T & G Constructors, Inc.

As vice president at T&G, Dave Grabosky oversees marketing, client relations, business development and preconstruction. In this role, Dave drives the development of new business and strategy by cultivating opportunities in existing and new markets throughout the U.S. A natural consensus builder and leader, Dave is recognized for establishing long-term relationships with clients based on the concept of “relationship-oriented marketing.” 

Joe Easton currently is Principal Contract Administrator, handling nationwide contract activity for clients in the public and private sectors. As a member of T&G’s constructionnegotiation team, he is responsible for the timely preparation of Letters of Instructions (LOIs), contract change orders, insurance documents, sub-contractor approval packages to adhere to legal standards and T&G protocols while providing the best value for clients.   

Clients know Rick Gonzalez as a business partner and entrepreneur. Since co-founding T&G in 1987, Rick has never lost sight of where the company’s success comes from: repeat business. His hands-on leadership style is a big reason why T&G has successfully completed nearly $1 billion in  projects and continues to gain recognition for its quality craftsmanship and premium customer service. Rick currently serves as president, overseeing several strategic areas of the company.

Richard Huckestein is the Operations Manager at T&G. In this role, Richard oversees all project-related activities and is responsible for overall field supervision, budget and schedule development/control, management of site inspections and project quality control. With nearly 20 years of experience, Richard has expertise in handling large, complex jobs on the most aggressive schedules. 

Santiago Valencia serves as the client liaison and assuming the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of the project. A 2001 graduate of the Universidad del Valle, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture in Cali, Colombia. Santiago has 10 years of experience managing new
construction, reconstruction and renovation projects with an emphasis in educational buildings and occupied facilities and 5 years in architecture. 

Carolina Ramirez is the Business Development Manager for South Florida, working to expand T&G presence in the area. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in Architecture. With more than 14 years of experience in the Architecture and Construction field; she brings a unique view to understand and fulfill the clients’ needs. 

Jessica Aksu is the Business Development Manager for Central Florida. With an MBA from the University of Central Florida and approaching 10 years of experience in the Central Florida business market, she is responsible for offering solutions to clients and ensuring that the construction process runs smoothly. Being involved every step of the way, involving her team early and advocating for the client, helps build a better business-client relationship. 

Mark Knott is the director of business development and marketing at T&G. Since joining the company in 2006, Mark has successfully filled several different roles including operations manager where he supervised a staff of more than 40 and executed $50 million in construction volume. Prior to T&G, Mark worked as a project manager at IntraWest, a network of resorts throughout North America. At IntraWest, Mark played a key role in all areas of development including acquisitions, master planning, and preconstruction.