Our People

Ryan Lally

Ryan is a loving husband and father. He enjoys spending time with their two pets, unwinding at the beach, or working on their beautiful home. His journey in construction started in Washington DC and has extended to the West Coast. For Ryan, construction is more than just building structures; it’s transforming spaces that achieve our clients’ goals while creating a powerful team focused on success. When you work with Ryan, you’re partnering with someone who genuinely cares about the people he is around, and the high quality of work being delivered.

Ryan found his home away from home at Align Builders, where a strong sense of collaboration, communication, and positivity are the norm. Ryan is a passionate superintendent familiar with all aspects of the project from new construction to TI renovations.

Jackson Wyatt

Jackson loves collaborating with all stakeholders on each project while developing relationships and trust. He enjoys engaging with owners to make their projects come to life, and tackling all problems head on throughout the project’s lifecycle. Jackson strives to create successful projects through his positive attitude, proactive communication, and the experience of our team.

Jackson is a strong believer in continued self-improvement and loves to get out of his comfort zone. When not working, he can be found outdoors with his family either in the mountains or at the beach. He is grateful to have found such an excellent company with strong values and even better people. Jackson is looking forward to the years to come with the Align OC team!

Kaitlyn Stockton

Jumping into the Construction field has challenged Kaitlyn more then she have ever been challenged before. She has met some of the most influential and genuine people along the way, and is excited to connect with even more now that she is apart of Align. While Kaitlyn’s education is in a different field of study, it has helped shape her work ethic and discipline in her career and everyday life. Growing up watching her father work in the construction industry as a commercial plumber and business owner Kaitlyn was taught that hard work and persistence always prevail. It is her hope to instill this truth into the hearts of her 2 beautiful children. She hopes to have the same impact on her children as her Father did on her. Kaitlyn’s family enjoys days by the pool, Camping in the Mountains, and good Ole Country music!

Cassie Julio

Cassie is a project engineer here at Align Builders. Initially, she never imagined herself in the construction industry, but her internship with Align throughout her senior year of college completely changed her perspective. She fell in love with the work and was drawn to the company’s values and culture. After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University, Cassie joined Align, bringing her passion and skills to each project. With her strong work ethic and attention to detail, Cassie is excited to make a lasting impact and contribute to Align Builders’ continued success as a project engineer. When she not working, Cassie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, camping, baking, and trips to the beach.

Andy James

Andy is one of Align’s OSHPD Superintendents with vast experience in OSHPD projects throughout San Diego County. Andy has a strong background in Doors, Frames, and Hardware including door Automation. Andy is DBIA Professional Certified and Enjoys working in the Healthcare Environment. Andy enjoys building relationships of trust, that help with current and future projects.

Austin Housley

After graduating from San Diego State University, Austin began a career in law enforcement working locally in the county of San Diego. Austin was drawn to the construction industry because it provided an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively as a team to find solutions and make a difference in the community. Since making the transition into the construction industry, Austin has thrived on the daily challenges that arise on fast paced projects. He enjoys building relationships and finding solutions to ensure each project is a success for the client and all of Align’s trade partners.

Outside of work, Austin enjoys golfing, traveling, and going to the beach.

Ben Horak

Coming from several years in the estate planning, investing, tax planning world required a full throttle approach to learn and adapt to the construction world. Now with the Align Builders team, the decision to move to a new industry couldn’t have worked out better by being a part of the challenging and meaningful projects we have built and currently in process of building. Helping deliver (2) 60,000 sq. ft. healthcare builds has been a personal highlight with hopefully more to come as we continue to work hard and set our sights high at Align Builders. Our empowering team environment, visionary and practical leadership team, combined with a company culture and structure that encourages excellence, people first, and forward thinking is the fuel that makes it all go at Align.

Brennan Burrows

Brennan is one of our Project Engineers – passionate about keeping a project’s document control organized and the information flow between all parties effective. After graduating from Wheaton College in Chicago, Brennan was especially drawn to Align Builders’ deeply held commitment to organizational health and its inspiring mission to raise the bar of the broader construction environment by bringing people together. Before Align, Brennan had not imagined himself operating in the construction industry but has found the unique aspects of construction to be an arena in which his passion for leadership and creating clarity can be stretched toward continuous improvement and growth. Outside of work, Brennan loves to play guitar and lead worship at church, camp, hike, surf, and travel with friends and family.

Brittany Armstrong

Brittany is an experienced project manager who loves one-of-kind projects. Brittany thrives on owner-client relationships and making projects fun and memorable. Brittany started her construction career on the business development side before moving to the bay area and becoming a project manager for an electrical contractor. Her background in electrical allows her to be creative in complex situations. Brittany has been on multiple unique projects that are impactful to our environment such as; Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) that will mimic the ocean with unprecedented accuracy, capturing the interactions of wind, waves, microbial marine life, and chemistry at the sea surface in a laboratory setting, and the Allen Lab at UCSD whose research combines scanning probe microscopy with electronic transport measurements to study quantum materials and utilize them for emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, and includes installation of a Faraday cage. On the Healthcare side, Brittany has completed a pharmacy, nuclear scanner room, and the Center of the Future of Surgery at UCSD which is the first of its kind to improve and expand surgical options using emerging technology, and to disseminate knowledge to future and practicing clinicians. Brittany is always ready for a new challenge and does it with a smile on her face!

Chad Coons

Chad Coons is one of Align Builders Project Engineers. His attention to detail and ability to connect with others are what makes Align Builders standout among the rest. Chad shares the commonality of graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University alongside fellow alumni at the company. He is excited to see how Align will be difference makers in the construction industry. Chad desires to be a leader that elevates others and be someone that’s trusted.

Chris Hampton

With over 18 years of construction experience on multiple types of projects including OSHPD and Life Sciences, Chris Hampton has been responsible for managing multiple OSHPD 1 projects (Acute) concurrently with 3 direct reports (Superintendents) in occupied hospitals. He has a strong understanding of all trades in construction including fire sprinklers and MEP systems. His strong client service skills have accounted for multiple projects being awarded to keep him working for their hospital. His understanding of architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including building codes and quality control allows for his projects to run as seamlessly as possible. He understands the demands and challenges of working in occupied hospitals where construction is an ancillary service and how to manage staff expectations. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governing agencies and job specific inspectors keeps the project on schedule. With previous experience as a project manager and possessing estimating skills, he provides additional outlooks and projections. Having managed all facets of construction schedule, this ensures that all milestones are met.

Ellis Geis

Ellis is new to the construction industry, recently having graduated from the University of Denver where he studied property development and played Division I lacrosse. His brother, Owenn Geis (who also works at Align) introduced him to Align Builders. Ellis was drawn to Align’s unique approach to construction and the collaborative and positive environment that they promote. Ellis enjoys problem solving complex issues and collaborating with others to achieve a common and tangible goal. Ellis is excited to begin his career with Align and learn as much as he can along the way.

Eric Coffin

Married 29 years.  Hard to believe she stuck with me this long.  

So, I thought I was an expert at most things, but as it turns out, I’m just real good at building stuff.  However, my lovely wife continues to let me know I am not an expert at “most things”. 

Ethan Underwood

Ethan is passionate about cultivating relationship and providing a uniquely personal experience within the construction industry. Graduating with a degree in international business from John Brown University, Ethan was seeking a company that understood the importance of combining personalized relationships with extreme technical skill. After choosing to pursue a career in construction, Ethan discovered Align Builders and was drawn by our ability to execute construction in a way that provides clarity for all parties involved within a healthy organization. Ethan comes to Align with experience in TI’s in the biotech world and is excited to continue growing in his technical and construction expertise here at Align.

Hayden Gunson

After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in history, Hayden joined the team at Align as a project Engineer. While many cease to find a correlation between history and construction, Hayden seeks to use the past as a foundation to build for the future. At Align, Hayden enjoys the collaborative work environment and feels privileged to be a part of a team that strives to make a positive impact in the San Diego community. Hayden loves to surf and can always be seen with a smile on his face

Jason Cardillo

Jason is a Superintendent focused on delivering solutions in the technical & demanding markets of Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Corporate construction. His expertise lies in planning and onsite team engagement to drive solutions. He also has solid OSHPD experience. Jason is passionate about planning, finding solutions, and bringing people together to make things happen!

Jesse Geisler

Jesse has been working in the healthcare and life sciences sector of construction since 2009. He holds a Professional Engineering license in the State of California and has a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Jesse got his start in construction in 2008 working at a Civil Engineering Firm. He attended Purdue University where he obtained a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering. Since his first time on a construction site in 2008 he was hooked on the fast pace nature of construction. He enjoys tackling problems as a team with all the different stakeholders of any given project. During his time at Purdue he was able to work as a full-time year-round intern at Kiewit Power and Turner Construction. Following completion of his degree at Purdue he headed west to start a career in California working within the Healthcare Division of Turner Construction. After 5 years with Turner he made the transition to Align Builders where he has been employed since 2017. In 2017 Jesse became a registered and licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California. He also obtained a Masters in Business Administration in 2020 from Louisiana State University – Shreveport. Jesse’s career has been focused primarily on projects within the healthcare and life sciences industry. He has worked on projects worth $250M and been the Project Manager for jobs ranging in size from $1M-$20M. Outside of work Jesse enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He loves the outdoors and spends his time at the beach or in the mountains whenever possible. He enjoys surfing, running, biking, camping, hiking and has even completed an Ironman Triathlon!

Jon Hustedt

Jon is on a mission to help people become the kind of leaders who make a lasting positive impact on the construction industry.  For him, fulfillment lies in seeing others thrive in a healthy work environment.  A place where they love contributing their time, talents, and energy because they are inspired by a clear, shared mission.  A place where they feel genuinely known and cared for.

Jon’s primary role involves driving clarity and excellence at all levels of the organization – pushing Align closer to its ambitions of being the premier technical builder in our markets.

Jon is a husband to an amazing wife, and proud father to two little ones.  He loves to surf, fish, and snowboard when time allows.  He and his family are deeply invested in their community.

Luke Woodworth

Luke draws his inspiration and motivation from the opportunity to collaborate with likeminded individuals in the construction environment. Construction has been a part of Luke’s background for many years. Growing up, Luke learned what it meant to be a servant leader by watching his father work as a residential general contractor. Then, while earning an Associate Degree from MiraCosta College, Luke joined a small GC in North County San Diego, where he discovered his own passion for the industry. Since then, he has worked for multiple companies, seeking one that stands apart from the rest. When Luke found Align Builders’ commitment to organizational health, positively changing the construction environment, and the continuous pursuit of personal growth and improvement he chose to settle here. Outside of work, Luke enjoys connecting with his family and community, surfing, playing music, and doing home projects

Mark Casillas

At the age of 20 was when Mark found his passion in the Construction Building Industry. Mark believes in never giving up and always seeing projects, tasks, and activities to the end. One thing that hits home for Mark is when people see the end result for the first time, and they say “wow” or “this is amazing”, with sincere gratitude in their hearts. There is something that clicks deep down inside him when he feels like he’s making a difference in people’s lives. 

Mentally, he always focuses on…for his team and crew. Over his years in construction, he has grown in self-control, doing his best to not get caught off-guard, and always being positive. Mark has a natural charisma which he leverages to foster teamwork in the diverse and potentially divisive construction environment.

Francisco J Moreno “Paco”

Paco is a bilingual (English / Spanish) energetic and charismatic Superintendent who is always looking for easier solutions to complex problems. Paco can engage subs into building camaraderie on the job sites, which creates better communication and coordination between trades, less incidents on the job sites, less errors in the field, better workflow, and better project finishes. 

From a young age, Paco was curious and liked to take apart his toys just to figure out how they were built. As he got older, he fixed things around the house and became known as a ‘handy-man’, able to fix anything from a VCR to a broken window. Paco completed a 5-year bachelor’s degree in Information technology and graduated in 2001 He worked in the IT help desk for several years. He also worked as a network administrator for an eye surgery center where he fell in love with the Science and Healthcare environment.

After several years in IT, he decided to make a big career move to the construction industry. His strong customer service experience, along with his dedication, vision, and hunger for knowledge motivated Paco to make a successful shift into this new field. His biggest motivation being his amazing wife and kids.

Today, Pacos has successfully accomplished several hospital projects under OSHPD including; UCSD Thornton EVS and Material Management storehouse renovation, UCSD Thornton L2 North Renovation, UCSD Thornton IT Workrooms, Scripps Encinitas Nuclear Medicine scanner room, and Scripps Encinitas pharmacy relocation.

To this day, Paco still remembers his early passion for building and his curious nature which serves him well on the Align Builders team.

Samantha Seapker

Originally from England, Sam started her career in HR for a large hospital group just outside of London.  After moving to San Diego with her husband she switched gears and began working in construction accounting and administration.  With 20+ years’ experience in both residential and commercial construction, Sam joined Align in 2020 during what can only be described as a crazy year!   

Shea Foley

Shea started his career in the clothing industry with a few close friends from college (Point Loma Nazarene University) building a business for 10+ years in Los Angeles.  Once Shea met his wife, they both had a desire to start their family in San Diego closer to their extended family. He made a career and industry change and joined the Align team and has truly enjoyed being part of the Align family. He appreciates the challenge and support that is fostered by the Align team that has helped fast track his development.

Steve Sherrer

As the founder of Align Builders, Steve’s sole mission was to create an organization with clear purpose and strong principals that would attract like minded individuals where we could all thrive together.   His fulfillment comes from seeing others succeed but above all else, being a part of an organization where regardless of your role, people will challenge you to improve.  Steve was raised by an inspiring single mom, he’s a father to three awesome kids, and supported by a rock-solid loving wife. 

Steven Boarts

Steven Boarts is one of our amazing site superintendents that helps us oversee all of Align’s building process, from preplanning to closeouts. Steven started his career in the residential atmosphere, where he would learn and grow into a young superintendent allowing him to apply his knowledge and would allow him to grow with the Align organization. While working as a superintendent, Steven thought it would be fun to enroll into a Culinary Art program where he had always wanted to learn how to cook. Although Steven is a young superintendent, he offers 20 years of construction experience starting his role as a laborer at 17 yrs. old, to now managing multi-million-dollar projects. 

Along the way of Steven’s career path, he has become a loving husband and a father to 2 beautiful children.

Tom Spaulding

After receiving is Business degree at San Diego State – Tom found himself gravitating towards the jobsites where he worked as a carpenter over summers rather than the sales offices he had interned in. Since then – Tom has worked in a multitude of projects within the industry – from high end residential where he worked as a site foreman and carpenter to running commercial and OSHPD renovations. His experience in sales and marketing bleeds into how he runs his jobs as he pays special attention to the customer service aspect of the buildout firmly believing “how we build is a vital component to the outcome of what we build.”

Outside of work Tom is an avid mountain biker, camper, golfer and film buff.

Trevor Gammelgard

Trevor leads preconstruction and estimating at Align Builders. He is passionate about providing value and clarity to Align’s clients during pre construction and delivering project costs and schedules that can be trusted.

He and his department are responsible for providing conceptual budgets, assembling GMPs, prequalifying and selecting subcontractor partners, bid leveling, constructability reviews, preliminary project scheduling, phase/logistics planning, value engineering, and project handoff. He is also responsible for design and preconstruction management on Align’s design/build projects. 

Trevor has experience in a wide variety of markets, including: cGMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare (both acute care and outpatient), higher education, class A office, R&D laboratories, science & technology, and life sciences. He also has experience in numerous project delivery methods, including: GMP, cost plus, hard bid/lump sum, CMGC/CMAR, and design/build.

He particularly enjoys identifying potential problems (constructability/existing conditions/procurement) and working with the design and ownership/CM teams to resolve them during design development. He also enjoys talking to subcontractors during preconstruction to better understand the reasons behind a particular element of a job’s cost and schedule duration.

In his free time, Trevor loves to spend time with his wife and three sons, go surfing, and organize his garage.

James Van Dusen

James been working in the trades since he was 18. His management/professional skills were developed through years of experience in the industry & school of hard knocks – Life! He is passionate about helping others and building things, just so happens that Align does both of those! When James is not on-site you can find him surfing, hiking, and fishing with his son.

Faith Frank

Before graduating from PLNU studying business management, I was given an opportunity to intern at Align Builders my junior year, which unexpectedly sparked my interest in the construction industry. With my role as a project engineer, I can thrive in a dynamic environment where my organizational skills, open-minded approach, and strong work ethic contribute to the success of my team. I am grateful for the collaborative and growth-oriented culture at Align, where every team member is encouraged to challenge themselves. Outside of work, I love to stay active, spend time at the beach, listen to music and thrift!

Jonathan Hinderaker

In 2021, I graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Like many of Align’s employees, I never imagined myself working in the construction industry. However, after meeting the Align team and discovering the values they hold within the workplace I was able to imagine an entire career in this field. I have a strong passion for clear communication, healthy confrontation, organizational excellence, and servant leadership. All of which, are key traits necessary to succeed in the pandemonium of a complex and busy construction site. I am looking forward to strengthening my skills and challenging my weaknesses as I grow in my career here.

Outside of work, I am deeply invested within my church community. I am married to an amazing girl who is currently getting her master’s degree in teaching.  I love anything and everything involving the great outdoors. If you can’t reach me, ninety percent of the time I’m probably surfing.

Cody Underwood

Cody graduated with a Marketing Degree from Westmont College in Santa Barbara and since then has accumulated quite a bit of marketing experience. He has worked in the Property Management, Non-Profit and Food Service Sectors. His most recent experience as a Marketing Director at Chick-fil-A Santa Barbara is where he developed a passion for people and creating an experience for the guest through a wide variety of marketing materials. Cody loves to encourage others and to see them grow more than they ever thought possible. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and son, mountain bike and play pickleball.

Seth McCabe

Seth is an avid outdoorsman who finds solace in hiking, flyfishing, and reading. He shares his life with his lovely wife, Emily, and draws inspiration from his family’s lineage of handymen and construction workers, nurtured on a small homestead in Northern Arizona. With over 7 years of experience spanning from estimating to project management in commercial landscape construction, Seth brings to the table discipline, a focus on building relationships, and a natural talent for problem solving, and he is eager to start building together!

Taylor Roberts

Taylor is a proud graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, where she earned her degree in Software Engineering. With a solid foundation in technology, she thrives as both a problem solver and an innovator. Beyond her professional pursuits, Taylor’s passions lie in surfing, fitness, and traveling to new destinations. Additionally, she is deeply passionate about mentoring teenage girls, helping them navigate life’s challenges and becoming a light in the environments they are placed in. Taylor is thrilled to be a part of the Align team and deeply appreciates the incredible individuals she is surrounded by.

Chad Parker

Chad Parker is a dedicated family man, blessed with a loving wife and three beautiful daughters. Having served nine honorable years in the Marine Corps as a field radio operator, Chad brings discipline, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every task he undertakes. With a keen focus on building exceptional working relationships, Chad takes a personal interest in each individual on the jobsite. Continuously striving for growth and improvement, he diligently learns and works to master various aspects of being a superintendent, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and flawlessly.

Matthew Eppler

After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, Matthew spent five years living overseas working for a Christian non-profit and later founded his own camper van conversion company, Rising Sun Van Co.

He recently transitioned to construction where he hopes his strengths in leadership, communication, problem-solving and attention to detail will be an asset to his team. Matthew enjoys collaborating with all parties to solve problems and bring the owner’s vision into reality.

Chase Sojka

Chase is a dedicated professional with a background in project management, having gained valuable experience in the aftermarket automotive industry after graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University. Driven by a desire to expand his expertise, he transitioned into construction management, where his strong work ethic and attention to detail have been assets to the team. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing, fishing, camping, and relaxing with good music.

Eric Maldonado

Eric enjoys sharing his time with his family and friends, especially with his wife and daughter. He treasures going for walks and watching his daughter grow and learn new things, appreciating the gift of her never-ending wonderment. Eric is also passionate about motorsports and traveling. He is deeply committed to collaborating with construction professionals to deliver successful projects that have a direct impact on the community and the dynamic environment of each unique project. The opportunity to make a positive impact on the construction industry is both humbling and fulfilling for him.