Since 1990, our team has been devoted to successfully delivering your vision for projects.
Connie S. Gowder, CCP
President/CEO
nashville
As the founder and President of Connico, Connie has been providing construction consulting services for a number of years. Her expertise includes cost estimating, project management, scheduling, construction oversight, claims preparation, and dispute resolution.
David J. Hunley, PE
Associate Principal/VP
cincinnati
As the co-owner and Vice President of Connico, David has 36 years of experience with responsibilities including cost estimating, scheduling, construction oversight and administration, resident project representation, design support, and engineering fee reviews.
Charl J. Neser, MRICS, CCP
Director
atlanta
Charl experience in the construction industry includes specializing in cost estimating, cost management, litigation support, quantity surveying, contractor reconciliation, value engineering, and project management services.
Ian J. de Keyzer, FRICS
Chief Cost Specialist
nashville
Ian has experience in construction consulting and construction management. He provides direction to our cost estimating staff with his depth of understanding that provides clarity when projects are estimated.
Srikanth (Sri) J. Kumar, PE
Senior Project Specialist
cincinnati
Sri is experienced in providing construction estimating and scheduling, on-site project administration and engineering, program administration, and construction observation.
Jeffrey S. Jones, PE, CCP
Senior Cost Specialist
atlanta
Jeffrey has mechanical, plumbing and fire protection cost estimating and project management experience. He quantifies and prices materials and labor for systems, value engineering, and life-cycle cost analysis.
Jeff R. Bowman
Senior Cost Specialist
nashville
Jeff has experience in construction management and consulting with expertise on large construction projects. His cost estimating expertise includes projects in various market segments.
Lisa A. Heckendorn-Blake, PMP
Senior Project Specialist
cincinnati
Lisa has 38 years of experience in planning, scheduling, budget development, cost/change management, construction management, and team coordination. She excels in performing under complicated and tight schedules requiring completion by a fixed deadline.
Bryan A. Hafertepe, EIT
Analyst III
cincinnati
Bryan joined Connico after receiving his degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is a certified civil engineering intern and is focused on assisting in developing cost estimates, value integration, systems analyses, and field observation.
Charles J. Cleary, CPE
Senior Cost Specialist
atlanta
Charles is an experienced electrical cost estimator with experience in industrial, residential, and commercial construction. He has field and project management experience as well as project scheduling expertise.
J. Caleb Claxton, EIT
Analyst I
cincinnati
Caleb joined Connico after receiving his degree in civil engineering from the University of Louisville. He is a certified civil engineering intern and is focused on assisting in developing cost estimates, value integration, systems analyses, and field observation.
Tere M. Ayers, RICS
Analyst III
atlanta
Tere is experienced in quantity surveying and cost estimating. She excels at analyzing the costs involved in a project by providing cost observation and direction.
Michael G. Feeney, EIT
Analyst II
nashville
Michael joined Connico after receiving his degree in civil engineering from University of Tennessee. He is a certified civil engineering intern and is focused on assisting in developing cost estimates, value integration, systems analyses and field observation.
Zach I. Greenwood, EIT
Analyst I
nashville
Zach joined Connico after receiving his degree in structural civil engineering from Tennessee Technical University. He is a certified civil engineering intern and is focused on assisting in developing cost estimates, value integration, systems analyses, and field observation.
Christy S. Shadowens, MBA
Administrative Specialist
nashville
Christy has extensive accounting and management experience for various industries. She excels in process management and development as well as vendor/client relations.
Janet R. Terry
Senior Marketing Specialist
nashville
Janet is an established marketing professional with numerous years of experience providing marketing-related services in the professional services industry.