Meet The Team
We advocate a team approach and strive to exceed our client’s expectations through superior service, thorough preconstruction processes and quality workmanship. Our team builds some of the highest quality structures in the west, in a cost-conscious manner, while honoring true craftsmanship.
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President
Having grown up in a 100+ year old family firm doing business in large commercial building projects on the east coast, it’s fair to say that Paul has been in the construction industry all his life. Paul started Conrad Brothers Inc. in 1997 and has developed a very strong team, many who have been with the company from the start. Paul is a past president of the Wood River Building Contractors Association, is instrumental in local building policy and has been a consultant for various construction related businesses. Paul is an active team member on all major projects, closely collaborating and directing the team throughout the entire process. His primary focus revolves around team relations and communication, design detail and budget control.
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Senior Project Manager
Troy moved to the valley in 1998 after pursuing a geology degree at Boise State University. Growing up in a construction family, he was exposed at an early age to the various phases of building. Troy has since compiled a long history and a vast amount of experience in a variety of construction projects.He has led the Conrad team for the "on time and on budget" completion of the Friedman Memorial Airport remodel (Public Works) and the building of a DL Evans bank branch with a 7-month timeline. He was Project Manager for multiple projects for the Blaine County School District at Hemingway Elementary, Hailey Elementary, Alturas Elementary, Silver Creek Alternative School, Wood River Middle School, Carey Campus and the Facilities and Maintenance Building. Other notable projects include the Warfield Distillery and Ale House, First and Fourth and the Sun Valley Auto Club.
Joining Conrad Brothers in 2002, he began work as a carpenter and rapidly worked his way up to onsite supervisor and then project manager. Troy can connect with our clients making for excellent working relationships.
Other strengths include strong attention to detail, budget management, document management, schedule management, conflict resolution skills, safety compliance and enforcement abilities. Troy has a strong ability to work through issues and problem solve with architects and engineers. He is a valuable asset to any project.
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Senior Project Manager
John has been involved in residential construction since 1981 and used his construction skills to finance a B.S. degree at Western Washington University.After moving to the Wood River Valley in 1989 and working with several local contractors, John established his own general contracting firm in 1994. In 2001 he joined Conrad Brothers filling the role of estimator and project manager. John’s passion for building lies in the collaborative process; working with the homeowner, design team, and skilled craftsmen to achieve the integration of materials and systems into successful custom residential and commercial projects.
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Senior Project Manager
With a BS in Construction Management from Arizona State, Jess transformed an existing family owned construction firm in Chandler, Arizona from 12 employees to 125 with monthly revenues over $1 million.He manages projects full scope from excavation through occupancy, maintaining jobsite safety, quality control, and daily scheduling to keep projects on time and on budget.
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Construction AdministratorDan Ward graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management. Dan joined the team in 2016 as a Project Engineer and is currently a Construction Administrator at Conrad Brothers. On a day-to-day basis he focuses on contract completion during the preconstruction and construction phases of the project. He is also our IT specialist and Construction Technologist. As the IT specialist he manages all hardware & software related equipment for the company and is closely acquainted to our construction processes.
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Project Manager
Ben's ability to lead and direct intricate projects was apparent from the day he joined Conrad Brothers early in 2020. With an extensive background in residential and commercial construction management, Ben has built yachts, restored historic homes, and built out several highly regarded restaurants in New York and New Jersey. His love of construction and architecture is matched with his love of the Sawtooth Mountains and his permanent relocation to the area has fulfilled a 15-year dream.
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Project Manager
Jack Hsu is a degreed Mechanical Engineer from the University of Michigan. His roles in construction have ranged from a mechanical engineer in high-rise commercial construction in an architecture & engineering firm to the managing partner of an architectural metals company serving the high-end residential construction and restaurant/hospitality industries in New York City. Jack prides himself on establishing trusted, functional relationships with both clients and subcontractors and focuses on an irreproachable execution of a project’s budget, schedule, quality/scope, and overall management.“Two challenges in any project that I make sure to address are Team Performance and Communication. I work towards building a team which operates at a level that is more than the sum of its parts to achieve great relationships and work products. I believe this is impossible without facilitating thorough, effective communication between all parties.” Jack joined Conrad Brothers in 2020 and has become an invaluable asset to the team.
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Project Manager
Alex Alfone grew up in Colorado, served 5 years in the Marine Corps, and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s in Construction Management. He has work experience completing both residential and commercial projects and has worked as a Field Project Manager on Federal and State contracts. Most of his project management experience comes from the Healthcare Construction Industry. His focus is on efficient project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, capably handling the many challenges faced throughout a project such as managing the coordination of multiple trades, employees, materials, and jobsite layout to ensure all tasks are performed in an efficient and economical manner.Alex joined Conrad Brothers of Idaho in June, 2022 and has seamlessly integrated with the team, providing
valuable contributions. In his free time, he enjoys the many outdoor activities that are accessible in
Sun Valley, Idaho, including skiing, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing.
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Bookkeeper
Chelle has been with Conrad Brothers since 2014, handling bookkeeping and office management for Conrad Brothers, as well as several other businesses. Her bookkeeping and office management experience is extensive. She owned and operated her own restaurant, The Bald Mountain Cantina, for 9 years, and also PK's Ski Shop, which she and her husband began in 1981 in Ketchum. Chelle is an invaluable asset to the Conrad team.
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Bookkeeper
Stephanie has been with Conrad Brothers since 2020. She has extensive bookkeeping experience with several local construction-related businesses and continues to successfully operate her own business within the construction industry since 2006. Her role at Conrad Brothers encompasses a wide variety of tasks, but her top priority is managing the Accounts Payables, working closely with all vendors and subcontractors.
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Bookkeeper
Katrina joined Conrad Brothers in 2021, bringing with her over twenty years of bookkeeping and human resources experience from several local businesses / clients, including 15 years with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation managing their AP/AR and Payroll, followed by 6 years with the Blaine County Recreation District with a similar focus. Her role at Conrad Brothers encompasses far more than that, and she manages it all with professional and positive precision.
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Lead Finish Carpenter