Industry Advisory Council

The Moss School of Construction’s Industry Advisory Council (IAC) supports and promotes the Construction Management programs at Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing.

IAC Responsibilities

IAC members act as ambassadors for the Moss School, advocating for key objectives such as:

  • Promoting excellence in faculty, educational facilities and both undergraduate and graduate programs for construction management students
  • Serving as a bridge between the construction industry and the Moss School, influencing curriculum and research directions
  • Developing and implementing innovative programs that benefit both the Department and the construction industry
  • Providing advice, guidance and financial support to the Moss School

Executive Committee

  • Jose Faria, Ph.D., PMP

    Jose Faria, Ph.D., PMP
    Endowed Chair
     305-348-3541
     fariaj@fiu.edu

  • Tim Wensing

    Tim Wensing
    President, CMC Group

  • Jorge Amador, Jr.

    Jorge Amador, Jr.
    Vice President, George's Welding

  • Larry Casey

    Larry Casey
    IAC Director

  • Jose Cortes

    Jose Cortes
    Director, Design & Construction Management, City of Hollywood Florida

  • George Franco

    George Franco
    Chief Innovation Officer, Alberici Constructors

  • Danny Garcia

    Danny Garcia
    Vice President, Ferreira Construction Co.

  • Jason Hunter

    Jason Hunter
    Sr. MEP Manager, Robins & Morton Construction

  • Mike Peters

    Mike Peters
    Vice President, Division Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C.

IAC Members

  • Alexandra Camejo

    Alexandra Camejo
    Amicon Management - Cumming Group

  • Brent Coble

    Brent Coble
    Coble Builders LLC

  • Brian Perantoni

    Brian Perantoni
    Coastal Construction

  • Danny Vercetti

    Danny Vercetti
    Vercetti Enterprises

  • David Martinez

    David Martinez
    Burke Construction Group, Inc.

  • Doel Acosta

    Doel Acosta
    Hitt Contracting

  • Ed Baro

    Ed Baro
    Moss & Associates

  • Emilio Alvarez

    Emilio Alvarez
    E.F. Alvarez and Company

  • Eric Montes de Oca

    Eric Montes de Oca
    Grycon LLC

  • Fernando Vilela

    Fernando Vilela
    John Moriarty and Associates

  • Guylaine Dennery

    Guylaine Dennery
    Oak Construction

  • Hu Montague

    Hu Montague
    Diligent Services, Inc.

  • Jeff Zalkin

    Jeff Zalkin
    Kaufman Lynn Construction

  • Jorge Armenteros

    Jorge Armenteros
    Heidelberg Materials

  • Kelly Valle

    Kelly Valle
    Kast Construction

  • Marcus Spiegelberg

    Marcus Spiegelberg
    Douglas Orr Plumbing Inc.

  • Michael Ortega

    Michael Ortega
    Ortega Construction Company

  • Miguel Cerra

    Miguel Cerra
    Link Construction

  • Miguel Rotalde

    Miguel Rotalde
    Juneau Construction

  • Nicholas F. Souchon

    Nicholas F. Souchon
    MasTec Civil, LLC.

  • Nivardo Beaton

    Nivardo Beaton
    Sharpe Project Developments, Inc.

  • Omri Sorek

    Omri Sorek
    Trusstor LTD

  • Oscar Morejon

    Oscar Morejon
    John Bell Construction

  • Pedro Portela

    Pedro Portela
    Lennar

  • Roy MacRobert

    Roy MacRobert
    Central Concrete Supermix

  • Sasha SecoAlvarez

    Sasha SecoAlvarez
    ANF Group

  • Sergio Aranda

    Sergio Aranda
    Trimble

  • Taylor Sawatzky

    Taylor Sawatzky
    Owen-Ames-Kimball

Associations

  • Carlos A. Carrillo

    Carlos A. Carrillo
    Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

  • Erick Valderrama

    Erick Valderrama
    Latin Builders Association

  • Peter Dyga

    Peter Dyga
    Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – Florida East Coast Chapter

  • Rachele Rinker-Koch

    Rachele Rinker-Koch
    Engineering Contractors Association of South Florida

  • Remy Mackowski

    Remy Mackowski
    Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)

  • Truly Burton

    Truly Burton
    Builders Association of South Florida