Profiles

Klinger Constructors, LLC's management team combines extensive construction experience with solid educational backgrounds and a commitment to community involvement.

Tom Novak Tom Novak
Chief Executive Officer
B.S. Construction Engineering
Iowa State University
M.S. Management
University of New Mexico

 

  Ray Smith Ray Smith
President
B.S. Construction Engineering
Iowa State University
B.A. Architecture
Iowa State University
•  Joined Klinger in 1981 • Joined Klinger in 1984
•  LEED Accredited Professional • LEED Accredited Professional
•  ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification • Board Member of Albuquerque Economic Development
•  Board Member of Assoc. of Commerce & Industry • Board Member of NAIOP
•  Member of ABC’s Apprenticeship Trust • Board Member of CNM Foundation
•  Graduate of Leadership Albuquerque • Past Board Member of All Faiths Receiving Home
•  Past President of Association of Builders & Constructors  
Jim Werkmeister Jim Werkmeister
Vice President
B.S. Construction Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 		   Shirley Anderson
Business Development Manager
Background - 30 years in Business & Construction
•  Joined Klinger in 1993 • Joined Klinger in 2000
•  LEED Accredited Professional •  Current Board Director-Belen Economic Development
•  Current Member of New Mexico Facilities Managers Network •  Currently Active in NAIOP, CREW, ABC, EVEDA, and Rotary
•  Past Board Member of Assoc.Builders & Contractors • Past Board Director of Commercial Real Estate Women
  • Past Board Director-Santa Fe Economic Development
  •  Past Rotary President-Albuquerque Del Sol
Adam Leyba
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 1999
18 years Construction Experience
 		 Mark Maestas
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 2000
20 years Construction Experience
 
Joe Reed
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 1997
14 years Construction Experience
 		 Jared Tabbert
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 2003
10 years Construction Experience
 
Paula Hayden
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 2009
26 years Construction Experience
 		 Joel Loes
Project Manager
Joined Klinger in 2010
6 years Construction Experience
 
Brent Callahan
Project Engineer
Joined Klinger in 2000
19 years Construction Experience
 		 Kurt Walters
General Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1989
42 years Construction Experience
 
Dave Benton
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1986
35 years Construction Experience
 		 Daryl Graham
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1987
35 years Construction Experience
 
Carson Templeton
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1988
35 years Construction Experience
 		 Pete Jacobson
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1990
35 years Construction Experience
 
Art Candelaria
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1991
30 years Construction Experience
 		 Byron Gore
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1987
25 years Construction Experience
 
Rob Ridenour
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1997
25 years Construction Experience
 		 Joe Agguire
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1997
22 years Construction Experience
 
Frank Ervien
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 1998
20 years Construction Experience
 		 Alan White
Superintendent
Joined Klinger in 2004
13 years Construction Experience