About Us

People First – We have many statistics to drive operational performance, but my proudest is achieving 7,673,304 safe work hours without a lost time incident on a highly complex power plant project.

I grew up building go-carts, tree-houses, and I built my own room in the basement. You can say, I caught the construction bug early. My neighbors started hiring me to build room additions, decks, and refinish their basements. I pursued my passion for building, creating and innovating, getting my degree in Building Construction from Virginia Tech. I know construction is what I love as emphasized by the fact that I even like reading about it, such as John Barry’s A Rising Tide and David McCullough’s-A Path Between Two Seas. In construction, we get to continue to be part of the infrastructure of the world.

I have many favorite projects and at times it feels like the ones in the rear view mirror get better with age. My favorite project at Cadence is building a technology platform that will connect contractors and fabrication facilities which really hits to our core purpose to perfect what is built while protecting what is natural. Field installation of pipe valves and fittings results in nearly 25% more waste than with pre-fabrication. We are going to change the construction industry through this technology.

When I find spare time I am building from scratch a 1940s wooden boat in my garage.

Innovation at our Core – At the heart of our company culture is providing solutions for our customers. In some cases, the solutions already exist and we work to perfect the process. In other cases, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, our team developed new products and solutions.

Construction is an amazing industry where every project has unique challenges. The construction industry combines the ingenuity of engineering and the craftsmanship of the constructors to create a physical contribution to society that the team can be proud of.

Savannah River Site DOE Aiken, SC – This is my favorite project because the project included working with multiple partners on an integrated basis, and it was a true team. It is also my favorite project because I was able to grow personally due to finding a tremendous mentor, which lasted after that assignment.

Grew up in New England and played ice hockey, baseball, soccer, and golf. Big fan of all Boston sports teams.

Do the Right Thing – In an industry that sometimes has a reputation for missing this mark, being a part of an organization that places such a high esteem on both personal and professional integrity at all levels is refreshing and provides clear direction to our team, daily.

I am a tinkered at heart, and have always loved engineering a better solution for tomorrow than what may exist today. Construction has allowed me to experience a sense of accomplishment in taking a green field and turning it into a permanent structure. No two projects are the same and each has its own story which is fun to tell others.

Pentagon Renovation and 9-1-1 Phoenix Rebuild – Not necessarily for the construction itself, but more for the iconic nature of the building, time in our country’s history, and the sense of teamwork that was created to accomplish rebuilding a damaged structure. The project was a great example of what we can accomplish when our goals are aligned well beyond self or company profits, and it has been a model of teamwork and influenced my own personal goal setting throughout my career.

My wife and I have 3 active and athletic daughters who consume most of our free time. As a family, we love skiing and taking a summer vacation to our lake cottage in Canada. I grew up in northeast Ohio and have been a tortured Cleveland sports fan from birth.

Transparency without hesitation -  I believe strong relationships are built on clear, honest communication, and it’s an approach I’ve lived throughout my career. In a world increasingly shaped by AI, transparency also helps teams move further, faster, together.

My background spans planning, financing, strategy, and communication, and Cadence allows me to bring all of that into the tangible world of building. I’m energized by taking a project from the field to an AI Factory, knowing the compute power we deliver will enable innovations beyond what we can imagine. Creating something that will serve a community for decades is deeply rewarding.

I’ve always valued work that benefits both clients and communities. A highlight was helping municipalities partner with solar developers to bring more renewables onto the grid—projects where every stakeholder, including the public, gained something meaningful.

I love exploring new places on my bike. My husband owns local bike shops, and we’ve traveled across the U.S. and Europe riding with friends. There’s nothing better than climbing a beautiful mountain and enjoying a cappuccino at the top— and I still race occasionally, because the competitive spirit never fades.

Transparency without hesitation. Communication is vital to the success of any organization. To truly embrace “transparency without hesitation” is to think of the others involved in every decision and to make ourselves available and reachable. We must never forget the people behind the process.

There is no industry that is more down-to-earth than construction. I love the individuals in this industry and the passion for what we do.

U.S. Embassy Compound, Harare, Zimbabwe. Building overseas has a unique set of challenges and rewards. This project introduced me to some wonderful people on and off our team and we were able to make a lasting difference in the local community.

I love gardening…and anything outdoors. I’ve also enjoyed diving, both from the sky and in the sea.