Team Dempsey

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University, Chris Brown serves as a Superintendent for Dempsey Construction. Previously working at Turner Construction Company, Brown has a background in overall management of field operations, development of project schedules, budgeting, coordinating field operations with subcontracts, drawings, and specifications, and mitigating and identifying project risks. Chris has proficiency in managing large projects reaching up to 300 million dollars, pushing him to continuously work at a high level in project problem-solving in private, public, federal, and education buildings. He has experience leading and supervising other superintendents and staff, especially surrounding the completion of performance appraisals, buyouts and procurement, and identification of critical path thinking. As a superintendent, Brown has direct responsibility for job site supervision of subcontractors and their crews, ordering and controlling material and equipment, job scheduling and labor cost controls, coordination and scheduling of city and county agencies, as well as overall coordination and scheduling of all subcontractors.

Chris Cardon joined Dempsey Construction in 2015 and has worked his way up to Superintendent. Over his career, Chris has worked on several project types, including retail developments, educational facilities, multi-family housing, office buildings, prefabricated buildings, and automotive dealerships. Chris has been in the commercial construction industry for nearly 20 years. Before joining Dempsey Construction, Chris worked for several larger general contractors. As a Superintendent, Chris has direct responsibility for job site supervision of craft foremen and crews, estimating, material and equipment management, job scheduling, budget coordination, maintaining labor cost controls, coordination with city and county agencies, and coordination and scheduling of all subcontractors.

Christian Callies joined Dempsey Construction in 2023 and is currently a member of the Field Operations team.

Cliff Davies is a Superintendent and has worked in the construction industry for 10 years. Davies worked as a Sergeant of Marines with over 5 years of dedicated service in the United States Marine Corps, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16. He proficiently served as Production Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, overseeing up to 15 subordinate Marines in repairing and maintaining avionic components for flight operations. Cliff conducted inspections to ensure compliance with NAMP standards for avionic equipment by earning a second Occupational Specialty as a QAR. While earning military honors, Davies received a Combat Meritorious Non-Commission Officer Promotion for actions during Operational Iraqi Freedom, multiple Navy Unit Commendation Medals for outstanding performance, and an Individual Navy Certificate of Commendation for superior performance. Cliff graduated from San Diego State University in 2012 with a bachelor’s science degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited). As a superintendent, Cliff is directly responsible for job site supervision of subcontractors and their crews, ordering and controlling material and equipment, job scheduling and labor cost controls, coordination and scheduling of city and county agencies, and overall coordination and scheduling of all subcontractors.

Clint Burch joined Dempsey Construction in 2023 and brings with him more than 30 years’ experience. Specializing in large-scale and vertical projects, he also has extensive experience in mission critical facilities. He enjoys setting up processes to make complicated projects easier, more organized and enjoyable. Success to Clint is energizing his team that is as excited to work on a project as he is, while delivering a successful build to the client. Clint holds LEED AP, OSHA 30, and Journeyman Carpenter certifications. He currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife and in his spare time, he enjoys bike riding and hiking.

As superintendent at Dempsey, Cody maintains a safe construction site, manages and coordinates field operations, conducts quality assurance and ensures project conformance to building codes and best practices. Cody is very motivated by building and producing a quality product that will last generations, and will have a real, lasting effect on a community. When a customer has a true appreciation for the project he builds, it is very rewarding.

Craig Heising joined Dempsey Construction in 2023 as a Superintendent, bringing over thirty years of experience in General Contracting with him. He has managed numerous projects exceeding $170M in value. His vertical markets include resort, hospitality, renovation, and retail. He is especially experienced in site development and high-end material installation, thriving on the challenges these project segments produce. He credits a portion of his success to his professionalism, his high level of integrity, and his ability to be an outstanding mentor. His motto throughout his career has been, "Character is the foundation on which I build."

Dale Lynch joined Dempsey Construction in 2022 as a member of our Field Operations team.

Dan Schilling joined Dempsey Construction in 2024 and is currently a member of our Field Operations Team in Otay Mesa.