DevCo US Construction

Novella

Caldwell, Idaho

New Construction

Targeted ETA 2027

152 Units

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Project Team: Regional Director: Andrew Johnson, Project Manager: Jim Van Damme, Assistant Project Manager: Lisa Treen, Superintendent: Jesse Mendez, Assistant Superintendent: Jeremy Simar
Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Regional Director of Construction

Andrew Johnson joined Devco US Construction in November 2024 as the Regional Director of Construction for the West Region. He also temporarily oversees construction operations in the East Region while we search for a Director of Construction in that area.

Before joining Devco, Andrew served as a Project Executive for a national multifamily developer. He brings over 13 years of industry experience in multifamily, mixed-use, and public-sector development. Over the course of his career, he has successfully delivered a range of high-profile projects including high-rise residential, affordable housing, and large-scale multifamily developments in Colorado and California.

Andrew leads teams across multiple states, overseeing project delivery from planning through execution to support the creation of long-term affordable housing, while ensuring alignment with Devco’s core values of teamwork, commitment, quality, and integrity.

He holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Colorado State University and is a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C).

A Colorado native, Andrew enjoys sporting clays, hiking, and supporting the CSU Rams. He lives in Windsor with his wife, two children, and two dogs, and values time spent outdoors and with family.

Jim Van Damme

Jim Van Damme

Project Manager

Jim joined DevCo US Construction in October 2023 with over ten years in Commercial Construction including diverse experience including ground-up large-scale commercial construction, condominium high rise to garden variety multifamily projects. He enjoys all aspects of construction and working with owner consultants, development groups, and the construction team to build quality projects. He also brings a unique perspective to the construction team with his background in construction litigation.

Jim enjoys spending time traveling with his family. He is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking, skiing, snowboarding scuba diving, and foraging. He also has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and ten years at Outdoors for All dedicated to teaching mentally and physically disabled persons to ski and snowboard.

Lisa Treen

Lisa Treen

Assistant Project Manager

Lisa joined DevCo US Construction in March 2026 as Assistant Project Manager for the West region with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has worked on almost 2 dozen projects as a Project Engineer/Owner Representative, working closely with construction teams to ensure adherence to Ownership standards. Lisa has also conducted over 400 New Home Orientations on several Townhome/Condo projects and managed the builder warranties throughout the first year.

Jesse Mendez

Jesse Mendez

Superintendent

Jesse joined DevCo US Construction in June 2025 as Superintendent to oversee the Domes Church project, now known as Novella Apartments.

Jeremy Simar

Jeremy Simar

Assistant Superintendent

Jeremy joined DevCo US Construction in September 2025 as Assistant Superintendent to help oversee the Domes Church project, now known as Novella Apartments.