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Glen Ghilotti, Founder/President
- With 30 years of engineering construction experience, Glen has “been there, done that” with every conceivable phase of the business, from changing oil and driving a truck as a teen to running a $25 million per year business.
- He created Team Ghilotti so he could pursue his own vision after three decades of working with family-owned entities.
- Glen is a respected community leader, estimator, project manager, boss and friend to his colleagues.
- He lives in Petaluma with his wife Genevieve and between them, they have five children.
- In his spare time, he tinkers with antique Caterpillars.
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Robert E. Lee, Field Superintendent
- Robert holds more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry.
- He is the ideal fit to keep our crews operating in a safe, efficient manner, with quality workmanship.
- Rob has overseen all field operations and has been a key role in our business model.
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Steve Mack, Field Coordinator & SWPPP
- With 29 years of experience, Steven is the optimum fit here at Team Ghilotti for all areas of construction.
- Steve helps ensure the safety of our crews, managing equipment, and assisting in all areas of project management.
- Steve’s interests include fishing, shooting, racing and cooking.
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Kevin Ghilotti, Dispatch
- Since graduating from Sonoma Valley High School, Kevin has joined Team Ghilotti and is in charge of the Web site, dispatching, CARB & field safety.
- As a fourth generation engineering construction employee, Kevin was fed a steady diet of concrete, trucks and equipment from a young age.
- His hobbies include digital photography, movie editing and computers.
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Steve Kaehler, Master Mechanic
- With 24 years of experience as a Heavy Duty Repairman (HDR), Steven is the perfect fit to keep Team Ghilotti’s equipment in excellent operating condition.
- Steven first became interested in mechanics at nine years of age after spending time racing cars with his father in Petaluma.
- Steve, his wife, Debbie, and two children, Corey and Caitlin live in Petaluma.
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Dan Mercury, Service Manager
- Dan has been in the Labor Union for 35 years.
- With all of that experience, Team Ghilotti now has the perfect man for this job.
- He supervises the maintenance and repair of city, county and various districts that own sewer, water and storm drain pipes.
- When not working, Dan enjoys hunting and fishing; he is an active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
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Joe Moreira, Project Manager
- With over 20 years of experience in construction, Joe is the ideal fit to keep Team Ghilotti’s jobs running smoothly.
- Joe has managed several key projects including a 12” Water Pipeline Rehabilitation in St. Helena.
- Joe Moreira is experienced with both public and private work.
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Al Texeira, Service Manager
- 42 Years in the labor field – specializing in paving and grinding
- Nascar enthusiast – Enjoys driving his 07 Shelby Mustang GT & 2001 WS6 transam
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Mike Sciacca, Paving Manager
- In charge of Team Ghilotti’s Paving Department, Mike has been working hard, running paving crews and operating paving machines for 20 years.
- A talented operator, Mike has expertise in all fields of construction, but specializes in grading and paving.
- When not working Mike enjoys spending quality time with his family, boating and riding dirt bikes.
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Ed Ponte, Grading Manager
- With 14 years of experience in surface excavation, Ed is a wonderful addition to Team Ghilotti.
- A Petaluma native, he has been moving dirt for as long as he can remember.
- Ed and his wife Tracy of 17 years live in West Petaluma with their two children.
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Juan Avelar, Underground Foreman
- Been doing underground for 17+ years
- Joined the team in 2012
- Enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids.
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John Merz, Lead Carpenter
- 4th Generation carpenter
- Been in the carpenters union since 1975
- Hobbies: Trout Fishing, going off-roading in his jeep
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Abel Ochoa, Lead Pipe Labor
- 33 years laying pipe
- Hobbies are hunting and fishing
- 3 Kids
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Mack (English Bulldog), Company Mascot
- Mack is Team Ghilotti’s proud mascot.
- If he is not sun bathing he is chasing the Mack Trucks around.
- Come see him when you visit.
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