Contact Information

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 county. As a field technician Justin learned what is required in repairing homes or commercial buildings following a natural disaster. Working with large and institutional clients, Justin quickly learned 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 and lifelong friend Jacob White 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.”

Paul Whitley
Chief Financial Officer
Paul@TrinityConstructors.com

Paul is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with a background in various sectors: retail, manufacturing, lending, consumer services, construction, real estate, SaaS, information technology, new business development and financial lending. Experienced in settings ranging from large public companies to emerging businesses; managing in a variety of environments, including start-up, high growth and crisis/turnaround.

Credentials include BBA at the University of North Texas and post graduate Ecommerce and Internet Technology study from University of Dallas. 30+ years of experience leading business unit finance functions, including 15 years in three public companies (NYSE and NASDAQ) in roles ranging from Chief Accounting Officer to Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Tactically focused on strategic and operational planning (Analysis Modeling, KPI’s, RFP’s, & SLA’s), CRM, ERP and POS System Implementations, establishing operational infrastructure capable of scaling/diversifying operations, treasury, debt restructuring, profit improvement, turnaround, capital formation and growth through organic and acquisition.

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.”

Gordon Graham
Division Executive
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
Gordon@TrinityConstructors.com

Gordon has been with Trinity since June 2018. He excels at developing relationships and takes challenges head on. He was born in Houston, TX and spent his formative years in New Braunfels, TX. After graduating Baylor University in 1996 he went into the construction field and started from the bottom to learn the many intricacies of project management. His experience ranges from commercial buildings and restaurants, military base projects world-wide, and residential (both single and multi-family). HE gets a thorough sense of accomplishment from seeing a final product and happy clients.

He met Justin in 2016 while working for a franchise operation based in Dallas and immediately called him to join the team after seeing the integrity-based actions of Trinity. While spending several months learning the Trinity way in Austin he has since been in Dallas developing a client base and trade base to further the Trinity presence in Dallas.

Gordon maintains a calm demeanor yet has an inner energy to finish the task while keeping a “do the right thing” mentality. He has a creative knack for seeing a solution where one might not be apparent.

Austin Taras
Project Executive
Austin, TX
AustinT@TrinityConstructors.com

After graduating from Burnet HS in 2005, Austin joined the United States Coast Guard and served 4 years as a shipboard engineer. During this time he was trained and received certification in advanced digital and analog electronics as well as being assigned a maritime law enforcement officer that worked with multiple military personnel aboard and domestic. This included search and rescue missions all over the Caribbean and Guantanamo Bay, and Austin was one of the first responders for the deep water horizon oil spill in 2010.

After his enlistment, Austin entered the oil & gas industry for 6 years working for a Houston based contractor, an industry leader in solids control waste and removal. During that time he was promoted to an operations manager and covered drilling operations for south and west Texas under multiple Oil and Gas operators (EOG Resources/Conoco Phillips/BP).

After the conclusion of his time in the energy sector, Austin pursued the construction industry in Austin working for a leading electrical contractor and being promoted to head of sales and business development for Austin and San Antonio. With this tenure he worked closely with several general contractors to ensure their electrical and lighting needs were met and successfully won over $5M in awarded new construction contracts in just a one year span. He was also in charge of recruiting and training new sales reps and increasing the companies growth and marketing approach.

On his down time Austin enjoy the outdoors and participating in sporting events. He has always provided loyalty and integrity to all endeavors, and he is a big believer and proof that hard work and perseverance will bring reward to any who pursue it.

John Kazee
Construction Manager
Dallas, TX
JohnK@TrinityConstructors.com

John Kazee comes from a long family line of construction. He started working with his uncles during summer breaks in high school framing custom homes, and he was instantly hooked on the feeling of accomplishment that can only come from building something. John learned early on that a strong work ethic can yield huge results.

Enjoying the challenge of construction, John pursued the electrical trade after graduation in 2000 and attended TSTC in Waco for electrical and HVAC training, and he went on to work for an electrical company primarily building multi-family projects. John began project management for a general contractor in 2012 after showing his ability to read plans, coordinate and work well with city inspectors. John’s background comes from building retail finish-out stores, custom homes and multiple 3-story multi-family buildings, all the while seeking customer satisfaction. John joined Trinity Constructors team as a Construction Manager in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

During high school John met his wife Nicole and was given the opportunity to work as an electrician with his future father-in-law. John and Nicole married in 2003 in their hometown of Ennis, and are currently raising 3 wonderful children there. John enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering with little league sports where he coaches softball and basketball.

Kelli Blackburn
Business Manager
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.”

Mandy Sandquist
Project Administrator
MandyS@TrinityConstructors.com

Mandy was raised in the Midwest where she also attended college. After graduation she took a position at a national telecommunications company in Kansas and quickly promoted up through the ranks of the Human Resources division, eventually taking a project manager position in the executive compensation and benefits group.

In 2010 Mandy left corporate life to start and run two successful small business. After selling one of the business she decided to take a position as Director of Operations for a Wine and Spirits retailer in Kansas City where she was responsible for purchasing, AP/AR, as well as the day to day operations of the stores. During the expansions of these stores Mandy gained valuable experience in construction processes.

Mandy is very excited to be part of the Trinity Constructors team in her position as Project Administrator. She comes to Trinity with over 15 years of Administrative and Project Management experience.

Wanting to escape the Midwestern winters, Mandy moved to Texas in 2017. In her free time she enjoys the company of her family and friends, as well as playing golf. Mandy is known at her home course for being very long off the tee, and will proudly tell you she plays from the senior (men’s) tee box.

“Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”