Because It's The People That Make Up A Company
Austin Gatons joined Dempsey Construction in 2021 as an Intern, was hired full-time as a Project Engineer, and was quickly promoted to Assistant Project Manager. Austin graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a BS in Business Management, concentrating in Entrepreneurship. Austin currently lives in Encinitas with his wife, Rachael.
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.
Barrett Ammon joined Dempsey Construction in 2024 as a Senior Project Manager. Originally from the Midwest, Barret graduated from Bradley University in central Illinois and has been in construction for nearly 20 years. Some of his notable projects include Snapdragon Stadium, the Silver Strand Training Complex for the Navy Seals, and the SME Building on the UCSD campus.
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 position as Foreman, Brady brings over 15 years of experience as a glazing foreman and superintendent. He has worked with some of the biggest glass companies in Southern California on projects of all sizes, from small storefronts to high-rises. He has a wife and two sons and in his free time, Brady enjoys golfing and off-roading activities.
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.