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Why Avalon
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Trust, Transparency, Team
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Founder, President
Bob Bergeson, President and co-founder of Avalon Construction, has been working in construction and management for nearly two decades. Prior to starting Avalon Construction, Bob was a Managing Director of The Vertex Companies, managing general construction projects consisting of tenant improvement and reconstruction nationwide. Mr. Bergeson’s work ethic and skills have brought excellent results in his work. He has been able to successfully manage hundreds of TI jobs on time and within budget over the years.
Education & Certification
Ben Fay is Vice President and co-founder at Avalon Construction. He has a over decade of superintendent experience both in ground-up and tenant improvement as well as over 10 years as a project manager and team leader. Specific responsibilities include: coordinating all site construction activities and supervising all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget. This includes maintaining the highest quality, supervising all trade and field personnel, while administering good construction safety practices with all on-site activities. Prior to starting Avalon, Ben worked at The Vertex Companies from 2012 to 2025 completing many large tenant Improvement projects in the Denver metro area. Before 2012, Mr. Fay was a Superintendent for a mid-sized ground up general contractor in the Midwest working on large public projects.
Education & Certification
Pre-Construction Manager, Tenant Improvement (TI) & Commercial Construction
Dan Bodycomb has 10+ years of construction estimating experience as a diligent, resourceful, and organized team player who excels in fast-paced environments. Mr. Bodycomb oversees estimating, and his experience and industry intelligence allows him to minimize costs and maximize resources. He has been integral in the development and implementation of Avalon’s Tenant Improvement’s industry-leading QA/QC process for every project.
Mr. Bodycomb has a proven track record of successfully identifying labor and material costs and meeting time requirements by studying proposals, specifications, construction plans, and associated documents. His technical skills are combined with a practical understanding of risk management and financial issues. From his hands-on experience acting in many project roles, he possesses a thorough understanding of fundamental construction principles.
Education & Certification
Board Member
Bill McConnell is a seasoned expert witness for domestic and international megaproject disputes. He has testified over 250 times, most notably for quantum/damages, scheduling, allocation, productivity, termination, and standard of care opinions. Recently published, Bill is a frequent presenter at many construction, engineering, and law conferences annually. Bill is also a co-founder and the Chairman of the Board of The Vertex Companies, LLC, an international AEC firm.
Education & Certification
Nick Wilson joins Avalon Construction with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the Denver commercial construction market. Specializing in Tenant Improvement (TI) and complex commercial builds, Nick has built a reputation for operational excellence and rigorous site management.
Prior to joining Avalon, Nick served as a Superintendent at Gateway Construction Services and spent nearly a decade as a Lead Superintendent at The Vertex Companies LLC. He also worked at The Adair Group for over a decade as a Project Manager and Construction Superintendent. Nick’s dual perspective on field execution and construction oversight ensures that Avalon’s projects are delivered with precision, safety, and a client-first mentality.
Education & Certifications
Sebastian Gadzina joins the Avalon Construction team with 10+ years of experience in Denver’s commercial sector. With an eight-year tenure at The Vertex Companies LLC, spanning roles from Estimator to Superintendent, Sebastian has a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle. His well-rounded portfolio is supported by engineering roles at American Fiber Cement Corporation and Roush Industries, as well as a background as a Teaching Assistant for CU Boulder’s Engineering Department.
Education & Certifications
Sr. Project Coordinator, Tenant Improvement & Commercial Construction
As Senior Project Coordinator for Tenant Improvement (TI) and Commercial Construction projects, Monica specializes in streamlining tasks and responsibilities, from pre-construction through closeout to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality finishes.
Lisa K. Dehner joins the Avalon Construction team with over 25 years of experience in business development and marketing for the AEC industry. As an advisor and leader of a fast-growth professional services firms, Lisa offers executable solutions that make practical sense to all levels of an organization.
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