Principals

Dan Casson, is the third generation to own and operate the firm. As President and CEO, Dan is responsible for the overall direction and growth of the Company and is personally involved in all aspects of the business with his primary focus on reconstruction services, estimating, client negotiations, and project administration. Dan’s 45 years of estimating and construction experience support all aspects of the business and are extensively utilized in the reconstruction services offered by Casson Duncan Construction, Inc. Dan is a graduate of the University of Kansas in Architectural Engineering.

Kevin Duncan, began his construction career in 1972 and has been with Casson since 1983. As Vice President, Kevin is in charge of all field operations and is heavily involved in all aspects of the day to day operation of the business including directing and consulting our project manager and superintendent staff, dispute resolution, safety director, insurances, office-field staff management, general accounting, job cost accounting, computerized project management/estimating technical assist and cash management etc.... Kevin has over 30 years of extensive field and project management experience in all facets of multi-family, commercial, industrial and heavy construction and is a graduate in Industrial Construction Management from Colorado State University.

Office Administration

Stephanie Anderson is Office and Accounting Manager for the firm and began her career with Casson Duncan in 2010. Stephanie is in charge of all office operations, administrative support staff, and is a key element in making the business run smoothly. She administers all general ledger and job cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, employee benefits, vehicle-equipment fleet maintenance etc.  She is also very experienced with our Timberline Accounting system.  Stephanie has over 19 years of progressive experience in the construction accounting in the Denver Metro Area. 

Marketing and Business Development

Travis Hossfeld began his construction career as a laborer over 12 years ago. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Construction Management. His project experience ranges from $100,000 to $50,000,000 and includes Multi-Family, Retail, Hospitality, Senior and Assisted Living, as well as Recreation and Sports projects and spans from Los Angeles to New York City. As Director of Business Development and Marketing, his overall responsibilities are to develop new clients, retain old clients and promote Casson Duncan Construction through networking and marketing efforts.

Jan Casson, has been with the firm since 1997. Jan assists in the marketing and business development efforts. Jan and Dan are the co-founders of the Mercy Housing Southwest Annual Golf Tournament and she continues to organize this yearly tournament sponsored by Casson Duncan. Her past experience has been in sales and marketing in the insurance and gift manufacturing industries. She is also very active in the community.

Estimating

Eric Hein, Cheif Estimator. Eric has over 13 years of experience in pre-construction/estimating. His project experience ranges from $50,000 to $60,000,000 and includes Warehouse Distribution, Retail, Hospitality, Educational, Medical, as well as State, Local and Federal Projects across the United States. As Chief Estimator, he is responsible for all aspects of the pre-construction portion of  our projects.

Project Management

Jim Mewaldt, Project Manager, started with Casson Duncan in 1977 as a general laborer and is the firm’s second longest term employee. Jim became a highly skilled carpenter and for many years worked as a carpenter and foreman on most of Casson Duncan’s commercial, industrial and multi-family projects during that time. In 1988 Jim became a superintendent and over the years, has been instrumental to the success of the firm, managing the construction of many of our landmark projects. In 2001 Jim transitioned into project management and brings his significant field experience and incredible work ethic to support his project management efforts. Since becoming project manager, Jim has completed all types of projects including low income apartments, senior housing, for sale multifamily and commercial projects.

Brian Evans, Project Manager, has been with Casson Duncan since September of 2001. As a 1985 graduate from United Brotherhood of Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Program and a certified journeyman carpenter, Brian brings 10 years of hands-on construction experience to Casson Duncan. In addition, Brian spent the previous seven years with one of the nation’s top homebuilders, learning many of the intricacies in high production management, material specifications, estimating, and job costing. Brian is also a graduate of Regis University, and has a Colorado Teaching License. Brian has successfully managed several of our largest multi-family projects and has helped foster our relationships with many of our repeat customers.

Robert (Bob) Larkowski, Project Manager, has been with the firm since 1995. Bob started in the construction business 38 years ago and has done all types of construction working from laborer, carpenter, equipment operator, superintendent to project manager. Over the years, Bob has been an integral part of our growing organization completing numerous commercial, multifamily and affordable housing projects. For several years, Bob's particular forte with Casson Duncan was remodel work on occupied affordable housing projects. He has successfully supervised the renovation of over 570 units. During recent years, using his strong field, organizational and computer skills, Bob has successfully managed several of our largest for sale multifamily projects. Bob is always the first in the office every morning, and often the last to leave........he has a great work ethic!

Richard McDonald, Project Manager, has a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University and joined our firm in 2004. Richard has been a Field Engineer in commercial construction and renovation, a Project Manager and Estimator for a steel erector, and an Estimator for a large metro area commercial contractor. He is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Constructors and American Mensa. Richard is currently involved in project management duties on our large multi-family construction projects and commercial office projects. Richard recently obtained his LEED accredation and become an official LEED Accredited Professional.

Bob Glaser, Project Manager, joined our firm in 2005. Bob has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. Bob has worked as a Vice President for a residential builder and recently worked as a Regional Manager for a local general contractor. He has also designed and worked on projects throughout the United States, Peru, South America; Monterey, Mexico; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and Togiak, Alaska. As a former union carpenter, ironworker, and Teamster, he brings 20 years of hands-on construction and experience to Casson Duncan. Bob has been involved in our commercial and industrial projects.

Field Operations

Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and Field Supervisors

Paul Waltman, Superintendent, aside from Dan Casson, is the firm’s longest term employee. Paul has been with Casson Duncan since 1969 and has been an integral part of the success of the firm for over 30 years. His background ranges from doing concrete form work and finish carpentry as a tradesman, to supervising multi-million dollar high rise structures as project superintendent. His supervision experience includes industrial, education, hotel/motel, office, apartments/condos, institutional, and affordable housing. Paul has an incredible work ethic and vast experience. The bottom line on Paul, he can build anything!

Chris Watson, Superintendent, started out with Casson Duncan as a carpenter in 1993 and has worked as a carpenter and/or foreman on most of our commercial and multi-family projects over the years. Chris's very high standards of quality workmanship have been invaluable to the successful completion of many of our most complex and high quality projects. Prior to Casson Duncan, Chris comes from a strong background in commercial casework and millwork carpentry. In 2001, Chris decided to take off his tool belt and move into a project superintendent position and is capable of supervising any type of project. Chris has successfully managed the construction of several large senior housing projects, commercial and low income apartment projects.

David White, Superintendent, joined the firm in 2002 as an assistant superintendent on one of our mid size senior multi-family housing projects. He has since been promoted to Superintendent and has completed a large multi-family apartment project in Brighton, CO and a large "for sale" condominium project in Parker, Co. He was instrumental in maintaining these projects as some of our company’s safest, with nearly 98% OSHA compliance. David comes from an extensive background in single family residential construction and in the past has been a framing foreman, superintendent and project manager for a small commercial builder. Dave's leadership, energy level, and ability to push the work to its proper completion is unmatched!

Mark Bohnsack, Superintendent, joined us in 2006. Mark is a very dedicated employee who brings over 17 years of construction experience to Casson Duncan Construction. Mark has worked on commercial and residential projects in both the Denver and Seattle areas. Mark is currently handling the "back end", from production drywall to owner turnover, on one of our large upper end for sale multifamily projects and is delivering units of the highest quality due to his strong residential experience and excellent work ethic.

Steve Ortega, Field Supervisor, has been a key employee since 1984 and has been a major contributor to the success of the firm. Over the years, Steve has acquired numerous skills and is capable of supervising any type of self-performed work that Casson Duncan undertakes. Among his qualifications, Steve is a certified welder, mechanic, equipment operator, concrete finisher, and general labor foreman. When it comes to getting something done, regardless of the circumstances, we can count on Steve to handle it! As a supervisor, he knows how to get his employees motivated to work hard as well as teaching them skills along the way.

Bryan Jepsen, Superintendent, joined Casson Duncan in 2000 as a carpenter on one of our "for sale" condominium projects. Over the years, Bryan has proven his abilities to deliver quality condo units on time, with minimal punch lists, and under budget. He has been promoted, first to Quality Control Supervisor, and then to Assistant Superintendent, and now Superintendent, where he is managing both front and back end construction on one of our largest projects. Bryan has a unique ability to methodically complete his units on time, and of the highest quality.

Jim Leimkuehler, Assistant Superintendent, joined the firm in 2007. In 2005, Jim earned a Masters of Science Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from University of Denver and has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geography for Ohio University. He has prior experience as a Superintendent for a Denver new urban style mixed use developer/builder in both single and multi-family housing. Jim is assisting field management on one of our large multi-family apartment projects.

Tyler Miller, Project Engineer, joined the firm in 2008 as a full time employee after working several summers as an intern.  He graduated with honors from the University of Oregon with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Architecture and minors in Liberal Arts and Business.  He has spent time working in the field as a laborer as well as time in the office working for real estate developers and architects.  Tyler has experience working with drafting programs like AutoCAD; graphic design programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as 3D modeling programs like SketchUp and Rhino.