Advisor

Advisor

Chief Executive Officer

Jason Rich brings more than 30 years of construction experience to his role as CEO of Snyder Langston. Beginning his career as a carpenter apprentice, he advanced through positions in project management and operations after joining the company in 2002. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and became CEO in 2023. Jason has helped deliver many of Snyder Langston’s most prominent projects across the company’s market sectors. Today, he sets the organization’s vision and culture while remaining closely engaged with clients and project teams. His collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to proactive communication help teams navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve successful project outcomes.

President & COO

Lee Watkins brings more than two decades of construction experience, with a particular emphasis on healthcare facilities. Known for his strategic thinking and collaborative leadership, he builds high-performing teams that remain focused on client goals, operational excellence, and successful project delivery. Lee approaches every project with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. His leadership reflects a strong dedication to service, stewardship, and building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and team members.

Chief Relationship Officer

Jo-E Lopez brings more than 25 years of architecture and construction industry experience to her role as Chief Relationship Officer and Partner. During her more than 20 years with Snyder Langston, she has held senior leadership positions in business development and sales, helping expand the company’s market presence and strengthen relationships across a diverse range of sectors. Jo-E leads corporate strategy, marketing, public relations, client relations, and business development for Snyder Langston, Snyder Langston | Optym, and Snyder Langston Residential. She also serves as a trusted point of contact for many of the company’s key clients, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all three divisions. An active industry advocate and mentor, Jo-E is committed to developing emerging leaders and supporting the communities Snyder Langston serves.

Chief Financial Officer

Senior Vice President of Operations, Commercial

Richard Cavecche brings more than 40 years of construction experience, including nearly three decades with Snyder Langston. His extensive knowledge of the company’s people, projects, and market sectors makes him a valuable resource for clients and project teams alike. As Senior Vice President of Operations, Rick provides executive oversight of staffing, subcontractor relationships, quality control, risk management, and overall project delivery. His experience includes many of Snyder Langston’s most recognized projects, including the William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University, Hyundai Motor America Headquarters, Pacific Life Headquarters, 2211 Michelson, and Western Digital. Rick is known for managing complex project demands while keeping teams aligned and clients informed.

Vice President, Estimating

As Vice President of Estimating, Greg Hurlock leads Snyder Langston’s estimating and preconstruction efforts, overseeing budgeting, cost analysis, procurement strategy, and estimate development across the company’s project portfolio. Greg brings a strong understanding of market conditions, construction methods, and risk management to each opportunity. He works closely with operations, business development, and executive leadership to develop accurate, competitive, and strategically informed proposals. Greg also mentors the estimating team, promoting accountability, collaboration, consistency, and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Vice President, Optym

John Gunther joined Snyder Langston in 2003 and brings more than 30 years of experience across corporate office, tenant improvement, institutional, industrial, and retail construction. As Vice President of Optym, Snyder Langston’s division dedicated to fast-paced and specialized projects, he leads teams through accelerated and technically demanding delivery environments. John remains actively involved from estimating and preconstruction through construction and closeout. His hands-on leadership, strong trade partner relationships, and direct collaboration with clients and consultants help teams resolve challenges quickly while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule objectives.

Vice President, Healthcare

Vice President, Residential

As Vice President of Residential, Adam Schneider provides strategic and operational leadership for Snyder Langston Residential. He oversees the division’s growth, project performance, client relationships, and alignment with the company’s broader goals. Adam works closely with executive leadership and project teams to uphold high standards of quality, safety, accountability, and execution. His leadership supports the successful delivery of residential projects while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team and a culture of continuous improvement.

Vice President, Los Angeles

Zenith DeRosier provides executive leadership for the delivery of complex, large-scale construction projects throughout Southern California. With nearly two decades of experience in the commercial and institutional sectors, he oversees project planning, execution, and client relationships while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance. His experience spans institutional, healthcare, mixed-use, and entertainment developments. Zenith is skilled at leading multidisciplinary teams through technical, regulatory, and logistical challenges. His emphasis on collaboration, accountability, and clear communication helps improve efficiency and build trusted, long-term client partnerships.

Vice President of Operations, Commercial

Chris Voros brings nearly 20 years of construction experience to his role as Vice President of Operations. He provides executive oversight for complex, schedule-driven projects, with a particular focus on behavioral health and specialized healthcare facilities. Chris leads cross-functional teams through every phase of construction while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, quality, accountability, and performance. His understanding of the regulatory, security, and operational requirements associated with healthcare environments allows him to anticipate challenges, maintain alignment, and support successful project outcomes.

Vice President of Operations, Residential

Peter Tuma brings more than 43 years of construction experience, including over 20 years with Snyder Langston. His diverse project portfolio includes automotive, broadcast and communications, corporate, hospitality, industrial, public, retail, and multifamily developments. Peter provides leadership and guidance to project teams with a strong focus on collaboration, communication, and team cohesion. He oversees staffing, subcontractor relationships, quality control, risk management, and overall project execution. His leadership supports continuous improvement, dependable delivery, and lasting client relationships.

Vice President, Field Operations

David Stelter brings 35 years of construction experience, including more than 20 years with Snyder Langston, to his role as Vice President of Field Operations. He works closely with project teams and trade partners to establish clear expectations, maintain quality, and keep work aligned with cost and schedule objectives. His experience spans renovations and large-scale ground-up developments, including The Boardwalk, Hyundai Motor America Headquarters, Western Digital, South Coast Repertory Theatre, and numerous projects for Irvine Company. David’s practical field leadership helps teams maintain consistency, accountability, and strong execution across the company’s projects.

Vice President of Human Resources & People Development

As Vice President of Human Resources and People Development, Stacey Stockmeyer leads Snyder Langston’s efforts to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. She brings more than 15 years of human resources experience and a strong commitment to building an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplace. Stacey focuses on strengthening company culture, mentoring emerging leaders, and creating meaningful opportunities for employee growth. Her leadership helps ensure team members feel supported, connected, and empowered to build successful careers at Snyder Langston.

General Superintendent

As General Superintendent, Tyler Davidson provides field leadership across Snyder Langston’s projects, with a primary focus on work throughout Los Angeles County. He collaborates with field operations, safety, and risk management leadership to promote consistency, maintain compliance, and support safe, high-quality project delivery. With more than 20 years of construction experience and nearly a dozen years with Snyder Langston, Tyler is known for his communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. He helps align field teams, trade partners, project staff, and clients while reinforcing the company’s commitment to exceeding expectations, investing in relationships, and developing expertise.

Project Executive, Commercial

George Loynd brings more than 42 years of construction experience to his role as Project Executive. He serves as a trusted advisor to clients, providing leadership from early planning through project completion while overseeing staffing, budget, schedule, quality, and overall performance. George’s extensive experience includes corporate headquarters, healthcare and behavioral health facilities, laboratories and clean rooms, commercial developments, senior living communities, hospitality renovations, and complex institutional projects. His broad technical knowledge and steady leadership help teams anticipate challenges and maintain alignment throughout every phase of delivery.

Project Executive, Commercial

As Project Executive, Kelly McCarty serves as a primary point of contact between clients and the Snyder Langston team. He provides leadership from early planning through completion, overseeing preconstruction, staffing, budget, schedule, and overall project performance. Kelly’s experience includes high-end retail and restaurant destinations, mixed-use and brownfield developments, educational and athletic facilities, residential amenity centers, hospitality projects, and complex site infrastructure. His collaborative approach helps teams maintain clear communication, address challenges proactively, and remain focused on client goals.

Project Executive, Residential

Shehzad Khan serves as a trusted client partner while directing projects from preconstruction through completion. As Project Executive, he provides leadership and oversight of project teams, staffing, budget, schedule, and overall performance, helping maintain alignment and momentum throughout every phase. His experience spans multifamily and senior living communities, mixed-use developments, luxury hospitality, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, civic and educational facilities, and technically complex urban projects. Shehzad’s proactive and collaborative leadership supports informed decision-making and dependable project execution.

Project Executive, Residential

As Project Executive, Angeles Padilla guides clients and project teams from early planning through construction and closeout. She oversees team coordination, staffing, budget, schedule, and overall project performance, with a strong focus on clear communication and dependable execution. Angeles’ experience includes multifamily and senior living communities, mixed-use and affordable housing developments, healthcare facilities, occupied renovations, and complex projects in dense urban environments. Her collaborative leadership helps teams navigate challenges while maintaining alignment with client priorities.

Project Executive, Optym

Kevin Joyce joined Snyder Langston in 2017 after more than 14 years in the construction industry. He provides operational leadership for Optym, Snyder Langston’s division specializing in fast-paced projects, occupied environments, and high-traffic facilities. Kevin oversees projects from inception through completion and occupancy, ensuring teams remain focused on safety, quality, service, and successful execution. His hands-on leadership and understanding of specialized project environments help teams minimize disruption, respond quickly to challenges, and deliver dependable outcomes for clients.

Director of Preconstruction

As Director of Preconstruction, Bryan Hatch brings a project manager’s perspective to the earliest stages of project development. His field experience gives him a practical understanding of how early decisions influence constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term project outcomes. Bryan specializes in conceptual budgeting, estimating, value analysis, risk identification, and constructability planning. He works collaboratively with owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams to develop cost-effective strategies that support project goals. His proactive approach helps create a clear path from initial planning into construction.

Project Director, Commercial

As Project Director, Erik Bruner leads projects from initial concept through completion and occupancy. He provides oversight of the project team, budget, schedule, quality, and client experience while maintaining alignment throughout every phase of delivery. Erik’s experience includes large-scale office campuses, healthcare and laboratory facilities, educational buildings, high-end retail and hospitality spaces, aviation terminals, and technically complex renovations in active environments. His broad project background and collaborative leadership help teams navigate challenges and deliver successful outcomes.

Project Director, Healthcare

Chad Divine brings more than 19 years of construction experience, with a strong emphasis on healthcare facilities. As Project Director, he leads teams from initial concept through completion and occupancy while overseeing budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction. His experience includes acute care hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, behavioral health facilities, imaging and radiation oncology spaces, pharmacies, and complex renovations within fully operational healthcare environments. Chad’s understanding of healthcare construction helps teams manage sensitive operations, regulatory requirements, and demanding project conditions.

Project Director, Residential

Warren Lee brings a hands-on and collaborative approach to guiding projects from early planning through completion and occupancy. As Project Director, he keeps clients, consultants, and project teams aligned while managing budget, schedule, quality, and overall execution. His diverse experience includes multifamily and senior living communities, luxury hospitality, adaptive reuse, educational and performing arts facilities, and specialized manufacturing environments. Warren’s practical leadership and focus on communication help teams address challenges proactively and maintain progress toward project goals.

Project Director, Healthcare

As Project Director, Peter Loeb guides projects from early planning through completion, bringing clients, designers, consultants, and construction teams together around a clear path forward. A DBIA-certified professional, he brings a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to complex project delivery. Peter’s experience includes large-scale behavioral health campuses, public facilities, occupied school modernizations, healthcare and laboratory environments, complex building renovations, and luxury residential and hospitality developments. His leadership helps teams coordinate effectively, manage risk, and maintain alignment throughout design and construction.

Business Development and Precon Director

As Director of Project Development, Jon Wyman focuses on expanding Snyder Langston’s presence throughout Los Angeles. With more than 15 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, he brings a strategic approach to business development, market growth, and client engagement. Jon is a natural connector known for cultivating lasting partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and bringing people together around shared goals. He also serves as a trusted mentor, helping teams strengthen relationships and create long-term value for clients, partners, and the communities Snyder Langston serves.

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Director of Corporate Administration

IT Director

Director of Risk Management

Safety Director

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