Team

Working Hard to Make Your Dreams Come True

Jesus Jaramillo

President

As President, Jesus oversees the daily activities of the company’s operations and the procurement department. He creates and maintains Elite’s workload projections, contract negotiation, budget tracking, client relations and chairs the company project meetings on a weekly basis. Mr. Jaramillo strives to complete all projects with the customer’s best interests in mind while providing a safe, cost-effective and time consciences approach. Through Jesus’ vision, tenacity, and anticipation, he truly takes the customers project success as a top tier priority by providing a value engineering approach to reduce the project costs and deliver the projects ahead of schedule.

Robert Duarte

Vice President

As the Vice President of Elite, Robert has used his extensive construction experience in all aspects of operations and critical decision making. He is directly responsible for the overall management of the Operations Department which includes Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Superintendents. Safety and customer service are his top priorities. Robert also works with architects, engineers, and owners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. His engineering background allows for effective design and constructability reviews.

Andres Angulo

Operations President

With over 28 years of experience in professional construction, Andres supervises all field operations and is directly responsible for allocating Elite’s valuable field resources. Even though his proven tract record is leading by hand on examples, he has also taken the lead on training our field supervising staff, operators, and specialized labor force. Andres is also responsible for managing and coordinating our subcontractors, suppliers, and maintains open communication with our clients.

Olga Araiza

Controller

Olga Araiza manages the Financial Department. This includes overseeing payroll, audits, taxes, treasury management, financial statement preparation, job costing, and managing the project budgets. She has a strong-willed personality and works to develop new procedures in our ever-changing construction world. She is also a mentor to her staff and is often found training and encouraging the staff to meet their objectives and grow in their careers.

Olivia Tohi

Finance Assistant

The construction industry can be very difficult and demanding. However, a smile and a good morning can completely change everything. Olivia is the smile and light of our office. Not only is she paid to always be happy, but she also assists our finance department by completing payroll, accounts receivable, and data entry. Her approachable demeanor, contagious personality, and work ethic contribute to our company’s culture.

Marisol Ortiz

Safety Director

Marisol has been in the world of safety since 2002. You can almost say that safety runs in her blood. Her primary role is leading the company’s safety initiatives as well as overseeing the company’s equipment fleet. Her stern personality along with the skills she has acquired from her multiple safety certifications ensures Elite maintains a zero‐incident/accident record. The key to Marisol’s success is her unwavering commitment to make safety a priority. If you come across her at a jobsite, she will personally give you a dollar if you make her smile.

Valente Araiza

General Superintendent

Valente brings years of experience to the Elite team. His experience ranges from projects which include the original construction of Arizona Diamondbacks Stadium to being an integral part of the successful completion of Super Bowl LVII in Glendale. He leads our General Trades division which includes the construction of new commercial facilities, building expansions, and major renovations. With Valente’s extensive knowledge of construction, he leads his division with a strong will-do mentality and a focus on quality.

Mike Heers

Project Superintendent

Mike’s practical nature contributes significantly to a successful project. As a Project Superintendent, Mr. Heers oversees field personnel to ensure seamless communication, coordination, and quality control from the project preconstruction phase to the project close-out.

Edgardo Castro

Senior Project Engineer

Edgardo has more than 20 years’ experience in the Civil Construction Industry. He utilizes his Civil Engineering Degree to the fullest and manages multiple projects from the procurement phase through project completion. Interestingly enough, Edgardo enjoys working on our most complicated projects where he can use his experience and knowledge to ensure everything goes smoothly. If you see him at a jobsite, make sure to test him with your most difficult questions.

Deissy Jaramillo

Project Manager

As Project Manager Deissy’s responsibilities include the project planning, execution, supervision, and closeout of each project. She positively takes the lead in team meetings and her optimism often helps mentor other team members. Deissy possesses a strong trait of “hands on” work. She leads our projects from the front lines rather than an office, which proves her dedication and drives projects to success.

Josh Parry

Project Manager

As Project Manager, Josh has a dependable business background and brings client service to each project focusing on reaching goals for project completion. He thrives in an environment of fast-tracked construction which gives him an advantage over most people. His keen sense of attention to detail makes him a valuable asset to our team.

David Rubio

Estimator

As Elite’s most experienced Estimator, David is responsible for leading our estimating department. He has served in multiple roles in his career which range from international project construction to architectural design. His focus has been instrumental in the success of our company.

Siomara Angulo

Administrative Assistant

Siomara is Elite’s Administrative Assistant and the youngest member of the team. Even though she’s young and soft spoken, she can be ferocious and holds everyone accountable to meet commitments. She tackles problems differently and finds energy where others don’t.