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/AFFILIATIONS
- 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!
Michael Emmons
Chief Operating Officer
Team Member Since 1984
EDUCATION
Advanced Management Program – Harvard University
B.S., Building Construction – Texas A&M University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- 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., Accounting – Texas State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- 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.
Keefe Andrews
Vice President of IT
Team Member Since 2005
EDUCATION
B.S., Information Technology Management – American Public University System
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Freshworks Community Expert
FUN FACT- I really enjoy working with IT professionals who are just starting out in their IT career. They have enthusiasm for the work and have great potential to pick up skills and contribute to the team quickly. Give people a chance, and many times they will surprise you with what they can do!
Kirby Baird
Director of Advise & Consult Services
Team Member Since 2003
EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science – Washington State University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Secretary/Board Member, Austin Community College Foundation
- Board Member, Associated General Contractors of America
- Committee Member, Explorer Scouts
FUN FACT- I enjoy assembling diverse teams of qualified individuals with construction, market and contractual knowledge to develop custom solutions for our clients’ challenges.
Hillary Cadra, CPSM
Vice President of Marketing
Team Member Since 2000
EDUCATION
B.A., Public Relations – Texas Tech University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- 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.
Justin Calvin, LEED AP, FMP
Vice President of SpawGlass Equipment and Supply
Team Member Since 2000
EDUCATION
B.S.T., Construction Management – Texas State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Facility Management Professional
- ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Board Member, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) San Antonio Chapter
FUN FACT- I started my career with SpawGlass as a laborer in San Antonio.
Lloyd Faver
President, North Texas Division
Team Member Since 2016
EDUCATION
B.S., Engineering Technology – Oklahoma State University
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Construction Management Advisory Board Member, Oklahoma State University
- Construction Management Advisory Board Member, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Member, Near Southside Fort Worth Development Committee
- Community Affairs Committee Member, Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth
- Committee Member, Transform 1012 N. Main Steet
FUN FACT- While I am an Oklahoma State Cowboy through-and-through and wear America's brightest orange proudly, Dallas/Fort Worth is home. I am blessed to be raising my family in DFW.
Laurie Ingle, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Team Member 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/AFFILIATIONS
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Associated General Contractors of America (National Human Resources Steering Committee 2012-2016)
- Member, St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church
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 TMR 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/AFFILIATIONS
- 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
- ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Board Member, Bo’s Place
- Board Member, Construction Career Collaborative (C3)
FUN FACT- My favorite SpawGlass project to date is the Sam Houston State University James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center.
David Paden, LEED AP
President, Austin Division
Team Member Since 2009
EDUCATION
B.S., Construction Science and Management – Texas State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED Accredited Professional
- ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate
- ASHE Health Facility Commissioning (HFCx)
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Urban Land Institute
- Texas State University Construction Student Association
- Texas State University Young Alumni Rising Star
FUN FACT- I love spending time with family and friends, being in the outdoors, fishing on the gulf coast and playing baseball and soccer with my boys.
- I have had a unique opportunity to work in many SpawGlass divisions and build amazing projects with exceptional people. My favorite SpawGlass projects to date have been the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex for The University of Texas at Austin and the Lakeway Police Facility for the City of Lakeway.
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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio 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, Civil Division
Team Member Since 2001
EDUCATION
Advanced Management Program – Harvard University
B.S., Industrial Technology, Construction Concentration – Texas State University