Team Dempsey

Some of Armin’s responsibilities as Project Manager include preparing owner contracts and negotiating aggregable terms, providing design build services and drive the design permit process , executing early release requests on long lead items to prevent impact to the project schedule, and completing thorough constructability reviews and cost analysis on owner saving opportunities. Armin attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he graduated with a B.S. in Construction Management in 2017 and has several years of industry experience. Armin loves getting in the mix of things and helping solve construction challenges so that projects finish on time and on budget with the utmost quality and craftsmanship. His overall vision is to provide cost effective and proven solutions to help owners meet their development goals. In his spare time, you can catch Armin going on a run during lunch or partaking in a pickup game of tennis after work.

Austin Gauerke joined Dempsey Construction in 2024 as a Project Engineer. A native of San Diego, Austin recently graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Civil Engineering. He has previously worked on the contractor’s side, managing the structural scope of a $350 million water treatment facility, and on the design side, monitoring pump stations and coordinating water treatment plant upgrades. In his spare time, Austin enjoys just about anything outdoors, including soccer, surfing, and running.

Barret Ammon, a LEED Accredited Professional, is a Senior Project Manager at Dempsey Construction, where he joined in 2024. With over 18 years of experience in commercial construction, he has managed projects ranging from $3 million to $285 million. For the past decade, Barret has led high-performing teams on complex assignments, consistently delivering results with precision, energy, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

Ben joined Dempsey Construction in 2025 as a Project Engineer. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Ben earned his degree in Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship from San Diego State University. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to successfully launch and operate two small businesses, including a landscaping company. Ben’s passion for construction was deeply inspired by a mission trip to Brazil, where he helped build a church for a village along the Amazon River. This experience solidified his commitment to the industry and its potential to make a meaningful impact. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid golfer, surfer, hiker, snowboarder, and fisherman.

Ben Walker joined Dempsey Construction in 2024 as a Project Engineer. A native of Oswego, Oregon, Ben graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Construction Engineer Management. Ben has previously worked on a variety of projects including a 460,000 SF children's hospital in Omaha and a multi-billion-dollar offshore oil rig off the coast of Texas. In his free time, Ben enjoys golfing, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, and working on his cars.

Boo Powers joined Dempsey Construction in 2022 and is currently a member of the Field Operations team.

In his role as Superintendent, Brandon is directly responsible for overall job site supervision of craft foremen and their crews; estimating, ordering, and controlling material and equipment; job scheduling; coordinating the budget and maintaining labor cost controls; coordination with city/county agencies; and overall coordination and scheduling of all subcontractors.. Brandon is a licensed California State General Contractor with over 20 years of building experience and a proud member of the American Safety Council where he is OSHA 30 certified. The inspirational drive in Brandon’s life is his beautiful wife and two awesome children. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys weight training and freestyle breakdancing.

Breann brings nearly 15 years of experience as a certified safety specialist in the construction industry.  Breann brings a well-rounded perspective, having worked on private, Federal, and State projects to ensure worksite safety for construction site personnel and all personnel impacted by the construction process. Breann is also recognized as an OSHA 10 & 30-course trainer. Key abilities and strengths include enforcing corporate safety and health policies and procedures and overseeing construction safety practices per Cal/OSHA, General Contractor, Subcontractor, and Manufacturer requirements.  She has years of experience monitoring construction sites to ensure all companies comply with Federal and State health and safety regulations. Breann is always dedicated to the highest quality of work with utmost integrity. Breann enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children.

Brent Berkey joined Dempsey Construction in 2021 as a Superintendent and has proved to be a valuable asset to the field team.