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 and luxury residential construction. Their skills and backgrounds represent all facets of the construction industry, so we can ensure a smooth project from pre-construction to completion.

Kathryn Shimanski — Human Resources Manager
Kathryn Shimasaki

Assistant Project Manager
Jack Derovanesian

coming soon — Assistant Project Manager
Shannon Gustavson

Business Development Manager
John Alters

Design-Build Assistant Project Manager
Amanda Lou

Benjamin Sanderson Superintendent — Superintendent
Benjamin Sanderson

President and Founder

Matt Carlton

Years in the Industry:22

Schooling:University of Florida

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

Vice President

Rusty White

Years in the Industry:47

Schooling:Georgia Southern University

Fun Fact:Nothing better than being in the lake on my boat, with my wife

Vice President

Andy Ade

Years in the Industry:24

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:22

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:5

Schooling:Indiana State University

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

Accounting Manager

Barbara Costanzo

Years in the Industry:18

Schooling:St. Johns River State College

Fun Fact:I enjoy spending time with my adult grandchildren

Accounting

Riley Zylstra

Years in the Industry:3

Schooling:University of North Florida

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

Project Manager

Antonio Franzese

Years in the Industry:18

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

Dalton Edgell

Years in the Industry:5

Schooling:University of Florida

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

Project Manager

Anthony Cantu

Years in the Industry:5

Schooling:University of North Florida

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

Assistant Project Manager

Jack Derovanesian

Years in the Industry:2

Schooling:University of North Florida

Fun Fact:I have a 1 year old dog named Riley

Assistant Project Manager

Shannon Gustavson

Business Development Manager

John Alters

Years in the Industry:9

Schooling:University of North Florida

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

Preconstruction Manager

Jeb McLendon

Years in the Industry:12

Schooling:Gainesville, FL

Fun Fact:I have two Pitbulls named Rico and Ruger

Design-Build Project Manager

Bill Crain

Years in the Industry:36

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:7

Schooling:Florida State College at Jacksonville

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

Superintendent

Benjamin Sanderson

Years in the Industry:27

Schooling:Summit International

Fun Fact:I enjoy outdoor activities such as sailing and camping

Superintendent

Shelton Peddle

Years in the Industry:53

Schooling:Trade School

Fun Fact:I enjoy family, fishing, and golf

Superintendent

Tommy Gann

Years in the Industry:32

Schooling:Florida State College at Jacksonville

Fun Fact:I love fishing and being on the water

Superintendent

Christian Mowery

Years in the Industry:24

Schooling:Saint Paul College

Fun Fact:I only vacation where it is tropical

Superintendent

Phillip Hill

Years in the Industry:19

Schooling:Kennesaw State University

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

Superintendent

Justin Robinson

Years in the Industry:23

Schooling:Michigan State University

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

Superintendent

Brent Stokes

Years in the Industry:8

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:25

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:13

Schooling:University of Florida

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

Carpenter

Timothy Guess

Years in the Industry:10

Schooling:Trade School

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

Carpenter

Trevor Bennett

Years in the Industry:9

Schooling:NEFBA Apprenticeship Program

Fun Fact:I love doing woodwork but I also enjoy being on the tractor all day

Carpenter

Zachary Gayle

Come help us build our community!

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