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Wurzel Builders Ltd.
Senior Project Manager
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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Barry Wurzel's Bio
Barry brings 33 years of construction management experience to his work. He has a passion for bringing vision, investments, and project plans into reality.
His strategic mind and creative outlook help him lead his team to explore new possibilities. He likes to be hands-on in developing his team and in collaborating with clients through transparent communication.
While it takes a lot to put a building together, Barry has learned over the years that it’s just as important to pull together a team, to orchestrate the personalities toward reaching a common goal. He leads his team with an open communication style so that he can continue to help mentor and develop each member. “Say what you’re going to do, and do what you say you’re going to do” is his motto as he builds a culture where authentic character meets gumption. Barry offers constant employee development in an exciting work environment that encourages growth and opportunities taking the time to find the best candidates for each job so that clients are guaranteed the best quality of work.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Management from St. Mary’s College in California and Masters of Science and Construction Management from Texas A&M University.
Estimating, Purchasing & Preconstruction
Shain Hardin's Bio
Shain has twenty years of commercial and industrial, medical and educational construction experience in estimating and construction management and sales.
From Marriott to Scott & White to the Post on South Lamar, his extensive management experience has led the way to make sure projects finish on time and within budget including project feasibility, project and field review, estimating, and subcontractor negotiations. His key sense to detail and organizational skills have contributed to his success in sales, supervisory responsibilities, construction scheduling and management.
His proven discipline and ability to smoothly navigate high pressure situations has led him to successfully finish projects such as Marriott, Hilton, Scott & White, Temple College Business Incubator, IHOP, Temple Visitor Center, Post South Lamar, The Pearl, Marquis on 5th.
Operations
Carl Jarka's Bio
Carl Jarka leads the Dallas-Fort Worth location for Wurzel Builders. He’s known for his excellent OSHA safety record and straightforward, get-things-done approach. As the Director of Construction Operations, he maintains project quality and schedules for Wurzel projects in the DFW area, wrangling all field, design, and administrative issues that arise along the way.
Carl has always enjoyed the construction industry—it’s good, honest work, and it’s rewarding to see the completion of a project, to stand next to a satisfied owner knowing that he’s played a part in making the vision a reality. He began his construction career right out of high school, working as an electrical apprentice, utility pipe fitter, equipment operator, etc. and then studying the division 9 finish trades.
In 1999, he took a job as a project superintendent with Barry Wurzel, where he found he excels when providing leadership and taking ownership of a job well done. He’s built countless exciting projects, including the SH 130 toll and main lane plazas, the Bexar County Adult Probation Center in San Antonio, and the Heliport for San Antonio’s University Hospital.
These days, he’s swinging the hammer less and developing the business more as he works to extend Wurzel business into Dallas-Fort Worth. While he’s a one-man-show at the moment, the DFW office is positioned for success, and he’s looking to aggressively grow the office. He’s focused on the best possible customer experience and makes a point to never miss an end-date and to ensure that the client is happy with the work before they wrap it up.
Carl lives in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s an avid shooter and golfer who loves a great Saturday backyard BBQ and both college and pro football. He visits with his kids Leesa and Peyton as often as possible and recently became a granddad.
Kylle Phend's Bio
With over twenty?three years of experience in construction management, Kylle has consistently and decisively completed projects on time and within budget.
He has a proven track record of success in even the most demanding circumstances and situations. He has a thorough understanding of what it takes to successfully conduct business in a commanding and constantly changing industry.
He has a diverse experience of projects in markets such as Multi-Family, Retail, Restaurant, C-Stores, and Office.
Rick Mertz's Bio
Rick Mertz has spent more than 30 years in the construction industry, managing both the government and private sectors with projects ranging from $5M to $70M.
His detailed management and supervision of the project from design concept through completion is well known. He is effective in collaborating with his team to make sure each project is up to par in terms of safety management, quality control, scheduling coordination and budget oversight.
His work has led him to be a part of Cambria Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, Tru by Hilton, The 555 Condominiums at the Hilton Hotel, Texas State University, DART Rail Station, Cedar Park Police Station and Municipal Court, Best Buy, Kroger and more!
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Brenda Jones's Bio
Brenda has a proven track record in Business Development.
She loves to maximize business success outcomes by building new possibilities in business development for Wurzel Builders and our clients. Her forward-thinking and proactive approach is the driving force behind her reputation for going beyond the expectations in each endeavor. She has built a high profile network of companies and clientele over the years due to her mutual respect and intention to build strong partnerships.
Her mission is to thrive in every aspect of business and support those around her to do the same. She’s an inspirational, visionary, and results-oriented leader through a driven spirit, and has a proven revenue history in a diversity of industries.
Finance & Accounting
Jessi Oshiro's Bio
Jessi Oshiro’s leadership role has evolved beyond her title as Accounting Manager.
Jessi Oshiro has decades of experience in accounting. As a native from Peru, she packed her bags and moved to California when she was accepted to Golden Gate University on a full scholarship, majoring in accounting, and continued on to receive her MBA from San Jose University while working full time. Her career began working with several startup companies in California and many international companies where she was able to utilize her bilingual skills.
These entrepreneurial ventures allowed her to forge ahead into the construction industry, working on the side of the subcontractor, which brought a depth of knowledge to Wurzel Builders. In working with our subcontractors, Jessi’s role gives them the advantage to share and benefit from the understanding of working directly with a General Contractor. Her passion for process and procedures has made her an invaluable member to team Wurzel. Her honesty and fairness earned has earned the expansion of her role in Human Resources. She is highly respected by her peers and has an exceptional working relationship with all of our Vendors.