David Shaffer
President / Project Manager
As President, David wears many hats at AIC including Administrator, Sales and Marketing Manager and Senior Project Manager. With over 20 years of construction, sales and customer service experience, David provides a consistent level of service to our current and potential clientele. While holding his GB-98 license, his expertise in commercial construction and supervision of field personnel is reflected in our excellent on-time and on-budget track record. David‘s logical, pragmatic and practical approach is ensured with each of AIC’s projects. His commitment to the construction industry and our community are reflected by serving on many boards and associations including NAIOP, BOMA, CARNM and Uptown Progress team as well as being City Council’s representative for District 7 in matters regarding impact fees. His skill, experience and dedication drive him to ensure the continued success of AIC and ensure 100% satisfaction of AIC clientele.
Ray Casias
Project Manager
Ray has an experience in project management, estimating, and as a superintendent on projects up to $5 million. His expertise extends from commercial and residential building and subdivision improvements to utility and road improvements. As a former Air Force officer, Ray has extensive experience in contract administration for State and Federal agencies.
Brian Seylar
Project Manager
Brian’s positive attitude and willingness to pitch in on any aspect of a project has quickly made him an
integral part of the AIC team. Brian has been in the construction field for 28 years, has a background in
structural engineering and will be overseeing projects for AIC ranging from tenant improvements to
ground up buildings.
Andy Daniels
Project Manager
Andy has a variety of experience across the construction industry making him well versed in many aspects of commercial construction. As a project manager Andy interfaces with clients and subcontractors alike, bringing a project together in a practical and cohesive way. Andy’s ability to effectively multi-task and positive attitude make him a natural fit for the project management team at AIC.
Charity Blanchard
Assistant Project Manager
Charity has experience in a variety of fields which brings an added element of expertise to all of the projects that she works on. Her attention to detail, positive attitude and organizational skills make her a natural fit for her position. Charity’s duties include handling all contract, submittal and client information for the projects she is assigned to as well as being involved in community support.
Tanya Gonzales
Assistant Project Manager
Having been in the construction industry for 18 year with a strong background in flooring and millwork and incredible organizational skills, Tanya is a natural for her position as an Assistant Project Manager. Tanya’s duties include supporting AIC’s 3 project managers with all aspects of their projects as well as overseeing all contracts, submittals and insurance requirements for each project.
Jay Smith
Field Operations Manager
Jay has been in the construction industry for over 20 years and has overseen a variety of projects. He specializes in large projects requiring extensive supervision over many scopes for long periods of time. Jay’s attention to detail and desire for all projects to finish before their scheduled date are hallmarks of his work ethic and make him a sought after member of the AIC team.
Kevin Chavez
Field Operations Manager
Kevin has a number of years of experience supervising commercial and working on residential construction projects. Kevin has managed approximately 10-20 projects a year for AIC and continues to be a requested superintendent for our repeat clients. Kevin’s attention to detail and going the extra mile is a hallmark of Kevin’s work ethic.
Chuck Dewsbury
Field Operations Manager
Chuck has been in the construction industry for over 10 years and brings experience from several aspects of the industry to his superintendent role at AIC. Driven and organized, Chuck excels at finishing projects on time and fostering excellent relationships with owners and tenants.
Alfred Chavez
Field Operations Manager
Alfred has over 15 years of construction experience and has handled AIC’s most challenging tenant improvement projects over the years. His positive attitude and ability to get along with our clients is considered to be his best assets in addition to his general construction knowledge. Quality control with an emphasis on finding new ways to make things work makes Alfred a valuable part of AIC.
Gilbert "Jeff" Jefferson
Field Operations Manager
Gilbert (Jeff) has over 22 years of supervisory experience with 15 of those years concentrated in the medical sector of the construction industry. Jeff specializes in medical facilities and is intimately familiar with the unique circumstances working in a hospital environment presents. Jeff has extensive knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and roofing systems and excels in bringing projects in on time and budget. As an experienced supervisor and superintendent, Jeff has excellent communication and management skills. These enable him to communicate easily and effectively with clients, architects, vendors and subcontractors.
Daniel Lopez
Field Operations Manager
Daniel has over 10 years of construction experience and works mainly on medical office projects and tenant improvement projects for AIC. Daniel is trained in all scopes of construction and has worked as a field supervisor, foreman, lead man and superintendent on numerous projects throughout his career. Daniel’s attention to detail produces quality construction with efficient coordination between all subcontractors to complete jobs on schedule.
Paul D Gaede
Consultant
Mr. Gaede has been involved in commercial and residential construction, both in New Mexico and California, since 1980. Mr. Gaede holds a GB98 License and has extensive experience in every phase of a construction project. Paul’s expanding expertise is driven by his belief that a thorough understanding of the process as well as the desired outcome is necessary to provide our clients the highest value project within budget.
Tiffany Gaede
Consultant
Mrs. Gaede has over 25 years’ experience in office management, customer relations, human resources, finance and administrative support. Her attention to detail, leadership skills, strong professional values, initiative and capacity for forward thinking have helped move AIC in a positive direction.
