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.
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.
Joe Moreira, General 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.
Robert E. Lee, Field Superintendent & Estimator
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.
Matt Verke – Superintendent
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.
Abel Canlas – Estimator
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.
Al Texeira, Service Manager
42 Years in the labor field – specializing in paving and grinding
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.
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.
Juan Avelar, Underground Foreman
Been doing underground for 17+ years
Joined the team in 2012
Enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids.
John Merz, Lead Carpenter
4th Generation carpenter
Been in the carpenters union since 1975
Hobbies: Trout Fishing, going off-roading in his jeep
Joe Petroni - Field Foreman
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.