Timothy E. Coffey - CEO
Mr. Coffey has twenty-nine years of experience in general contracting, construction management, design engineering and planning. Mr. Coffey's emphasis has been in transportation (light rail, highways and airports), hospitals, sports facilities and commercial office buildings. Tim has worked for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continuously since 1991. Mr. Coffey is an ardent supporter of several Los Angeles based early education programs and also provides scholarships for underserved high school students. At TEC, Tim has executive management oversight of all development and construction projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management from Purdue University and a Finance curriculum from Cleveland State University.
Pamela Brown - President
Ms. Brown directs and coordinates corporate activities having as their purpose the planning, development, and implementation of policies, programs and practices in support of the production, operating and marketing functions of the organization. She provides counsel and assistance to other officers and to operating divisions through specialized service departments. Her principal accountability is to the the CEO. Pam is an active member of the National Society of Civil Engineers for Women In Construction. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.
Charles Robinson - VP of Operations
Mr. Robinson has more than thirty years in medium to large private & public sector, commercial and industrial business enterprises as Senior Project Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator, Chief Estimator, Project Controls Supervisor, and General Engineering/ Building Contractor. Extensive background in public and private business enterprise controls programming and development, bid process systems, Federal and California Contract Law, cost and contract administration, personnel and field management principals. Currently, Charles is a senior project manager at LAX on the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion project (TBIT). He is working with the estimating team for the operations center relocation, interior terminal and gate/runway upgrades. He holds a degree in Biochemical Engineering from UCSD.
James Perez - Sr. Project Executive
As Sr. Project Executive, Mr. Perez is responsible for overseeing, planning and directing construction activities on all TEC projects in Southern California. James has managed over 10 elementary & high school projects, totaling more than $150M in value. His extensive knowledge base includes industry standard contracts; Design Build, Pre Construction Management, BIM, LEED Construction, Constructability Reviews, Project Labor Agreements, Bonding, Subcontract & Construction Supervision, Estimating, CPM Scheduling, Change Order Negotiation, Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Financial & Cost Control, Project Close-Out, Claim Analysis, and Business Development. Mr. Perez is bi-lingual and an innovative thinker. He holds a BS in Business Management and an AA in Architecture.
Wendell Taylor - VP of Transportation
Mr. Taylor has twenty-seven years of experience in civil/utilities design and utilities coordination management for rail / transit, highways, and public works projects. Extensive experience in developing and implementing utility relocation programs for transportation agencies including the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA), L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Familiar with Governmental and State statues/guidelines specific to utility relocation policies regulated by the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, California Public Utilities Commission and California DOT. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Ohio State University, Graduate Studies in Engineering Management from USC, and Institute of Transportation Studies from Cal Berkeley.
Steven W. Youschak - Business Development Director
As the Business Development Director at TEC, Mr. Youschak is responsible for research & development, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and business relationships. His knowledge in utility infrastructure, green & renewable energy, sustainable development, municipal water treatment, and wastewater systems gives him valuable insight and a unique perspective to shape solutions that will benefit all TEC business activities. Prior to TEC, Steven was the director of ITDCC advising international developers on utility and infrastructure strategy & execution. His work experience has taken him to all corners of the globe, including over 40 countries. Mr. Youschak holds a degree in Political Science and Construction Technology from UNH.
Bill Smith - Safety Director
Mr. Smith is a seasoned Safety Professional with over ten years experience in the field managing day to day safety on small to large construction projects. In 2011, Bill was instrumental in TEC being awarded the CAL OSHA Golden Gate Safety Award for work on the Bradley West Terminal Expansion Project at LAX. During the past nine years, Bill has worked on several key projects that have been awarded multiple Golden Gate Awards and a SHARP Award. These projects range from general construction, a water treatment facility, and mining. Mr. Smith has completed numerous OSHA and other Safety Courses.
Eddie Harrison - Sr. Project Manager
Mr. Harrison is an experienced Field and Construction Manager with specialized skill utilizing supervisory, developmental, managerial, and professional procedures in land development through all phases of construction. Mr. Harrison has significant background in site planning for complex designs. He accomplished implementation of cost and time-saving techniques and resolved design/use conflicts in the field. For twenty-five years, he has successfully associated with major retail, commercial, and multifamily developers as a design consultant / project manager. He holds a bachelor of Science in Architecture from USC.
Anita Collins - HR Director
Ms.Collins has more than sixteen years of construction management and onsite Human Resources experience. Due to this practical experience, she is uniquely qualified to interact with onsite personnel and sub-contractors. Anita is familiar with all aspects of construction management, including contract administration. She is proficient in many software applications, including Oracle, Expedition, Prolog Manager, and Microsoft Office products. Anita is adept at planning and forecasting and has great communications, presentation, report writing, scheduling, and research skills. She holds a BS in Business Management from Pepperdine University.
Kristi Fuller - Financial Controller
With more than fifteen years of experience managing financials, Ms. Fuller's responsibilities include all aspects of accounting performed, Process all company billing and necessary releases, Process all payroll and expense reports, Reconcile bank accounts, Maintain company insurance policies, and much more. She reports directly to the CFO and coordinates on all projects. Her daily interaction with TEC's managers is key in our successful relationships and excellent track record coordinating with clients.