Our Leadership Team

Mike Loven, CEO founded Loven Contracting in 1985 as a two-person operation. Mike’s lifelong focus on ethical standards and high-quality construction methods has been the key to building the firm’s long-term client relationships and outstanding reputation for project delivery and process. Learn more about Mike and Loven Contracting here. Read a recent interview with Mike here.

President, Board of Directors, Coconino County Industrial Development Authority
Member, Board of Directors, Raymond Foundation
Member, Board of Directors, Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance

Jon Hansen, PE, is the President of Loven Contracting, and has been instrumental in developing the firm’s approach to delivering the most technically demanding projects.  Jon’s industry experience and engineering background make him an expert resource and leader for specialized construction practices, work in sensitive environments, and development of site-specific safety, ICRA, and project management plans to meet all mandated and Owner-requested protocol and procedures.

Member, Board of Directors for the Flagstaff Boys and Girls Club
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Northern Arizona University
Arizona Professional Engineer, Civil Engineering, Registration No. 52616

Jennifer A. Del Giorgio, CPA, has 23 years of professional experience and is responsible for all financial functions of Loven Contracting. These responsibilities include oversight of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost, payroll, cash management, and fixed asset management accounting functions, budgeting, financial statement preparation, as well as coordination with the banking, bonding, and outside CPA firm entities.

Member, Board of Directors for the Construction Financial Management Association Valley of the Sun Chapter
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Arizona

Jesse Breckenridge is Vice President of Loven Contracting and oversees all Preconstruction and Estimating team activities and staff. Jesse has significant preconstruction experience utilizing all project delivery methods and incorporates this in-depth understanding to successfully navigate any preconstruction challenges and to identify opportunities for value engineering and program maximization. As Chief Estimator, Jesse spearheads the incorporation of cutting edge estimating and preconstruction processes and technologies to the benefit of all Loven Contracting clients.

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Northern Arizona University

Jed Westover, LEED AP, is Operations Manager for Loven Contracting and oversees Loven Contracting’s construction technologies implementation for all aspects of the preconstruction and construction process. Jed is Loven Contracting’s Sustainability Champion, offering guidance and options for clients seeking green building solutions.

Founding Member, Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Steering Committee
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Masters in Administration with an Emphasis in Community Land Use and Planning, Coconino Community College
Member, Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy Board

Brett Woods has over 25 years of professional construction management experience and is responsible for leadership of construction operations, oversight of project management, managing resource allocation, and vendor/subcontractor relationships. Brett has a wide range of experience and expertise, including working with government agencies and on municipal, county, state, and federal lands. In addition to his significant commercial and healthcare sector experience, Brett is responsible for leadership on the award-winning preservation of some of Arizona’s most valuable historic structures.

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Member, Arizona Historical Society
West Flagstaff Little League Coach
Member, Knights of Columbus
Member, Flagstaff Elks #499

Kevin Bond has over 23 years of professional construction management experience and is responsible for all aspects of project management, including communication, accountability, and customer service. Known for his ability to build anything anywhere, projects under his leadership have garnered multiple awards, including Best Interior Improvement Award for the Little America Hotel Multi-Phase Remodel.

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Northern Arizona University
Board Member, Northern Arizona Builders Association

Myrna Rodriguez Carter, MD, SHRM-CP, is Loven Contracting’s Director of Human Resources, and oversees recruitment, employee benefits implementation, onboarding, employee engagement, training and performance tracking. For Careers at Loven Contracting, see here.

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Bryn Mawr College
Doctorate of Medicine, State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center
Member, Flagstaff Women’s Leadership Network

Carla McCord is Loven Contracting’s Director of Marketing and Community Relations and oversees project pursuits, proposal development, company brand management, and media, as well as the management of Loven Contracting’s Philanthropic Fund. Carla is a dedicated and motivated marketing professional with over 20 years of AEC and global action sports marketing and advertising experience.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Washington
Member, LAUNCH Flagstaff Leadership Steering Committee
Member, Flagstaff Women’s Leadership Network
City of Flagstaff Beautification and Public Arts Commissioner