Meet The Team

Leadership Team

Gregg Hamann

Gregg Hamann

President

Gregg has spent the last forty years as an Industrial and Commercial Real Estate Contractor and Developer in Southern California, specializing in green building. His zero-carbon footprint, concrete house in Julian, called “StoneHaven,” won the 2015 ACI Award for Excellence in Construction. Gregg has also been the founder and/or part owner of numerous other businesses including an aluminum extrusion company, a surgical glove manufacturing company and various food-related businesses. He has numerous business interests in Mexico and East Asia.

Gregg has been a member of the International Palm Society since 1990. His 1.5 acre garden in El Cajon boasts around 600 species of palms and cycads from all around the world. His interests include music (oboe, English Horn, piano and harp), scuba diving, underwater photography, hiking (with an emphasis on native plants) and travel.

Chad Coon

Chad Coon

Chief Operating Officer

Chad serves as Chief Operating Officer at Hamann Construction, where he focuses on delivering high-quality projects, strengthening teams, and supporting the growth of San Diego communities the company serves. He is passionate about building organizations that operate with clarity, accountability, and collaboration, enabling people to perform at their highest level.

Chad brings a diverse background in construction, electrical contracting, engineering, and business leadership. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University and an MBA from San Diego State University. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles within the aerospace industry, helping guide engineering and operations teams responsible for complex technical projects.

As the founder of Caliber Contracting San Diego, Chad built a company specializing in remodels, ADUs, solar, and electrical upgrades. That experience reinforced his belief that construction is ultimately about people and partnerships.

Outside of work, Chad enjoys spending time with his family, coaching high school basketball, and supporting local business, church, and community organizations throughout San Diego.

Paul Giese

Paul Giese

Vice President and Chief Architect

Paul has been with Hamann for 25+ years. Paul has shown an acute ability to render a client’s needs in a concise, cost effective manner and to capably present those concepts both verbally and graphically. He works to coordinate the project team: clients, other architects, sub- contractors and government agencies to complete projects on time, within budget and to the fulfillment of the client’s needs.

Paul Giese has been in continuous practice as an architect since graduation from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in June of 1980. He has served variously as project designer, project manager, job captain and project architect. His work experience includes programming, design, construction document preparation and construction administration for light manufacturing, office, religious, educational, research & development and warehouse facilities. Space planning experience includes large scale planning and facility re-use for major San Diego area telecommunications firms along with manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters.

ESTIMATING

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez

Lead Estimator

Mario has been with Hamann for 15+ years as a Journeyman and Lead man completing and running 20+ projects. Mario was promoted to Hamann’s Estimator and coordinates all estimating and bidding. Prior to Hamann Mario served 8 years in the Marine Corps working in multiple countries.

 

New Construction Division

JAKE RICHARDS

JAKE RICHARDS

Division Manager

Jake has spent time in every field in the New Construction division, including apprentice, carpenter, foreman, superintendent, estimator, and project manager. He leverages his field experience by creating cost savings for Hamann clients and driving projects to completion. Jake is also an entrepreneur with a successful tax business and a veteran in the US Army as an Airborne Combat Medic.

LUKE MCGRATH

LUKE MCGRATH

Division Manager

Luke has managed over $100 million in construction renovation and previously worked for the largest privately held property management company in California. He has an MBA with emphasis in Finance. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, hiking, and spending time with his wife.

BOB STOUT

BOB STOUT

Superintendent

Bob’s brother introduced him to construction while working for a tilt-up contractor in Orange County in June 1978. Bob joined Hamann after 5 years in construction and has been in the trade for over 40 years. Bob is one of Hamann’s most senior superintendents with over 120 buildings and 5.5 million sq/ft built under his leadership. Bob won a Tilt-Up Achievement Award in 2012 and has an Environmental Engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara. He aspires to develop younger technicians and plans to finish his career at Hamann.

FRANKIE IBARRA

FRANKIE IBARRA

Superintendent

Frankie earned a baseball scholarship and graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine. While he was evaluating several career options, one of his siblings (also a Hamann superintendent) piqued his interest in the company. Frankie joined and has been with Hamann for 15 years. His diligence and focus on excellence always leave clients extremely pleased with his work.

TYLER CROUCH

TYLER CROUCH

Superintendent

Tyler’s dad introduced him to construction. He joined the carpenter’s union and Hamann Construction in 2005. Thirteen years later, he accomplished his goal of becoming a superintendent. Tyler is also a great technician – he created a new and more efficient method of pouring pavement for Hamann.

FRANK VALDEZ JR.

FRANK VALDEZ JR.

Superintendent

Frank has been in the trade and with Hamann for 16 years. He runs and manages all concrete pours under Hamann’s purview.

Victor Lopez

Victor Lopez

Victor’s construction experience spans almost 15 years. His proven delivery and execution make him a great leader and outstanding superintendent for Hamann.

TEMO FUENTES

TEMO FUENTES

Superintendent

Temo has 18 years of experience in the trade and has been with Hamann for 17 years. He has a million+ sqft in his career.

RICK CERVANTES

RICK CERVANTES

Superintendent

Rick has 21 years in the construction industry and has been with Hamann 5 years working as a foreman
and then superintendent. Prior to joining Hamann he ran a precast facility. Outside of work Rick enjoys
time with family and recently became a proud grandfather.

Office Team

Amanda Rowland

Amanda Rowland

Office Manager/HR

Amanda has 17 years of experience in Payroll/HR/Accounting, 7 of which were under the Hamann umbrella of companies. She now serves as Hamann Construction’s Manager of Finance and oversees all back office duties.

Amanda enjoys national park road trips with her two boys and her husband.

Tim Fisher

Tim Fisher

Finance Manager

Tim Fisher is an Accounting Specialist with eight years of experience in bringing order to chaos for startups and small businesses. At Hamann, he is responsible for managing Accounts Payable, financial audits, and maintaining accurate financial records. Always ready for a challenge, Tim uses his positive attitude and proactive nature to solve problems and help others succeed. In his free time, Tim likes to cycle, run, or enjoy leisurely walks on the beach with his wife.

LYDIA KNAPP

LYDIA KNAPP

Accounts Payable Administrator

Lydia runs Accounts Payable and takes pride in making sure Hamann’s subcontractors and venders AP needs are met in timely manner.

Teresa Nickell

Teresa Nickell

Administrative Assistant

Teresa is the Administrative Assistant for Hamann Companies. She brings 15+ years of administrative, accounting, and property management experience. Teresa managed a portfolio of properties for 12 years, working with Boards and Owners to manage assets, maintain a favorable financial position and develop long-term goals. She obtained professional credentials in property management and conducted training programs.

Teresa provides excellent service with a high level of professionalism as she maintains successful business relationships. She has lived and worked abroad and done volunteer work, both in the U.S. and internationally. Teresa enjoys traveling, hiking, and exploring.

SOLAR & ELECTRICal Division

RICH ANDERSON

RICH ANDERSON

Vice President

Rich Anderson joined Hamann Construction in 2002 as an electrician’s helper. He quickly worked is way up to a lead position, foreman, then superintendent. He is now electrical division manager and oversees all aspects of the electrical and solar departments which include design, estimating and project management. Rich’s vast knowledge of the field and real-life application of electric in the field makes him a key component to Hamann’s ability to produce cost effective methods of electrical installation and design. Rich holds a California State Electrical Contractors license and is a California State Certified Lighting Controls Acceptance Technician (Title 24).

DERWIN CHANG

DERWIN CHANG

Electrical/Solar Superintendent

Derwin started wiring track homes for his stepdad right out of high school. He has been in the trade for 36 years and with Hamann for 22 years. He is an early bird and usually first in the office at 4am. Derwin is an Electrical & Solar Superintendent and manages a variety of special projects for Hamann. His goal would be to retire at Hamann or work for one of their many other businesses.

JOEL HUNTER

JOEL HUNTER

Electrical Foreman

Joel has been in the trade for over 10 years, 8 of which were with Hamann. In addition to being a Superintendent, Joel is also learning estimating for the Electrical Division. His goal is to able to build his own house someday.

LUKE LUNSFORD

LUKE LUNSFORD

Electrical Superintendent

Luke was intrigued by anything electrical since he was 6 years old. That’s also the age he learned to always unplug things before working on them having been shocked by a fan motor he was taking apart. Since hiring on with Hamann in 2007 he was able to take his hobby and make it a career.

Luke has a lovely wife and 2 dogs that are basically his kids. Luke served as a sergeant in the Army and is a combat veteran. He enjoys the desert, riding bikes, fabricating anything and everything and after 30 years since his first shock, still enjoys taking things apart in his spare time.

MARIO GOMEZ

MARIO GOMEZ

Electrical Foreman

Mario got started in the trade 22 years ago via way of his father. He has been with Hamann 5 years. As a foreman for the electric team Mario manages jobs ranging from new construction to building rehab and maintenance.

MICHAEL ANDERSON

MICHAEL ANDERSON

Electrical/Solar Design

Michael leads the Electrical and Solar design for Hamann. He is passionate about photography and videography and hopes to start a professional company for video production in the future.

RICH GOMEZ

RICH GOMEZ

Electrical Foreman

Rich has 20 years in the Electrical Industry and 6 years with Hamann. He strives for excellence and was drawn to Hamann by the company’s core values. Rich is a foreman for the electrical team and manages
jobs ranging from new construction to building rehab and maintenance.

Rich has a beautiful wife, 5 incredible children and 2 amazing grandchildren. He is a family man and enjoys getting away to the desert to ride dirt bikes, kayak, and fish.

TENANT IMPROVEMENT Division

Aaron Armstrong

Aaron Armstrong

Vice President of Tenant Improvement

Aaron’s goal as Vice President of Tenant Improvement is to focus on project sales, delivery, and development of Hamann’s people and processes. This includes being a steward of Hamann’s finances, generating a clear and informative communication to Hamann’s partners, along with developing relationships to support the history and future of the Hamann brand.

Professionally Aaron have been involved with process improvement for 20 years, with an emphasis on people development and value creation over the last 7 years, and is fortunate to be able to bring these concepts to Hamann. Aaron has worked under the Hamann umbrella since 2012 and started working in the Tenant Improvement Division in June of 2019.

Aaron’s goals are to sustain and enhance the relationships that have been established over the history of Hamann Construction, along with providing excellent service to Hamann’s project partners. The T.I. team would like to continue to grow the portfolio of work and showcase the vast variety of skills, talents, craftsmanship and final products of each project as seen on Hamann’s website.

Some of Aaron’s interests outside of Hamann are saltwater fishing, particularly in Bahia De Los Angeles, B.C. Mexico. Aaron is also a certified Canine Specialist and very much enjoys training dogs and their handlers. Family camping trips and traveling are at the top of his list for annual getaways and are great ways to recharge and reset.

AARON ORMAN

AARON ORMAN

Superintendent

Aaron has 23 years of experience working in a variety of trades. Aaron has been with Hamann Construction five years as a Superintendent for the Tenant Improvement Division and manages projects ranging from 500 sq/ft to 50,000 sq/ft.

MARK ROHRER

MARK ROHRER

Superintendent

Mark started his construction career by shoveling gravel as a laborer, then carrying lumber. An older carpenter told him to buy some nail bags and he wouldn’t have to carry so much lumber. Mark bought the bags, became a carpenter, a superintendent, and then project manager. He started in construction in 1987 and has been with Hamann for over 25 years.

A fun fact about Mark – in 1984 he was a paper boy for The Daily Californian when they were located in what is now Hamann’s headquarters on Pioneer way. He says it’s possible he’ll start and end his career in the same building. Mark desires to honor God in his work.

ALFONSO DELGADO

ALFONSO DELGADO

Superintendent

Alfonso served as a diesel mechanic in the Navy for nearly two years before becoming a carpenter in 2006. He joined Hamann as a foreman and worked his way up to a superintendent for the Tenant Improvement division. Alfonso enjoyed Hamann’s award-winning house project in Julian – StoneHaven – the most and spends time working at Jensen Meats on tenant improvements. Outside of work, Alfonso likes spending time with his family and working on old cars. His current project is a 1961 Chevy Apache.

JOSE MORAN

JOSE MORAN

Superintendent

Jose started working for Hamann construction in 1995. In 2009, following the steps of his mentor Joe Graves, Jose became a superintendent. Since becoming a superintendent Jose has lead 20+ projects for both new construction and the TI division. Jose is happy to say that Hamann construction has been able to keep him busy and challenged with new projects for the last 26 years, which says a lot about Hamann Construction as a company.