European Paving Designs, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95112
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European Paving Designs, Inc.
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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Randall Hays's Bio
Randy Hays, CEO and founder, personally laid one of the first pavers in the state of California at Pier 39, San Francisco. He spotted a great opportunity and proceeded to co-found EPD in 1980. Since there were no standards for the industry (the ICPI was founded in 1993), Randy worked with manufacturers and adopted European cobblestone installation methodology in order to facilitate the growth of the industry. Now, Randy is crucial in leading estimating as well as lending his knowledge for overall market growth.
Favorite Project: Stanford University Memorial Church Main Quad and AT&T Ballpark
Favorite Motto: Persistence always pays off.
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology; ICPI Certified Installer; PICP Specialist; Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer
In the industry since 1976; At EPD since 1980 – the beginning
Randall Hays's Bio
Randy Hays, CEO and founder, personally laid one of the first pavers in the state of California at Pier 39, San Francisco. He spotted a great opportunity and proceeded to co-found EPD in 1980. Since there were no standards for the industry (the ICPI was founded in 1993), Randy worked with manufacturers and adopted European cobblestone installation methodology in order to facilitate the growth of the industry. Now, Randy is crucial in leading estimating as well as lending his knowledge for overall market growth.
Favorite Project: Stanford University Memorial Church Main Quad and AT&T Ballpark
Favorite Motto: Persistence always pays off.
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology; ICPI Certified Installer; PICP Specialist; Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer
In the industry since 1976; At EPD since 1980 – the beginning
Robyn Cerutti's Bio
Robyn came to the company with more than 20 years in finance and accounting. After college, she worked at KPMG in Silicon Valley where she became a CPA. From there she worked primarily in senior finance positions for public technology companies. Her tenure in technology, both at KPMG and after, allowed her insight into how technology would change the way we do business. With this insight, she had the vision to move the company into cloud computing in 2004 – well ahead of the industry. In 2006 and with her experience in M&A, she spearheaded the sale of EPD’s retail division, Paver Depot. Today her role is leading the company and growing Randy’s initial vision, which resulted in EPD being named the 25th Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley in 2014.
Biggest Accomplishment: Changing the corporate culture at EPD. Corporate culture is everything – it influences the quality of our service as well as enriches our employees lives. We’ve had comments that our company inside looks like a cool tech start up. I love that energy!
Favorite Quote: “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Accounting); Certified Public Accountant (not active)
In the industry since 2003; At EPD since 2003
Estimating, Purchasing & Preconstruction
Darren Stewart's Bio
Darren’s critical thinking skills are valued daily by his customers and team members. He is the “Go To Guy” who understands the sense of urgency in problem resolution with a successful outcome for all parties. He is known by those inside the company as a mentor when in need. Darren has two other contrasting passions; technology and nature. His passion for technology is evidenced by his inquisitive search for IT solutions. His appreciation for nature is demonstrated by his time outside of the office hiking and observing, as evidenced by his ‘Fun Fact.’.
Favorite Motto: Fight through it.
Fun Fact: I like birding. (Thanks to my wife, my dream job would be an Ornithologist.)
ICPI Certified Installer; PICP Specialist; Segmental Wall Course Completion; LEED® Green Associate™
In the industry since 1999; At EPD since 2014
Operations
Catarino Licea's Bio
Catarino is an expert at complex projects, but his main focus is developing talent in his team. He is the ‘bar of excellence’ that leads our field with safety, quality and professionalism. His inquisitive nature and innate ability to read people are talents that have served him well in the decades he has worked at EPD. He embodies the term “humbly proud,” which is his special talent both with our customers and within our company. We are honored to see his growth in the industry.
Biggest Accomplishment: Starting as an apprentice and working into a management position as a superintendent is my biggest accomplishment.
Favorite Quote: “Never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill
ICPI Certified Installer; PICP Specialist; Commercial Paver Technician Certification; OSHA 30; First Aid & CPR
In the industry since 1996; At EPD since 1996
John Lohman's Bio
Before joining EPD, John’s career spanned companies from his own, to one of the largest landscape companies in the country, Valley Crest Landscape. Of the many projects over his forty years in the industry, his favorites include City Center in Las Vegas for Valley Crest and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Since he began at EPD, he has been instrumental in the development of the Project Management Department. John’s expansive project management knowledge allows us the privilege of offering a richer customer experience. Of course, you cannot talk about John without mentioning his love of family and friends. A foodie to his core, his storytelling of weekend antics that usually involve in-depth discussions of food/family/friends, are sure not to disappoint!
Best Part of Job: Working with a dedicated professional group of “artisans” that share the same work philosophy and ethics.
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” – John Wooden
ICPI Certified Installer; PICP Specialist; Vistage Key Executive
In the industry since 1974; At EPD since 2014
Finance & Accounting
Stephanie Hudson's Bio
Stephanie is responsible for developing and leading the team that delivers our Maintenance, Repair and Restoration(“MRR”) Services. Stephanie’s expertise is in identifying customers’ needs and delivering offerings that address them. She is not new to establishing and growing business in new markets. She has vast sales and marketing experience from start-up to publicly-held; from high tech to construction. She is perfect for this role, working with her team to constantly optimize the effectiveness of the MRR Department. Of course, it’s also her ‘can do’ attitude along with her willingness to follow through with quality that makes her invaluable at EPD. That, and her singing in the hallways!
What Are You Most Proud Of? Bringing industry professionals, product designers, and infrastructure managers together to solve a client’s problem and launch a series of new products.
Best Job Satisfaction: Supporting the highly skilled craftsmen at European Paving Designs who year after year deliver amazing work!
Biggest Lesson Learned: You can find beauty everywhere, you just have to take time to look. In our hectic lives, and certainly here at European Paving Designs, we are always busy, we need take time to connect to the world around us.
ICPI Installer Course Completion Certification
In the industry since 2015 (and previously 2004-2005); At EPD since 2015 (and previously 2004-2005)