COFFEY BUILDING GROUP - Key Persons


Anthony Smith

Job Titles:
  • Senior Estimator

Dave Smith - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Denise DeGroff-Coffey - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Denise has worked in the construction industry since 1983 gaining experience in both private and public sectors, including extensive DSA and OSHPD projects. Her career experience spans from development, project management and construction management to C Suite and ultimately ownership roles. Denise is actively involved in Coffey Building Group's daily operations with a focus on finance, human resources, marketing and corporate education, purpose & sustainability programs.

Jim Olson

Job Titles:
  • Preconstruction Manager
Jim began his construction career in 1979. He brings experience in both public and private sectors of the construction industry. His project experience ranges from OSHPD and DSA to Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Retail.

John Clouse

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Operations

Matt Herrera

Job Titles:
  • Estimating & Acoustical Manager
Matt began in the construction industry in 1994, his project experience ranges from OSHPD and DSA to commercial, industrial, retail and is LEED Accredited. In addition to estimating and project management, Matt has a strong sales management and business development background, having held senior management positions in both of these fields.

Paden Waldren

Job Titles:
  • General Superintendent
Paden has over 20 years of acoustical ceiling experience ranging from the installation of various types of ceiling systems, resource management and scheduling, safety administrator, detailing and design development, supervising and estimating. He has a strong background in many different types of construction particularly OSHPD / healthcare projects.

Ron Mello

Job Titles:
  • Project Executive
Ron is a third generation drywall, lathing, and framing carpenter, he began his career in 1997. Ron has managed mid-rise, high rise and replacement hospitals as well as numerous tenant improvement projects. His field experience enables him to communicate effectively with field level staff as well as executive management staff and owners. Ron is responsible for the project management of Coffey Building Group's framing, drywall and plaster divisions including client relationships, subcontract negotiation, preconstruction design review/assist and project management.

Shane Huffman

Job Titles:
  • General Superintendent
Shane brings vast industry knowledge and field experience to his role of General Superintendent of all field operations. He started in the construction industry in 1997. His comprehensive background, diverse project history & extensive Healthcare portfolio bring a great depth of knowledge to our teams and our clients. Identifying potential issues prior to them impacting the project, and seeing those challenges as opportunities to mentor while providing client value is a strong focus for Shane. He is dedicated to finding solutions to challenges, relationship management, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and leadership

Tom Coffey - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Tom began his career as a drywall carpenter in 1979. His project experience ranges from residential, healthcare, retail, commercial, industrial, K-12 and universities. He quickly progressed from tradesman to field supervision and project management to senior corporate management and owner. Tom oversees Coffey Building Group's daily construction operations, including lead development, client relationships, estimating, project management, safety policies, and contract negotiation and review.