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W+J Construction

Meet the Team

The people behind the placard.

W+J rewards teamwork, inspires leadership, and values family, which helps us retain top talent. Safety is a fundamental belief and shared responsibility of every person here.

Leadership

Who answers for the work.

Erik Costin

Erik Costin

President

Erik Costin joined W+J Construction in 2004 and over the next 10 years performed each position within the company. In 2013 he was named Vice President and Operations Manager, and on June 1, 2024 he became President and full owner of W+J.

Erik holds his own Florida General Contractor’s license and has a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law from Lasell University. “Customer service is a big part of W+J’s culture, but its foundation is the way we treat our employees, so they will in turn build lasting connections with our clients.”

Steve Carlyle

Steve Carlyle

Vice President of Preconstruction

In the industry since 1986, from the trenches to owning his own construction company in California, Steve leads the preconstruction phase of every W+J project: planning, budgeting, and project development. He evaluates every bid for value and compliance, then works with clients and their design teams to bring projects into budget and to contract.

Rick Cofer

Rick Cofer

Vice President of Construction

Rick began his construction career on projects for the Panama Canal Commission, DOD, and Army Corps of Engineers. After moving to Rockledge in 1998 he built projects across Florida, joined W+J as a superintendent in 2013 working at Port Canaveral and SpaceX, and became VP of Construction in 2020.

Shelley Sutherland

Shelley Sutherland

Office Manager / Corporate Secretary

“Construction is cool” is Shelley’s favorite saying. As Corporate Secretary and Office Manager she provides high-level administrative leadership, oversees all Human Resources functions, and coordinates RFQ and RFP responses.

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Sheryl DeRosia

Accounting Manager / Corporate Treasurer

In corporate management and accounting since 1990, including over 7 years in public accounting, Sheryl is responsible for contracts, accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, payroll, and tax preparation.

Brian Seli

Brian Seli

General Superintendent

Over 25 years of construction experience including 14 years on government projects for NASA, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and Patrick Air Force Station. A Florida State Certified General Contractor since 2007, Brian was promoted to General Superintendent in 2026 to strengthen the connection between the field and the office.

The full crew

Office to field, one team.

Project managers, engineers, estimators, and the superintendents who run our jobsites every day.

  • Adriane RowleyAdministrative Assistant to Project Managers
  • April MurrayMarketing Specialist
  • Bradley WyrickProject Manager
  • Brandon MaysAssistant Estimator
  • Chad LastonSenior Project Manager
  • Dan HermanSenior Project Manager
  • Denise MarschhauserBid Coordinator
  • Evelyn LopezStaff Accountant
  • Jennifer MeloStaff Accountant
  • Joanie SottorivaProject Engineer
  • Jodie MartinProject Engineer
  • Katie SmallwoodProject Manager
  • Mark MitchellAssistant Project Manager
  • Nirvan JaggernauthProject Manager
  • Ricky MelendezProject Manager
  • Travis LorenzenProject Manager
  • Weston PerkinsProject Manager
  • Zach GrahamProject Manager
  • Avery EubankSuperintendent
  • Brandon CascheraSuperintendent
  • Calvin SmithSuperintendent
  • Casey RebenskySuperintendent
  • Chris MoretzSuperintendent
  • Christian RatsekSuperintendent
  • Don SpustaSuperintendent
  • Garrett TantiusAssistant Superintendent
  • Gene PoormonSuperintendent
  • Geoff NicholsSuperintendent
  • Horace SharpeSuperintendent
  • Jason McGinnisSuperintendent
  • Jeff LownesSuperintendent
  • Jeff ParkerSuperintendent
  • Jim CrossSuperintendent
  • John SmithSuperintendent
  • John VaughnSuperintendent
  • Josh OvertonSuperintendent
  • Josh “JJ” SilberzahnAssistant Superintendent
  • Kurt BradtmuellerSuperintendent
  • Matt KingSr. Healthcare Superintendent
  • Mike GillhamSuperintendent
  • Oscar JohnsonForeman
  • Ryan TaylorSuperintendent
  • Sean DunickSuperintendent
  • Tim McMahonSuperintendent
  • Ty SteeleSuperintendent

Want to build with this team?

We are always looking for people who hold the standard. See open roles or reach out directly.