Leadership Team
Murrieta Development Inc. is a Women-Owned Small Business.
President and CEO - Chris Close
Christene Close is the majority owner, President and CEO of Murrieta Development, Inc., a Woman Owned Business Enterprise and leading general engineering contractor headquartered in Temecula, Southern California. Christene has over 20 years of experience in all areas of infrastructure, including Sewer and Water Distribution Systems, Storm Drains, Dry Utility Systems, as well as in the vertical construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings throughout Southern California.
Christene was instrumental in guiding the company into the public works and federal projects marketplace, insuring that all necessary certifications and registrations (i.e. DUNS, CAGE, NAICS, WOBE) were in place, and that the company is pre-qualified with the appropriate Lead Offerors and Prime Contractors.
In addition to her extensive knowledge of infrastructure development, Christene manages office staff, procures new projects as Director of Business Development, and is active in local community events and charities. Christene's professionalism and understanding of business operations has led Murrieta Development to grow into one of the more financially sound and profitable construction companies in the region.
Vice President - Todd Close
Todd Close Vice-President and CFO of Murrieta Development, Inc., a leading general engineering contractor headquartered in Temecula, California. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the construction of underground pipeline projects, including major storm drains, sewer and water distribution systems, and dry utility conduit systems in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada.
The projects built include infrastructure improvements for residential subdivisions, hospitals, commercial / retail buildings, warehouse and distribution centers, and roadway improvements, and major underground wet & dry utilities for numerous municipalities and water districts.
Todd oversees the management of all construction and field operations. Todd's personal growth in field operations leadership and positive interaction with company personnel, and customers alike, has resulted in constant growth for the company in terms of increased volume, financial profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Todd holds the following training certifications: USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Control Management, CPR/First Aid/Defibrillator, Competent Person in Confined Space Procedures and Excavations, OSHA and EM-385 10 Safety Training Programs.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
STORM WATER
DOMESTIC & RECLAIMED WATER
SEWER
PAVING & CONCRETE
LICENSING:
California "A" 558592
Operations Manager - Scott Welcher
Scott Welcher has 12 years of construction estimating and project management experience, specializing in underground electrical, telephone, CATV, and gas distribution systems. Scott has developed highly cost effective budgets, scheduled and managed all aspects of civil infrastructure for major facilities such as a roadway infrastructure project for the City of Coachella, and a Regional Target Stores Distribution Facility in Rialto.
EDUCATION:
- Purdue University, B.S. Construction Management
- Purdue University, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
- USMC, Sergeant
- KB Home, Land Development Superintendent
- CG Backhoe, Operations Manager
- NAVFAC/USACE QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
- NAVFAC/USACE EM-385
- OSHA 30 HOUR
- EXCAVATION COMPETENT PERSON
- CONFINED SPACE COMPETENT PERSON
- AQMD PM-10
- SWPPP
Estimator / General Superintendent - Tracy Meeks
Tracy has over 20 years of experience managing civil construction projects. Tracy's knowledge, personality, and strong attention to detail has helped him build a great industry reputation, as well as, building great relationships with customers and supervising municipalities. Tracy oversees the management of all day to day construction and field operations for Murrieta Development and ensures that all jobs are scheduled and constructed to meet and exceed the customer's expectations.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
- NAVFAC/USACE EM-385
- NAVFAC/USACE QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
- EXCAVATION COMPETENT PERSON
- CONFINED SPACE COMPETENT PERSON
- SWPPP
- AQMD PM-10
Estimator / Estimator/Project Manager - Dustin Stites
Dustin brings 10 years of diverse construction project management experience to Murrieta Development. Dustin's background includes managing large residential land development projects as well as, military and federally funded design build projects. A few of his larger projects managed include: City of San Diego 1st Avenue Bridge Seismic Retrofit, City of San Diego Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge, NAVFAC Southwest SMTB Battle Course, and a Camp Pendleton Combat Aircraft Landing Apron expansion. Through a diverse background and a difficult project list, Dustin brings an outstanding level of management and supervision to the most complex of construction projects.
EDUCATION:
- San Diego State, B.S. Finance
- Pulte Homes, Land Development Project Manager
- Reyes Construction, Project Manager
- NAVFAC/USACE QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
- NAVFAC/USACE EM-385 40 HOUR
- OSHA 30 HOUR
- AQMD PM-10
- SWPPP
Estimator / Estimator/Project Manager - Patrick Potts
Pat Potts brings 30 years of experience in the residential subdivision and commercial development fields, having directed the design, entitlement, budgeting, scheduling and construction of numerous projects throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and L.A. Counties. Major projects include the Eastvale MDP Storm Drain Line A (4000 LF) and Line E (3000 LF), Schleisman Rd. Infrastructure, Airtouch Cellular Sites, and Eastvale Downs (650 homes).
EDUCATION:
- Cal Poly Pomona, Urban Planning, Cum Laude
- Fullerton College, Architecture
- Shea Homes, Director of Forward Planning
- John Laing Homes, VP of Land Development
- City of Upland, Assistant Planner
- AQMD PM-10
- SWPPP
- OSHA 10 HOUR
Estimator / Estimator/Project Manager - Kyle Locke
Kyle Locke has 10 years of construction experience with Murrieta Development; the first 5 years of experience were in the field operating backhoes, excavators, loaders and other specialized heavy equipment. Kyle's past hands-on experience installing sewer, domestic and recycled water, storm drain systems, as well as Welded CML&C Steel Pipe, gives him a competitive insight into managing a project to its successful completion.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
- NAVFAC/USACE EM-385
- OSHA 30 HOUR
- EXCAVATION COMPETENT PERSON
- CONFINED SPACE COMPETENT PERSON
- AQMD PM-10
- SWPPP
- CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING INSTITUTE-CONCRETE
- CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING INSTITUTE-ASPHALT PAVING
Estimator / Estimator/Project Manager - Aaron Nemish
Aaron Nemish has 13 years of construction estimating and project management experience, specializing in underground utilities, paving, concrete and all areas of horizontal construction. Aaron has been a Project Manager and has prepared cost estimates for over 2 million lineal feet of pipeline installations, ranging from 4" to 120" diameters. Aaron's thorough understanding of engineering drawings, construction techniques, Microsoft Project, Traffic Control and Quality Control practices make him uniquely qualified to manage land development projects.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
- University of California Riverside-Construction Management Certificate
- ATSSA Traffic Control Certification
- EXCAVATION COMPETENT PERSON
- USACE/NAVFAC EM-385
- OSHA 10 Hour
- SWPPP
- USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control Fundamentals
Estimator / Dry Utility Project Manager - Carlos Garcia
Carlos Garcia, has over 25 years of dry utility construction experience, encompassing all aspects including pre-construction value engineering, job costing, conduit installations, Rule 20 conversions, construction management, and bond exonerations. Carlos has successfully completed hundreds of dry utility and joint trench projects for all major Utility Purveyors throughout Southern California including Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, San Diego Gas & Electric, Verizon, AT&T, Imperial Irrigation District, and Cable TV providers. Carlos' thorough understanding of the dry utility field and industry relationships makes him an invaluable asset to clients during every phase of construction.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
- NAVFAC/USACE Quality Control Manager
- NAVFAC/USACE EM-385
- OSHA 30 HOUR
- EXCAVATION COMPETENT PERSON
- CONFINED SPACE COMPETENT PERSON
