Meet the CoBUILD Team

We have a distinct engineering bent, with a strong complement of technological savvy, skilled craftmanship, financial acumen, and project management prowess. This unique mix of specialties and styles combine to create a powerful team of thinkers, doers, makers, and inspectors. We leverage this combination of technical competency and relational intelligence to save our clients time and money.
Stephanie WoodCEO
Stephanie Wood
CEO

Stephanie co-founded CoBUILD in 2014 and drives the company’s strategic vision to maximize client value. With a background in management consulting and a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership, she builds high-performing teams capable of executing technically demanding projects. Stephanie ensures clients benefit from clear communication, strong collaboration, and a partner committed to raising industry standards.

Ed WoodPresident
Ed Wood
President

With over 25 years in construction, Ed co-founded CoBUILD to deliver technically precise, client-first projects. His experience as a general contractor and client representative informs his guidance of teams and strategy across all projects. By championing collaboration, mentoring leaders, and embracing innovative solutions, Ed ensures clients receive results that are on time, on budget, and built to last.

Linda LuebkerAccounting
Linda Luebker
Accounting

Since CoBUILD’s inception, Linda has shaped the company’s financial and operational systems to support sustainable growth. Her engineering and analytical background enable her to optimize budgets, forecasts, and resource planning. Linda ensures that every project is backed by sound financial management, providing clients with confidence in reliable, well-executed delivery.

Scott Williams
Scott Williams

Scott was among CoBUILD’s first hires and now leads the construction team with executive oversight. He applies decades of experience in estimating and project leadership to drive strategy, streamline operations, and mentor teams. Under his guidance, projects deliver maximum value and consistent outcomes for clients.

James Gable
James Gable

James brings 35+ years of construction experience to CoBUILD, advancing from the trades to Superintendent and Project Manager roles, to now serving as CoBUILD’s Director of Operations. His expertise spans aerospace, life science, education, governmental, high-end tenant improvement work, and beyond. James combines hands-on experience with leadership honed through a director position in Toastmasters, guiding teams with clear communication, mentorship, and coordination. His operational oversight ensures projects run efficiently, safely, and with a seamless experience for clients.

Lisa Toso
Lisa Toso

With 35+ years in construction, Lisa brings extensive experience and technical expertise to CoBUILD’s projects. She has contributed to bridges, labs, schools, and tenant improvements, turning client visions into reality. Lisa strengthens project teams, optimizes workflows, and ensures consistent, high-quality results.

Candace Dorsey
Candace Dorsey

Candace Dorsey brings over a decade of experience delivering complex commercial and life science projects throughout the Bay Area. In her experience from project engineering to project management at large national builders, she’s built a reputation for precision, adaptability, and trust in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. At CoBUILD, Candace draws on her depth of experience in design-build delivery, tenant improvements, and technical lab spaces to guide projects smoothly from preconstruction through closeout.

Jordan Leytem
Jordan Leytem

Jordan brings over a decade of field experience to lead CoBUILD’s operations and safety initiatives. Collaborating with Lean construction leaders, he implements practices that improve efficiency, strengthen safety, and foster respect across teams. His leadership ensures projects progress smoothly while delivering measurable value to clients.

Leyth Ertas
Leyth Ertas

Leyth brings field experience and technical knowledge to his role as project manager, overseeing lab, office, manufacturing, and advanced technology projects. He builds trust with clients and trade partners, connecting field execution with office planning. Leyth’s problem-solving and leadership keep projects on track and aligned with client goals.

Will Gittings
Will Gittings

With years of experience working for commercial builders, Will has progressed from project engineer to project manager, gaining hands-on experience across project types. He keeps projects coordinated and teams focused, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met. Will’s leadership and problem-solving drive smooth, successful project delivery.

Kelli Williams
Kelli Williams

Kelli oversees CoBUILD’s coordinating team and administrative operations, ensuring internal systems support smooth project delivery. With expertise spanning finance, field support, and process development, she sets the standard for operational excellence. Her leadership ensures teams have the structure and resources to perform efficiently while clients enjoy seamless project execution.

Ethan Wood
Ethan Wood

Ethan combines a business background with hands-on construction experience to lead complex projects with precision. He has managed large-scale technical builds as well as high-finish tenant improvements, giving him a well-rounded view of construction challenges. Ethan drives progress on-site while keeping client expectations front and center.

Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright

Andrew is a veteran superintendent with 20+ years of experience leading complex projects. His background includes food manufacturing, high-tech labs, and large warehouses. Known for steady leadership and proactive problem-solving, Andrew keeps projects progressing safely, efficiently, and to exacting standards.

Mark O'Mara
Mark O'Mara

Mark oversees complex, highly technical projects with expertise and precision. His experience ensures that every build meets technical specifications while staying on track and on budget. Mark’s leadership helps teams solve challenges quickly and deliver exceptional results for clients.

Emma Wood
Emma Wood

Emma supports CoBUILD projects as a project coordinator with a detail-oriented approach. She has contributed to advanced technology and office TI projects, helping keep schedules tight and communications clear. Her work ensures projects move efficiently from start to finish, giving clients confidence in reliable delivery.

Isaac Ullery
Isaac Ullery

Isaac combines field experience with accounting expertise to oversee CoBUILD’s financial operations. He ensures budgets, schedules, and processes are aligned, helping projects stay on track and clients stay confident. Isaac’s detail-oriented approach supports smooth project delivery from start to finish.

Julian Romero
Julian Romero

Julian is a superintendent known for completing projects with quick turnaround and delivering fast, reliable results. He excels at keeping teams focused and workflows moving efficiently, even under tight deadlines. Clients rely on his proactive leadership to maintain quality while accelerating delivery.

Diego Monge
Diego Monge

Diego Monge brings over 12 years of hands-on construction experience to his role as Superintendent at CoBUILD. He’s built his career from the ground up — moving from laborer to carpenter, foreman, and project manager, giving him a holistic view of how a project comes together. His work spans residential ground-up builds, complex framing, multifamily, commercial renovations, and technical environments, including high-speed turnarounds and remote assignments. Diego is known for stepping into pressure-filled situations, stabilizing teams, and delivering work that stays safe, efficient, and disruption-free. Fluent in English and Spanish, he leads with clarity, adaptability, and a love of the kind of challenges that bring out a project’s best.

Clove Waldrep
Clove Waldrep

Clove leads CoBUILD’s marketing initiatives, turning complex information into clear stories that resonate with clients and partners. With an MBA and experience in digital marketing, they ensure the company’s communications authentically reflect its values and team expertise. Clove strengthens CoBUILD’s presence while highlighting the people and processes that make projects succeed.

Melissa Brunson
Melissa Brunson

Melissa Brunson supports CoBUILD as a Business Operations Coordinator, bringing broad administrative experience from multi-location firms across the Bay Area. With a background spanning financials, quality control, and day-to-day operational support, she’s skilled at stepping into gaps and keeping teams functioning at a high level. Melissa combines strong client-facing experience with a business degree from CSU East Bay to anticipate needs and resolve issues before they impact delivery. Her work behind the scenes translates into smoother processes, clearer communication, and a more seamless experience for CoBUILD clients.