Garry Brav, President and Founder

Garry established Brav & Foreman Construction Company, Inc. in 1973.  BFL Construction Company, Inc. was formed in 1977 when Brav & Foreman formed a new company with NICO Construction Company (listed on the NYSE as LVI Group).  He was responsible for the Tucson, Phoenix and Albuquerque operations.  In 1984, the BFL stock owned by NICO was purchased by BFL Officers.

Under his leadership, BFL expanded the business from tenant improvements to multi-million dollar commercial projects throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.

Garry takes great pride in the company’s reputation for superior work and the pride and loyalty of his dedicated employees – some who have been with the company over 30 years.

His community involvement has included such positions as: American Cancer Society Chairman of the Board,; Co-Chair of their Capital Fund raising campaign for their Tucson headquarters, and for the past 20 years has served as Chair or Co-Chair of the Development Committee for their annual  major fund raising event.

Gary is also Chair of the Mayor’s Homeless Facilities Committee; American Red Cross Facility Acquisition Committee; Chair of the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Construction and Mining Division; and Steering Committee Member for El Rio Community Health Center 30th Anniversary Fund Drive. He is past Chairman for the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Development Services Committee developing the mid size zoning ordinances for the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix.

Garry is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Steve McEllis, Senior Vice President

Steve McEllis joined BFL Construction in 1997, as Director of Business Development.  His specific responsibilities were bringing in new business, as well as maintaining and growing business with existing clients.  His previous experience has spanned nearly 40 years in sales management, marketing and executive positions in construction, communications, media, organizational development and training, manufacturing and human resources disciplines.

In 2006, Steve was promoted to Senior Vice President and is responsible for project management, sales and marketing, contracts and construction related insurance negotiations and administration.

He has earned industry certifications in AIA contracts, AIA A201, biotech construction, construction contracts, construction tax issues, construction defects insurance, mold training, finance and accounting for non-finance employees, AZ law and mechanical liens, discipline and termination and Arizona damage prevention.

Delbert Dittmer, Vice President, Project Manager/Estimator

Delbert Dittmer started in the business working for his father’s construction company in Iowa.  He founded his own construction business in 1973 and sold the business in 1986 when he moved to Arizona where he started working with BFL Construction Company as a Field Superintendent.

In 1995 he was promoted to Project Manager/Estimator and was promoted two years later to Vice President, Senior Project Manager and is a stockholder of the company.

His deep experience includes knowledge of health care code requirements, medical facility operations, the critical management of keeping hospital operations in tact during construction, and maintaining the construction budget while keeping the project on schedule.

He has successfully completed over 450 healthcare projects including hospitals, imaging centers, surgical centers and medical office buildings.  His certifications include ASHE, OSHA, Healthcare Contractor’s Certificate Renewal Program, green building, managing multiple locations, storm water pollution prevention, scaffolding, LEED, and AIG guidelines.

Bill VandenBerg, Director Business Development

Bill Vandenberg has over 35 years in construction and real estate development business. His experience includes planning, design, site approvals, zoning issues, site specifications / selection, governmental units, journeyman, electrician and project commercial construction.

He joined BFL Construction in 2007 as a Project Manager / Estimator and was directly responsible for the oversight of assigned projects.  In 2009, he was promoted to Director of Business Development.

Prior to moving to Tucson, Bill was Director of Development  for Workstage, LLC in Michigan where  he was responsible for projects throughout the United States including site and building design, site feasibility and due diligence studies, municipal approval and rezoning processes, consultant contract negotiations, contractor qualifications, posit-bid review and development and scheduling of multiple projects.

His resume also includes Pre-Construction Manager for Bouma Corporation, Director of Development for Investment Property Associates and was founder and president of Vanco Construction Inc., in Michigan.

Bill attended Grand Valley State University. He has earned certifications for green building, Arizona damage prevention, ASHE and AHA healthcare construction, MSHA and LEED US Green Building Council accreditation.

Anne Marshall, Controller

Anne Marshall has over 30 years of professional accounting experience. She joined BFL Construction Company in 2007 as Accounting Manager.  She was promoted to Controller in 2011 and is responsible for the overall operations of the accounting department.

She owned and operated her own accounting firm providing a full range of accounting services for the Outpost Group and Dominion Homes in Tucson, AZ prior to joining BFL.

Before that Anne was Branch Controller—Dallas Division/Construction Accounting Supervisor for PF West, Inc. in Tucson. There she coordinated all accounting procedures of the Dallas office and supervised all corporate property management accountants.

Earlier in her career she was the Accounting Manager/Controller for Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, AZ where she was responsible for the daily accounting operations.  Prior to that, she was Staff Accountant for Beauty Built Homes.

Prior to moving to Arizona, Anne was the Administrative Assistant to the Manager of the International Taxation Department for International Systems & Controls Corp in Houston Texas.

She earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Arizona.

Bonnie Mattes, Manager Human Resources, Administration

Bonnie joined BFL in 2003 as Office Manager.  She is currently responsible for Administration, Human Resources and is a member of the Marketing Team.

Bonnie has over 30 years of diverse experience in management, human resources, operations, marketing, customer service and executive positions for both Fortune 500 companies and start up ventures.

Before joining the company she was Director of Administration for Interactive Learning Group, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to that, she was Program Director at National Records Management, Inc. in Louisville, KY. Where she went on to serve as General Manager and eventually Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.

Bonnie is a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) and has earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).  Some of her professional certifications include, Emergency Preparedness, Certified Internet Webmaster, COBRA & HSA, state of the state healthcare, HR and the law, Construction Risk Management, HIPPA training, Fair Labor Standards Act, legal overview management training, and discipline and termination.

She has a BS business degree from Bellarmine College in Louisville, KY.