Industry Advisory Council

The Moss School of Construction’s Industry Advisory Council (IAC) supports and promotes the construction management programs at the College of Engineering & 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
    Moss Endowed Director
     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