Rafael Construction, Inc.

Rafael Medina Jr. is owner and president of Rafael Construction, Inc., a general contracting company and minority owned business. Mr. Medina oversees all operations for Rafael Construction, Inc., during pre-construction and construction phases.

Mr. Medina is president and primary owner of Rafael Framers, Rafael Concrete and Rafael Civil. He also partners in other construction related businesses in both Nevada and California. He holds general contracting licenses in Nevada, California, Arizona, and Utah.

Prior to the conception of Rafael Construction, Inc., Mr. Medina worked for the Ribeiro Corporation in the General Contracting and Design Division as a field superintendent. Mr. Medina has gained all of his construction knowledge through experience and hard work in the trenches. Since 1991, Mr. Medina has seen his company grow from a $10,000 investment to one with over $175 million in revenue at its latest peak in 2009.

Years of Construction Experience: 33 years.

Years of Experience with Firm: 30 years.

Education: High School Diploma, Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, Nevada

Active License:

B, General Building, Unlimited, Nevada LIC # 31955, QE Trade,18 Years

C3, Carpentry, $7 Million, Nevada LIC # 33009, QE Trade, 18 Years

A, General Engineering, Unlimited, Nevada LIC # 51491, QE Trade, 9 Years

B, General Building, Unlimited, Nevada LIC # 55514, QE Trade, 6 Years

C3, Carpentry, Unlimited, Nevada LIC # 55611, QE Trade, 6 Years

C4, Painting, Drywall, Unlimited, Nevada LIC #55514, QE Trade, 6 Years

Timothy Burns has over 30 years of successful hands-on construction experience ranging from on-site field exposure to project management, which includes estimating all elements related to owning and operating a construction company.

Tim joined Rafael Construction as an estimator in 1992. In 1998 he became an owner and project manager. He is our qualified employee (QE) for Rafael Construction’s general engineering, general building and concrete licenses. During his time at Rafael Construction, Tim has managed many projects relating to parks, flood channels, schools, fire stations and a multitude of private developments. He is the lead estimator and lead project manager for the majority of Rafael Construction projects.

In 1986 Tim graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.S. degree in Business Management. Soon after, he accepted a position with the Dick Corporation Contractors and Engineers in Pittsburgh. Tim eventually returned to Las Vegas working for various concrete subcontractors and general contracting companies, including Jim Burns Contracting, Mission Contracting and SR Construction.

Years of Construction Experience: 38 Years.

Years of Experience with Firm: 30 Years.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management University of Nevada Las Vegas

Bob Jeffreys has been employed as Senior Estimator with Rafael Construction since 2001. Bob has more than forty-one years of overall construction experience. Starting his career as an Apprentice Carpenter in 1974, then moving up the ladder holding positions such as Journeyman Carpenter, Framing Foreman, Quality Control Technician, Project Superintendent, Project Estimator, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. Bob moved to Las Vegas in 1997 and has extensive construction experience with the local Las Vegas market.

Years of Construction Experience: 41 Years.

Years of Experience with Firm: 15 Years.

Education:

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA.

Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Successful Project Total: Excess of $300 Million

Robert J. Erickson is Vice President of Construction and Business Development for Rafael Construction. He has a prominent leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day administration of our commercial construction division. With over 23 years of invaluable experience, Robert has excelled in multiple senior management positions which include on-site field administration, supervision, technical management for all construction operations and staff development.

Robert’s diverse portfolio includes projects in both private and public sectors: healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, education, retail-tenant improvements and commercial disciplines. He is our point of contact for notable clientele such as MGM, Marnell Companies, LLC and Olympia Companies at Southern Highlands Corporate Center.

Years of Construction Experience: 33 years

Years of Experience with Firm: 13 years

Education:

University Of Nevada Las Vegas, Bachelor Of Arts In Political Science, Business Management Emphasis

American Institute Of Geneva Switzerland, International Politics, Business Management Emphasis

Riley began his career in construction when he joined Rafael Construction in December of 2004, as a Project Engineer. Riley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and focuses on Rafael Construction’s commercial sector, while assisting on some of the more complex private sector developments as well.

As project estimator, he is responsible for plan distribution, communicating with subcontractors, the architect and the owner. He is also responsible for performing quantity take offs of all construction divisions, qualifying subcontractor bids during the bidding process, and related development of the project’s budget.

As project manager, he is responsible for coordination of subcontractors, their respective submittals, request for information, change orders, and scheduling. His desire to meet the expectations of our clients specific needs is superseded only by his ability to establish and enhance team building efforts relating to the interface between the owner, architect, and engineers which facilitate a complete construction project.

Years of Construction Experience: 10 Years. Years of Experience with Firm: 8 Years.

Education: University Of Nevada Las Vegas, B.S.B.A. Management Degree

Previous Project Estimated Experience:

Trey Medina is the Project Manager for Rafael Construction, Inc., over seeing day to day operations of projects in progress. Collaborate with Design Teams, Owners, Superintendents, and Subcontractors to accomplish projects in progress. Review subcontractor billings, manage RFI’s and submittals, draft subcontracts, project close outs.

Years of Construction Experience: Nine Years.

Years of Experience with Firm: Nine Years.

Education: Associates of Business

Gross Project Valuations in Excess: $34 Million