“One of our core values is to build and maintain long-standing relationships, and this includes the relationships we build within our own walls and among the team at Coastal. Some people have been with us for 25 years. That means a lot.”
Thomas P. Murphy, Jr.
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. is Founder, Chairman and CEO of Coastal Construction Group. Prior to the formation of Coastal, Mr. Murphy became the youngest contractor in state history earning his Contractor’s license at age 19 while attending the University of Miami. By the time he was 20 he had started his own company which eventually became Seaboard Construction until he sold to Turner Construction Company 18 years later in 1986. Growing restless, he founded Coastal Construction three years later on the principles of Best in Class Quality, Integrity and Transparency, with the goal to become “The Most preferred Contractor in Florida.”
Mr. Murphy serves as a member on the Board of Directors of St. Joe, publicly traded on the “NYSE”, and Interval Leisure Group, publicly traded on “NASDAQ”. He is an Honorary Board Member of Baptist Health Systems of South Florida, a member of the Construction Industry Roundtable, the Associated General Contractors of America, the Associated Builders and Contractors and the National Association of Home Builders.
Married to wife Leslie, Mr. Murphy has three adult children who are active in the business.
Daniel E. Whiteman, Ph.D.
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Dan Whiteman is Vice Chairman of Coastal and has more than fifty years of construction experience. He is responsible as Principal in Charge for oversight on several projects, Client relationships and he leads the development of multiple Coastal initiatives including Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Mr. Whiteman is a state certified general contractor and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction & Planning, with his dissertation on the topic “The Application of Total Quality Management in Construction.” He received both his Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees from the M. E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management. His construction expertise has resulted in multiple publications and the appointment to three State of Florida Advisory Committees, including the Departments of Education, Insurance and Consumer Affairs.
Active in the industry and community, Mr. Whiteman is a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated and General Contractors (AGC) of South Florida (Past President of Mid-Atlantic Chapter & Chairman of the State Legislative Council), and serves on the Advisory Councils of the University of Florida M. E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction (UF), the University of Miami School of Architecture (UM) and Florida International University (FIU) School of Construction Management and the Board of Directors of Sheridan House Family Ministries.
Tom C. Murphy
Co-President
Co-President
Co-President
Tom C. Murphy joined the family business during summers and spring breaks while attending high school. Since beginning his full-time career at Coastal, he has held every position from field engineer up to his current position as Co-President. His overall responsibilities are new project acquisitions, including overseeing business development, sales, marketing, preconstruction, estimating, prequalification, owner contracts and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Together Tom C. and his brother Sean are responsible for financial accountability, implementation of the corporate strategic plan, IT and risk management oversight. Mr. Murphy works closely with owners, design teams and in-house personnel to integrate design, pricing and constructability to accomplish the client’s goals.
Mr. Murphy is a state certified general contractor and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor of Building Construction from the University of Florida. He holds a LEED GA designation; is a member of the Board of Directors of Bass Museum, is a member of the UM Real Estate Advisory Board, member of three associations, the Association of General Contractors (AGC), Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) and Builders Association of South Florida (BASF). He also serves as guest speaker for UM / FIU / MDCPS Construction Schools
Sean Murphy
Co-President
Co-President
Co-President
Sean Murphy began his career with the family business, much like his brother Tom C., working summers while attending college. He joined Coastal on a full-time basis as a superintendent immediately following college, and has since moved up the ranks to his current position as Co-President. His responsibilities include oversight of all project operations, purchasing, scheduling, and staffing.
Together Sean and his brother Tom C. are responsible for financial accountability, implementation of the corporate strategic plan, IT and risk management oversight. Mr. Murphy leads the development of construction policies and procedures, and the implementation of various web-based project management systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy and team accountability.
Mr. Murphy is a state certified general contractor and received his Bachelor of Building Construction from the University of Florida. He is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. His passion for health and fitness has inspired him to compete in multiple triathlons.
Todd Deller
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Over his 30-year career, Todd developed a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 22 of those years in the AEC industry. Prior to locating to Miami to join Coastal, Todd was with one of the nation’s oldest and most respected design-builders based in Dallas, Texas. His international experience includes Mexico, Latin America, Asia, Africa, South Africa, Singapore, and China.
Todd is be responsible for overseeing all corporate finance as well as leading Coastal’s support services including information technology and organizational development. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Texas Lutheran University and has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Texas since 2001. Todd is a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s, a national member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and member of the Miami-Dade CFMA Chapter.
Patrick Erin Murphy
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Congressman Patrick Erin Murphy is currently the Chief Investment Officer of Coastal Construction, overseeing their diversification and growth. Patrick is currently overseeing a new estimating technology, Togal.AI, that is using artificial intelligence to help automate the takeoff process, along with CodeComply.Ai, a new technology solution leveraging artificial intelligence to automate fire, life safety and ADA compliance. Additionally, he is assisting in the growth of a fully approved new composite building system, RENCO. Patrick first started in the company as a day laborer, then project engineer, estimating assistant and accounting manager. After graduating from the University of Miami, Patrick worked at Deloitte where he earned his CPA license that he maintains today.
Patrick served in U.S. Congress, representing Palm Beach and Treasure Coast in the House of Representatives for four years (2013-2017) and was the nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2016. After leaving office in 2017, he was named chair of the Future Forum Foundation, a nonprofit organization that researches key issues impacting millennials, such as automation, artificial intelligence and the sharing economy. Additionally, Patrick conducted a bi-partisan nationwide tour of college campuses titled: “Why Gridlock Rules Washington and How We Can Solve the Crisis” that visited 40 campuses nationwide. Inspired by these townhalls, Patrick co-authored a textbook discussing today’s polarization titled: “A Divided Union.”
In 2023, Patrick was appointed to serve on the President’s Export Council under President Joe Biden, where he advises the president on strategies to promote American exports and support job creation through trade. Patrick is proud to be the only appointee from the construction industry.
Murphy proudly co-chairs Coastal Construction’s philanthropic arm, Coastal Cares.
Sean DeMartino
President, Central Florida
President, Central Florida
President, Central Florida
Sean leads all business operations including acquisitions and administration for Coastal’s Central Florida division.
A widely respected industry veteran, Sean enjoys more than 30 years as a proven construction leader, heading a variety of mid and largescale projects spanning the hospitality, entertainment, corporate office, large public assembly, mixed use, multi-family, aviation, upper level education, and governmental sectors including clients such as Walt Disney, Universal Orlando, LYNX and the Orlando Magic. Sean’s efforts and expertise can be seen in some of the most significant and iconic structures in the region, including the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Peabody Hotel (now the Hyatt Regency Orlando), and the Harris Corporate Headquarters and High Technology Center in Palm Bay, FL. In addition, Sean has lead the construction of projects in Hawaii and the Caribbean.
Active in civic circles, Sean is involved in a variety of professional and philanthropic organizations including Vice Chairman at Heart of Florida United Way, Junior Achievement and Junior Achievement Academy of Central Florida and was the 2017 Co-Chairman of the Orlando Economic Partnership. He is wholly committed to Central Florida’s continued development both economically and culturally.
Les O’ Bryan
Senior Vice President, Preconstruction
Senior Vice President, Preconstruction
Senior Vice President, Preconstruction
Les has over 50 years of construction and estimating experience, over 45 of which have been in Florida. Les is a key leader in the estimating and budget preparation of each Coastal project through its preconstruction phase and transfer to operations. His proven industry knowledge of hard bids, proposals, value engineering and contract preparations are an asset to Coastal’s projects and clients. Les ensures that a complete scope of work is passed on to Coastal’s preconstruction team in order to develop a detailed estimate for each project.
Les has provided clients with all levels of estimating from Rough Order of Magnitude, to Schematic Budgets, to Cost Control Estimates, to Guaranteed Maximum Pricing, always meeting and exceeding client expectations. Born in Omaha, Les is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a certified general contractor in the State of Florida.
Blake Murphy
Vice President of Field Operations
Vice President of Field Operations
Vice President of Field Operations
With 22 years of construction industry experience Murphy has worked on a variety of luxury residential projects including: The Mansions at Acqualina in Sunny Isles, 15 Star Island, and Aqua in Miami Beach, among many others.
Murphy will oversee all field operations at Aston Martin Residences, Concours Club and FIU K2 Sweetwater student residences, including tasks such as developing short- and long-term field schedules, maintaining jobsite essentials with a focus on quality, ensuring project teams are collaborative and keeping safety our top priority.
Brandon Beane
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Risk Officer
A member of the construction industry for over 16 years, Brandon oversees Coastal’s risk management, and insurance programs to assure broad and cost-effective coverage across all operations, and on a project-by-project basis.
Prior to Coastal, Brandon founded Beane & Bennett Construction Risk Specialists (BBCRS), a retail insurance brokerage exclusively serving the construction industry and was an executive with Aon Construction Services Group, working with many of the Southeast’s leading developers and contractors.
Brandon received his Bachelor of Administration in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts and currently serves as President of The South Florida AGC, the oldest contractor association in Florida. Where through its efforts, works to keep officials of local, state and federal governments informed of issues and priorities of the industry. Further, the AGC educates the community and prioritizes informing the construction industry on emerging topics and technologies impacting the industry. He has also served as a speaker for AGC, various insurance conferences, and the ENR Risk Summit.
Brandon Moore
Regional Vice President
Regional Vice President
Regional Vice President
As a Regional Vice President, Mr. Moore is responsible for the successful delivery of projects from concept and award through creation. Brandon works closely with stakeholders, the design team, and owners/operators to develop and manage key project metrics and deliverables running through successful design, preconstruction, physical construction, and occupancy for some of the most well-known and preeminent owners, builders, and developers throughout the country.
Mr. Moore has over 20 years of experience working as a development executive and project management professional in the hospitality, residential multi-family, office, retail, restaurant, casino, entertainment and resort sectors from Florida to California totaling over $3 billion in value.
Mr. Moore holds a Master of Business Administration, Master of Building Construction and Bachelor of Building Construction all from the University of Florida. Brandon is also a LEED Accredited Professional and has taught as an adjunct professor for the last eleven (11) years, currently at the University of Miami.
Brian Lacusky
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Brian has over 30 years of experience in construction project management. He graduated from the University of Florida School of Building Construction with High Honors.
His proudest works have been Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, the Germain Arena in Ft. Myers, 10 years in healthcare construction in the Tampa Bay and Miami markets and hotels including the Hilton West Palm Beach and The Surf Club / Four Seasons Surfside – both with Coastal.
During his tenure with Coastal, Brian has developed a passion for recruiting. He takes pride in working with graduates of his alma mater and has helped develop a structured internship program for many of the undergrads involved in Coastal’s internship program. Brian enjoys developing and
leading diversity programs on projects for clients by establishing reliable processes for our teams and talented subcontractors to exceed project goals. He brings this passion and expertise
to the Water Street Tampa projects that he is currently managing, which includes the JW Marriott Tampa currently under construction.
Brian Perantoni, Jr.
Regional Vice President
Regional Vice President
Regional Vice President
Brian, a South Florida native, has over 21 years of construction management experience including extensive commercial and public work, airport and transportation projects, high-rise condominium towers, multi-family rental communities, hotels, and educational facilities. Brian oversees Coastal’s Palm Beach office including team and project management and the continual development of client and local market relationships.
Prior to joining Coastal, Brian was a project executive in the Miami and Houston, Texas markets with the US division of a large international general contractor for 17 years. Brian’s responsibilities included the full business cycle ranging from business development to project execution including project planning, scheduling, cost control, and technical field aspects. He was responsible for managing construction contracts over $2 billion in value.
Brian graduated from Florida International University with a Master of Science in Construction Management and received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from St. Thomas University in Miami.
Brian Trusky
Vice President, Loss Prevention
Vice President, Loss Prevention
Vice President, Loss Prevention
Brian has over 30 years of construction industry safety and loss prevention experience in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. He has been directly responsible for the successful safety management implemented on large scale projects including multi-residential towers, hotels, office, commercial and industrial developments. Brian is responsible for the implementation of Coastal’s Safety and Health Program throughout each project. He provides daily support and oversight to a diverse staff of safety professionals, ensuring OSHA and other safety standards / policies are administered and adhered to.
Brian is an instrumental component of Coastal’s award-winning safety program. Through unwavering safety standards, Coastal has won over 18 prestigious USF Sunshine State Safety awards as well as a national AGC Excellence in Safety award. Brian and his team design custom safety plans for every project in each of Coastal’s active markets. Prior to joining Coastal, Brian’s career included 27 years of safety management for a large Florida-based contractor.
Brian graduated with a Master of Arts in Industrial and Labor Relations as well as a Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences – both from Indiana University in Pennsylvania.
David Blessing
Vice President, Cost Management
Vice President, Cost Management
Vice President, Cost Management
Mr. Blessing has been with Coastal since 2008. During his time, he has handled a diverse number of projects in the field with the teams. This field experience has transitioned him to his most recent role as Vice President of Cost Management overseeing a staff of Project Accountants.
This role includes ensuring compliance with all purchasing procedures for subcontractor and supplier commitments. In addition, he is also responsible for the administration of project management and contract administration systems to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely project status reporting and financial control for Coastal’s construction projects.
In the past, David worked as a Chief Financial Officer and Owner of Paragon Homes in Davie, Florida. He has also worked as a Controller for Morrison Homes in Pembroke Pines and Centex Homes in Charleston, South Carolina.
David has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. In addition, he is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant and licensed Florida General Contractor. As a leader within Coastal, David prepares and participates in Extensive Leadership and Professional Development courses.
Elaine Fajardo
Director of Procurement
Director of Procurement
Director of Procurement
With 30 years experience in the Construction industry, Elaine oversees Coastal’s in-house Procurement team. Elaine and her team are responsible to ensure that all subcontractor agreements are thoroughly reviewed for compliance with client contracts, approved budgets, project scopes and specifications, insurance, licensing and quality assurance.
Elaine began her career with Coastal as a Contract Administrator – working on a variety of multi-family residential and educational facility projects. Prior to Coastal, Elaine was with a large real estate development firm in New York for over 12 years where she held several positions before transferring to Miami in 1996.
Francine Rodriguez
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Francine has over ten years of expertise in branding, marketing, and business development within the construction industry. Rodriguez, a native of Miami with strong roots in the community, is committed to advancing the company’s mission, enhancing brand recognition, and collaborating with the executive team to provide the greatest experience possible for our customers. She is passionate about mentoring and leading a strong team. She will oversee Coastal’s marketing team, fostering a keen focus on the company’s guiding philosophy, “It’s Not Just Business…It’s Personal”.
George Morales
Vice President, Preconstruction
Vice President, Preconstruction
Vice President, Preconstruction
George has 33 years of preconstruction and estimating experience and has worked in the South Florida market for over 20 years. George is involved in preparing budgets from the schematic to the GMP phase for a variety of projects including multi-residential, hotel, commercial and mixed-use. He leads estimating teams to insure complete coverage during the pricing phase including analysis of subcontractor and vendor proposals as well as value engineering.
George received a degree in Marketing & Project Management from the University of Technology of Bolivar, a Certification as a Professional Estimator (CPE) Chapter 49, a Certification in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Grumman Aerospace College, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Design.
Jason Anderson
Vice President, Coastal Homes
Vice President, Coastal Homes
Vice President, Coastal Homes
With 18 years of experience, Jason oversees Coastal Homes – a luxury custom homes and interiors division of Coastal Construction Group. From business development and preconstruction services, through contracting and operations Jason oversees all aspects of each unique project to ensure success during every phase of the construction process.
His expertise includes commercial, condominium, institutional, and luxury residential construction. With a service-oriented approach, Jason leads a team of qualified construction management professionals to achieve Coastal’s goal of providing the highest levels of quality and Client satisfaction.
Jason graduated the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) and in 2018, was the recipient of the Custom Home Builder of the Year award.
John Lavelle
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
With over 42 years in the construction industry, John is responsible for all facets of the preconstruction process including working with clients from the initial budget development stage on to the final GMP stage. John works closely with the project management team at all stages of design and delivery. John and his team handle all constructability reviews, bidding, bid package development, value engineering and budget updates for each project under his assignment.
John’s project experience includes a portfolio of over $5 billion in the areas of hospitality, higher-education facilities, K-12 schools, transportation, sports venues, judicial, correctional, civil, government, office, retail, apartments and healthcare.
John graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Construction Management and started his career as an apprentice carpenter. He became a journeymen carpenter, gaining invaluable experience in all aspects of construction from formwork to finishes – managing his own construction-related business before continuing his career with a focus on estimating.
Jon Piccolo
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Piccolo enjoys nearly 15 years with Coastal Construction where he has worked on several high profile projects including: Aston Martin Residences, Faena House, and The St. Regis Bal Harbour.
Prior to his promotion, Piccolo served as Project Executive. In his new role he will have executive level responsibility where he will support and review the operations of Coastal’s on-site staff and interact directly with ownership and project teams up until the project’s delivery and into the warranty phase. Piccolo is currently overseeing the construction of Aston Martin Residences.
Nick Duke
Vice President of Field Operations
Vice President of Field Operations
Vice President of Field Operations
Duke enjoys more than 20 years of Florida construction industry experience. He has worked with both high-rise and mid-rise construction and has led Coastal’s field teams on some of the finest and most complex projects in Coastal’s portfolio of work.
His experience includes the construction of numerous hotels, condominiums, apartment buildings, schools, government buildings and offices. Some of his high profile projects include: The Plaza Coral Gables, FENDI Chateau, and The SLS Miami Beach, among others.
As Vice President of Field Operations, Duke will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee field operations on various projects throughout South Florida.
Ed Fallin
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Ed has over 42 years of construction management experience including extensive experience with high-end condominium and hotel projects. Ed oversees large scale projects including client relationships, staffing, project budget and schedule management. Having spent his entire career in South Florida, Ed is a respected industry veteran and has a history of strong relationships with local municipalities, subcontractors and others within the local market.
Ed attended Miami-Dade College. He has been a state-certified General Contractor for over 35 years.
John Mills
Vice President, Operations
Vice President, Operations
Vice President, Operations
With more than 30 years of experience as a leader in Florida construction, John has shown how innovation coupled with rigorous execution can influence the course of projects to optimize project outcomes. John has been privileged to lead Coastal’s field teams on some of the finest and most complex projects in Coastal’s portfolio of work. Prior to joining Coastal, John led the construction of a series of luxury condominium projects for local developers, having the good fortune to participate from inception through post construction / warranty service. John received his bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida, and a CPD from The Wharton School, UPenn.
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John Murphy Jr.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
John has worked for Coastal for his 20-year entire career but began his construction experience during his childhood with his father – John Michael Murphy. John initiated and developed Coastal’s full-time Building Information Modeling (BIM) team and has modeled over 200 projects ranging from private estate homes to large-scale mixed use developments. John is responsible for oversight of all BIM technology processes for both preconstruction and field operations including design coordination, 2D & 3D site logistics, 4D scheduling and 3D modeling for design constructability analysis. Additionally, John manages Coastal’s team of full-time BIM coordinators. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
K. Stefan Chin
Esq. R.A., NCARB – General Counsel
Esq. R.A., NCARB – General Counsel
Esq. R.A., NCARB – General Counsel
Stefan Chin is General Counsel at Coastal Construction. Prior to his employment with Coastal Construction, Stefan was a partner at the law firm of Peckar & Abramson, P.C., resident in the firm’s Miami office. His law practice focused on construction and other commercial disputes including the representation of contractors, owners, other construction professionals, and sureties in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute review board proceedings for construction and design defect claims, contract claims, construction lien claims, delay and impact claims, bond claims, insurance claims, and related matters. Stefan’s experience includes low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise residential and commercial projects in the U.S. and overseas, as well as large-scale transportation infrastructure and energy-related projects in the U.S. and overseas. In 2021, Stefan completed FIDIC Certified Course Module 2: Claims and Disputes Resolution. Stefan received his Bachelor of Architecture, with honors, from the University of Miami in 2000 and his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2008. He is a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified Florida Registered Architect and, prior to law school, worked with one of Miami’s largest architectural firms. Stefan is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the American Bar Association and Florida Bar Association.
Karla Brennan
Director of Talent Acquisition
Director of Talent Acquisition
Director of Talent Acquisition
Karla brings insight and perspective in Talent Acquisition with her diversified career expanding 25 years in Business Development and Human Relations. Nine years focused on Talent Recruitment specializing in the Construction Industry through various economic phases and market trends. She has placed Management and Executive Construction Professionals for some of the top-ranked ENR General Contractors nationwide. She prides herself on her personal and professional ethic, and interpersonal skills to attract the top Talent to compliment Coastal Construction’s Culture and contribute to the success of our future.
Keith Sockaloski
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Vice President / Project Executive
Keith has over 30 years of construction management experience including extensive experience with high-end condominium and hotel projects. He oversees large scale projects including client relationships, staffing, project budget and schedule management. Having spent his entire career in South Florida, Keith is a respected industry veteran and has a history of strong relationships with local municipalities, subcontractors and others within the local market.
Keith graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Business Administration and is a state-certified General Contractor.
Ken Fabel
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
With nearly 20 years of experience at Coastal and in the South Florida construction market, Ken has grown through the ranks from laborer to Vice President of our premier projects. Ken works closely with preconstruction through operations including project planning, team development, schedule, quality, financial performance, and overall client relationship and satisfaction.
He received his bachelor’s degree in building construction from the Florida International University and continues executive education programs from Wharton Business School.
Ken is instrumental in Coastal’s training and employee development, teaching Change Management, Project Management, Schedule Management, and various initiatives to advance our great teams.
Lenny O’Neill
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Lenny has over 40 years of Construction experience working in South Florida. Lenny has worked on several high-profile projects for Coastal as a Project Executive and Vice President, St Regis, Oceana Key Biscayne, and Plaza Coral Gables. Lenny has also worked in the capacity of Vice President for several well-known Developers in South Florida. Lenny has had the opportunity to work on various types of projects from inception through post-construction and warranty service. Projects include Master Developments with multiple Condominiums, connecting amenity decks and on grade Townhouses and amenities such as Pool decks, tennis centers, and Clubhouses. Lenny has also worked on Resort renovations, Hotels, Convention Centers, and major retail expansions.
Lisa Hamilton
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Lisa has 31 years of experience in the construction industry. She has been with Coastal Construction for a little over 20 of those years. From a young age Lisa wanted to be an architect. She attended University of Florida with the intent to graduate with a degree in architecture but quickly changed her major to Construction Management and has enjoyed all the challenges and experiences she has encountered along the way. Lisa works closely with preconstruction through operations including project planning, team development, schedule, quality, financial performance, and overall client relationship and satisfaction.
Mark Anes
Vice President, Business Development
Vice President, Business Development
Vice President, Business Development
Mark has been in the sales and business development arena for over 30 years. Beginning his career in the commercial real estate industry in and around New York City, Mark gained experience in all facets of the industry, from brokerage to ground-up development. Mark is an active member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as the current Chairman of the Real Estate Committee.
Martin Bandin
Vice President, Project Controls
Vice President, Project Controls
Vice President, Project Controls
Martin Bandin brings with him 17 years of construction management experience in operations and project controls. He has participated and implemented the deployment of many construction technologies for refinement of field, project management and back-office programs. He is experienced in the successful development and execution of employee training curricula, as well as management of internal support programs. Martin is an expert at identifying control lapses and developing companywide guidelines for mitigation.
Mark R. Finucane
Vice President, Field Operations
Vice President, Field Operations
Vice President, Field Operations
Mark grew up in St. Croix U.S.V.I with a father in construction and has a 26+ year career spanning projects across the US and Caribbean. Prior to joining Coastal, Mark headed up operations for two US companies in Hawaii helping to build the Hawaiian skyline in 3 Hawaiian islands.
Mark oversees the management of field operations for multiple projects ensuring each project’s field personnel is driving team productivity, ensuring safety adherence, quality control, budget and delivering a project of the highest quality.
He received his bachelor’s of construction management from the University of Florida Rinker School of Building Construction.
Maria Molina
Vice President, People & Culture
Vice President, People & Culture
Vice President, People & Culture
Maria enjoys over 16 years of progressive experience in managing employee relations, benefits, full cycle recruiting, performance and talent management. In her new role she will oversee the development and implementation of human resources strategies, systems and policies, and plans and services, including recruitment, selection, legal compliance, and employee benefits.
Maria graduated from Florida International University and is the recipient of the 2021 Women Builders Council Outstanding Women in Construction Award. She has a proven ability in providing critical support in the development and implementation of HR strategies that achieve business results.
Molina provides guidance and leadership while also playing a key part in driving the next phase of growth at Coastal Construction.
Mike Murphy
Vice President, Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Vice President, Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Vice President, Quality Assurance / Quality Control
With a construction career that spans nearly 45 years, Mike has played a vital role in building many of the most important and complex projects in Coastal’s history. In his current role, Mr. Murphy’s responsibilities include executive oversight of Coastal’s Quality Control / Quality Assurance, Warranty and Customer Service teams.
While ensuring that all Coastal projects adhere to strict specifications and meet or exceed the highest levels of quality in the industry, Mike also leads multiple in-house training classes on ‘Best in Class’ practices with on-site demonstrations of proper techniques for various construction operations. He also serves as a liaison to various government agencies and municipal building departments assisting in the development of their technical construction training seminars.
Mike is a state-certified general contractor and co-chairs Coastal Cares – the company’s philanthropic arm. He serves on the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade and is a special advisor to Miami Bridge Home for Children as well as A Safe Haven for Newborns.
Sal Reale
Vice President, Field Operations
Vice President, Field Operations
Vice President, Field Operations
Sal has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has provided successful construction management and delivery of a diversified portfolio of projects. His experience includes complex high-density mixed-use developments, luxury hotels and multi-residential developments, educational facilities and commercial projects. Sal oversees the management of field operations for multiple projects ensuring each project’s field personnel is driving team productivity, ensuring safety adherence, quality control, budget and delivering a project of the highest quality.
Sevcan Agdas
Vice President of Planning and Scheduling
Vice President of Planning and Scheduling
Vice President of Planning and Scheduling
With 10 years of construction experience, Sevcan Agdas is responsible for managing and directing Coastal’s planning and scheduling efforts, and their integration with other project control functions. Sevcan started at Coastal as a Scheduler in 2019 and quickly became a valued team member moving to senior scheduler, Director and now to her current role as Vice President of Planning and Scheduling. Sevcan earned her PhD in Civil and Coastal Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Engineering Management at the University of Florida where she also earned her Master of Science in Civil and Coastal Engineering. She has been a lecturer at the University of Miami’s Master of Construction Management Program since 2019. She is a member of AACE International.
Travis Coulter
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
Vice President, Preconstruction Services
Travis has over 41 years of industry-wide experience including projects in the US, Canada and the Caribbean.
He has managed the preconstruction and estimating phases of a vaierty of projects types including commercial, multi-family residential, hospitality and institutional projects. Travis received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada and has maintained his professional engineering license with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers.