DevCo US Construction

Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

New Construction

Targeted ETA 2028

252 Units

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Project Team: Regional Director: Jaysen Fredriksen, Project Manager: Alex Watkins, Assistant Project Manager: Toni Davis, Superintendent: Andy Larsgaard, Assistant Superintendent: Brian LaBare
Jaysen Fredriksen

Jaysen Fredriksen

Regional Director of Construction

Jaysen joined DevCo US Construction in January 2023 as a Construction Project Manager based in Austin, Texas and currently serves as the Director of Construction for the DevCo Construction Central Region. With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, he leads a team of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and Assistant Superintendents to successfully deliver multifamily development projects. Jaysen is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring all team members have the resources and support needed to excel.

Before joining DevCo, Jaysen held various project management roles on both the owner and general contractor sides, primarily focusing on multifamily projects, with additional experience in residential, commercial, and healthcare developments. His diverse background has shaped a solution-oriented approach, emphasizing critical thinking, teamwork, and progress. Jaysen is passionate about uniting team members to leverage their unique strengths, delivering exceptional projects that exceed expectations.

Outside of work, Jaysen is an avid runner and enjoys golfing, biking, swimming, and experiencing Austin’s vibrant live music scene. He also is a pet owner to 3 dogs who he loves spending time outdoors with.

Alex Watkins

Alex Watkins

Project Manager

Alex is a Project Manager in the Central Region that started with DevCo US Construction in July 2024. He has comprehensive experience in the construction industry spanning architectural drafting, owner representation, and commercial/residential construction that provides a well-rounded perspective on the full project lifecycle.

Since joining DevCo, he has managed affordable multifamily housing projects from pre-construction through closeout, overseeing schedules, budgets, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful delivery. Alex is passionate about expanding access to quality affordable housing, creating positive impacts in communities, and providing long-term value for investors.

Toni Davis

Toni Davis

Assistant Project Manager

Toni joined DevCo US Construction in April 2022 with over 18 years of experience in project management from the commercial and residential painting and wallcovering segment of construction.  She has run many successful multi-family construction projects and is well-versed in the different areas of a construction business. She is excited to support the construction team with her years of experience and to learn more about acquisition, development, ground-up construction, and passing a completed project on to property management.

Toni can be found going on adventures with her family or teaching yoga when she’s not working. She loves being outdoors and spending time in nature. Hiking, kayaking, and camping are some of her favorite activities.  Toni loves to travel and explore new places!

Andy Larsgaard

Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Brian LaBare

Brian LaBare

Assistant Superintendent

Brian is an experienced construction professional with more than 25 years of experience as a Job Superintendent, overseeing residential, multifamily, commercial, and renovation projects throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. His background includes managing apartment complexes, townhome developments, single-family housing projects, college renovations, and public construction projects.

He brings extensive hands-on construction knowledge, strong project coordination skills, and decades of experience managing crews, schedules, safety, and quality from project start through completion.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys fishing, hunting, farming, and a variety of other outdoor activities.