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Cadence McShane Construction
Director of Preconstruction
Key Contacts
Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Dan McShane's Bio
David B. Tague's Bio
David Tague provides growth and leadership for Cadence McShane’s expanding housing market sector focused on broadening the firm’s construction opportunities within the multifamily, senior living and student housing markets. David oversees the firm’s on-going multifamily and senior living residential projects and is responsible for seeking opportunities for the development of new construction throughout Texas and the central region.
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Jim McShane's Bio
Jim McShane is the Founder & Chairman of Cadence McShane Construction Company. He established the firm in 1996, upon the acquisition of The Cadence Group, a general contractor with offices in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Under his leadership, Cadence McShane has earned a prestigious reputation as a premier provider of construction management, design-build and general construction services on a local, regional and national basis.
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The growth of Cadence McShane is the result of strategic interest in serving the K-12, healthcare, distribution, manufacturing, office, multi-family, retail, hospitality, institutional and higher education markets by providing unparalleled expertise in project management and on-site field supervision. Cadence McShane has established itself as one of the nation’s most respected construction services firms through its reputation for high quality projects and outstanding client service. Jim continues to focus on geographical expansion and market scope penetration to enhance the firm’s growth on a national scale.
Jim graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
John Schmidt's Bio
John Schmidt is responsible for the leadership of the firm’s comprehensive safety program. He ensures that safe and productive working conditions are maintained at each Cadence McShane job site by conducting regular site visits to oversee procedures and serves as the point person for each project superintendent.
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John has 23 years of commercial construction experience and joined Cadence McShane in 1998. He has served in various safety-related positions both on and off project job sites. John applies his expertise to direct site safety procedures as well as provide on-going safety training to the firm’s project management and field employees.
John manages safety documents related to OSHA and AGC requirements and maintains Cadence McShane’s Safety Manual that is used at each project site. John also participates in all OSHA site inspections and follow-up conferences.
John attended Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science.
Molly McShane's Bio
As Chief Executive Officer, Molly manages the overall operations and resources of The McShane Companies. She focuses on creating, planning, implementing and integrating its strategic direction to achieve operational excellence.
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Molly consistently delivers innovative thinking on behalf of a wide range of projects, markets and geographical areas. During her long-standing tenure with the organization, she has held a variety of positions within the construction and development businesses. She has focused on a wide variety of product types and, as a result, possesses extensive knowledge of the industrial, multi-family, office, healthcare and commercial market sectors.
This comprehensive experience grants Molly a unique perspective of the entire commercial real estate development and construction process, contributing to the overall growth and success of the firm. Molly is a graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Northwestern University where she attended the Kellogg School of Management for a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate Management.
Srinath Pai Kasturi's Bio
Srinath Pai Kasturi provides executive leadership, operational management, and extensive sales expertise. He oversees the Central Texas division of the firm and works directly with the firm’s executives at each of the offices to expand the organization’s presence in major markets. Srinath is involved in both short- and long-term planning for the firm, participating and contributing to the overall direction and growth of operations.
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Srinath has been in the construction industry since 1997 and joined Cadence McShane in 2002, he provides leadership and executive oversight of the professional construction personnel. He confers with the project team as needed to meet project objectives. Srinath is the ultimate decision maker on any client issue and executes the project contract.
Srinath is a graduate of Manipal Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. He also attended The University of Oklahoma where he received his Master of Construction Administration. He is certified as a LEED Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Will Hodges's Bio
Will Hodges has been in the construction industry 1989 and assumed the role of President in 2012, charged with the overall leadership of operations. He is focused on the strategic growth of the firm while maintaining a commitment to its customers and employees which has been a hallmark of Cadence McShane.
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Will’s goal for Cadence McShane is to expand its role as a trusted partner with the firm’s customers by understanding their as well as their building needs and serve as an impartial advocate during the entire project. He firmly believes that it is Cadence McShane’s responsibility to simplify the process for customers and offer a handcrafted project delivery process that fits their specific needs.
Estimating, Purchasing & Preconstruction
Brad Westbrook's Bio
Brad Westbrook leads the preconstruction staff, mentors team members and provides insight from his many years of experience in various market sectors. He delivers executive oversight of estimating, preliminary budgeting and bidding processes, prequalification of subcontractors as well as value engineering and project buyout.
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Brad has been in the construction industry since 1983 with experience on new construction and renovation projects which include numerous schools, aquatic and technology centers, along with science and engineering facilities. He collaborates with the client, architect, specialty trades, and operations team to examine every line item and offer the best value for the budget.
Brad attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Kevin Cummings's Bio
As Director of Preconstruction, Kevin helps determine the most feasible approach to the project, keeping the schedule and budget in mind. He oversees estimating, preliminary budgeting, scheduling, bidding processes, and provides support to the project team during the construction phase.
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Kevin has been in the construction industry for over 37 years, during which time he has worked across a variety of market sectors, including: Commercial Office, Multifamily, Mixed Use, Municipal, K-12, Higher Education, Senior Living and Industrial.
Mr. Cummings attended the University of Texas in Arlington where he received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He is a registered architect in the State of Texas.
Surbhi Usrey's Bio
As Director of Preconstruction and Estimating for Cadence McShane Construction, Surbhi provides leadership and direction for comprehensive preconstruction requirements for numerous projects in the Central Texas Office.
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Surbhi performs the lead role in all phases of preconstruction for a wide range of project types and market sectors. Surbhi has been in the construction industry since 2006 and is responsible for the preparation of preliminary budget development, cost estimates, value engineering as well as constructability reviews.
Surbhi attended the School of Planning & Architecture where she received a Bachelor of Architecture. She also attended University of Pittsburgh where she received a Master of Business Administration.
Operations
Craig A. Morris's Bio
Craig Morris is responsible for creating conceptual cost estimates, developing preliminary designs with architectural and other design disciplines, subcontract negotiations and contract awards, project accounting, and implementing the Cadence McShane Quality Assurance Program and Safety Program on each project.
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Craig has been in the construction industry since 1978 and joined Cadence McShane in 1988. He manages a professional staff of construction personnel responsible for all activities required in the design and construction of K-12, higher education, institutional, healthcare, office, multi-family, retail, hospitality, distribution and manufacturing projects. Craig is also responsible for assisting with the development and acquisition of new project opportunities while training and mentoring the project management staff.
Craig attended Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration and minored in Construction Technology.
Kevin Gass's Bio
As Vice President of Operations for Cadence McShane Construction, Kevin manages the Dallas business unit operations by providing general oversight and guidance to the project management teams. He also serves as a mentor and technical resource to all operations staff and provides leadership through project concerns or risks.
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Kevin comes to Cadence McShane with over 29 years of construction management experience. His strong construction background and leadership experience provides expert guidance for Cadence McShane’s operations in the Dallas region.
Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Wade Wimbish's Bio
As Director of Education for Cadence McShane Construction, Wade supports growth and leadership for the firm's market expansion within the K-12 and Higher Education sector. Wade assists in the pursuit and implementation of K-12 and Higher Education projects on a regional and statewide basis. Wade’s understanding of the education market and seasoned construction experience allow him to identify, cultivate, and execute new opportunities that advances Cadence McShane’s project portfolio in the educational arena.
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Wade has been in the construction industry since 1998 and has been with Cadence McShane since 2007. He attended Oklahoma State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Technology.
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Billy Hooten's Bio
Billy joined Cadence McShane in 2018. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, he is an action-oriented leader with a commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service. Billy's extensive background in the education, commercial, housing, and industrial sectors provide expertise to projects under his care throughout CMC's core markets.
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As VP and Business Unit Leader, Billy is responsible for the project management teams and associated P&L for a variety of projects across CMC’s geographic and market sectors. In short, Billy is responsible for the overall success of the projects under his leadership – from beginning to end. Beyond working with the project teams to provide ongoing leadership, he serves as the primary liaison between the project management teams and CMC’s senior leadership team and works on key initiatives including strategic business planning, business development and risk management.
Colby Rose's Bio
Colby joined Cadence McShane in 2008 and quickly demonstrated his skillful construction management strengths through the successful completion of numerous high-profile and diverse construction projects on behalf of the firm. Since 2015, he has been instrumental in helping to lead the Houston office.
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As VP and Business Unit Leader, Colby is responsible for the project management teams and associated P&L for a variety of projects across CMC’s geographic and market sectors. In short, Colby is responsible for the overall success of the projects under his leadership – from beginning to end. Beyond working with the project teams to provide ongoing leadership, he serves as the primary liaison between the project management teams and CMC’s senior leadership team and works on key initiatives including strategic business planning, business development and risk management.
Colby is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology. He is also certified as a LEED Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Don Watkins's Bio
As Director of Business Development for Cadence McShane Construction, Don develops and acquires new business opportunities in the Central Texas region. Don has extensive experience in procuring construction projects in multiple market sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, multifamily and senior housing.
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Don has been in the construction industry since 1988 and has been with Cadence McShane since 2014. Don provides vast knowledge and insight to the Cadence McShane Central Texas team due to his extensive background in the industry. Don attended the University of Nebraska where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Jody Lee's Bio
Jody Lee is responsible for the execution of Cadence McShane’s overall marketing strategy. He develops and sustains a consistent brand identity throughout every facet of the firm. Additionally, Jody works with the firm’s management team to lead, plan, and direct the course of marketing strategies.
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Jody has been in the construction industry since 2002 and joined Cadence McShane in 2019. His strong background and leadership experience provides expert guidance for the firm’s marketing functions.
Jody attended Abilene Christian University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Business Management. Jody obtained his Master of Arts in Religion from Abilene Christian University as well as his Master of Business Administration from The University of Massachusetts.
Sterling Ward's Bio
Sterling joined Cadence McShane in 2019 to develop and acquire new business opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Sterling is an experienced business development professional who specializes in procuring construction projects in a variety of market sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, multifamily, and senior housing.
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Sterling contributes seven years of experience in business development to the Cadence McShane team, as well as a strong understanding of the construction industry and commercial real estate market in Dallas/Fort Worth. Sterling is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Tyler Earle's Bio
Tyler joined Cadence McShane in 2014 and rapidly demonstrated his skilled construction management strengths through the successful completion of several high-profile and diverse construction projects on behalf of the firm.
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As VP and Business Unit Leader, Tyler is responsible for the project management teams and associated P&L for a variety of projects across CMC’s geographic and market sectors. In short, Tyler is responsible for the overall success of the projects under his leadership – from beginning to end. Beyond working with the project teams to provide ongoing leadership, he serves as the primary liaison between the project management teams and CMC’s senior leadership team and works on key initiatives including strategic business planning, business development and risk management.
Tyler attended Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Engineering. He also brings substantial leadership skills gained through his time in military service which he uses to foster the growth of the next generation of Cadence McShane leaders.
Finance & Accounting
Stephanie Fox's Bio
Stephanie Fox oversees the financial management and construction accounting functions for the firm, as well as directing the firm’s relationships with outside financial entities. She supervises a professional staff of accounting associates dedicated to processing the complex financial transactions that occur throughout the construction process. Additionally, Stephanie works with the firm’s management team to lead, plan and direct the course of the company’s business strategies.
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Stephanie has had professional experience in accounting since 1996 and has been in the commercial construction industry since 2001. Her strong financial planning and analysis background provides expert leadership for Cadence McShane’s treasury functions.
Stephanie attended Texas Christian University where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.