About DAI General Contracting In 2003 our Founder Laurence Damato grew restless after working 7 years for a large general contracting firm that specialized in Self Storage and ventured out on his own. Shortly thereafter, Laurence was joined by Fred Hanhauser as he completed his Bachelor of Science degree. The combination of Laurence’s experience in the Self-Storage industry and Fred’s organizational and management skills was and remains a perfect fit. DAI General Contracting was formed, and they’ve never looked back. DAI was immediately awarded their first ground-up Self Storage project, and soon to follow, was several Industrial Concrete Tilt projects along with Office Buildings and more. DAI General Contracting is now an established Commercial General Contracting Firm and is an undisputed leader in the Self-Storage industry throughout California. Over the last decade DAI has completed well over five million square feet of Storage while maintaining its experience in Office Buildings, Retail, Concrete Tilt and Tenant Improvements. DAI utilizes its extensive and varied experience to provide unique and comprehensive pre-construction services while ultimately delivering a quality and timely product. Navigating any project through entitlements and permitting stages can be trying; an early relationship with DAI affords you the benefit of our trusted subcontractor base and industry connections to provide your project valuable input and budgeting. Our varied experience separates us from the rest. DAI is committed to meeting all our clients’ needs from early-stage budgeting to successful completion. Our company culture encourages and values success while constantly improving from project to project. The values that guide our company are an extension of the beliefs and commitments of company leadership, this is the basis of our business culture and our formula for success. THESE VALUES INCLUDE: An atmosphere of trust and respect for our clients and our staff while maintaining a company-wide environment of growth and improvement from project to project. Maximize our varied experience to provide the most competitive pricing through scheduling expertise and our extensive, vetted, and managed subcontractor base. Endeavor to propose creative, responsible alternatives in scheduling and means and methods in our challenging industry to meet each project’s unique needs. “Honesty And Integrity Are Core Values At DAI And The Foundation For All That We Do” LAURENCE H. DAMATO – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr. Damato has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of construction and 25 years in general contracting as a project manager/estimator in the Southern California commercial construction market. As Chief Executive Officer, he has direct responsibility for negotiating and administrating contracts, directing field operations and directing on-site supervision, establishing, and managing budgets, and schedules. Mr. Damato negotiates the owner contracts, procures and maintains licensing and insurance. He has lead and directed both office and field personnel while maintaining his leadership role throughout the company’s growth. Contractor’s Licenses: State of California, 876761 – State of Arizona, 245163 FREDERICK B. HANHAUSER – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mr. Hanhauser has many years of management experience, including seventeen years in general contracting and two years in civil engineering. With an education in business management and accounting, Mr. Hanhauser is directly responsible for developing and managing the Company business plan and all other related fiscal operations. In addition, he is directly responsible for estimating all DAI projects as well executive managing the operations of high profile clients on specific projects. Mr. Hanhauser is a proven problem solver through sound judgment, adaptability to accomplish virtually any task, and attention to contractual and reporting details has been a key to the success of DAI General Contracting. Mr. Hanhauser is also LEED BD+C accredited and a volunteer with Junior Achievement, Economics for Success. KEVIN IVERSON - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Through expert money and information systems management, Kevin ensures that company goals, programs, and strategies stay on track, enabling DAI to remain on the leading edge. Kevin draws from nearly 20 years in senior management with various business types, delving into everything from financial supervision and reporting to information system design and implementation. He is a member of the company’s executive committee and is charged with helping to maintain corporate performance while working in the best interests of DAI and its business partners. DOUG STIVER - CHIEF ESTIMATOR Mr. Stiver has established himself as one the premier Estimators in California Construction market and most certainly in Self Storage with well over 1500 estimates and budgets completed over the last 13 years. His dogged pursuit of information and eye for detail has been a key component of the Company’s success. Mr. Stiver has helped establish and maintain DAI’s Subcontractor base and has helped to grow and continue those key relationships. He has extensive experience in both the “Hard Bid” market and Negotiated Projects with a specialty in establishing Preliminary budgets for countless Clients and Projects. MEL MELILLI – SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER With Mel Melilli’s 35 years plus of construction management and general contracting experience in Southern California, he is directly responsible for negotiating and administrating contracts, directing field operations and on-site supervision. He also establishes and manages budgets and cost reports, and prepares construction schedules for successful completion of our projects. Mr. Melill’s invaluable contributions toward our success are also amply demonstrated through his proven problem-solving skills, demonstrated good judgement, adaptability to accomplish any task, attention to detail, and accuracy in documentation and reporting. WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 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