Forte Specialty Contractors

Second-generation commercial construction professional. Worked on many high-profile projects in the Southwest United States, including the $4 billion The Palazzo while in The Venetian Development Department at Las Vegas Sands. Holds a B.S. with high honors in construction managementfrom Boise State and interned at NASA as a project engineer.

Successful entrepreneur, third generation craftsman and Forté founder. Attended “Disney University” like the generations before him. Transformed a two-employee start-up to $12 million/year in only two years. Named U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year. Continues three generations of creative execution of the world’s most iconic experiential spaces.

Scott has been an accounting and finance professional for over 20 years, serving in roles at Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche and in corporate positions, including CREEL, Huntsman Corporation and others. Scott is a third generation Las Vegas native. He is a graduate of BYU with a Bachelors in Accounting, a Masters in Tax and an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Scott maintains his CPA certification in Nevada and Utah.

Lifelong Las Vegas resident and 1982 UNLV graduate. Former attorney and law firm partner. Retired from full-time practice of law in 2007, and is now an advisor to the Engelstad Family Foundation, as well as Chairman of the Miracle League of Las Vegas, a non-profit providing children with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball.

Danny’s experience in project engineering, project management and estimating spans the globe from Saudi Arabia and Guam to the East coast of the United States. Originally from the Philippines, Danny joined Forte in 2016 as a senior estimator and has estimated over 60 projects in his short two years with the company.

Dayn completed his Associates degree in Business Management and extended his education in Construction Management, Print Reading and Accounting. With construction being the family trade for over 60 years, it is no surprise this is where he excels. Dayn achieves high standards by embracing change and adapting to challenges, qualities that allow him to rise above competitors.

Has more than 35 years of experience in manufacturing as well as specialty and general contracting. Complete range of capabilities including sales, project management, company management and design. Point man for renowned architects, designers, and construction management firms throughout the world. Holds degrees in both Engineering and Architecture.

Originally from New England, Ben moved west in 2008. He is a Bishop Gorman Alum, where he played football and later received his bachelor’s in finance from UNLV. At the mature age of 18, Ben started in the construction industry working with Forte. After a job in finance, Ben came back to Forte and has been part of the team for three years. He thrives in fast-paced work environments and his appreciation for great design has made him a valuable member of the Forte construction management team.

Brock was inspired by his father at a young age who founded a general contracting company in Hsinchu, Taiwan that built clean-rooms for large tech companies. He studied Electrical Engineering and Psychology and received a double major from Boise State. The cinematic and experiential environments that Forté creates and builds was a perfect place for Brock to further his career.

A second-generation fabricator, DJ has over 14 years of specialty fabrication experience. DJ has trained and mentored over 60 fabricator welders, machinists and painters on a variety of technically complex and creatively challenging projects. His passion for perfection makes him an excellent counterpart to Forté’s design team, working together to solve the unthinkable.

Gladys began her career in Michigan as the Compliance Manager of Detroit’s first gambling establishment, Greektown Casino. Her love of construction eventually brought Gladys to Las Vegas in 2006 and she worked in estimating and project management with Breslin and Perini Builders before joining Forte. Gladys holds a B General Construction License.

Ivan graduated from the University of Belgrade with a Masters of Architecture. He successfully built his career in his home country of Serbia, and was one of the lead designer/project managers on commercial and luxury residential projects. In 2007, Ivan and his family moved to the United States where he worked as a design and engineering project manager on high-end residential and commercial remodeling construction projects. Ivan has touched almost every project in his four years with Forte Specialty Contractors.

Kim is a second-generation construction professional, Las Vegas native and UNLV graduate. She was part of the family business while growing up and continued her construction industry career shortly after graduation from UNLV. Her experience, education and training combined with a natural talent for organization and team work allow her to excel as a project engineer.

Robert has over 35 years experience in the construction industry and graduated from P.I.T. in 1981 with a diploma for Architectural / Structural Drafting & Design. His experience results in profecient budgeting and estimating all the way through completion and close out of all projects. He does not strive to do a single project for a client, but to repeatably be the contractor of choice based on past performance and quality.

Sean’s experience as a designer and storyteller is diverse. He paints, pushes and places pixels in motion focusing on making work that moves hearts and opens minds. He specializes in visualizing broad concepts and transforming them into stories. Sean began his career as an architectural model maker and soon transitioned to architectural visualization, working on some of the world’s most iconic developments.

Over 15 years of construction experience, from field labor to corporate executive. Travis West holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate finance and has managed a $1.5 billion commercial real estate portfolio. Worked lead on several high-profile developments including Project Manager at Veer Towers - City Center.

Over 20 years accounting experience after earning a B.A. in Professional Accounting from Eastern Washington University with high honors. Over 15 years in construction accounting with projects in North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington, California, and Haiti. An avid motorcycle rider and certified MSF Motorcycle Instructor.

Jodi brings 20+ years of office management experience working at various manufacturing and general contracting firms. She has a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Accounting graduating with distinction and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Economics graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her attention to detail and being a perfectionist with paperwork adds value to Forte’s team.

Living in Las Vegas 1983, Sue has experienced significant growth within our community. She brings over 30 years of accounting experience, and has worked for both a large gaming manufacturing company where she started taking accounting classes at CSN and has worked with a local Architectural Firm where she learned construction accounting. Sue’s experience with payroll and accounts payable bring great strength to Forte’s accounting team.

Frank brings 33 years of construction experience to Forté. He directs the safety operations on-site and in the office. His proven leadership, strong ability to develop, motivate and guide a team towards achieving a zero-incident job site. His efforts have secured Forté an experience modification rate of 0.75. Frank’s safety core values earned him the Golden Gate Award two years in a row with Cal/OSHA on the LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Gary has 25 years of experience providing leadership for on-site field administration, supervision and technical management for construction projects in Las Vegas and California. He can organize field operations and simultaneously oversee multi-million dollar projects ranging from heavy industrial to the hospitality and gaming industry.

A Wyoming native, Michelle studied accounting in college and moved to Las Vegas to work with a theming contractor. She has been working in the theming and construction field for 22 years, 13 years in Las Vegas. Her experience and skill for multi-tasking allow her to excel in her role as Project Coordinator and Contract Administration in a very fast paced, challenging work environment.

Naomi has worked in the customer service industry for 25 years and moved to Las Vegas from Nashville in 2015. She married into a family of developers and contractors and built a career as an executive assistant supporting high-level executives for 12 years in multiple industries including, construction, finance and gaming.She has her Real Estate license and is passionate about the hospitality of our industry and is a key asset to making sure our organization runs smoothly.