Our Team

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Jonathan Dicentes

Co-President

207.852.8332
jdicentes@penobscotgc.com

Jon has 27 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently with new construction and renovations, spanning from multi-family residential, life science, office, educational, medical, hospitality, correctional, entertainment, and government buildings. His experience, technical knowledge, business background, and communication skills allow him to provide advanced technical direction of all critical and complex project components. He oversees project performance including safety, quality, production, cost controls, procurement, financials, etc. and guides the team through decision making, procedures, coordinating work, change management, and contract administration to ensure all project goals are met.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Jon and his wife live in Winterport and enjoy spending time with their three great kids. With two teenage daughters and a 7-year-old son, life at home is busy with lots of sports and other activities. Jon and his family also enjoy exploring Maine’s vast outdoors whether it is camping, hiking, boating or spending time together in our side-by-side UTV going on wildlife safari’s.

Education:
B.S. Construction Management Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA A.S. Architectural Engineering Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA

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Clay Maker

Co-President

207.838.8021
cmaker@penobscotgc.com

Clay’s experience includes over $600 million in construction, renovation, and development projects in a variety of market sectors including healthcare, multi-family, labs and clean manufacturing facilities, and commercial office buildings. Clay spent a portion of his career as an Owner’s Representative for major healthcare development projects. This experience allows him to bring a unique insight to construction with his ability to anticipate and serve the customer’s needs. Clay’s experiences have convinced him that through collaboration and teamwork, buildings can be constructed in a manner that provides better experiences and outcomes for all project stakeholders. He uses this mindset to fulfill his role of overseeing the general business management of the company.

Clay lives with his soon-to-be wife in Portland with their beloved dog Ollie. In his spare time, he enjoys spending the summer’s golfing and winters skiing in the Maine mountains. He is a passionate New England sports fan and never misses an opportunity to gather with friends to watch the game.

EDUCATION
B.S. Construction Management and Real Estate Development University of Denver Denver, CO

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Joe Campbell

Director of Operations

207.317.0661
jcampbell@penobscotgc.com

Joe has 16 years of experience capturing a diverse portfolio of construction projects including entertainment, healthcare, government, infrastructure, residential, and luxury retail fit-out markets. Joe’s years have been spent focused on operational excellence and building lasting relationships with those he works with. Joe is passionate about project safety, logistics, completing each project as efficiently as possible, and supporting the people who are involved on his projects, no matter their role.

Outside of work, Joe is blessed with his significant other, two kids, and three dogs. In addition to enjoying the kids’ extracurricular activities, Joe likes traveling domestically and abroad but is also just as happy sitting around a fire in the back yard sharing a laugh with good company.

EDUCATION
B.S. Construction Management University of Maine Orono, ME

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Nicole Dicentes

General Manager, Corp Clerk

207.944.9363
ndicentes@penobscotgc.com

Nicole has 20 years of construction experience with a focus on reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing the company insurance program, bond and claim expertise and overall risk management, as well as the day-to-day business responsibilities of the company. Being soft-spoken, firm but fair, allows negotiations and what could be tense claim situations to run smoothly for the benefit of all.

Nicole is originally from California, and now she and her husband live in Winterport with their teenage daughters and 7-year-old son. In between the many sports activities, their family enjoys spending time at their property hunting, gardening and being outdoors as well as traveling and vacationing in various locations around the state of Maine.

EDUCATION:
B.S. Business Administration
Minor in Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sonoma State University

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Alex Clark

Senior Project Engineer

Alex has 5 years of experience involving multiple projects in several aspects of commercial construction. His engineering background, knowledge of construction practices, and communication skills allow him to provide sound input and direction across multiple projects. He is involved in many aspects of a project, from estimating and preconstruction, to scheduling, procurement, change management, and guides the team through the submittal/RFI process. Alex is also involved in the company’s project controls, developing several SOP’s to be used across the company in various aspects of work.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Alex and his wife live in North Carolina. They enjoy spending time with family, playing golf, various outdoor activities, attending football games, reading, and playing with their new puppy Darcy.

EDUCATION:
B.S. Civil Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MA

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Cam Mitiguy

Superintendent

Cam brings 5 years of construction experience to Penobscot General Contractors with experience in both residential and commercial projects. Currently, his role is a site superintendent, running the job site from the field. His background was initially geology where he worked in Boston involved in geotechnical and Texas in the oil Industry.

When not at Penobscot General Contractors, Cam currently resides in Cumberland Maine. Outside of work his interests are hiking, the outdoors, traveling and is an avid history reader.

He graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2014 with a B.S. in Geology & Environmental Science”

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Ron Weymouth

Superintendent

Ron has 24 years of construction experience including Owner of Weymouth Builders in which he built custom homes and log cabins. He later took a shining to millwork and spent 10 years as a foremen for Windham Millwork. He has worked in 11 hospitals across the state, numerous banks, schools, casinos, retirement facilities, assisted living and multiple courthouses. With many large millwork projects all over New England under his belt, it has provided him with an eye for details and quality craftsmanship.

The last few years he has held a Superintendent role including a 35 million dollar high-end hotel built-in downtown Portland.

Ron and his wife Amy live in Orrington and just celebrated their 25 Wedding Anniversary. They have twin 20-year-old boys in which they spend as much time as possible enjoying the great Maine outdoors, fishing and family trips on the UTV with puppy Cooper. Ron enjoys cooking on the pellet smoker, so the boys frequent many nights a week for dinner!

EDUCATION:
Assoc. degree in Building Construction
Eastern Maine Technical College
Bangor, ME

Assoc. degree in Architectural Studies
University of Maine Augusta
Augusta, ME

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Derek Albert

Senior Project Manager

Derek has over 20 years of experience managing large projects with new construction and renovations, spanning from Casino’s in Las Vegas, multi-family residential, office, institutional, hospitality and a large wastewater treatment plant in Arizona. His experience, technical knowledge, business background, and communication skills allow him to provide advanced technical direction of all critical and complex project components. He leads the project team including safety, quality, production, cost controls, procurement, financials, etc. and guides the team through decision making, procedures, coordinating work, change management, and contract administration to ensure all project goals are met.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Derek lives in South Portland and enjoys spending time with his two great kids. A teenage daughter and a teenage son make after work and weekends busy with lots of sports and other activities. Derek and his kids also enjoy being back in the State of Maine after being out west for close to 10 years. He wanted the kids to grow up in the great State of Maine to enjoy all that it has to offer.

EDUCATION:
B.S. Construction Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

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Steve Lavallee

General Superintendent

Steve has over 35 years of experience managing projects as a superintendent and general superintendent, with new construction, renovations, multi-family residential, life science, office, educational, medical, hospitality, correctional, entertainment, and government buildings. His experience and communication skills allow him to provide direction of all critical and complex projects.

He oversees project performance including safety, quality, production, cost controls, and helps guide the project team through decision making, scheduling, procedures, coordinating work, and change management, to ensure all projects run as smoothly as possible.

Steve enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

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Michelle Gaboury

Project Manager

Michelle has 14 years of construction experience including multi-family residential, office buildings, and healthcare. She uses her depth of experience to bring solutions to every problem encountered and to lead the project team from start to finish. Michelle is known for her ability to create relationships with all project partners and her knowledge and communication skills allow her to provide clients and subcontractors with a positive experience throughout the course of construction. As a Project Manager, Michelle helps to facilitate the coordination, communication, budget, documentation, and scheduling of projects and guides the team to a successful project completion.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Michelle and her husband live in Stetson and enjoy spending time with their two sons fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and exploring everything the great state of Maine has to offer.

EDUCATION:
A.A.S. Business Administration
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME

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Nate Martin

Superintendent

Nate has 7 years of experience in the Construction Industry. A carpenter by trade, he decided to challenge himself by transitioning into construction management and has since been a part of 7 successful projects spanning from renovations, multi-family residential, office, and hospitality. He is a solution-oriented and resourceful team player who has strong field troubleshooting abilities. His communication skills, determination and out-of-the-box thinking help to deliver projects safely and on time. Nate strives to provide excellent service to customers, clients, vendors, and project design teams.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Nate and his wife live in Gorham, ME with their two very busy 3- and 1-year old children and the family dog. They very much enjoy house renovation projects, taking the family to Chebeague Island, ME for summer getaways, and enjoying the great outdoors whenever possible.

EDUCATION:
B.B.A Business Administration
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Standish, ME

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Katie Pushard

Assistant Project Manager

Katie has 7 years of construction experience including office buildings, laboratories (BLS-3), healthcare/long-term care facilities and correctional centers.

Katie has the ability to create relationships with subcontractors, owners and architect teams to maintain positive communication throughout the entire project. As an assistant project manager, Katie works closely with the project manager and superintendent to help schedule work, manage subcontractors and manage budgets to ensure the projects finish safely and on schedule.

While not at the Penobscot general contractors Katie enjoys spending time hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, spoiling her nephews and two dogs.

Education:
B.S. International Business and Logistics
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, Maine

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Brad Smith

Corporate Safety Manager

Brad has over 20 years’ experience working in the construction industry, with more than 15 of those years spent in a Safety role. During that time Brad has worked in various sectors within the construction industry including Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Commercial Building. Over the years, Brad’s experience in the industry has given him a broad technical knowledge base, and the leadership skills needed to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of construction. Brad believes in a people first leadership approach, and he continually demonstrates this through his ability to coach and mentor Team Members.

When not at work Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. They enjoy all that Maine has to offer including fishing, hiking, boating, and camping. Watching his two children grow and develop in a positive manner is the single most important thing to Brad, and this has given him a healthy perspective on work life balance that he is able to translate to the workplace.

Education:
B.S Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

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Travis Merrill

General Laborer

After 6 years in Boston working in property management, Travis returned to Maine with hopes of
learning the ins and outs of the construction industry. With a hears set on developing his carpentry and
construction management skills while also incorporating his professional experience, he is beyond
excited to join the Penobscot team.

Outside of work Travis can be found outside. He enjoys good company, good story telling, and a good
firepit. Any adventure with his wife, friends, and family is always welcomed.

Education:
B.S. Interdisciplinary Arts
Trinity College
Hartford, CT

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Alicia Tozier

Finance & Human Resource Manager

Alicia brings over 9 years of experience in human resource, finance, and management to Penobscot General Contractors. With a diverse background from healthcare to small business owner, her unique skillset focuses on the importance of excellent customer service, employee satisfaction, efficient workflows, and timely financials to support the team in reaching their goals.

Outside of work, Alicia resides in Orrington with her husband, two boys, and three dogs. They enjoy watching sport activities, spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring great New England outdoors.

Education:
B.S. Business Administration
Minor in Finance
University of Maine
Orono, ME

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Matt Weill

Carpenter

Matt has worked in the construction industry for 15 years starting out mostly in residential under the tutelage of his father. Matt moved to southern Maine in 2008 to expand his skill set and learn from various other builders. Matt moved back to mid-coast Maine in 2015 to work for a company that primary installed kitchen and bathroom remodels. Matt is well-rounded in all aspects of building construction and has experience from framing to finish work and all in between. Matt met Melissa in 2015 and three years later they had a son Jace and bought their house in Rockport.

They enjoy the outdoors including kayaking and hiking with the kids and their dog. When they are inside they also enjoy watching football and basketball.

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Kyle Lucas

Superintendent

Kyle has joined Penobscot with 9 years of professional experience as a superintendent, and several more years in various construction and building roles. Kyle worked for many Maine summers in historic home renovation and carpentry, and continues to refine his skills with many home projects. Kyle graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Architecture, and immediately moved to Washington, DC to start his career as a superintendent. He was a part of a half dozen different high-rise, mixed-use buildings comprising over $530 million, 1500 units, and 65,000sf amenity spaces, and was able to quickly assume project leadership roles on these sites. After several years in the Washington area, Kyle was ready to bring his skill set back home to Maine and joined the Penobscot team in summer 2022. Kyle values the collaboration between his site team members and fostering relationships with subcontractors and their employees. He also brings to the table a knack for strategizing and coordinating project timelines, drawings, and other necessary project details

Kyle lives in Falmouth, Maine with his wife, 3 year old son, and is expecting another boy in March 2023. He is greatly enjoying renovating and restoring his 1819 farmhouse and is bringing his vision of a barn workshop to life.

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Savannah Martin

Business Development & Preconstruction Manager

Savannah has 7 years of experience in construction and financial services. Previous projects included interior fit outs and healthcare facilities in the Boston area. She has been involved in many aspects of a project from estimating and preconstruction to project management. Her financial background in tandem with her construction experience allows her to bring a unique perspective to each project.

While not a Penobscot General Contractors, Savannah and her husband enjoy spending time traveling and being outdoors with their dogs.

Education:
B.S. Accounting
University of Rhode Island

M.S.A Accounting and Leadership
Northern Illinois University

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Steve LaPointe

Commercial Project Superintendent

Steve is a Commercial Project Superintendent with over 30 years of progressive experience.

He has developed a solid reputation and forged lasting relationships with clients, engineers, architects, city officials, building inspectors, sub-contractors, etc.

Steve began his career as an Iron Worker many years before he became Owner/Operator at Maine Steel Erectors, a commercial steel erection and fabrication company. Itching to become proficient across all building trades, he joined Pizzagalli Construction Company where he was selected for the Superintendent Career Path Training Program (2003-2007). Graduation of the 3-year program (Capstone) is reflected in his successful completion of the Bath Iron Works Ultra Hall project (2007)

He worked as a Project Superintendent in several states before returning to Maine in 2016. Some notable projects include Canadian Valley Technical Center, El Reno, OK, Sanford Wastewater Treatment Facility, Bath Iron Works Ultra Hall, D.H.H.S Augusta, Maine, Scarborough Public Safety Building, Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs-CBOC, South Portland.

He greatly enjoys the diversity experienced with different project types and the individual trades, but steel erection and fabrication remain close to his heart.
Like most Mainers, Steve enjoys the great outdoors when he’s away from the work site. Seasonal activities include camping, rafting, gardening, and working on home projects. Hanging out with and enjoying friends, family and his two fur kids is always on the “to-do” list.

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Brian Larsen

Project Manager/Superintendent

Brian has over 25 years of experience in construction ranging from new construction to renovations in life science, office, medical, educational, hospitality, correctional, and entertainment. Brian’s experience, technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall passion for construction allow him to complete each project as efficiently as possible. Brian’s years have been spent in different capacities, and building relationships with everyone he comes in contact with.

While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Brian and his wife live at the coast in North Carolina. Brian enjoys cooking, spending time with his family, and especially playing with his two granddaughters.

EDUCATION
B.S. Construction Engineering, Arizona State University

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Ian McBrady

Superintendent

Ian has 5 years of commercial construction experience with work on government mechanical and conveyance improvement projects, resort, and hotel projects across the state of Colorado. Originally from Maine, Ian has moved back to further his growth in the construction industry. Ian enjoys working with all stakeholders on a project to accomplish goals and provide solutions to problems in order for them to be successful.

When not at Penobscot General Contractors, Ian enjoys being outdoors hiking, fishing, and camping, along with hanging out with friends and watching all New England’s sports teams.

Education:
B.S. Construction Management and Real Estate Development University of Denver in Denver, CO