Accomplished construction and real estate industry executive with over 45 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and utility sectors. Proven history in business development, operational turnarounds, and large-scale project management. Early adopter of design-build delivery, public-private partnerships (P3), and alternative dispute resolution. Recognized industry leader, appointed by Governors Schwarzenegger and Brown to the California Contractors State License Board.
PROFESSIONAL history
Principal, Synesis Advisors, LLC
Corona Del Mar, California
January 2025 – Current
Executive management advisor offering strategic and operational support to emerging and growing organizations. Areas of focus include recruiting and developing C-suite leadership, implementing analytical tools and systems, and building client-focused teams. Brings practical experience in aligning organizational structure with business goals.
Partner, Stockdale Investment Group, LLC
Dallas, Texas
September 2020 – December 2024
Led major project developments in the Dallas and North Carolina markets, overseeing property acquisition due diligence, entitlements, budgeting, design, and construction administration. Collaborated with internationally renowned architectural and engineering firms, major construction firms and real estate brokers to execute large-scale, mixed-use developments. Ensured project feasibility, optimized costs, and streamlined execution to maximize investment returns.
President, Primoris Services Corporation/ARB Structures, Inc.
Lake Forest, California
October 2004 – August 2020
Recruited to turn around major business unit of large, regional general contracting firm delivering public, private and P3 utility, infrastructure and building projects in Southern California. Key role in taking company public in 2008 and helping to grow the combined organization to more than $3 billion with operations in 24 states with more than 12,000 employees. Currently a key member of executive oversight group with profit-and-loss responsibility for three business units and due diligence studies for merger and acquisition activities.
President, Pepper Construction Company Pacific
Irvine, California
October 1987 - September 2004
First local hire to establish California office for national building contractor headquartered in Chicago. Initial assignment as project manager transitioned to safety director, business development manager, vice president, and then president in 1997. Officer-in-charge of several high-profile national accounts including public, institutional, health care, retail, theme parks office and distribution centers. Developed many new private-sector clients and relationships with multiple projects on the West Coast.
Estimator/Project Manager, Commercial Construction Group
Yorba Linda, California
June 1984 - August 1987
Fire Crew Supervisor, Orange County Fire Authority/CalFire
Orange County, California
March 1980 - February 1987
Estimator, Hayward Construction
Cerritos, California
September 1979 – September 1981
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chair, Fund for Construction Industry Advancement ~ 2009 – 2020
Trustee, Southwestern Regional Carpenters Trust Funds ~ 2008 – 2020
Trustee, Southern California Laborers Trust Funds ~ 2019 – 2020
Board Member/Vice Chair, Contractors State License Board ~ 2010 – 2014
Chairman, AGC Union Contractors Committee ~ 2009 - 2018
Past Chairman AGC Political Action Committee ~ 2010 – 2012
President, Associated General Contractors of California ~ 1995
State & National Board Member, AGC of California since 1989
EDUCATION
California State University Fullerton – Civil Engineering & Business Administration
Convene Vision - Transforming lives and businesses globally for God’s glory.
Convene Mission - To connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow execeptional business and become higher-impact leaders to honor God.
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About Convene
Convene’s mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God. Through a community of peer-to-peer advisory teams, executive coaching and world-class consulting, we work with Christian CEOs and business owners to impact the Life of a Leader, leading to an ultimate Kingdom legacy.
We work together to enhance your business and life trajectory, while exploring where God is leading you. Convene provides ongoing business and leadership skill-development with access to One2One™ coaching and advisory teams, nationally-recognized speakers, and break-through content for continuous transformational learning. Particular attention is given to contributing wisdom, encouragement and accountability toward your goals for the purpose of achieving better results in all areas of your life.