
Our True Purpose Is To Build One Another Into What We Were Meant To Be
The people who lead

Shad S. James
President & CEO
As President, Shad directs the development and implementation of long and short-range strategic objectives, sales & marketing strategies, operating business plans, and budgets for increasing returns for Jaynes’ shareholders, which are majority owned by Jaynes employees. He executes the overall strategic direction of Jaynes, communicates, owns and lives the strategic corporate results. Shad is committed to developing highly qualified, motivated and goal-oriented employees; bringing them together as a powerful and cohesive team to achieve immediate and long-term business objectives. Shad believes in developing opportunities and initiatives for his team to succeed within the organization, and empower them to get the job done.
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Greg Krause
Executive Vice President of Operations
Greg joined Jaynes Corporation in 1990 as a laborer in the four corners area. His Area Manager, Ivan Nanneman, offered to help Greg pay for his apprenticeship books to become a carpenter. It was at that point, Greg truly understood that at Jaynes, it was about helping people grow. Twenty-five years later, Greg is still leading the company. His daily goal is to provide leadership and guidance to the field projects and their teams. He uses every opportunity to coach, mentor, and further develop his employees. Greg visits job sites regularly for inspections and troubleshooting. For all field operations, Greg coordinates, organizes, manages and motivates the field teams. He directly oversees equipment, OSHA safety, labor negotiations & product quality to our customers. Greg represents the organization internally and externally at the executive level and translates Jaynes’ business strategy into operational goals with visible metrics. In addition to his regular duties, Greg also oversees the employee engagement committee to help drive employee engagement and overall organizational health.
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Krishna Reddy
Executive Vice President Project Development
As Vice President, Krishna provides management continuity from the early stages of each project through Owner occupancy. His functions during the pre-construction phase include conceptual estimating and budgeting, directing the value engineering and constructability review initiatives and managing the bid process. During the construction phase, he serves as the Owner and A/E liaison, and provides oversight of Project Management functions including project documentation, subcontract administration, cost and quality control, major material procurement and logistics, updating computer assisted scheduling, billings and closeout documentation.
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Matt Sanchez
Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
Albuquerque native Matt Sanchez leads Jaynes Corporation’s legal, human resources, corporate governance and risk management functions. But Matt’s dedication to the construction trade began long before he joined Jaynes. He began his career as a trial attorney for a local law firm concentrating on the construction industry. He has served two terms on the New Mexico Supreme Court’s Client Protection Fund, and was recognized as a Fellow of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. In 2018, he was inducted into the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management’s Alumni Hall of Fame. As part of the Jaynes team, Matt is dedicated to championing people, safety and the next era of construction excellence.
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Jennifer Deal
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Deal leads Jaynes Corporation’s financial operations, strategic planning and stewardship of employee ownership. Her experience in construction finance began long before she joined Jaynes in 2013 as Controller and later became Vice President of Finance. A graduate of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management, Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. She has served as president, vice president, treasurer and board member of the Albuquerque chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association. In 2015, she received the Associated General Contractors of America Business Professional of the Year award. As part of the Jaynes team, Jennifer helps build the financial strength that supports employees, sustains growth and creates opportunities for the next generation.
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Jeremiah Hayes
Vice President of Four Corners Division
A laborer prior to working at Jaynes, Jeremiah joined the company as a project engineer. In quick progression, he was promoted to Project Manager, then Director of Project Management, then Four Corners Division Area Manager, and now Vice President of the Jaynes Four Corners Division. As Vice President of the Jaynes Four Corners Division, his responsibilities include all of the Division’s operational, sales, and leadership functions and all aspects of project delivery. He is a passionate advocate for the building trades and is dedicated to helping the next generation of Jaynes Corporation leadership grow their careers as he has. He is a third-generation San Juan County resident with deep roots in the region. As past Chairman of Four Corners Economic Development (4CED), he's been an energetic advocate for the region's businesses, communities, and residents. He received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and later earned a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership at Regent University.
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Alicia Cook
Director Corp. Office Admin & Services
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Alicia Flores
Director of Marketing, Communications, and Brand
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Josh Fristoe
Corporate IT Director
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Teryn Lamoreux
Division Manager - Federal
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Sam Hatchell
Director Corporate Culture & Talent
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Travis Massegee
Corporate Safety Director
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Brian Rodriguez
Area Manager – Lower Rio Grande Division
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Matt Andersen
ABQ – Division Manager
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Daniel Pruitt
Division Manager - Special Projects
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Rick Letscher
ABQ – Director of Field Operations
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Sam Burns
ABQ – General Superintendent
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Andrew Sisneros
Division Manager - Woodshop
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Zach Johnson
Division Manager - Concrete Operations
At Jaynes, we don’t just pour concrete—we build capability. Our culture is rooted in self-performance, mentorship, and operational excellence. Every new engineer or foreman who joins our team gets immersed in how we work, why we work that way, and how it strengthens the entire enterprise. We believe that by investing in our people and maintaining dedicated spaces for open dialogue, we ensure not only project success but long-term growth across Jaynes.
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Mike Howell
ABQ – Chief Estimator
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Jesus Ortiz
ABQ – Director of Pre-Construction
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Doug Clark
ABQ – Business Development Director
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Neil Dolder
Four Corners – Director of Operations
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Ryan Sorenson
Four Corners – Chief Estimator
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Justin Blythe
Four Corners – Field Operations Project Manager
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