Justin Blackburn
Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Blackburn
Chief Executive Officer
512-576-0636
Justin@TrinityConstructors.com
Justin leads the firm’s sales and strategic efforts. He started his career in the construction industry as an emergency response technician for one of the largest disaster restoration contractors in the country. As a field technician Justin learned what is required in repairing homes or commercial buildings following a natural disaster. Working with large commercial and institutional clients, Justin quickly discovered that speed and quality are the key components in the completion of any successful project. After managing projects in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Justin became a National Project Manager and was assigned to New Orleans to oversee the restoration of several large commercial projects after damage from Hurricane Katrina, completing over $70M in contracts.
Justin’s desire to stay in one place after years of consistent travel resulted in focusing his sights on Central Texas commercial construction. He began working with fast paced, multi-location retail and restaurant clients who valued not only the quality of the work performed, but the intensity his experience brought to their projects. After several years as a Project Executive for a national general contractor, Justin founded Trinity Constructors in 2014 with a focus of servicing mid-level commercial construction clients.
Justin continues to enjoy the aggressive nature of the Texas construction market and the exciting new concepts that approach the firm every day looking for a fair priced, high quality and efficient construction process. Justin is dedicated to ensuring each-and-every client receives service above their expectations.
A private pilot, Justin can be found flying volunteer missions for organizations Angel Flight and Pilots and Paws with his wife Kelli in his time away from Trinity.
“Never put off until tomorrow what you can accomplish today.”
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Matt Sanders
Director of Operations
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Matt Sanders
Director of Operations
Austin, TX
Matt@TrinityConstructors.com
Matt was born and raised in Bakersfield, which people there called “The Little Texas of California”. His first job was working on ranches and feedlots starting at ten years old and going through graduation from high school. After graduating at the top of his class, he received a scholarship to Arizona State University for academics and track, but instead, he chose to join the United States Air Force. His parents were less than thrilled, but Matt wanted the challenge. He was trained as a combat medic in the pararescue squad, and this had an important impact on how Matt sees himself and those around him that is still in effect today. Matt is a team player, period.
After leaving the Air Force as a staff sergeant, Matt wanted another challenge. He moved to LA and worked as in the LA County Paramedic Corp for a decade in some of toughest neighborhoods, working alongside some great professionals and seeing both the best and worst in people. On the side, Matt started working in a commercial cabinet shop, and he found a lot of satisfaction in the precision required and the end result of a job complete.
Family called Matt to Texas, and he accepted a position as a production manager in a high end residential and commercial millwork company in Austin. Matt’s ability to lead was immediately realized, and for the next five years, he coordinated the completion of countless projects across Austin, many downtown and at such notable sites such as the Frost Building and the Driskill Hotel. When his company was hired by Trinity Constructors to complete a difficult project, Matt’s ability to lead others and overcome challenging obstacles was immediately recognized, and he was recruited to work for Trinity and lead the charge on some of our most demanding projects.
Matt is a senior leader, both on the jobsite and to his friends and family around him. He takes time to mentor those who need advice, feed those who are hungry, and support those who need help.
“A problem is just another wonderful opportunity for a solution.”
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Don Ortiz
Director of Finance
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Don Ortiz
Director of Finance
don@trinityconstructors.com
Don grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he attended high school. During his senior year of high school, he began working part-time for a local home builder. Upon graduation he worked for the home builder for 4 years, until the bottom dropped out of the Albuquerque housing industry.
Don then focused his attention on a higher education to attain his four-year degree from the University of New Mexico. Don graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on accounting. Shortly after he moved to Denver, and was quickly promoted from an accountant, senior accountant, and financial analyst, working for real estate and development companies. In 2005 he joined one of the largest restoration contractors in the country as their Controller. It was at this company when he first met Justin Blackburn. They were an integral part of the company’s explosive growth.
Justin then focused his sites on Central Texas’ commercial construction industry while Don stayed with the restoration constructor for 10 years. Don then took a position with a large independent Audio-Visual company, initially as their Controller and then gaining a promotion to Vice President of Finance.
Don and Justin kept in touch over the years, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, while most companies were cutting staff Justin decided to strengthen Trinity Constructors accounting and finance functions and hired Don.
Don’s professional philosophy is simple – if you can gain success by working hard, imagine what you can accomplish by working even harder.
Don and his partner Lygia enjoy an active lifestyle and spending as much time with their three adult children as possible.
“The sky is not my limit….I am”
Kelli Blackburn
Director of Business Administration
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Kelli Blackburn
Director of Business Administration
Kelli@TrinityConstructors.com
Kelli grew up in Colorado but made Texas her home as fast as she could. After attending the University of Colorado, she went into the corporate world of insurance before starting a career in health care. Performing duties ranging from patient care to diagnostics to unit management, she gained skills that are beneficial and sought after in many business forums. As such, she was recruited out of the hospital setting into the human resource sector of a prominent urgent care company in Austin, Texas.
She spent the next few years learning the HR world and climbing the ranks. She then was courted by a worldwide managed services provider to consult and manage the statement of work program for a major computer company. After a few years, the opportunity arose for Kelli to join forces with the Trinity team and she could not pass that up. Her positive attitude and energetic personality are only two of the many key traits that assist her in managing the day-to-day in our office. Her organizational skills, attention to details and commitment to procedure ensure that the office runs smoothly.
You can find Kelli enjoying time with her horse, Ginger, on the weekends. She and her husband Justin are committed fur parents to Whiskey and Berlin and you can almost always find a foster pup or two running around their house.
“Either run the day or the day runs you.”
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Alexander Cherubin
Division Manager
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Alexander Cherubin
Division Manager
alex@trinityconstructors.com
Alex grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature from Creighton University. Following his undergraduate studies, Alex then decided to continue his education and completed his Master’s degree in Urban Planning & Real Estate Development at Saint Louis University. During graduate school, Alex was fortunate enough to pursue his dream of working directly with historic redevelopment in the City of St. Louis. While working with redevelopers, Alex made his way back to Omaha while continuing to work in real estate. Eventually, he found his way back to historic redevelopment and ultimately the path that would lead to Trinity and the move to Texas.
Alex brings nearly a decade of experience working with owners, contractors, varying municipal agencies, and many others to the Trinity team. Professionally, Alex works tirelessly to ensure his clients can look back on their projects favorably and with the knowledge that they received the most effective project management available that has been tailored specifically to their and their project’s needs. Alex has an immense passion for the built and natural environment including how individuals interact within those environments, their quality of life, and the lasting memories created. This passion for the built environment, ability, and willingness to engage, problem solve, and think outside of the box, as well as continually striving for a higher level of personal and professional success has created a recipe that Alex continues to perfect and share with every new friend and colleague.
In his free time, you will find Alex enthusiastically supporting his alma mater the Creighton Bluejays. Working out and maintaining a sharp mind and body are very important and Alex can often be found taking classes at the local Orangetheory Fitness. Alex is a music lover so you might be able to find him out listening to some local live music when he’s not at home or even attempting some karaoke. Being a fan of new things, traveling, eating new foods, and creating new experiences is a must and helps Alex stoke the flame and passion of life. While at home, Alex loves spending time with his cat and dog Bilbo and Louis.
“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” – Alexander the Great
John Garza
Construction Manager
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John Garza
Construction Manager
john@trinityconstructors.com
After working for his dad, John spent the next 15 years working in two different industries, in the food industry performing biological lab testing and in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals performing quality control and quality assurance. During this time, he was introduced to stringent standards from the industry regulatory agencies. This taught him the importance of conducting quality work and ensuring high standard products were shipped out the door. He also learned about different organisms that affect the human body and how to detect them.
John’s interest in consumer safety moved his family to a small town in Leola, Pennsylvania for two years. Here, he was able to experience different cultures, weather and meet people from all over the world. Although it was a rewarding field, John’s passion for construction was always in the back of his mind.
He caught his break when he was approached to build microbiology laboratories as a project manager. Over the next six years John built labs throughout the US.
He is excited to have joined Trinity Constructors, to apply his experience, and gain knowledge from the team. You can find John spending his free time on his boat with his 2 boys and wife. He also enjoys working on his truck and helping his neighbors with any handyman needs.
“No good deed goes unpunished”
Steven Castleberry
Construction Manager
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Steven Castleberry
Construction Manager
steven@trinityconstructors.com
Steven is a proud native Texan. After high school, he joined the Navy. During his time in services, he worked diligently as a medical corpsman.
Once he completed his contract he returned to Texas and sought out an opportunity to join the construction industry. After almost a decade as a construction foreman, Steven is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He works tirelessly to provide high quality results. He is comfortable with fast paced projects that require adaptability.
In his off time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, bay fishing, and spending time with his wife and kids.
“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.” -Mark Twain
Conner Hehman
Construction Manager
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Conner Hehman
Construction Manager
conner@trinityconstructors.com
Conner was born and raised in Austin where he graduated from Vandegrift High School May 2022. Not wanting to follow the path of least resistance by immediately enrolling into one of the many colleges that accepted him, Conner felt compelled to test his long-felt desire to work through problems and solve complex issues. Having a creative eye, Conner loved building and fixing things around his house growing up. In the spring of 2022, he landed an internship with Trinity. Proving his dedication to the team, work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile, he was ready to take on his next role as Project Engineer. In Conner’s free time he loves driving cars, working out, being outside, playing soccer, golfing and being at the beach. He is thrilled to be a part of Trinity and honored to fulfill his childhood dream.
“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” -Bob Marley
Rogelio Torres
Construction Manager
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Rogelio Torres
Construction Manager
rogelio@trinityconstructors.com
Rogelio was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico to a family of engineers. He graduated from the University of Monterrey studying Industrial Design. Throughout the past decade, he worked in his construction family business as a Project Manager. In this position, he was involved in high-end construction developments where his knowledge and skills were put to the test. Recently, he moved to Texas with his wife and daughter where they are originally from.
Rogelio is a family man with a passion for design, plastic arts, and engineering, with his skills and expertise he always looks for the small details that make the difference.
“Less is more”- Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe.
Bryan Moreno
Estimator
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Bryan Moreno
Estimator
bryan@trinityconstructors.com
Bryan Moreno was born and raised in Lockhart, TX also known as “The Barbeque Capital of Texas”. He graduated high school in 2005.
Following graduation, he went into the construction field as an electrical estimator. He primarily estimated residential track homes in the San Antonio TX area. Bryan’s interests in commercial construction took him to expand his ability and he found a job as an insulation estimator. While there, he estimated insulation systems for pre-engineered metal buildings for 9 years. Wanting to be a part of the overall construction of commercial buildings and not just a single trade, Bryan joined Trinity Constructors as an estimator. He is excited to learn and grow with the company.
WIn his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and dogs. Also traveling watching their kids play competitive sports.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky
Cheryl Guzman
Construction Coordinator
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Cheryl Guzman
Construction Coordinator
cheryl@trinityconstructors.com
Originally from Corpus Christi, Cheryl’s proud to say she’s been an Austinite since college in the early 1990’s. Although now in the Round Rock area, she still finds it so exciting to witness the ever-changing Austin skyline, as it has significantly evolved over the years. With a background ranging from hospitality management and corporate sales, to meeting planning and accounting work, when recently asked, “Why the construction industry?” it was crystal clear why she was drawn into this field of work. Simply put, “It’s exciting to be a part of building something!”
Early on, Cheryl’s service-oriented mindset afforded her an 11-year career in hospitality management where she spent most of her time with a major hotel corporation at a very busy hotel property. With a natural ability to develop a strong rapport with guests and clients alike, she also served as a Corporate Sales Manager for the thriving Business Travel market, where she built strong professional relationships and was eventually recruited to work as a Project Manager, planning meetings and trainings for several years for a Fortune 500 Company located in Austin. Planning logistics, coordinating details large and small with deadlines and heavy responsibility for executing events on time and to budget, she gained valuable skills and experience, applicable to her role as a Design Coordinator for a leading general contractor based in Georgetown, TX, and eventually earning a role as a Construction Administrator for over six years.
Although one of the latest to join the Trinity Team, she felt an instant connection with their commitment to excellence, attention to detail and overall core values. Being that the first client she ever met at Trinity, is one very cool hospitality group, she feels like her career has come full circle and that she has landed exactly where she is meant to be!
Even though she grew up by the beach, Cheryl loves hanging out at the area lakes in the warmer months. She’s usually got her hands in a creative project of some sort with her Mom, enjoys relieving stress with kick-boxing, absolutely loves live music and her local outdoor music festivals. She enjoys trying new restaurants with husband, Joe, and son, Jayden, and admits she’s had fun raising a true local, “Foodie,” who now keeps the pulse on the next must-try concepts around town. From what she has learned, he’ll have to keep up with all the awesome new venues Trinity keeps building for some pretty amazing repeat clients!
“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.”
Miwa Wright
Construction Coordinator
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Miwa Wright
Construction Coordinator
Miwa@trinityconstructors.com
Miwa was born and raised in Okinawa Japan. She attended and graduated from Okinawa Christian Junior college studying English and Early Childhood Care and Education. After graduating, she taught in childcare and shortly after was introduced into construction coordinating. While she loved and was educated in the childcare space, she was eager to seek a challenge that would expand her skillset and diversify her capabilities. She took up the new opportunity and it became the focal point of her interest, it remained so throughout her adult career.
After she and her husband moved to Austin, Texas, she decided to continue pursuing her career in construction and joined Trinity Constructors. She is eager and hopes to grow with the company expanding her knowledge, capabilities, and value to the team.
“Never stop learning. Never stop growing.”
Gabrielle LaTorre
Executive Assistant
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Gabrielle LaTorre
Executive Assistant
gabrielle@trinityconstructors.com
Gabrielle was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina. At the age of six her family moved to Granby, Connecticut where she grew up and she graduated from Granby Memorial High School with honors. After graduation, Gabby moved to Blacksburg, VA to attend Virginia Tech and pursued a degree in Biological Sciences. While in school, she dipped her toes into the research field and was published as a contributor to an NHS – Supported mechanical engineering project.
COVID touched the world and was the reason Gabby returned home to CT for two years. During this time Gabby worked as an office assistant at Specialty Steel, a metallurgical office specializing in treating different metals. She was directly involved with government-contracted parts for large plane manufacturers, nuclear sub-bases, as well as gun manufacturers. After two years in the snow of the Northeast, Gabby began craving a new adventure and moved 1,500 miles across the country to Austin and accepted a new career with Trinity Constructors. Gabby brings with her a multifaceted background and an eagerness to succeed in her new career.
In her free time, Gabby enjoys exploring Austin and its eclectic food options with her friends, watching Formula 1, and relaxing with her cat.
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try” – John F. Kennedy