MEET THE TEAM
Dave Peter
PRESIDENT
Dave started his construction career in 2001, and has since established himself as one of Atlanta's most respected adaptive reuse and mixed-use contractors as evidenced by his reputation within the development community.
Dave knows what makes projects tick. He brings a big picture, strategic perspective with the knowledge and understanding of on-site realities to guide successful tactics that achieve results. Dave utilizes his knack for creative problem solving and his background in architecture to produce cost effective solutions that don’t sacrifice design objectives and aspirations.
Catherine Bisson
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
Catherine adds a depth of adaptive reuse expertise having spent her career focused on repurposing Atlanta's iconic warehouses and the rehabilitation and preservation of existing buildings. Catherine is responsible for overseeing complex construction projects, showcasing her ability to both embrace and find opportunities in the challenges often presented by aging buildings. This affinity for embracing uniquities has proven valuable in proposing creative solutions to drive successful outcomes for her projects and clients. Catherine's key strengths lie in high level critical thinking across a wide range of project types. With a combined 13 years of facility management and construction management experience, she offers a unique end-user perspective to clients.
Mary Didier
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Mary brings a wealth of structural experience and a passion for community-driven projects. She is an Atlanta native with both a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering from Georgia Tech. Mary is an analytical thinker and creative problem-solver who is an incredible asset to every project team she is on.
Matt Bauer
PROJECT MANAGER
Matt has extensive project management experience and has managed a variety of construction projects from adaptive reuse to interior build-outs. Matt is an organized, perceptive, and communicative leader who executes projects at a high level of excellence. These strengths enable Matt to be a strong problem solver who works well with project teams to find solutions and achieve their expectations for every project he manages.
Greg Powell
SUPERINTENDENT
Greg started his construction career in 1980, and has tackled projects of all shapes and sizes across the southeast. He has a proven track record of completing projects on time and under budget, and is highly regarded by design teams and owners for being solutions-oriented in the field. Greg's diverse background allows him to be a strong team leader not only for subs, but also around the OAC table, and his ability to motivate others to achieve project goals never comes at the sacrifice of safety or quality.
Dan Powers
SUPERINTENDENT
Dan has a nearly 30-year record of success overseeing all phases of construction projects in some of our country’s biggest markets. His background in residential, multifamily, interior build outs, ground-up and adaptive reuse makes Dan an incredibly versatile team member to all projects he tackles. In addition to his field experience, he brings leadership, honesty, pride, a sense of humor and a proven history of on-time, on-budget, high-quality project completions.
Ivan Rouse
SUPERINTENDENT
Ivan’s extensive background in the industry as a tradesman, owner, owner’s rep and superintendent fuels his ability to see every project through the lenses of multiple stakeholders. Backed by a human-first approach, he places high value in the relationships formed across the project team, as well as in the missions and success of his clients. Prior to joining our team, Ivan operated his own renovation construction company that supported local nonprofits focused on elevating some of Atlanta’s most underserved populations.
Tom Yi
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Over the past five years, Tom has worked with some of the most reputable GCs across the Atlanta and Ohio markets. His background tackling hundreds of thousands of industrial square footage is topped only by his commercial experience, which includes multiple renovations to places of worship, retail, restaurants and office spaces. Prior to his life in construction, Tom served in ministry for over 10 years, focusing on community development and international missions. He holds project management certifications from Georgia Tech, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a BBA in Human Resources Management from Georgia State University. Fun fact -- Tom is bilingual in English and Korean!
Alan Cantu
SUPERINTENDENT
Alan is a skilled Superintendent with a decade of construction experience across multiple project types, including heavy civil work, water resource facilities and creative commercial spaces. His background in carpentry, concrete forming and mechanical trades allows Alan to jump in with a hands-on approach to problem solving in the field and leading our team of dedicated subcontractors. It’s not unusual to see Alan on a job-site with his tools, getting whatever needs to be done to keep his projects on target.
Nirali Purohit
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN
Nirali is a passionate and detail-oriented architecture and construction professional with years of experience on both residential and commercial projects. While her background is in architecture, she has found her way to construction via her current pursuit of a Masters in Building Construction at Georgia Tech. Her designer’s eye helps with quality control in the field, as well as creative thinking, technical know-how, and a strong commitment to sustainability to every project she’s part of.