CADRE Construction is likely the most unique commercial construction company you will find. Our diversity of service lines and areas of expertise set us apart from other General Contractors, all to the benefit of our clients. 

Our founders, Charbel Dahdah and Ron Evans, are seasoned and active in COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT. We understand financing, capital risk, the pressures of the construction schedule, design decisions, the pride of ultimate ownership, and much more. These core developer competencies bring a deep understanding of the total construction process. 

We have a large portfolio of DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS, working with our partner civil engineers, architects and interior designers to create one-of-a-kind commercial spaces. Our construction expertise, development background, and turnkey model have helped thousands of clients turn their personal visions into their new places of work.

CADRE's INDUSTRIAL division consists of a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable project managers and superintendents with over 50+ combined years of experience in industrial projects including warehouses, manufacturing plants, tilt wall, distribution facilities, and others.

CADRE Construction’s partners operate a COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE business. With combined experience of nearly forty years, our knowledge of land, office, industrial, retail and investment transactions services that can be bundled in client’s unique circumstances as a they pursue real estate opportunities, growth, dispositions, investments, and more. 

CADRE also brings a COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT perspective to our projects and the relationship with our clients. We are passionate about commercial real estate, and we buy it for our own portfolios, often partnering with our clients. We invest our personal capital in commercial developments and acquisitions, further bolstering our owner-perspective.

Ultimately our service lines, depth of commercial real estate knowledge, and financial commitments as developers, owners, designers, and realtors give us the most unique set of tools available as your General Contractor. 

CADRE'S TEAM

Charbel Dahdah

Charbel Dahdah

Principal Owner, CEO

Charbel Dahdah, Owner and Founder of CADRE Construction, heads the Construction Division.  His construction experience includes a wide variety of specialized and complicated projects across all industries of Commercial Construction, including large hospitals, office parks, corporate interiors, specialized healthcare and animal hospitals, hospitality, entertainment, restaurants, large public schools and heavy highway infrastructure.  Charbel’s commercial real estate ownership and commercial development experience gives him the unique perspective of being a Landlord and an Owner.  Charbel obtained his Construction Science and Business degrees from Texas A&M University and is pursuing his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation.  He is involved in many professional organizations such as Commercial Broker’s Association, RECA, CCIM.

Ron Evans

Ron Evans

Principal Owner

Ron Evans began his commercial real estate career in 1990. A passionate “deal maker”, Ron has a wide range of expertise, including development, construction, brokerage, management, land acquisition, investment sales, and real estate ownership. Notable national clients include Hitachi, Federal Express, Farmers Insurance, AT&T, Nokia, and Verizon. As an Owner and Founder of CADRE Construction, Ron now specializes in commercial development, construction, and real estate.  Ron holds his CCIM designation and Texas Real Estate Broker’s License.  Ron received a business degree from the University of Texas, Austin in 1988. He is actively involved in local and national real estate organizations such as CTCAR, CCIM, and CBA.

Byron Cornelius

Byron Cornelius

Senior Estimator

Byron is the Senior Estimator at CADRE Construction. He joined the team in 2021 as head of the estimating department. He has 12 years of experience in construction engineering, project managing, and estimating. Along with his degree in Construction Engineering from Texas Tech University, Byron relies on his work experience to produce comprehensive and accurate estimates. Proficiencies in schematic budgeting, competitive bidding, and value engineering, Byron has applied his estimating to a wide range of commercial markets.

Mike Faulk

Mike Faulk

Senior Superintendent

Michael Faulk is the Senior Superintendent at CADRE Construction. He is a Registered Architect in Texas (#8240) and Registered Interior Designer in Texas (#3795). Michael owned and operated an architectural and construction management firm for 35 years prior to joining CADRE, designing and constructing over one billion worth of Office, Hotel, Commercial, Restaurant, Educational, Entertainment, and public facilities. Michael stays current with local, state and federal codes to facilitate and accom­modate client budgets and timelines while coordinating inspection requirements.

Joe Golden

Joe Golden

Business Development

Joe Golden has over 25 years’ experience in Human and Animal Health Sales and Management. Joe was involved in the launch of new surgical technologies from multiple venture backed companies based in the Bay Area. His Titles ranged from Territory Manager  to Western Region Manager to National Market Development Manager.  Joe also has experience working for larger Fortune 500 Companies and privately held entities. Joe has held a Texas Real Estate license since 2019 but has been involved in Real Estate and Title Company transactions for over 40 years. Joe is involved with local and National Real Estate organizations

Troy Saint

Troy Saint

Senior Project Manager

Troy brings an open communication style and hands-on approach with a reputation for fairness and personal integrity. He has worked as a superintendent, estimator, project manager and general contractor. His diverse, portfolio includes public and private sector construction and design-build projects—office buildings, moving concrete art walls, casino’s and high-end residential, retail, industrial process plants, aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities, land development and public infrastructure, military facilities.

Chelsey Alley

Chelsey Alley

Senior Project Manager

Chelsey grew up in South Texas. She has a Bachelor degree in Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Chelsey has worked at a large commercial general contractor for 11 years as a project manager and estimator and has managed projects in Texas, California, and Florida including retail, multi-use, industrial, and hospitality.

Shaniah Adriano

Shaniah Adriano

Asst Project Manager

Matt Graziano

Matt Graziano

Superintendent

Thomas Whitt

Thomas Whitt

Superintendent

Paul Kelley

Paul Kelley

Superintendent

Scott Butler

Scott Butler

Superintendent

Joe Escribano

Joe Escribano

Assist. Superintendent

Christopher Garcia

Christopher Garcia

Assist. Project Manager

Jana Saurage

Jana Saurage

Senior Accountant

Ruth Toman

Ruth Toman

Accounting Assistant

Chris Knowles

Chris Knowles

Administrative Assist.