Meet The Leadership Team
CJE’s Board of Directors serve as the association’s governing body. The primary focus of the Board is to provide unsurpassed knowledge and information to the industry, while serving in a strategic planning role to ensure the implementation of the association’s mission.
The staff runs the daily operations and programs that position the association and its members as cutting-edge leaders in the facility management and construction industry.
You can reach the board at: board@jocexcellence.org
2025 Board of Directors

Telma Bearden, CJP
Industry Chair
Central Arizona Project

Richard Ruckman, CJP
Industry Chair-Elect
S-Works Construction

Jason Lynch, CJP
Past Industry Chair
TMG Construction

Joe Alvarez, CJP
Treasurer
Houston Airport System

Leo Wright, CJP
Secretary
FH Paschen

Delois Moore, CJP
Member-at-Large / Membership & Marketing
City of Kansas City, MO

Gina Owens
Member-at-Large / Education & Research

James Matz, CJP
Member-at-Large


CHAPTER LEADERSHIP AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
All Chapter Officers should read and understand the positions within the slate of chapter officers.
CJE CHAPTER MEETINGS FORMAT
To be used by all Chapters across the country for meetings. This format complies with the CEU format for the CJPs.


Regional Chapters
CJE national committees and regional chapters explore emergent practices demonstrating enhanced industry outcomes through a forum for the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Our regional chapters are composed of professionals working together to create solid foundations for collective success, including construction managers, project managers, facility managers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, attorneys, technology providers, suppliers, and educators involved in the most utilized project delivery method in America.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER


Carly Good
Chapter President
SoCal Chapter
Contact: SoCal@jocexcellence.org
Chapter Officers:
Chapter President: Carly Good, California State University
Chapter Vice President: Tamiko Gutierrez
Chapter Past President: Louis Tickemyer, LT Deveopment
Chapter Secretary: Ian Irvine, CSU San Marcos
Chapter Education Liaison: James Matz, FOS Cannon
Chapter Membership Liaison: Jeremy Gomoljak, CSU Chancellor's Office
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

Kim Murphy
Chapter President
Southwest Chapter
Contact: Southwest@jocexcellence.org
- Arizona
- New Mexico
Chapter Officers:
Chapter President: Kim Murphy, Chasse Building Team
Chapter Vice President: Dayna Duffy, Ames Co.
Chapter Past President: DeWayne Selving, Caliente Construction
Chapter Secretary: Art Fairbanks, Maricopa County
Chapter Education Liaison: David Wilkins, City of Mesa, AZ
Chapter Membership Liaison: Melanie Gibson, City of Scottsdale
NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER

Richard Darrah, CJP
Chapter President
CENTRAL & SOUTH TEXAS CHAPTER

Ricardo Colon
Chapter President
Southeast Chapter
Contact: Southeast@jocexcellence.org
Chapter Officers:
Chapter Vice President: Corey Jensen, Sourcewell
Chapter Secretary: Christian Ward, Osprey Management
Development Committee:
Jim Clute, GDOT
Wayne Thompson, CJP, FH Paschen
Tyler Shelton, Centennial
Email info@jocexcellence.org to get involved.
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Virginia
Contact: Mid-Atlantic@jocexcellence.org
Chapter Officers:
Chapter President: Indira Mattia, FH Paschen
Chapter Vice President:
Chapter Past President: Teresa MacWelch, Prince William County, WA
Chapter Secretary: David Harrington, Centennial
Chapter Education Liaison: Sharon Lewis, MD, Arlington County, VA
Chapter Membership Liaison: Dory Saliba, TMG Construction Corp
Archive Files
Log in to the member area to access meeting minutes and documents.
Committees
One of the most valuable benefits of CJE is taking an active part in a committee with your industry peers. If you are interested in volunteering, please log in to your member profile and select the committee in which you want to participate, or contact us at info@jocexcellence.org for assistance.
The following Standing Committees are composed of members from each regional chapter:
Ad Hoc Committees are developed occasionally based on issues and serve as temporary committees to address specific issues.
Partners & Collaborators




