LEADING THE WAY

Driven by our workplace values, our team members demonstrate unwavering dedication to every excellence in every project. Guided by experienced leaders, we produce top-quality work that yields successful projects, and clients as loyal as our decade-long employees.

Adam Leyba

PRESIDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1999

  • 30 years construction experience.

Adam’s journey with Klinger dates to 1999, and his expertise in the field spans more than 30 years. His portfolio as a project manager includes notable projects like One Central, Kairos Power, Thornburg Investment's Campus, and the New Mexico School for the Arts. He serves on the Board of Directors at AREA, NAIOP, Sandoval Economic Alliance and Manzano Day School. He graduated from UNM with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

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Joel Loes

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2010

  • 16 years construction experience

Joel’s major projects include the multi-phase renovations at Coronado Center, numerous structural renovations at Route 66 Casino and industrial work at Intel. He serves on the Associated Builders and Contractors Board of Directors and the Executive Trust Board, as well as the International School at Mesa del Sol Governing Council. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering.

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Jeff Slopek

VICE PRESIDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2016

  • 8 years construction experience.

Jeff joined Klinger in 2016 prior to graduating from UNM with a B.S. in Construction Management and graduated with his MCM-Masters in Construction Management. His project experience began working at Hotel Chaco and One Central.  As project manager he has completed several phases at Blue Halo and the Arcosa Wind Tower facility. Jeff is a native New Mexican and an active Board Member on NAIOP’s Developing Leaders and serves on the Membership Committee for ABC/Associate Builders and Contractors. 

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Shirley Anderson

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

  • Joined Klinger in 2000

  • 34 years construction experience.

Shirley is very active in the community and a charter member and Past President of CREW NM. She is also active in NAIOP, ABC, EVEDA, and Rotary. In the past, she has served as Board Director for both Santa Fe Economic Development and Belen Economic Development. She was also Rotary President for Albuquerque Del Sol.

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Joe Reed

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

  • Joined Klinger in 1997

  • 28 years construction experience.

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Jeremy Zak

PROJECT MANAGER

  • Joined Klinger in 2021

  • 12 years construction experience.
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Daniel Rodriguez

PROJECT MANAGER

  • Joined Klinger in 2019

  • 5 years construction experience.
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Jessica Trahern

PROJECT MANAGER

  • Joined Klinger in 2023

  • 4 years construction experience.
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Zachary Haynes

PROJECT ENGINEER

  • Joined Klinger in 2012

  • 12 years construction experience.
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Logan Whitaker

PROJECT ENGINEER

  • Joined Klinger in 2023

  • 4 years construction experience.
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Eli Gonzalez

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1988

  • 35 years construction experience.

Art Candelaria

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1991

  • 34 years construction experience.

Joe Aguirre

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1997

  • 32 years construction experience.

Larry Gastian

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2001

  • 28 years construction experience.

Rob Ridenour

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1997

  • 28 years construction experience.

Antonio Trujillo

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2000

  • 26 years construction experience.

Angel Ramirez

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1999

  • 26 years construction experience.

Jason Tabbert

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2003

  • 25 years construction experience.

Juan Payan

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2001

  • 25 years construction experience.

Vicente Ramirez

SUPERINDENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1999

  • 24 years construction experience.

Carlos Gomez

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2004

  • 20 years construction experience.

Matt Martinez

SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 2007

  • 18 years construction experience.

Daryl Morrill

GENERAL FOREMAN

  • Joined Klinger in 1988

  • 38 years construction experience.

Byron Gore

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

  • Joined Klinger in 1997

  • 35 years construction experience.

Matt Schantz

GENERAL FOREMAN

  • Joined Klinger in 2010

  • 30 years construction experience.

Edgar Garcia

GENERAL FOREMAN

  • Joined Klinger in 2007

  • 25 years construction experience.

Greg Guillen

GENERAL FOREMAN

  • Joined Klinger in 2004

  • 20 years construction experience.

 

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