the way through the One Year Warranty period, Joeris is available, proactive and dedicated to taking care of business.

Karl Joeris - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Operations Officer Launch Modal
Karl Joeris has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. Since graduating from Texas A&M University, Karl has worked in every facet of the business, field operations, project management and operations management. He is an industry expert with extensive skills in executive leadership of high-performing teams. Karl has a proven record, delivering more than $2 billion in complex projects that meet or exceed project profitability goals. As a Chief Operations Officer at Joeris, Karl oversees all major joint-venture contracts and works closely with our teams, focusing on client service and relationships as well as operational excellence. Karl is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Kenny Fuller - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • President Launch Modal
  • Project Manager in 1997 and Now Serves With the Executive Team
Known as a culture champion, Kenny joined the Joeris team as a Project Manager in 1997 and now serves with the Executive Team as the President. Kenny sets the firm's vision and ensures alignment with company values and strategic goals. He is also a skilled client liaison, ensuring Joeris provides client satisfaction throughout our projects and across all teams. Kenny is highly concentrated on relationships both inside and outside the company and serves as the primary employee advocate within the company. Kenny is a devoted leader and also spends much of his time giving back to the local community where he is active in the local real estate and development communities as well as his local school board. Kenny is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Kristian Pearson

Job Titles:
  • Chief Strategy Officer and Houston Business Unit Leader Launch Modal
Kristian has worked in the commercial construction industry for more than 30 years. As the Chief Strategy Officer and a member of the Joeris Executive Team, Kristian drives cross functional business processes and business model innovation while identifying strategic risks and opportunities. He uses his innate communication skills to collaborate with leadership and cross function teams to execute strategies. Kristian is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, Ltd.

Russell Syma

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Estimating Launch Modal
As a member of the construction industry for more than 18 years, Russell has worked in numerous roles in both pre-construction and construction operations. He is a critical thinker and tenacious leader with a specialized expertise in pre-construction and estimating methods. As the Vice President of Estimating, Russell is responsible for establishing effective and strategic estimating practices across all Joeris Business Units. He manages the pre-construction process on behalf of Joeris, advises estimating and operations teams on cost strategies, oversees the development of cost estimates alongside the A/E and Owner, and incorporates LEAN processes and procedures through the use of construction technology. Russell is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Rusty Medlin

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Pre - Construction

Ryan Doege - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer Launch Modal
Ryan is an integral part of the leadership team at Joeris General Contractors with more than 11 years of experience in the industry. He provides his financial expertise as the Chief Financial Officer on the Executive Team. He is responsible for directing the company's financial strategy, planning, and forecasts. Ryan conducts monthly project management meeting to assess project progress from the standpoint of budgets and billings. In addition, he analyzes and oversees the firm's investments and business planning. Ryan is a natural leader with a dedication to this industry, the Joeris company and his community, also serving as a school board member in his local school district. Ryan is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.

Scott Lee

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, North Texas Launch Modal
Scott has over 18 years of experience in construction and senior project management, ranging from Project Executive to a Division Manager of 45 employees with full profit and loss responsibility to Vice President of the Joeris Dallas Office. Scott is proficient at providing direction and guidance to Dallas/Fort Worth project teams and ensures clear communication to the owner during each phase of the project. He oversees all project teams throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area as well as office operations including personnel management, profit and loss, and project execution. Scott served this country as a United States Army Officer from 1996-2001. Scott is an employee owner of Joeris General Contractors, LLC.