Because It's The People That Make Up A Company
Jose was raised in San Marcos and is a proud graduate of Mission Hills High School. He earned his undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from Grand Canyon University and is on track to complete his MBA in Accounting from Louisiana State University. Jose is a devoted husband and father to two children. Outside of work and academics, he enjoys playing pickleball, board games, and reading. Jose also plays piano and guitar and enjoys singing.
Jose Cervantes joined Dempsey Construction in 2025 and is currently a member of the Field Operations team.
Jose Solorio joined Dempsey Construction in 2023 and is currently a member of the Field Operations team.
Justin joined Dempsey Construction in 2026 as an Assistant Project Manager. Originally from San Jose, he earned his degree in Construction Management from California State University, Chico. Prior to joining Dempsey, Justin worked with a general contractor where he managed a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, including life science facilities and K-12 educational buildings. Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, fishing, camping, snowboarding, and playing pickup basketball. He also has a passion for grilling and watching sports.
Kam Ellis joined Dempsey Construction in 2020 and is an Assistant Superintendent.
As Dempsey’s CFO, Kendra is responsible for the company’s overall financial activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management. She also works closely with the Office Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting and HR activities. Kendra graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Business Administration and became a certified public accountant in the state of Ohio. Kendra is motivated by the caliber of people at Dempsey and those we partner with on a daily basis as well as our high standard of performance. In her spare time, Kendra enjoys being outdoors, enjoying time with her family and traveling.
Kole Moore joined Dempsey Construction as a Project Engineer in 2024. A graduate of Washington State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Kole most recently worked with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Lone Pine, CA, doing large-scale civil infrastructure work to prevent damage from excessive snowmelt runoff. In his free time, his hobbies include traveling, golfing, fishing, hunting, working out, and “attempting” to surf.
Lane Amburgey joined Dempsey Construction in 2025 in the role of People and Talent. He is responsible for managing internal recruiting needs across the company and overseeing internship recruitment. Lane has a proven track record of successfully sourcing and placing construction management roles such as Superintendents, Estimators, Project Engineers, and Project Managers. Originally from Alabama, Lane is a proud alumnus of the University of Alabama. Lane and his wife Anastasiya have two golden retrievers, Piper (8) and Oliver (4), and a recently adopted 20+ year old Congo African grey parrot named Merlin. They are an adventurous family who love spending time outdoors.
Marcus grew up in Spokane, WA, and has always considered the Pacific Northwest home. In 2007, Marcus joined the United States Marine Corps and served honorably for 8 years. During his time in service Marcus married his wife, Lauren, also a Spokane native and a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of San Diego. Upon his transition from service, Marcus began his career in commercial construction with a focus on the Life Science market in San Diego. While working full-time, Marcus utilized his GI Bill benefits to complete his education and ultimately graduate with a B.S. in Business Management from Pepperdine University. Marcus joined Dempsey Construction in August 2018 and has worked up to his current position as Senior Project Manager. As a Senior Project Manager, Marcus is responsible for the success of a project’s schedule, budget, and client relations, ensuring the ultimate success of all parties involved. Marcus strives to deliver projects that exceed our client’s expectations. The most rewarding experience for Marcus is knowing that a client’s vision has been brought to life on time and within budget. Outside work, Marcus enjoys playing golf and spending as much time as possible with his wife and three boys.