Jeffrey Navin
Chair
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Vice President Project Management | Project Executive
Jeff brings over 23 years of experience to his role as Vice President of Project Management and Procurement at Consigli. He provides strategic direction and corporate leadership across all regions and markets, and has helped scale the company from a local, Massachusetts-based contractor to one of the largest General Contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with nine regional offices and over $2 billion in annual revenue. In addition, Jeff oversees some of Consigli’s most complex, high-profile projects in the academic, life science, and developer sectors, ranging in size up to $300 Million.
Brad Forrest
Vice Chair
Walsh Brothers, Inc.
Brad is responsible for operations and the strategic growth of the company. With over 20 years experience in the building industry, he is highly regarded as a manager, builder and preconstruction leader in the private, institutional construction segment. Brad has advanced through every level of building operations on large-scale, complex construction projects for major health care clients including MGH, Dana-Farber, Boston Children's and Brigham and Women's hospitals.
Vice President & COO
Brad is responsible for operations and the strategic growth of the company. With over 20 years experience in the building industry, he is highly regarded as a manager, builder and preconstruction leader in the private, institutional construction segment. Brad has advanced through every level of building operations on large-scale, complex construction projects for major health care clients including MGH, Dana-Farber, Boston Children's and Brigham and Women's hospitals.
Steven Avery
Treasurer
Dimeo Construction Company
Steven leads the organization's accounting and financial accounting activities. Prior to joining Dimeo in 1996 Steve was an audit manager with Deloitte & Touche fo-cused on assurance acquisitions in the construction industry. He has been a leader in a number of key areas including the establishment of Dimeo's self performance operations as well as financial, insurance, and bonding activities. Steve is a graduate of Babson College with a BS degree in Accounting.
CFO
Steven leads the organization's accounting and financial accounting activities. Prior to joining Dimeo in 1996 Steve was an audit manager with Deloitte & Touche fo-cused on assurance acquisitions in the construction industry. He has been a leader in a number of key areas including the establishment of Dimeo's self performance operations as well as financial, insurance, and bonding activities. Steve is a graduate of Babson College with a BS degree in Accounting.
Bill Aalerud
Immediate Past Chair
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Columbia
Bill plays an integral role in providing oversight and implementation of continued growth at Columbia. His recent endeavors have included launching a wellness program, oversight in an intitiatve to reduce green house gas emissions at Columbia, development of a strategic plan focused on improving diversity, inclusion and equity as well as driving Columbia to be a learning organization. Known for his experience and interpersonal skills, Bill works closely with the firm’s Principals to help guide Columbia’s long-term strategic growth. Bill has taken a leadership role in implementing Lean tools and practices in his never ending pursuit of continuous improvement.
Executive Vice President
Bill plays an integral role in providing oversight and implementation of continued growth at Columbia. His recent endeavors have included launching a wellness program, oversight in an intitiatve to reduce green house gas emissions at Columbia, development of a strategic plan focused on improving diversity, inclusion and equity as well as driving Columbia to be a learning organization. Known for his experience and interpersonal skills, Bill works closely with the firm’s Principals to help guide Columbia’s long-term strategic growth. Bill has taken a leadership role in implementing Lean tools and practices in his never ending pursuit of continuous improvement.
Mark Abdella
Fontaine Brothers, Inc.
Vice President of Construction Management Services
Mark works with executive leadership to set a strategic direction for Fontaine Bros. including people, processes, and projects. Additionally, Mark has been heavily involved in the growth and expansion of Fontaine's CM at-Risk services across both private and public institutions.
Jess Baccari
CFDI Representative
Siena Construction Corp.
Project Manager
Eudad Gonzalez
Turner Construction
Operations Manager, Special Projects
As the VP & Special Projects Division Business Manager, Eudad has solved logistical problems for many unique facilities and projects.
Abby Harris
CLC Chair
Dellbrook | JKS Construction
Superintendent
Diana Hasan
C.E. Floyd Company Inc.
Human Resource Director
Diana Hasan is responsible for building the team, employee relations, coaching, benefits management and organizational development. She’s been with C.E. Floyd for over 10 years and is currently the Chair of the ABC MA HR committee and Co-Chair of the AGC MA HR committee. She is also serving a one-year term on the ABC MA Board of Directors.
Frank Hayes
Bond Building Construction, Inc.
Frank is responsible for driving profitable growth and enabling operational excellence for BOND. With over 25 years of construction experience, he brings strong leadership and management expertise in planning, preconstruction and project delivery. He has led numerous corporate initiatives, including the development of people strategies, plans for continued regional expansion, best-in-class project delivery, and state-of-the-art technology platforms.
President
Frank is responsible for driving profitable growth and enabling operational excellence for BOND. With over 25 years of construction experience, he brings strong leadership and management expertise in planning, preconstruction and project delivery. He has led numerous corporate initiatives, including the development of people strategies, plans for continued regional expansion, best-in-class project delivery, and state-of-the-art technology platforms.
Richard Jensen
Open Shop Council Chair
Erland Construction, Inc.
Vice President, Director of Operations
Rick Jensen has been with Erland since 1981, advancing from Field Supervisor through the ranks to his current position as Vice President, Director of Operations. Complementing his thorough knowledge of the construction process is his ability to keep track of the manpower requirements of Erland’s multiple projects simultaneously. He is also responsible for developing project and field-related policies and procedures, implementing new management software, and reviewing client contracts. Rick earned his B.S. in Building Construction from Wentworth Institute of Technology and received his Master’s in Business Management from Lesley University. He has been active in industry associations and activities including AGC, ASHE and ISPE.
Mike Kearns
Shawmut Design and Construction
Vice President Construction Operations
Matthew Kilty
Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp.
Matt's years of experience building high-end hospitality, entertainment and retail spaces combined with his impressive knowledge of building methods make him an invaluable resource; he is a trusted consultant to Owners during lease reviews and advises project teams about permitting, purchasing, and provides expert guidance in pre-construction planning for site logistics and scheduling. He is also responsible for business development, developing company-wide policies, procedures, standards and training programs, and for the scheduling of construction operations staff.
President
Matt's years of experience building high-end hospitality, entertainment and retail spaces combined with his impressive knowledge of building methods make him an invaluable resource; he is a trusted consultant to Owners during lease reviews and advises project teams about permitting, purchasing, and provides expert guidance in pre-construction planning for site logistics and scheduling. He is also responsible for business development, developing company-wide policies, procedures, standards and training programs, and for the scheduling of construction operations staff.
Bob Kunz
National Director
Dimeo Construction Company
Corporate Safety Director
Rich Lucht
Labor Relations Division Representative
Commodore Builders
Vice President, Operations Manager
Christine Martello
BWiC Representative
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Project Development
Bryan Northrop
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Executive V.P./General Manager
Craig Skurka
Gilbane Building Company
Operations Manager
Liseth Velez
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L.J.V. Development, LLC
Founder/CEO
Tony Starr
Board Counsel
Mintz
Tony is Co-chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice. He represents contractors, owners, developers, and public authorities across a wide range of construction-related issues in both the public and private sectors including contract drafting, bidding issues, job problems, change order disputes, mechanics’ liens, bond claims, terminations, and delay claims.
Tony has represented clients in numerous major construction trials, arbitrations, and mediations. He is a frequent lecturer in the area of construction law, particularly in the area of arbitration and mediation of construction disputes. Tony received his BA from Harvard University and his JD from Northeastern University.
