SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Michael Nevell
CEO
Founder of Nevell Group Inc., Michael has more than 30 years of construction industry experience in both the public and private sectors. A participative management professional, Michael is results-focused, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time and within budget with the utmost quality. Through open communication and dedicated follow-through, Michael offers clients full commitment and dependability on each and every project. Michael, provides a distinct vision to the firm’s philosophy and responsibility and dedication to clients’ needs and goals.
Chris Taylor
President
Chris brings NGI proven leadership in commercial construction. He’s a tested leader with strong organizational and team building skills. He knows how to develop and maintain valuable client relationships and has an excellent understanding of the entire construction process. Chris is capable of motivating project and business teams to achieve desired results with accountability. Chris shares and promotes his passion for lean design-build with our teams to ensure success for NGI and our customers.
Bruce Pasqua
Senior Vice President of Operations
Bruce is approaching thirty-five years in the business. Supervising all aspects of field-office operations, including labor disbursement, quality control, and coordination of subcontractors, Bruce oversees field job performances and reviews weekly progress on projects. Additionally, Bruce controls job cost and oversees the purchasing office. He coordinates field operations with general contractors, reviews project plans, and coordinates submittal of necessary materials to meet building code requirements.
Bryan Bodine
Chief Financial & Administration Officer
Bryan is approaching 30 years in the business. Providing both operational and administrative support to NGI, Bryan supervises all aspects of the company, reporting directly to the CEO and COO on all tactical matters as they relate to budget management costs benefit analysis, forecasting needs and securing funds.
Michael Korthals
Senior Vice President
Mike brings over 25 years of business development and marketing experience, with the last fifteen years being in the construction industry. He oversees all the project procurement and preconstruction efforts while developing, managing and maintaining key client relationships. Mike understands the responsibility of being a partner that is brought on early in pre-construction to establish and control budgets, provide constructability & schedule input, and coordinate with other key trades.
Mike Jackson
Branch Vice President - LA/Orange County
Mike is an experienced professional with over 30 years of proven success in the commercial construction industry. Mike is a dependable, hard working individual with outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Capable of self-motivating or managing small and large staffs to success, he maintains excellent team building skills, clients relations and overall understanding of the entire construction process. Mike’s special skills include: thorough knowledge of blueprints, specifications, trade codes, and OSHPD requirements; proficient in design build, all drywall and light gage steel framing assemblies, ceilings, fireproofing, insulation requirements, lath and plaster systems.
Scott Shrader
Director of Field Operations - LA/Orange County
As Director of Field Operations, Scott is responsible for ensuring that the projects are completed on schedule and per specifications. Scott’s 25+ years of industry experience makes him a force when it comes to solving any unforeseen issues that may arise. He oversees quality control as well as customer satisfaction while still being able to closely monitor manpower of installation and safety polices. Scott has a history of working well with other trades, building relationships, getting the job done right and on time. Scotts works closely with project managers and communicates regularly regarding schedule updates, labor tracking and works directly with the field to ensure smooth flowing projects with productive results.
Lauren Webb
Executive Director of Human Capital, HRBP
Lauren Webb, SPHR, SHRM-CP is a senior strategist in the field of Human Resources with notable experience in strategic program development, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. She established NGi’s first HR department, introducing risk-mitigating policy and compliance structure to the organization. Lauren is a driven and compassionate leader and coach, committed to the promotion and development of NGi’s emerging workforce. Under her direction, NGi has adopted programs aimed at improving communication and transparency, developing professional excellence, and strategically aligning employee engagement with operational success.
Doug Martinez
Strategic Advisor - New Markets
Doug brings more than 30 years of experience as a senior executive - leading large multi-national organizations in the construction and manufacturing space. He also spent over 15 years analyzing and managing a broad variety of successful investments as a private equity founder and partner. Doug has a seasoned and well-rounded background in providing Marketing, Advertising, Brand Expansion and Social/Digital Media efforts for businesses, non profits and media companies. Doug works closely with our Senior Leadership Team, guiding activities to direct our New Markets, Marketing, Prefabrication and Mergers/Acquisition efforts in addition to leading the charge on all future potential M&A opportunities.
Jim Letzring
Branch Vice President - San Diego, CA
Jim brings over 27 years of proven leadership in commercial construction. He’s a tested manager with strong organizational and team building skills. Jim knows how to build valuable client relationships and has an excellent understanding of the entire construction process. Jim is responsible for the overall project team performance in preconstruction, construction management, and operations.
Jim McDonald
Branch Vice President – Northern California
Jim has over 30 years of project management and estimating experience in the construction. His strong organization skills and personal code of excellence serve him well as a liaison between project superintendents, sub-contractors, designers and clients. Jim has managed and completed a multitude of projects in the areas of industrial commercial, retail, institutional, hospital (OSHPD), education and hospitality. His field experience has served to deepen his knowledge of the wall and ceiling systems, which has enabled him to maintain positive relations throughout the coordination process involved with timely project completion.
Tim Stiller
Director of Estimating – Northern California
Tim’s career in the wall and ceiling industry spans nearly 30 years having delivered a strong portfolio of successful projects and satisfied clients. Tim’s responsibility is primarily estimating and work acquisition. He will be closely connected to clients while managing all estimating/work acquisition activity, including project selection, preliminary budgeting, value engineering, and various phases of the bidding process. Tim will remain connected to projects through contract execution and preconstruction.