Leadership Team
Joel Stone
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
Team Member Since 1988
EDUCATION
Advanced Management Program – Harvard University
B.S., Technology – Texas State University
Construction Certificate – Texas State Technical College Harlingen
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Past President, Associated Builders and Contractors Central Texas Chapter
- Austin Chamber Education and Talent Development Council
- City of Austin Small and Minority Business Council
- Construction Advisory Board, Texas State University
- Texas State Technical College Foundation
FUN FACT
- I like living life on two wheels, on the road or in the dirt, pedaling or turning the throttle.
- My favorite project is building people!
CONTACT ME
Michael Emmons
Chief Operating Officer
Team Member Since 1984
EDUCATION
Advanced Management Program – Harvard University
B.S., Building Construction – Texas A&M University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Construction Industry Advisory Council, Texas A&M University
- Chancellor’s Century Council, Texas A&M University System
- Comal County A&M Club
- CMA Peer Group
- Member, St. Joseph Catholic Church – Honey Creek
FUN FACT
- I've hunted big game, waterfowl and upland game in four different countries and on two different continents.
- I was 25 years old when I was assigned my first project as a superintendent – a Foley’s store at Padre Staples Mall.
Bobby Friedel, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Team Member Since 2000
EDUCATION
B.B.A., Business Management – Texas State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Construction Financial Management Association
FUN FACT
- The first night-time concrete pour I got to experience was on the Texas State University Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Art/Technology/Physics Complex.
Amer Al-Nahhas
President, Civil Division
Team Member Since 1992
EDUCATION
M.B.A. – Texas A&M University
M.S., Civil Engineering – Rice University
B.S., Civil Engineering – University of Petroleum and Minerals
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Associated General Contractors of Texas
- Served on Houston Mayor Bill White’s Green Building Advisory Council
FUN FACT
Two of my favorites:
- SpawGlass Office Building in Houston – First LEED Certified Building in the City of Houston
- Memorial Park Pedestrian Bridge – The "Living Bridge" over Memorial Drive, connecting the north and south sides of Memorial Park in Houston
Kirby Baird
President, Austin Division
Team Member Since 2003
EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science – Washington State University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Board Member, Associated General Contractors of America
- Committee Member, Explorer Scouts
FUN FACT
- One of my favorite things is to guest lecture at both Texas State University and Austin Community College. It’s always interesting to understand what the students are trying to glean and why.
- My favorite projects are parking garages.
Roger Berry, CPC
President, Senior Living and Campus Housing Division
Team Member Since 1984
EDUCATION
B.S., Building Construction – Texas A&M University
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Institute of Constructors Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Certification (Level 2)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Past Chairman, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Houston Chapter
- Past Chairman, ABC of Texas
- Professional Affiliate Member, AIA Houston
FUN FACT
- My favorite SpawGlass project to date is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Houston Texas Temple.
- I once surfed Ollie’s Point, Costa Rica.
Hillary Cadra, CPSM
Director of Marketing
Team Member Since 2000
EDUCATION
B.A., Public Relations – Texas Tech University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Society for Marketing Professional Services
FUN FACT
- One of my favorite SpawGlass memories is climbing the tower crane and getting a bird's-eye view of the Valero Energy Corporation campus.
Dan Hinson
Vice President, Finance
Team Member Since 2007
EDUCATION
M.B.A. – University of Houston
B.B.A. – Texas A&M University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Construction Financial Management Association
FUN FACT
- I'm a former United States Marine (Signals Intelligence) and a Desert Storm veteran.
Laurie Ingle, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Human Resources
Team Member Since 2002
EDUCATION
B.B.A. – The University of Texas at San Antonio
M.B.A. – University of Phoenix
CERTIFICATIONS
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Society of Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Associated General Contractors of America (National Human Resources Steering Committee 2012-2016)
- Member, St. Peter Prince of the Apostle’s
FUN FACT
- I love to scuba dive, do any outdoor activities and travel.
- My favorite SpawGlass project is meeting SpawGlass team members and finding out how the HR team can help make them successful.
Eric Kennedy, AC
President, South Texas Division
Team Member Since 2000
EDUCATION
B.S., Construction Science – Texas A&M University
Eagle Scout
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Institute of Constructors Associate Constructor (AC) Certification (Level 1)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Vice President, Harlingen Consolidated ISD Foundation
- Scout Master of Troop 1701, Boy Scouts of America
- Rotary Member
- Member, Grace Lutheran Church
- School Board Member, St. Alban’s School
FUN FACT
- I enjoy anything my kids are doing, beekeeping, basketball and the outdoors.
- My favorite SpawGlass project to date is the UT Austin Student Activity Center. Our team overcame many obstacles to finish the building early, under budget and with multiple happy owners.
Brandon Meyers, LEED AP, AC
President, Houston Division
Team Member Since 2002
EDUCATION
M.B.A. – The University of Houston
B.S., Construction Science – Texas A&M University
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED Accredited Professional
- American Institute of Constructors Associate Constructor (AC) Certification (Level 1)
- ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
- Board Member, Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter
- Board Member, Construction Career Collaborative
FUN FACT
- My favorite SpawGlass project to date is the Sam Houston State University James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center.
Jason Smith, LEED AP
President, San Antonio Division
Team Member Since 1999
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering – The University of Texas at San Antonio
M.S., Civil Engineering – The University of Texas at San Antonio
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED Accredited Professional
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Associated Builders and Contractors South Texas Chapter
- Construction Owners of America Association
- Lean Construction Institute
- UTSA Construction Institute Advisory Council
- Chair of the Building Board, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
FUN FACT
- My favorite SpawGlass project to date is One Frost. A close second is the AT&T Center (formerly SBC Center).
- I was raised in south Louisiana, and I love to cook Cajun food.
Weston Voss
President, North Texas Division
Team Member Since 2001
EDUCATION
B.S., Industrial Technology, Construction Concentration – Texas State University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Programs Committee Member, Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council
- Board Member, Near Southside, Inc.
- Development Committee Member, Near Southside, Inc.
- Children’s Ministry Teacher, First United Methodist Church Fort Worth
FUN FACT
- I grew up on a working cattle ranch and now have my own rodeo keeping up with my three kids. I love family, anything outside, weekend projects and a good cup of coffee!
Doug Worrell
Vice President, Estimating
Team Member Since 2003
EDUCATION
B.S., Construction Management – University of Houston