Team Dempsey

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

In his role as project superintendent, Jason supervises our subcontractor team, build and track our job site progress schedule. He also helps with plan understanding and overseeing all city and county inspections. Jason has extensive experience in the construction industry, beginning when he was 15 and working under his father. Jason’s inspiration comes from his many mentors including his father and other supervisors he’s worked with. When he’s not working, he enjoys desert trips with his son, camping at the beach or mountains, riding motorcycles and paddle boarding.

Jennifer Hankins joined Dempsey Construction in 2023 as a Subcontracts Payable Assistant. A Southern California native, Jennifer recently went back to college to develop herself further, and in her free time, her hobbies include spending time with her son, hiking, golfing, working out, going to the beach, and going out dancing with friends.

As Vice President of Field Operations, Jim oversees all field employees and provides guidance, and logistical support to Superintendents and Foremen on Dempsey Construction projects. Jim has been in the construction industry for 32 years, joining Dempsey Construction in 2014. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to build and oversee many interesting and diverse projects. Jim is inspired by young, talented people that set goals and want to reach them in this field. Jim has always had good mentors while growing in his career and he prides himself in being that same mentor to others. Jim likes to spend time with his wife and two children. He finds great joy watching his daughter perform synchronized swimming and his son race mountain bikes.

Joe Gielczyk joined Dempsey Construction as a Superintendent in 2014.

John Dempsey, a 40-year veteran in the construction industry, is the Founder and CEO of Dempsey Construction. As CEO, John focuses on Vision, Structure, Culture, and People. John currently lives in Carlsbad with his wife and their dogs. In his free time, he spends time outdoors with his family.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of California, Davis Economic Honor Society, Dean’s List USGBC – LEED, AP

Associated Builders & Contractors, Board of Directors, San Diego Chapter Young Presidents’ Organization, Chairman, San Diego Chapter NAIOP, Past Member

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

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.