STRUCTURES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Your Team
- Project Manager
Bill graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a B.S.E. Degree in Civil Engineering.
Bill interned with The Structures Group while going to college from 2005-2008. After graduation, Bill started his career working as a structural designer at a structural engineering firm. He then worked for ADOT on many building restorations and heavy civil projects. Bill re-joined The Structures Group team in 2017 working as a Project Manager, and in-house Engineer for design-build projects. He is always an email or phone call away from helping all clients.
Bill's favorite location is in the woods, close to a lake. Think more On Golden Pond than Deliverance!
Brent Peterson began working in construction over thirty years ago and has been with the Structures Group since 2001. Beginning as an Apprentice Carpenter he quickly worked his way up to Journeyman Carpenter and then Foreman. In 2021 he was promoted to Field Superintendent. Brent is charged with making sure that field operations are being handled safely, efficiently, while maintaining integrity and good workmanship.
We have been incredibly blessed working with Brent for over two decades, and grateful for the experience and hard work he brings every day.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Your Team
- President
Brian graduated from the University of Arizona in 1991 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis). Registered Structural Engineer in Arizona, Texas, and Hawaii.
Brian began working for the predecessor in 1985 building "panels". During college, he worked for The Structures Group as a programmer and draftsman. After graduating college he gained experience as a consulting structural engineer in California and Arizona. Brian returned to The Structures Group in 1994 as a Sales Engineer. He advanced to Chief Structural Engineer, Vice-President, and President. He has designed hundreds of panelized wood roof structures as well as wood and steel roofs and floors. When he's not at the office you'll likely find him at Lake Powell, wakeboarding and wake surfing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Your Team
- Vice President of Client Relations
Joseph graduated from Arizona State in 2003 with a B.S. Degree in Construction Management.
Joseph started his career in the construction industry working for his family's structural and misc. steel business in Boston in 1994. After graduating college he went to work for a general contractor as a project engineer in Arizona. Joseph joined The Structures Group in 2004 as a sales engineer. In 2009 he returned to Boston and gained 5 years additional experience in all facets of steel fabrication and erection. He is now back at The Structures Group. He is efficient and thorough in estimating as well as project management for both wood and steel projects. When not at work you will find him with his lovely wife and 5 kids, or hiking Camelback Mountain. Joseph has more tattoos than everyone else in the office, combined!
Justin began working with The Structures Group in 2012 at the young age of 20, learning every aspect of field work from sectioning panelized roof systems to welding and constructing mezzanines. After working for several years in the field, Justin transitioned into the logistics industry for 6 years coordinating shipments out of the exact buildings he spent the previous years of his career constructing. After gaining some valuable management experience in the freight industry, he re-joined The Structures Group team in 2022 as a Project Manager. Using a plethora of knowledge from experiences in the field and the ever-evolving logistics industry, Justin is becoming a valuable member of the team and satisfying current and future clients.
Justin has a fondness for sports and exercise, but has been cursed with a deep love for the Dallas Cowboys.. pray for him!
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Member of the Your Team
Lorri graduated from Arizona State University in 1998 with a B.S. Degree in Accounting, and from University of Phoenix in 2008 with a Masters of Business Administration Degree.
Lorri began working in accounting and human resources in the construction industry in 1994. Lorri has 25 years of experience in developing and maintaining the system of internal accounting controls and financial reporting, human resource systems and office management. She has been working for The Structures Group Southwest since 2002. Lorri tried to quit in 2005 when her husband was stationed out of state but we wouldn't let her. She's so valuable that she has successfully worked remotely ever since!
Job Titles:
- COO
- Member of the Your Team
Rick graduated from Western Governors University in 2016, with a B.S. in Business Management
Rick brings 21 years of manufacturing, fabrication, and construction experience to the company. His previous roles include COO of a steel fabricator and General Manager of the Western region for a national joist manufacturing facility. Rick has now found a home with The Structures Group and is working with the Team to build sustainable growth. When not at work you will find him with family, on the golf course, or not find him in a blind with bow in hand.
Riki studied at Ohlone College 1980-1983.
Construction experience began 1983 where he advanced to Journeyman in the California Roofer's Union. Riki joined The Structures Group in 1994 and provides estimating and project management. He has extensive knowledge of steel and wood estimating and anticipating project requirements not shown on construction documents. Riki is an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and can catch smelt with a net!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Your Team
- Project Manager
Robyn graduated from Suffolk University Boston, MA in 2004 with a B.S in Business Management.
Robyn grew up in the steel construction industry working summers in her family's steel fabrication business. After graduating she began her career with a demolition company before starting a union steel installation business. With 5 years under her belt in the steel industry she joined the family business estimating and project managing for the next 10 years. She comes to us with experience in not only steel project management but also, steel fabrication, quality assurance, weld inspection, and safety.
Job Titles:
- Materials Coordination Specialist
Stephen graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Stephen has 8.5 years' experience in receivables, equipment/inventory control, and global logistics. Stephen started working at The Structures Group in 2017 as the Materials Coordination Specialist. Stephen enjoys playing sports and spending time with his wife, Amy, and children, Isaac, and Penelope. He grew up in Israel and graduated from high school at the American International School there. Because of that, he's never seen an episode of Friends or The Simpsons!
Tony began his construction career in the US Navy as a "Steelworker SW" in the Construction Battalions knows as the Seabees (CBs). There he gained valuable training, knowledge and experience building structures around the globe. This was furthered in the structural steel and construction industry by obtaining certifications from a well-known entities such as AWS (American Welding Society), ASU OTI (OSHA Training Institute) and ASNT NDE (The American Society for Nondestructive Testing).
Tony's role at The Structures Group is in making sure we produce high-quality results, and to ensure everyone is working in a safe environment so that they come home happy and safely to their families.
If you can't find him on the jobsite with his signature safety vest, he'll be buried in some code book or specification document continually gaining knowledge.