Construction Team

Sam has worked in Commercial Construction and Development for over twenty‐five years. He also has an extensive background in design, engineering, reserves, property management, sustainability, construction litigation and organizational operations.

Sam has assisted and served on several Homeowner Association Boards and is a Certified Manager of Community Associations CMCA, Reserve Specialist RS and Association Management Specialist AMS. He has given several industry presentations for the American Resort Development Association ARDA throughout the years.

Sam most recently worked for Wyndham Worldwide for nearly 20 years as Vice President for Strategic Development. This included oversight of construction, development, and design both nationally and internationally in five different countries. Sam also oversaw the Insurance Claims Team as well as Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Sam served 14 years in the US Army. He and his wife Brooke just celebrated their 26‐year anniversary. During his “free time”, you can find him boating, hiking, coaching football, helping coordinate food and clothing drives, and cheering his kids from the sidelines in their many sport activities.

Jaysen joined DevCo US Construction in January of 2023, serving as a Construction Project Manager. Jaysen is located in Austin, Texas and brings over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. His responsibilities include coordination of design, scope/budget development, and execution of new construction and acquisition rehab projects in DevCo’s Central Region.  Jaysen was recently promoted to Senior Project Manager overseeing the Central Region.

Prior to DevCo, Jaysen has held various Project Management positions in the development and construction industry working on both the Owner and General Contractor side. He has completed many residential, multi-family, commercial, and healthcare projects. Through this diverse background he has developed a solution-oriented approach focused on critical thinking, collaboration, and progress. Jaysen’s passion is in bringing all project participants together to utilize their unique abilities and build a successful project.

Outside of work, Jaysen loves spending his time outdoors, whether that’s on the golf course, hiking, or catching live music in the sunshine. Jaysen has 2 dogs and loves spending as much time with them as possible.

Joe joined DevCo US Construction in September of 2022, serving as a Construction Project Manager.  Joe’s responsibilities include working closely with development teams to evaluate the condition of acquisition properties, refining and actualizing cost-effective construction budgets and leading the construction execution phase of projects.  Joe was recently promoted to Senior Project Manager of Renovations and Strategic Operations.

Before joining DevCo, Joe worked as a Project Manager in various construction markets, focusing primarily on hospitality and multi-family construction and renovations, solar and fuel station canopy manufacturing and fabrication, and residential and commercial tenant improvements.  He is passionate about process improvement and is continually looking for innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Joe graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies.

Outside of work, Joe can most often be found spending time with friends and his son Alex, reading, and watching Cougar or Seahawks football games.

David joined DevCo US Construction in April of 2023, serving as a Sr. Procurement Agent/Manager. David’s responsibilities include development and negotiation of National Procurement Agreements, building and fostering relationships with suppliers and manufactures representatives in addition to deploying best practices and procedures. With over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain and National Accounts management. Adept at quickly forming long-lasting supplier relations using excellent time-management and multitasking skills. David is a diligent procurement manager proficient at locating and engaging reliable service providers and suppliers.

Before joining DevCo, David led Procurement Program Management and Basis of Design initiatives in vertical construction markets with a focus on Mechanical HVAC solutions. Results-oriented with a proven track record of providing cost-effective and customer-driven services in the construction industry.

David holds certifications with Lake Washington Tech Academy APICS – Supply Chain Management, Institute for Supply Management CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management and Mechanical Contractors Association of America IPM – Institute for Project Management

In his spare time David enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends and can be found deep in thought during a chess match.

Ronen joined DevCo US Construction in October 2022 with nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Ronen oversees a multitude of projects and their teams with a common goal of providing the best quality housing and living experience for everyone. He brings hands-on construction experience along with his MBA in Construction Management from the University of Washington (GO HUSKIES!). Safety, efficiency, and the environment are always at the forefront of Ronen’s project management practices.

In his spare time, Ronen can always be found doing some exciting activity with his beautiful family. Exploring off-trail or hunting gems at the top of a mountain is not at all unusual. He also dedicates himself to his community by volunteering. Ronen is also a promoter of construction excellence and is a member of ICC as well as the local PMI chapter. He also maintains a multitude of construction-related certifications.

Tom joined DevCo in February 2024 with two decades of experience as a Superintendent. Having a first-hand knowledge of site work will be incredibly important as we navigate new areas of the country.  Tom has a proven record of success overseeing all phases of multi-million-dollar construction and infrastructure projects for government and private-sector clients.  Experienced in sustainable construction, historic renovation, office buildings, mixed-use, multi-family, civil improvements, affordable housing and high-end custom housing.  Knowledge of structural concrete, wood frame, and steel construction.  Proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completion.  Safety and customer service are critical aspects of the process.