TDIndustries Leadership

Clint brings valuable experience in working on complex, large-scale projects with many of TD’s customers. He ensures customer expectations are met with a unique combination of technical skills, customer service relations and leadership. Clint is dedicated to excellent service and continuous improvement, setting an example for other employees.

Starting his career at TD on Dallas’ plumbing team, Clint has achieved many milestones while advancing within the company. He moved to Arizona, where he played a key role in growing the regional office and service operations. Clint holds two master licenses in plumbing and med gas.

Ed is a highly respected leader known for his exceptional dedication and contributions to the Facilities team. With over 30 years of industry experience, Ed brings a wealth of expertise in business acumen, accelerating sustainable growth and ensuring consistent operations.  

His career journey includes significant roles in ownership and service provider capacities with regional and multinational firms. 

Ed holds an MBA and earned a bachelor of science in construction management from the University of Salford in England.

As the leader of Dallas Service, Mary has been integral to multiple key initiatives and projects. She brings a customer-first, strategic mindset to her role, setting an example for innovation, quality performance and business growth.

Mary started her career at TD as a sales representative and has held other roles, including Business Development Manager and Sales Manager. As a mentor and servant leader at TD, she excels at helping her peers grow and building valuable relationships. Mary earned a bachelor's degree in multidisciplinary studies from the University of Oklahoma.

Brian is a key contributor to TD's success. With a passion for business development and a collaborative approach, he excels at applying new technology to develop markets while delivering top value to customers. A highly respected and innovative servant leader, Brian strives to build culturally diverse teams across TD’s markets, creating opportunities for talented individuals to grow and excel.

Brian has years of experience in facilities services and brings a unique background and skillset as the founder of his own real estate software company. Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baylor University and a Master of Science, Facilities Management from University of Texas, San Antonio.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Heather serves as the Vice President of Customer Service at TDIndustries, providing instrumental leadership and support. Known for her innovative problem-solving skills and commitment to process improvement, Heather embodies TD's core value of passionately pursuing excellence. 

Heather began her journey at TD in 2007 in the billing department and progressed through pivotal roles such as Senior Customer Service Manager and Senior Director. She is an expert in complex system operations.

Heather holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and information systems from the University of Texas - Dallas and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University.

With a strategic mindset and extensive industry background, Gary leads the Controls division after his tenure as Vice President of Design-Build.

Early in his career, Gary spearheaded a thriving controls and automation venture that was integral to some of the largest projects in North Texas. Gary then served for more than two decades as president of a regional architecture, MEP design, general contracting, and program management company. Gary holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University and previously served the community as Mayor Pro Tem and a council member for the city of Coppell, Texas, and National Chairman of the Board for the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Jeff oversees service and maintenance operations in Fort Worth and West Texas and leads TD's BrightBlue smart building services team. He focuses on customer satisfaction while building team members into effective leaders. His diverse background and experience strengthen TD as it expands markets throughout West Texas.

Before joining TD in 2019, Jeff gained extensive experience in sales, marketing and finance, as well as leadership roles in operations and maintenance for client services. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Texas Christian University and an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business.

Bret brings more than 15 years of energy industry experience, along with a strong background in leading teams and delivering outcomes. Before joining TD, Bret was responsible for the strategic development and growth of service businesses for a large, private E&P Operator. Drawn by TD's focus on team concepts and servant leadership, he joined TD in 2020 and became Vice President for Central Texas Services in 2024. 

With extensive experience across multiple disciplines, James provides a unique vision and strategy in his leadership role for TD. Overseeing Houston Facilities and Service, James excels in building customer relationships, overcoming challenges and finding innovative ways to exceed expectations.

James joined TD in 2006, starting as Houston Airport System facilities project manager. He has consistently grown business and developed future leaders. A New Orleans native, James brought 20 years of industrial facilities experience to TD. He holds a degree from Louisiana Technical College as well as licenses in First Class Internal Combustion Engineering, First Class Air Conditioning, First Class Steam Turbine, First Class Boilers, First Class Refrigeration, Class A Contractors and certifications from York Factory Chillers, York Factory Contractors and a Universal CFC Certification. 

Tasos is respected by his peers and customers across the industry. He brings a wide range of leadership and business experience to his role, ensuring that TD provides the resources and support needed to create maximum value for customers.  

Throughout his career, Tasos has worn many hats, including estimating, preconstruction services, and business development. He continues to build on this diverse background as he leads the Houston Construction division to great success. Tasos, who has spent his entire career at TD, earned a bachelor's degree in construction science and management from Kansas State University.

Chris Brown exemplifies servant leadership and an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. With over 30 years in construction, his journey at TD showcases his dedication and expertise.

Starting as a Project Manager, Chris advanced to roles such as Operations Manager and Vice President of Special Projects. In his current role as Senior Vice President of Arizona Construction, Chris leads teams in Phoenix and Tucson, driving our success in the region. Additionally, Chris is involved with Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) and serves on the Board of Trustees for the apprenticeship program.

Starting his journey at TDIndustries nearly 40 years ago as a plumber's helper, Jimbo now serves as the Vice President of Operations for North Texas. In this role, he oversees workforce allocation, develops strategic plans, ensures policy adherence, and leads training initiatives.

Jimbo is a strong advocate for diversity, and spearheads numerous efforts to promote an inclusive work environment.  His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the success of several of TD's megaprojects. Committed to his team's well-being, Jimbo focuses on a safe work environment where employees can make quality contributions and return home safely each day. His dedication to operational excellence and employee welfare is a cornerstone of his leadership at TDIndustries. 

With decades of mechanical construction experience, Brent supports the enterprise as Senior Vice President of Central Texas Construction. He brings proven leadership across diverse markets, including healthcare, education, entertainment and data centers.

He began his career as an estimator and has overseen new construction in multiple markets during his tenure at TD. He has led project management, operations and estimating efforts while gaining field experience. Brent earned a bachelor's degree in construction science and management at Kansas State University.

With a strong engineering background and a focus on mission-critical facilities, Andrew has a passion for providing customers with reliable and creative solutions on complex projects. As Senior Vice President of Special Projects and Process Solutions, TD's process piping division, he strives to foster a culture of collaboration among all stakeholders, ensuring TD provides the best support for our clients.

Andrew joined TD in 2008 as a mechanical designer on the Engineering team. Andrew holds a bachelor's degree (cum laude) in HVACR engineering technology from Ferris State University and serves on the university's HVACR Engineering Technology Advisory Board. He recently completed a term on the Firefighter Air Coalition Advisory Board.

Driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to servant leadership, Ronell has been an integral part of TDIndustries since 1988. Starting as a project coordinator, he progressed through various roles throughout his tenure. In 2013, he assumed the position of Senior Vice President over the Houston Special Projects team.

Ronell's dedication extends beyond the workplace. He is a volunteer chaplain at the Harris County Jail, a board member of Spaulding for Children and actively participates as a board member of the America Subcontractors Association and a committee member of the AGC Specialty Contractor Council.

Ronell received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Master of Divinity w/BL from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

James drives TD’s construction efforts in North Texas through operational process improvement, strategic business development and efficient personnel management. He excels as a problem solver, using his strong strategic and analytical skills to design complex projects and foster key customer relationships.

With extensive experience in various market sectors, including healthcare, office, entertainment, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, industrial and manufacturing, James brings valuable insights and solutions. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction engineering and management from Purdue University and an MBA from Xavier University.

Aaron is responsible for setting strategic direction, operational leadership and client development in the construction market. Known for his leadership and mentoring abilities, Aaron is dedicated to fostering growth in others.

Starting a career at TD in technology, Aaron proved his aptitude for solving complex problems and building strong customer relationships.

A LEED-credited professional, Aaron has a construction science and management degree from Kansas State University and an MBA from the University of Texas - Dallas.

With extensive experience in marketing, business development and operations, Tara plays a key role in the multifamily construction efforts. Under her leadership, TD continues to serve customers with excellence on multi-scope projects.

Before joining TD in early 2020, Tara excelled in optimizing profit and loss performance at small and large businesses through lean ideas and strategies. She combines business acumen with collaboration and consensus-building skills to develop high-performing, diverse teams. Tara holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of New Mexico and an executive MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Justin is driven by a relentless pursuit of improvement, always seeking innovative solutions to enhance facility performance through experience, technology and collaboration. As a leader, he challenges his team to leverage their technical expertise to deliver exceptional value on design-assist and design-build projects.

Justin plays a key role in developing training programs to enhance performance, constructability and cost-effectiveness. A San Antonio native, Justin holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Tim initially joined TD with a focus on construction and now leads TD's primary manufacturing and prefabrication site in Dallas. Widely respected as an innovative leader, Tim collaborates to strengthen his team and deliver successful results for customers. 

With more than two decades of tenure with TD, Tim holds a bachelor's degree in construction science from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Brent has proved to be an invaluable asset to his team and customers, showing meticulous attention to detail, technical expertise and a  holistic project view, always striving for optimal solutions to foster lasting partnerships.

Starting at TD in 2000 as an assistant project manager, Brent brings a unique perspective, having worked on both the subcontractor and owner sides throughout his career. This diverse experience enables him to anticipate customers' needs effectively. Brent rejoined TD in 2011 and has since held various roles within the company, including construction manager. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Paul is president and chief executive officer of California Eastern Laboratories in Santa Clara, Calif. After facilitating TDIndustries’ strategic planning from 1997-2007, he joined the Board of Directors in 2014. Paul’s experience extends beyond leadership of large corporations. He’s also co-founded two start-up technology companies and and served as a strategy consultant for Cisco Systems, Toshiba Medical Systems, Johnson Controls, Hormel, TD and other firms.

Albert was a Senior Executive at the Freeman Company for 14 years until his retirement in late 2020. He joined Freeman as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Planning Officer, and subsequently became Chief Operating Officer for the Expositions Division before assuming the role of president of the Expositions Division. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the consolidated company in 2018, focusing on the unification of Freeman-branded business units, to provide enhanced experiences for Freeman clients in the global marketplace. Before Freeman, Chew owned a management consulting firm for five years, focused on strategic planning and integrating customer and people strategies. His previous work came with ClubCorp, where he rose to Executive Vice President of Strategic Operations during a 13+ year career with the company. During his tenure, his responsibilities included people strategy, purchasing, facilities, food and beverage operations, tennis and athletics operations, golf course maintenance and golf operations.

Steve is the former president and CEO of North America for Schuler Group AG in the metal-working industry. He directed strategy and operations as a cross-functional leader from 2013-2015. Before Schuler, he spent 30 years in senior executive roles in international companies, including Otis Elevator (2009-2013), General Electric’s Corporate Initiative Group (1999-2002), Booz & Company in Brazil (1996-1999), Pepsi in Brazil (1994-1996) and Mars & Co. (1990-1994). In Regional VP roles with Otis Elevator, Steve led branch office networks providing elevator installation and after-market services in both North and South America.

Rod rejoined the Board in 2024 after previously serving as a director from 1998-2013. He remains a strong steward of TD’s servant-leadership culture and brings deep mechanical construction knowledge and expertise in regional technical training and operations. Before his standout 30-year career with TDIndustries, Rod owned his own mechanical/electrical business in Iowa. Rod has also served as a board member and chair for the Construction Education Foundation and on the board for TEXO (AGC/ABC).

Rod, renowned at TD as a champion for Lean construction processes, earned an industrial education degree from Northwest Missouri State and participated in management programs at Harvard and Stanford.

Rod volunteers with Meals on Wheels, serves on church and community boards and is a licensed commercial pilot.

With a proven track record of leadership, Frank assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at TDIndustries in 2023. With a passion for developing the careers of others, he guides the company’s vision while overseeing critical areas, including strategy, operational excellence, customer relations, talent development, culture and innovation. Frank collaborates with the executive leadership team to enhance customer value and nurtures partnerships with customers, community leaders, financial institutions, trade partners and key stakeholders.

Frank is a graduate of Wake Forest University and holds a Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from Stetson University. Before his current role, he held various positions at Power Design, Inc. and Clark Construction Group.

Outside his corporate responsibility, Frank is committed to supporting the community. He is the chair of the Tampa Bay advisory board for Make-A-Wish Foundation and is a former honorary commander at MacDill Air Force Base.

Alan joined TDIndustries’ Board of Directors in 2022. He has decades of energy industry experience as a senior business, operations and business development executive, most recently as Senior Vice President, Business Development and Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Valaris, the world’s largest offshore drilling company. He was a Partner at Trenegy, a Houston-based consulting firm, and excelled in executive roles at Transocean and Atwood Oceanics. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and has a passion for serving his community through education.

Dora Verda joined the TDIndustries Board of Directors in February 2008 and serves as chair of the Audit Committee. An accounting and audit consultant and certified public accountant, Dora has more than 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing and consulting. She served five years as chief of internal audit for the San Antonio Water System and 18 years as a partner in a local public accounting firm. If her experience didn’t speak for her, Dora is also active in numerous service and professional organizations, including the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp., Say Si, a non-profit arts organization, Texas Public Radio for San Antonio and the Hill Country, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of CPAs, the San Antonio Chapter of CPAs, the Institute of Internal Auditors and the National Association of Corporate Directors.