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Ted Lynch, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
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Dr. Lynch joined Southland full-time in 1996 following a series of graduate internships. He quickly gained invaluable experience managing several of Southland’s largest and most challenging projects in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino and the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Later, Dr. Lynch relocated to Southland’s Mid-Atlantic Division where he served as a Contract Executive and then as Operations Manager. In 2001, he was promoted to Division Leader, and over several years, grew the annual volume from $32 million to $126 million by championing Design • Build, project teaming, innovative engineering solutions, and operational excellence. In the fall of 2011 Dr. Lynch was promoted to CEO.
Dr. Lynch received a bachelor degree (BAE) and doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He was a co-founder of the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE), an industry-university alliance focused on education, research and interaction. He is a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), where he has served on the Education and Research Committee, and the Washington Building Congress (WBC). |
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Jon Spallino
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
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Mr. Spallino joined Southland in 2002, bringing with him more than 15 years of financial and commercial banking experience with a top California financial institution, along with six years in regional leadership in turnaround management and new geographic market development. Mr. Spallino applies his results-oriented approach to Southland’s overall financial success and oversees Southland ’s Safety, Information Technology, Training and Legal Departments. His highly developed strategic planning and financial management skills have contributed enhanced profitability through identifying revenue opportunities, streamlining operations and reducing costs.
Mr. Spallino received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California at San Diego. A Certified Financial Planner with a professional designation in financial planning from the University of California Los Angeles, he serves on Southland ’s Executive Team and Board of Directors. |
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Chuck Allen
Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Allen joined Southland in 1982 as Senior Project Manager and has more than 25 years of design-build mechanical engineering and construction experience. Mr. Allen assists the CEO in establishing strategic objectives and operating policies and procedures to ensure attainment of corporate objectives and evaluates results of division units to determine if organization objectives are being met. He successfully manages Southland’s procedures for project selection, budgeting, estimating, engineering and operations. Mr. Allen also provides operational support to the division offices focused on engineering, estimating, construction and national purchasing agreements.
Mr. Allen received a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from Virginia Tech and has focused his expertise on the advanced technology, healthcare, hospitality and commercial market sectors. He serves on Southland’s Executive Team and Board of Directors, and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). |
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Peter Pobjoy
Chief Design Officer
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Mr. Pobjoy joined Southland Industries in 1995 as Chief of Design. He is responsible for the growth and direction of Southland’s engineering resources in addition to leading the conceptual design on large and complex projects. His experience includes the design of acute care hospitals, research laboratories, mission critical facilities, institutional buildings, central utility plants, hotels and casinos. Mr. Pobjoy brings innovation to all aspects of the design focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Mr. Pobjoy graduated from Trinity College Dublin with degrees in both Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. He is a registered mechanical engineer in the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). |
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Joseph G. Cvetas
Chief Business Development Officer & Executive Vice President
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Mr. Cvetas joined Southland in 1987 as a Contract Executive focused on advanced technology. Since then, he has introduced Southland to advanced technology sectors including the aerospace, semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. His expertise lies in the design and construction of design-build mechanical systems for large, complex advanced technology projects. Mr. Cvetas led the establishment of the company’s regional offices in Washington, DC and San Jose, CA. As Chief Business Development Officer, Mr. Cvetas is currently responsible for overseeing Southland’s local and national business development and marketing initiatives.
Mr. Cvetas received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He serves on Southland’s Executive Team and Board of Directors. He serves on the Board of Directors and is currently Treasurer of the Design-Build Institute of America’s Western Pacific Region (DBIAWPR).
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Mike Miller
Division Leader & Senior Vice President
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Mr. Miller joined Southland in 1996 as a Project Engineer in Southern California and has more than 15 years of design-build mechanical engineering and construction experience. After successfully working on several projects on the west coast, Mr. Miller moved to the San Francisco bay area in 1999 to open a new regional office. In 2001, Mr. Miller relocated to the Mid-Atlantic Division where he served as Operations Manager and was promoted to Division Leader in 2009. As the Division Leader, Mr. Miller maintains responsibility for the overall performance of the division ranging from project selection through construction completion. His experience in working on large complex projects with an emphasis on design-build delivery and early team procurement strategies has allowed him to assist in the continued growth of this division.
Mr. Miller received a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He serves as the President of the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Sheet Metal Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Design-Build Institute of American (DBIA).
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