Because It's The People That Make Up A Company
Matthew joined Dempsey Construction in 2024 as a Project Engineer and quickly advanced to Assistant Project Manager. Originally from the East Coast, Matt graduated from Michigan State University in 2022 with a degree in Construction Management following his five years in the Navy. In his free time, Matt enjoys exploring Southern California, spending time with his dog, and traveling.
In her role as Senior Project Coordinator, Merissa assists the project management teams in marrying the worlds of ownership, subcontractors and our own internal personnel. Merissa graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Psychology and has been with DCI since 2014. Merissa is motivated by seeing the work we do come to life and hearing the good praise from the clients we work with. It is her goal to give our clients an honest class “A” service and assure them that they can count on us. Merissa is a proud New Yorker and a huge fan of the NY Giants!
Michael joined Dempsey Construction in 2026 as a Project Engineer. A native of Encinitas, he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of San Diego. While new to the commercial construction sector, Michael brings a background in the residential real estate market and is eager to expand his expertise in the general contracting space while contributing to the success of our team. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active through beach volleyball, body surfing, and working out, as well as traveling and attending concerts.
As the Senior Director of Marketing, Michaela oversees proposal development and execution, marketing strategy, brand development and management, public relations, digital content, and events. Michaela brings nearly 20 years of experience to her position and has worked with numerous tech start-ups, real estate developers, and top-tier commercial brokers. She currently holds a CMPS certification and a California real estate license.
Chapman University: Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising with a Minor in Entertainment Marketing Loyola University of Chicago: Master of Business Administration, concentration in Marketing
Member, Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), San Diego Chapter Member, American Marketing Association (AMA), San Diego Chapter
Miles was born and raised in Santa Barbara. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate from the University of San Diego, where he serves as Vice President of Events for the Real Estate Society and is also a member of the men’s club volleyball team. Miles gained experience in residential development while working with KB Home in their Inland Empire division as a rotational intern, where he was exposed to various aspects of the homebuilding and development process. He also worked for Jimmy Nigro, a luxury residential developer based in Montecito, where he served as a laborer and assistant on high-end custom residential projects. In his free time, Miles enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, playing pool, and going to country concerts.
Natalie joined Dempsey Construction as a Project Coordinator and assists the project management teams. Natalie lives in Carlsbad with her fiancé and golden retriever. In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike and exploring around town. She also loves going on hikes and spending time with friends and family.
Nate is a seasoned construction professional who has worked on various commercial and residential projects. Nate began his career as a general contracting laborer for R.G. Smith Construction. He progressed rapidly to carpenter foreman and assistant superintendent due to his experience, customer service, attention to detail, and management skills. As a superintendent, Nate has been responsible for overall job site supervision of subcontractors and the crews, project scheduling, coordination with city/county agencies, occupied project logistics, site safety, and quality control. Nate specializes in occupied renovations because he understands building from start to finish. Working as a general contractor for the entirety of his career has given him a plethora of knowledge that he is able to apply to difficult logistical projects and complicated construction processes. Nate’s interests include golfing, fishing, painting, guitar playing, camping and the great outdoors.
Neil Platon is a construction superintendent with nearly 25 years of experience delivering commercial projects throughout Southern California. He has built a career leading complex, high-value builds across retail, multi-family, hospitality, historical restoration, biotech, and senior living sectors, including extensive experience managing construction within occupied retail environments.
Nicholas (Nico) graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021 with a B.S. in Construction Management and joined Dempsey Construction as a Project Engineer shortly after. Nico’s role as Project Manager at Dempsey allows him to be involved in project management, preconstruction, and field management. Nico enjoys the challenge of planning and running a successful project while maintaining excellent relationships with trade partners. When not at work, Nico enjoys surfing, playing adult softball, and cooking for friends.