Leadership
Frank Stauff
PresidentRyan Ames
Sr. Vice PresidentSteve Ma
Chief Financial OfficerBill Bieber
Vice PresidentSteve Bennett
Vice President & General SuperintendentDaniel Marks
Vice PresidentFrank Stauff
PresidentLeading the strategic direction of Compass, Frank oversees all facets of the organization. With a passion for business development, preconstruction and estimating he drives project execution through a “front-loaded” approach construction. Frank has over 27 years of experience in development, consulting and general contracting primarily in the residential market segment.
Ryan Ames
Sr. Vice PresidentWith more than 20 years of industry experience, Ryan has successfully managed nearly every aspect of the construction process from infill townhomes to mixed-use residential and luxury assisted living communities. Ryan is known for budget and schedule adherence with a focus on exceeding client expectations. Ryan understands the importance of partnering with transparency and takes a collaborative approach to leadership.
Steve Ma
Chief Financial OfficerSteve is a CPA and holds over 20 years of experience with a diverse background of project management, contracting, risk management, design review and a firm understanding of finance, tax consulting and regulatory compliance.
Bill Bieber
Vice PresidentBill Bieber is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in construction in the Seattle area. He holds a degree in engineering from Cal Poly and has been actively involved in the industry, serving on the NAIOP Board of Directors. In addition to his professional achievements, Bill is dedicated to education and community involvement, currently serving on the board of Trustees for The Bear Creek School.
Steve Bennett
Vice President & General SuperintendentSteve’s more than 25 years’ experience in the construction field has instilled a strong background in all aspects of residential/commercial construction from site clearing and grading through final occupancy and buyer readiness. Steve possesses the ability to develop positive client relationships and trust through hard work and dedication. He is a results-oriented problem solver who adapts well to challenging environments with definitive organizational skills that allow for successful multi-tasking across a variety of projects. Steve has exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, a constant eye on production, cost savings and safety without diminishing quality.
Daniel Marks
Vice PresidentIn Daniel’s 20 years of construction experience he consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic vision while guiding his project teams with a focus on efficient processes and forward-thinking strategies. He sets high standards of excellence, holding both himself and his teams accountable for achieving exceptional results. His accomplishments extend beyond project management, as Daniel has played a crucial role in growing our business. He has actively secured new clients and projects and has been instrumental in establishing Compass as a leader in the affordable and low-income housing market. Daniel graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Board of Advisors
Gus Gottschalk
Sharon Coleman
Robert Holmes
John Dippold
Gus Gottschalk
Gus was a career professional in the commercial construction management space with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. After graduating from Washington State University with a BS in Construction Management, Gus joined Lydig Construction, one of the leading general contractor companies in the Pacific Northwest. While at Lydig Construction, Gus started as a Project Manager and worked his way to President and Board Member. During this time, Gus opened Lydig Construction’s western region office in 1987 and ultimately grew the western region into multiple markets in over 28 states.
After a fulfilling career, Gus hopes to leverage his skills, experience, and learnings to enable future generations in the construction management industry. He has held board positions at Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust, Life Chiropractic College West and Associated General Contractors of America.
Sharon Coleman
Prior to retirement, Sharon Coleman oversaw Vulcan’s commercial development activities. Her expertise includes site evaluation and project feasibility, design and construction of office and life sciences projects, and adaptive reuse of historic landmark structures. During her tenure at Vulcan, she led the development of nearly six million square feet of commercial buildings, including build-to-suit projects for Amazon, Facebook, Google and the University of Washington School of Medicine. Sharon has also been instrumental in the formation and adoption of city-wide sustainability initiatives in Seattle.
Sharon has more than 25 years of real estate development, design and project management experience in the Washington and California markets. Prior to joining Vulcan in 2002, Sharon held positions at Wright Runstad and Company, University of Washington in Seattle and Cove Development Company in Newport Beach, California.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science, Architecture from the University of Illinois.
Robert Holmes
Robert is the founder and managing partner of THG (The Holmes Group) a Bellevue based real estate advisory and development company. In addition to serving on the Compass Advisory Board, Robert is Director and Chair of Governance Committee member at NatureBridge and an advisory board member at the SMRO Corporation and Cone and Steiner General Store.
John Dippold
John is President and Managing Partner of Carey Badley Spellman, P.S. and Chairman of Carney Badley Spellman’s Board of Directors. His practice principally involves construction litigation, commercial litigation, construction law, development, commercial and residential real estate, and federal/state government contracts in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii.
John’s experience spans a broad range of construction and development issues. His primary clients include owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. He is involved in several industry associations including the Associated General Contractors of America and Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP). John also serves as a board member for several large contractors.
Project Directors
Nick Cunningham
Project DirectorScott Miller
Project DirectorDan Peck
Project DirectorNick Cunningham
Project DirectorNick holds over 15 years of experience in construction management, with experience in various mixed-use, student housing, and market rate apartments. He has also earned his merit as a LEED Green Associate. Nick consistently demonstrates strong communication, organizational skills, and a loyal client base. Nick holds Bachelor of Science, Construction Management from the University of Washington.
Scott Miller
Project DirectorScott has earned the loyalty of his clients through hard work and energetically representing their best interests. Scott is experienced in managing large teams on multi-phase projects. The results of his efforts are exemplified in the strong performance and profitability of the projects he has overseen. Scott’s demeanor and steady hand inspire owner trust and confidence in the project team. With over a decade of construction experience in the Seattle area, Scott has multifaceted experience in multi-family, single family and tenant improvement construction.
Scott has both a Bachelor & Master of Architecture from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and has completed a Certificate in Construction Management from the University of Washington and the Executive Development Program from the Foster School of Business.
Dan Peck
Project DirectorDan holds over 15 years of experience in the construction management industry during which time he has been involved in a multitude of different construction types including residential, commercial, civil and light-industrial. Dan is an exceptionally motivated individual with strong skills in organization, communication, and reliability. Dan received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Washington State University.