meet our team
Each member of the GBA Builders team brings unique skills to provide comprehensive construction management for any regulated, critical environment. We connect and discover; communicate and collaborate; exchange ideas and challenge each other to make them better.
Through our shared passion for design and respect for each other’s expertise and contributions, we achieve outcomes that benefit our clients and communities.
President
As president of GBA Builders, Joshua is responsible for leading and growing the firm’s business operations. He brings nearly 30 years of construction experience, the majority served in a leadership role. He has an excellent understanding of all contracting methods having worked both domestically and internationally. His focus as a leader is to empower his teammates to take ownership of their projects, teams, clients, and futures. Joshua is passionate about creating fantastic results for his teammates and clients through constantly improving interpersonal communication, personal and professional evolution, and trust.
Chief Estimator
Kenny leads the preconstruction/estimating efforts for GBA Builders. His responsibilities include management of our estimating and preconstruction department, bidding, buyout and design assist. He works with project team members to ensure issues are discussed and addressed well before the shovel hits the ground. A successful preconstruction planning process is all about communication – keeping all team members informed as choices are considered and decisions are made when it comes to the scope, budget and schedule of the project. Kenny brings more than 25 years of experience in estimating for projects ranging in size from $5,000 to more than $90 million.
Director, Field Operations
Eric is GBA Builders Director of Field Operations and has 30 years of experience working in the construction industry. Eric is extremely proud of his time working in the trades and uses his experience to build quality project field teams that have the correct skills, experiences, and personalities to be successful. In addition to managing teams of construction managers, superintendents, quality control and safety personnel, Eric oversees GBA Builders’ company fleet vehicles. Recently, Eric has played an instrumental role in launching the new regional field office in Seattle.
Director, Life Sciences
Kyle joined GBA Builders in 2014, bringing hands-on construction experience in a variety of roles. He is well-versed in project pre-planning, estimating, document preparation, budget management, and site management from early stages of construction through project turnover. As Director of Life Sciences, Kyle partners with his clients and all team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget by maintaining detailed project budget oversight, strict cost control management, timely scheduling, and superb coordination of sub-contractor delivery timelines. Kyle has a proven track record of delivering projects, on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. This can be seen through repeat work with the same clients. He is a true, team player – working and communicating with team members and building trusted relationships.
Director, Preconstruction
Bob is an innovative leader with more than 35 years of construction and construction management experience and partners with clients to deliver quality results on time and within budget. He is result-oriented with a proven track record of managing complex projects and personnel, which at times may have competing priorities. As a Client Solutions Manager, he develops successful partnerships and establishes a long-term on-site project team.
Director, Mission Critical
Joseph is a strong senior program and project management professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Mission Critical industry for over 25 years. His strong relationships and experience working in the mission critical industry facilitates excellent communication. His areas of expertise include: customer service and client experience, engineering strategic planning, team building, mission critical and data center operations
Director, Federal Services
Paige is a dedicated senior project manager and estimator that leads our Federal Services group. She joined GBA Builders in 2018, bringing with her an excellent understanding of cost estimating and project management of Federal Government contracts which immediately helped in obtaining new projects and clients. She has a proven ability in the management of design, construction, and facility operations regarding budget, schedule, quality control, and safety. Strong attention to detail and follow-through can be seen on all her projects.
Director, Healthcare
Mike brings over 20 years of construction, engineering and project management experience to the role of Project Manager. He leads and directs the project from conception to completion. Mike’s role at GBA Builders includes overseeing performance of all trade contractors and reviewing architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specifications and regulations are followed. Mike brings his project experience in hospital sterile environments to the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry.
Director, Industrial
Mark is responsible for developing and focusing the groups client base and operations to maximize opportunities. He brings 20+ years of construction experience, the majority served in a leadership role. His focus has been running projects and has an excellent understanding of all contracting methods, both International and Domestic. Mark has a talent for mentoring his teammates and connecting them with a broad array of clients, through constantly improving interpersonal communication. His driving focus is to ensure personal accountability and empowerment to all via ownership of their careers, business partners and long-term growth.
Director of Business Development, Life Sciences
Ron Shook leads our Life Sciences Business Development efforts, working with our regional business development professionals in identifying and capitalizing on new clients and opportunities. With over 20-years of Life Science industry expertise, Ron brings a unique perspective to Business Development, his early experience in various engineering and leadership roles provides a level of understanding of the clients, buying factors and decision-making process. He is passionate about aligning client needs with GBA Builder capabilities and solutions, focusing on those clients who value a mutually beneficial partnership over transactional interactions.