Team

Bringing together a team of professional managers and craftsmen.

To ensure we’re creating incredible buildings and experiences for our clients that enrich life, we hire talented people who truly love what they do — and know every assignment means more than just a deadline, a task or a paycheck.

Carlton Construction brings together an exceptional team of construction managers and professional craftsmen experienced in commercial construction. Their skills and backgrounds represent all facets of the construction industry, so we can ensure a smooth project from pre-construction to completion.

Human Resources Manager
Kathryn Shimasaki

Business Development Manager
John Alters

Pre-Construction Project Administrator
Gabby DeJesus

Design-Build Assistant Project Manager
Amanda Lou

Assistant Project Manager
Preston Mathews

Construction Project Administrator
Casey Guzman

coming soon — Office Administrator
Mandy Boswell

President

Matt Carlton

Years in the Industry:23

Schooling:University of Florida

Fun Fact:I love to travel with my family in our RV

Vice President

Andy Ade

Years in the Industry:25

Schooling:University of Florida

Fun Fact:I rappelled 32 floors from the TIAA building in Downtown Jacksonville

Special Projects Manager

Amy Brooks

Years in the Industry:23

Schooling:Valdosta State University

Fun Fact:I used to be a Business Manager for 13 radio stations

Human Resources Manager

Kathryn Shimasaki

Years in the Industry:6

Schooling:Indiana State University

Fun Fact:It took me 25 years to find my dream job

Business Development Manager

John Alters

Years in the Industry:10

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:My superpower is being married to an incredible woman

Pre-Construction Manager

Dalton Edgell

Years in the Industry:6

Schooling:University of Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy fishing, golfing, and attending baseball games.

Pre-Construction Project Administrator

Gabby DeJesus

Years in the Industry:1

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I have a large family that I enjoy spending time with. I am the oldest granddaughter of 33 grandchildren and counting.

Design-Build Project Manager

Bill Crain

Years in the Industry:37

Schooling:University of Kansas

Fun Fact:I used to perform as a magician during teenage years, and also played drums for a garage band and on worship teams

Design-Build Assistant Project Manager

Amanda Lou

Years in the Industry:8

Schooling:Florida State College at Jacksonville

Fact:I enjoy spending time with family at soccer games and paddle boarding

Project Manager

Antonio Franzese

Years in the Industry:19

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I was born in Naples, Italy and am a first-generation immigrant — raised American with Italian Roots

Project Manager

Anthony Cantu

Years in the Industry:6

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy boating, fishing, relaxing at the sandbar, and making quality memories with family and friends.

Project Manager

Cory Cutlip

Years in the Industry:19

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending time with my wife and three daughters when I’m not building things that matter.

Assistant Project Manager

Preston Mathews

Years in the Industry:5

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending my weekends either at the beach, on the golf course, or fishing.

Assistant Project Manager

Zac Small

Years in the Industry:5

Schooling:Coastal Carolina University

Fun Fact:I love to play basketball, golf, attend sporting events/concerts, and spend time with my family.

Construction Project Administrator

Casey Guzman

Years in the Industry:1

Schooling:University of Louisville

Fun Fact:I am scared of the Ocean and Space

Office Administrator

Mandy Boswell

Years in the Industry:3 years

Schooling:Valdosta State University

Fun Fact:I'm in the Internet Movie Database for two films.

Accounting Manager

Barbara Costanzo

Years in the Industry:19

Schooling:St. Johns River State College

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending time with my adult grandchildren

Project Accountant

Riley Zylstra

Years in the Industry:4

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending my weekends fishing, golfing, and hunting.

Superintendent

Tommy Gann

Years in the Industry:33

Schooling:Florida State College at Jacksonville

Fun Fact:I love fishing and being on the water

Superintendent

Justin Robinson

Years in the Industry:24

Schooling:Michigan State University

Fun Fact:I enjoy hunting, fishing, boats, and motorcycles

Superintendent

Phillip Hill

Years in the Industry:20

Schooling:Kennesaw State University

Fun Fact:I was born in Alaska and have raced motocross my whole life

Superintendent

Christian Mowery

Years in the Industry:25

Schooling:Saint Paul College

Fun Fact:I only vacation where it is tropical

Superintendent

Brent Stokes

Years in the Industry:9

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy relaxing on the boat, fishing, or in the woods hunting

Superintendent

Richard McSwain

Years in the Industry:26

Schooling:Florida Institute of Technology

Fun Fact:At the age of 25, I was the Superintendent of a 29-story construction project

Superintendent

Drew Veek

Years in the Industry:14

Schooling:University of Florida

Fun Fact:I enjoy being in the woods, spending time on the water, and working on anything with an engine.

Project Engineer

Darren Tyner

Years in the Industry:3

Schooling:Santa Fe College

Fun Fact:I enjoy fishing, hunting, and college football.

Project Engineer

Branson Messer

Years in the Industry:3

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I learned to waterski at 8 years old and have always enjoyed filling my time with boating, hunting, and live music.

Foreman, Field Craftsman

Timothy Guess

Years in the Industry:11

Schooling:Northeast Florida Builders Association Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending time with family, fishing, and mudding

Field Craftsman

Andrei Miata

Years in the Industry:1

Schooling:NEFBA’s Apprenticeship Program for Carpentry

Fun Fact:I’m occasionally a goober and I have 7 siblings.

Field Craftsman

Nate Helmuth

Years in the Industry:1

Schooling:NEFBA’s Apprenticeship Program for Carpentry

Fun Fact:I enjoy fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Come help us build our community!

We’re passionate about the work we do. If you believe projects should be dynamic, transformative and personal, then this is the right place for you. We also have internship opportunities.

Visit our Careers page to learn more.