BRENT MITCHELL

Brent and the team at Denovo focus on building partnerships with their clients by making their construction projects easy and enjoyable. Denovo brings value by being our client’s trusted advocate in K-12 Education (CMa), Design Build and Design Build Mechanical. As an avid bicycle racer, Brent harnesses both the competitive nature and team spirit of the sport to drive Denovo forward.

Contact Brent any time!

(515) 490-6696

bmitchell@teamdenovo.com

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BRIAN CRAWFORD

Brian exudes the true spirit of Denovo, years of construction industry leadership has prepared him to take on even the greatest project challenges with sophisticated solutions and unprecedented outcomes. Objectively helping clients navigate complex programming options to find the best outcome. Clients appreciate Brian’s positive attitude and friendly work style. He is an integral part of the Denovo executive team and passionate about the delivery of well-planned quality facilities.

bcrawford@teamdenovo.com

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TODD MAJERES

Todd approaches project management with a confidence and capability our projects demand. Todd’s construction engineering degree and extensive and diverse project experience further allows Denovo to take on the complicated challenges so clients can reap the benefits of more sophisticated solutions.

Prior to joining Denovo, Todd served as a project manager for Des Moines Public Schools, the largest in the state, overseeing millions of dollars of concurrent construction work, including many award-winning energy efficiency projects.

tmajeres@teamdenovo.com

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PATRICK DAVIS, AIA

A wealth of programming and design knowledge sets Patrick up as the perfect extension of your facility planning team. Aligning building programming needs with project management, Patrick is able to steer his clients through the complexities of program management with confidence.

pdavis@teamdenovo.com

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COLLEEN LADD, LEED AP

Making sure the ball is rolling efficiently and effectively, Colleen leads as our Operations Manager, overseeing our project management team from the start to finish of all Denovo projects. Bringing 25+ years of rich experience from across the industry, including key roles in Des Moines, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Orlando at Disney, she is set to boost our operational processes, optimize information flow and management, and lead our team toward exceptional quality standards. Colleen’s commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and guiding our projects to success is a valuable addition to our team.

cladd@teamdenovo.com

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STEPHEN MANUS

Serving as a Project Manager, Stephen has an excellent track record of leading clients and design teams through project initiatives and development. With over a decade of experience, Stephen has a broad range of construction proficiency and is the perfect advocate for our client’s building goals.

smanus@teamdenovo.com

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RUSS REITER

With 35 years of experience, Russ infuses a wealth of knowledge to K-12 projects. As a former superintendent serving within several districts, he has a deep understanding of the goals and needs of school districts – big and small. Serving as a K-12 Advocate, Russ focuses on building long-term relationships and the educational visions of school districts into impactful realities.

Outside of work, Russ is a devoted family man, enjoying time with his wife and visiting his two sons. He’s also a classic music enthusiast, often bringing his love for tunes on the road for client visits or K-12 conferences. Russ’ commitment to creating future-focused learning environments makes him a vital asset to our team.

rreiter@teamdenovo.com

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MATT FABER, PE

Matt is a mechanical engineer with a broad experience and a focus on energy efficiency. Parlaying versatile design capabilities with keen project management, commissioning and energy program facilitation allows Matt to deliver exceptional results in multiple areas of the technical services field. Matt’s strengths have been honed from working with large clients, complex projects exceeding $100 million in construction costs, and energy service projects at an enterprise level. He has served commissioning services in a wide range of industries including healthcare, higher education, commercial, K-12, government, hospitality and data centers.

mfaber@teamdenovo.com

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CALEB BENZING

Caleb brings a unique blend of swift accounting expertise and an active lifestyle to our team. His attention to detail and quick number-crunching skills make him a valuable team member at Denovo. Whether he’s managing finances or staying active in the neighborhood, Caleb’s agility in both numbers and life adds a dynamic edge to our services.

cbenzing@teamdenovo.com

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BRITT AVERY

Energetic, versatile, and jack of all trades – Britt’s multifaceted portfolio spans from strategic branding, to graphic design, social media, and video production. His expertise extends from empowering startups and individuals to orchestrating impactful events and campaigns. With an innate ability to support business development efforts, Britt is the linchpin for ongoing and forthcoming marketing ventures, steering the Denovo brand to new heights.

bavery@teamdenovo.com

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LUCAS JOHNS

A proud ISU Cyclone, Lucas brings fresh energy and a keen mind to Denovo. His eagerness to learn from our project managers and proactive approach have quickly made him an indispensable member of our team.

When not at work, Lucas is out exploring the outdoors or pouring into his time with friends and family.

ljohns@teamdenovo.com

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JULIE CRANE

Taking on breakthrough projects requires an attitude that can be described as cavalier and fearless. Yet some aspects of our business require a very different mindset. Backing the team delivering our complicated projects is Julie Crane. And unlike the other risk-taking parts of our business model, Julie ensures our back-of-the-house processes and procedures are as sophisticated as our projects, capably keeping Denovo running by applying our sweet sauce to human resources and accounting.

jcrane@teamdenovo.com