Jill A. Cantera
Member (Owner)
Experience
Ms. Cantera has 35 years’ experience in real estate, construction and property management. She has worked on commercial, retail and residential projects in areas ranging from construction to sales and marketing.
Credentials
University of Florida, Gainesville
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
James D. Carota, P.E.
Vice President and Principal
Experience
Mr. Carota has been involved in the new facility experience, from land acquisition through certificate of occupancy. His 20 year relationship with MBNA America Bank, N.A. has presented him with many diverse construction challenges. Since 1982, he has been involved with 27 major projects at MBNA, comprising 1,800,000 square feet of office space. Overall 35 years’ experience with different banking facilities.
Credentials
Stanford University
Master of Science & Engineer, Construction Engineering and Management
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Engineering Administration
Registered Professional Engineer (DE, CA)
Michael J. Hicken
Vice President
Experience
Mr. Hicken has experience in all aspects of the construction process. He has worked as a construction superintendent and as project manager. His recent project management experience includes the Bank of America’s Heritage Museum and Knowledge Channel Studio. He worked as a superintendent at MBNA for eight years on major projects such as BBIV flood repair, BBIII Ist floor major renovation concurrent with BBIII Flood repair. He has supervised numerous fit-out and renovation projects at MBNA and BofA totaling more than 3,000,000 square feet.
Credentials
University of Vermont
B.A., Economics, Graduated with Honors
President: Vesta Construction
Superintendent: Bestfield
Airforce
Sharon L. Swankoski
Senior Project Manager
Sharon is responsible for all aspects of project administration, from initial design and planning, preconstruction, procurement, building and owner occupancy. This includes budgeting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration. Oversee all superintendents and work to resolve any field issues. Update Bellevue and clients on any building code issues that may arise. Use of CAD software to create precision drawings that can be coordinated with engineers for the permit process.
Experience
2009-Present: Bellevue Contractors, LLC.
Position: Senior Project Manager/CAD draftsperson, Designer, Code verification.
1997-2009: Homsey Architects, Inc.
Position: Interior/architectural design, CAD draftsperson, Project Manager
1994-1997: Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.
Position: CAD draftsperson, Project Manager/ Retail design.
Credentials
Philadelphia University
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design 1991
Bucks County Community College
3-D CAD class
Richard E. Roenne Jr.
Construction Superintendent/Contracts
Experience
2016-Present Bellevue Contractors, LLC.
Position: Construction Superintendent, Contract writer.
1999-2001: Can-Do Construction Co.
Position: Carpenter/Site Superintendent
1997-1999: M Davis & Sons
Position: Combination Mechanic
1996-1997: Shallcross Lake Contracting
Position: Finish Carpenter
1989-1996: T.L.C. Cleaning
Business Owner
1979-1989: Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Co.
Credentials
Widner University
Supplemental Industrial Management Program,
Certificate of Completion, Advanced management techniques
Christiana High School 1977
Matt Andrews
Superintendent
Experience
2006-Present Bellevue Contractors, LLC
Construction Superintendent
2001-2006 Bellevue Holding Co.
Position: Superintendent
1991-2001 Breslin Contracting
Position: Site Foreman-Superintendent
1988-1991 J.R. Coldiron & sons
Position: Carpenter
1985-1988 Cork Construction
Position: Carpenter
1981-1985 Morgan Millwork
Position: Door Shop Foreman
1979-1981 John Ginder & Associates
Position: Finish Carpenter
Credentials
Delcastle Technical High School 1979 Graduate: Carpentry Major
Bill Jamieson
Superintendent
Credentials
1973-1977: Brandywine College, Deltech College & University of Delaware:
Business/Teaching (Wood shop)
1973: Mckean High School
Graduate
Experience
2012-Present: Bellevue Contractors:
Construction Superintendent
2011-2012: Petrucon Construction:
Project Manager/estimator
2007-2011: Petrucon Construction:
Construction Superintendent
1994-2007: Bancroft Homes:
Construction Superintendent
1985-1994: Bestfield Associates:
Construction Superintendent
1981-1985: Gallucios Downtown Restaurant
Partner
1980-1985: Gallucios Downtown Restaurant
General Manager
1977-1985: Gallucios Downtown Restaurant
Bartender
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Bank of America
CC II-III Connector
Tenant fitout
Bank of America
Deerfield
Health and safety renovation
Bank of America
Bracebridge III
Knowledge Channel
Bank of America
Bracebridge I
Heritage Museum
Bank of America
Bracebridge I
New Store
MBNA
Bracebrige III
First floor major renovation
Ron Breckenridge
Superintendent
Credentials
2015-Present: Goldey- Beacom
Construction Management Certification
1986-1990 Howard Career Center
Technical drafting
Experience
2014-Present: Bellevue Contractors
Construction Superintendent
2007-2014: Business Move Solutions
Project Manager
2003-2007: Premier Builders
Foreman
2000-2003: Office Movers
Installation Supervisor
1996-2000: Longhorn liquors
Sales
1990-1996: U.S. Airforce
Security Police Mobility
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Bank of America
CC II-III Connector
Tenant fitout
Bank of America
Deerfield
Health and safety renovation
Bank of America
Bracebridge III
Knowledge Channel
Bank of America
Bracebridge I
Heritage Museum
Bank of America
Bracebridge I
New Store
MBNA
Bracebrige III
First floor major renovation
Third floor renovation
MBNA
Bracebridge IV
Flood remediation
MBNA
CCIII-IV
Electrical upgrades
Darnell E. Smith
Office Administrative Assistant
Darnell assists Principals and Project Managers with various clerical and administrative duties. Procures yearly General Contractor Licenses at local, county and state level. Updates contractor insurance requirements.
Experience
1988-Present Bellevue Holding Co. /Bellevue Contractors, LLC.
1985-1988 Thomas P. Conaty, D.D.S.
Position: Chairside Dental Assistant
1984-1985 Family Dental Center
Position: Dental Hygiene Assistant
1984-1985 Hammond Knox, D.D.S.
Position: Chairside Dental Assistant
Victoria Thawley
Human Resource/Payroll Administrator
Experience
Victoria’s construction experience includes all of the commercial building projects completed by the Cantera Construction/Bellevue Holding companies through the 43 years of employment association. Most recently are the home building projects of Somerset Lake in Landenberg Pennsylvania and the Community of Hartefeld in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
Victoria’s experience through the years has included carried secretarial duties, both accounts payables and receivables and payroll administration.
Robert Logue
Controller
Credentials
University of Delaware
B.S. in Accounting
Experience
1984-Present: Bellevue Holding Co./Bellevue Contractors, LLC
Controller
1977-1984: Atlantic Aviation Co.
Tax Accountant
1975-1977: Krieger, Dwares & Stein CPA Firm
Staff Accountant
Laurie Houck
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Credentials
University of Delaware
Quality Management Certificate: Managing for Excellence
University of Delaware
B.S. in Business Administration/ Concentration in Marketing Management
Experience
2009-Present: Bellevue Companies
Accounting
1990-2003: Wachovia Bank Card Services
Vice President/Operations Manager
1989-1993: E.I. DuPont deNemours and Company, Inc.
Reconciliation Assistant
1983-1987: The Chase Manhattan Bank (USA), N.A.
Credit Supervisor
1982-1983: Delmarva Power & Light Company
Customer Service Specialist