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 SpawGlass Director of I.T.

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.

Roger Berry, CPC

President, Houston 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/AFFILIATIONS
  • 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

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.

David Paden - Austin Division President

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; SpawGlass Division President, San Antonio Division

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

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!