
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Reed
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Joined Klinger in 1997
28 years construction experience.
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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Cory Lucero
PROJECT MANAGER
Joined Klinger in 2025
8 years construction experience.
Logan Whitaker
PROJECT ENGINEER
Joined Klinger in 2023
4 years construction experience.
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Art Candelaria
SUPERINTENDENT
Joined Klinger in 1991
34 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.
