Kimberly Wilder | President

Ms. Wilder has accounting and financial management experience with a variety of businesses in the Houston area and has training and experience in hazardous abatement. She has held challenging and responsible positions with a major accounting firm and served as Financial Aid Director and Business Manager for an environmental science training institute. 

• 19 years of accounting and financial experience
• 4 years customer relations experience
• Hazardous abatement experience 

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, University of Houston Downtown
• University of Houston, School of Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Mr. Marcano has accumulated over 20 years of solid field experience in construction management. His ability to take on and accomplish challenging projects is indicative of assisting Texaco Venezuela in building the first service station on Margarita Island as part of the new market penetration. He garnered recognition nationwide by Texaco as being the first General Contractor to deliver a Service Station in one (1) month time frame and position Texaco as the first leading multinational oil company on the island. Mr. Marcano has been recognized throughout his career for managing projects efficiently in fast paced environments with tight schedules.

• 20+ years of construction and practical problem solving
• Strong experience in estimating, scheduling, cost management and green building

Education: 

• Master of Science in Construction Management, FIU - Miami, FL
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Andres Bello Catholic University, Caracas, Venezuela
• PMP Certification
• NC General Contractor License

Mr. Wiltz is JR Thomas’ Group Executive Director of Operations, leading teams, implementing strategic plans, and analyzing financial trends. He has accumulated eighteen years of excellence leading large-scale multidisciplinary finance and operations teams. Prior to joining JR Thomas Group in 2024, he managed site operations teams with 100+ indirect reports to execute multiphase pipeline coating projects, developing risk management, communication, quality, health, safety, and environment plans. Wiltz's leadership has been instrumental in the financial consolidation of corporations across four international regions, reaching $1 billion in receivables. Throughout his career, he has proven to be committed to fostering environments of innovation and continuous improvement while striving to exceed business goals.

• 18 years of leading large multidisciplinary finance and operations teams
• Mastery in developing risk management, communication, quality, and safety plans 

Education:

• Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Houston, Bauer College of Business
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Southern University and A&M College
• PMP Certification (Project Management Institute)
• Lean/Six Sigma (6σ) Black Belt Certification

With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Doucette has spent the past 12 years developing an extensive resume utilizing the Job Order Contracting methodology. As a Senior Project Manager, Mr. Doucette completed Job Orders valued at an estimated $75 million. This has enabled him to gain extensive experience working with Houston area schools bond programs and developing strong customer relation skills along the way.

• 30+ years of construction that included 20 years in the Caribbean's working design build and commercial renovation
  
• Strong experience in project management, estimating, scheduling, and cost management 

Education: Graduated from Vinton High School, Vinton, Louisiana. 

Mrs. Rowell is a seasoned Project Manager who brings over 15 years of experience to the JR Thomas Group, Inc. team.  Her portfolio incorporates extensive Institutional and Healthcare experience.  Antionette began her career RHJ-JOC where she successfully managed several various multi-million dollar projects, during her tenure, she broadened her expertise in scoping, estimating, procurement and scheduling. 

In her role as a Project Manager, Antionette has managed several major projects for JR Thomas Group, Inc. and lends her expertise in all facets as needed.  She promotes a team player mentality and ensures that philosophy is maintained in all aspects of her work and attitude.

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX; 
• Associate of Arts, Architectural Technology, The College of the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas  

Mr. Gigante has over 38 years of construction experience, with 5 years in extensive construction site management. In addition, he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's in business administration. In his previous position in Malta EU, he site-managed higher education projects ($62M), business parks ($9M), and civil constructions ($3.5M). Mario recently joined JR Thomas Group as a Construction Site Manager and will support our team with daily demands.

• 38 years in construction experience, including site management.
• Extensive experience in contractor procurement. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering, Universidad Santa Maria, Venezula
• Master's in Business Administration, U.D.O, Venezuela

With a career as a certified welder and fabricator spanning over 30 years Mr. Thomas is also knowledgeable and experienced with structural and pipe construction, electrical troubleshooting and repair.  He also encompasses years of valued field management experience. 

• 30+ years of Certified Welding and Fabrication experience 

• Vast Project Management & Jobsite coordination skillset

Education: Certified Welding Graduate; T. H. Harris Vocational Technical School, February 1982

Mr. DeBerry has over 20 years of operational accounting and administrative business experience with a Fortune 500 Company.  During this tenure he held the position of Wire Manager, managed over 5,000 internal bank accounts and reviewed and approved corporate expense reimbursement accounts; affording him the opportunity to grasp valuable budget allocation and project management experience.

• 20+ years of operational accounting and business administrative experience
  
• 4 years of treasury experience

Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Houston, TX