LEADERSHIP
The leadership team at Alston Construction has the breadth of expertise and depth of experience necessary to drive our strategy and continue to deliver profitable performances from our core business operations.
Paul Little
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Education: The University of Texas at Austin
Favorite Quote: “Enjoy seeing success in others.” – Carl Panattoni
Adam Nickerson
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Education: Rollins College
Contact Adam: anickerson@alstonco.com
Evan Hamilton
Title: Executive Vice President
Location: Atlanta, GA
Education: Stony Brook University
Favorite Quote: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them,” Albert Einstein
William Hancock Jr.
Title: SVP/Regional Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Education: University of North Texas.
Fun Fact: Bill worked at Baker’s selling ladies’ shoes, and honed his eye for design by coordinating shoes with handbags for customers.
Shane Benefield
Title: SVP/Regional Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA
Education: BS University of Florida; MBA Kennesaw State University
Fun Fact: Shane’s been a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. His enjoyment of two wheels started as a kid with dirt bikes and now includes tours of highways across the Southeast.
Bob Murray
Title: SVP/Regional Manager
Locations: Downers Grove, IL, Edison, NJ, Allentown, PA, Columbus, OH, Alexandria, VA, Franklin, MA, and Middletown, NY
Fun Fact: Bob is an avid collegiate wrestling fan.
Contact Bob: rmurray@alstonco.com
Matt Clafton
Title: SVP/Regional Manager
Location: Reno, NV
Education: University of Nevada, Reno
Fun Fact: Matt is Alston’s resident old soul, with his love of big band era music like Frank Sinatra.
Contact Matt: mclafton@alstonco.com
Don Summers
Title: Vice President, Construction Systems
Location: Atlanta, GA
Fun Fact: Don is an avid genealogist, having traced his family ancestry back to the American Revolution.
Contact Don: dsummers@alstonco.com
Jim Wegman
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Education: University of Illinois
Fun Fact: Jim enjoys mentoring others to allow them to achieve their true potential.
Contact Jim: jwegman@alstonco.com
Chad Lindsay, LEED AP
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Memphis, TN
Education: The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Favorite Quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”
Contact Chad: clindsay@alstonco.com
A Tennessee native and graduate of the University of Memphis, Chad acquired a degree in architectural engineering to build the foundation for his career in construction. Recognizing the close connection between construction and the global economy,
Radie Stroud
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Education: University of Houston
Contact Radie: rstroud@alstonco.com
Construction has been in Radie’s family for three generations. He developed an attraction to creating something out of nothing from watching his father run an interior
Gary Ralls
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Sacramento and San Jose, CA
Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Contact Gary: gralls@alstonco.com
Starting his career as a carpenter helped to shape Gary Ralls views of the construction industry. To be successful in this ecosystem,
Jeff DeOliveira
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Edison, NJ
Education: The University of Maryland
Favorite Quote: “In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”
Contact Jeff: JDeOliveira@alstonco.com
Jeff was born and raised in New Jersey, giving him a deep connection to the community that he calls home. For more than 25 years, he has been working on constructing projects throughout the Garden state.
Mike Bontrager
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Fun Fact: Mike has ridden bikes with Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis.
Contact Mike: mbontrager@alstonco.com
From an early age, Mike Bontrager was introduced to the construction industry by his father, a construction veteran. At the age of 18, he started a carpentry and remodeling business working on a variety of home remodeling projects.
John Tello
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: South Florida, FL
Favorite Quote: “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar
Contact John: jtello@alstonco.com
Inspiration comes in many forms, but for Alston Construction’s VP/GM – South Florida John Tello, it is the value he places in the creation of long lasting professional and personal relationships with his clients which sets him apart.
Scott Picard
Title: VP/General Manager
Business Unit: Alston Automation and Supply Chain Services
Education: University of Houston
Favorite Quote: “There are no safe paths in this part of the world. Remember, you are over the Edge of the Wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go.” – JRR Tolkien
Contact Scott: SPicard@alstonco.com
Scott brings 20 years of working in construction, he began his career as a framer and carpenter for a residential company at age 15. He worked his way through school as a construction manager for a national retailer, overseeing buildouts in 27 states. Scott joined Alston in 2014 as an Assistant Superintendent in the Houston, TX office.
Rod Field
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Napa, CA
Education: Laney College
Fun Fact: Every weekend Rod throws on his carpenter bags to build barns, install ranch fencing, etc. for his daughter’s horses.
Contact Rod: RField@alstonco.com
With over 30 years of experience in Napa, Rod has built some amazing wineries, custom homes and resorts throughout the region. The experience Rod brings to Alston is invaluable and instrumental in the success of the Food and Beverage Business Unit.
Chris Jocham
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Boise, ID
Education: University of Utah
Fun Fact: When not working, you can find Chris fly-fishing, skiing or surfing.
Contact Chris: CJocham@alstonco.com
Chris brings over 25 years of experience in Distribution, Industrial, Food and Beverage and Mining Construction to the Alston team. The experience Chris brings is invaluable and instrumental in the success of the Boise Business Unit.
Mark Drahos
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Reno and Las Vegas, NV
Education: University of Nevada, Reno
Contact Mark: MDrahos@alstonco.com
Kevin Kaczynski
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Tacoma, WA
Education: Milwaukee School of Engineering
Contact Kevin: KKaczynski@alstonco.com
Brett Olsen
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Irvine, CA
Education: University of Nevada, Reno
Contact Brett: BOlsen@alstonco.com
Wayne Francis
Title: VP/General Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Fun Fact: Wayne plays guitar in a rock band.
Contact Wayne: WFrancis@alstonco.com
Wayne has nearly forty years of experience in the construction industry and has a proven track record of success and leadership. He joined Alston’s Nashville office in 2020 as Project Director.
Jennifer Martin, MBA, ARM, AIC
Director of Risk Management
Matt Enochs, PSP
National Scheduling Director
David Campbell
Corporate Safety Director
Jay Brunson
Regional Safety Director
Rickey Molina, CM-BIM
VDC Director
Toni Gruber, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRSM
Human Resources Director
Tom Degan, LEED AP BD+C
Vice President of Preconstruction
Natalie Springfield
Marketing Director