Archives: Leadership

Chiti Ho performs and manages software and web page development for project controls systems for design and construction programs and projects. He is a cost engineering technology leader in program and project management information systems (PMIS) and facility management systems which enable improved collaboration, communication, and workflow between Government agency stakeholders, project managers, designers, and contractors.  This includes managing, monitoring, and reporting schedule, budget, and cost data and project information and documents. Software & Training: IMPACT Software (Proprietary Project Management Information System), COMET software, (Proprietary Asset Management System Software).

Dan is a founding member of Touchplan’s parent company MOCA Systems, Inc. and is currently responsible for Touchplan software architecture. Prior to the Touchplan product, Dan led the design and development of MOCA’s construction simulation software.

Before joining MOCA Systems, Dan spent several years as an independent consultant working with Boston area software companies in various technical capacities. Dan has also held positions at Applied Parallel Technologies, Sybase, and Oracle. He is a coauthor of six US software patents.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science from MIT where he also completed Ph.D. coursework in the philosophy of logic and mathematics.

Tim Negris, previously marketing head for AI innovator Spell, Inc. until its acquisition by Reddit, leads MSI’s marketing team to increase global visibility and demand for its award-winning services and software solutions. Negris began his career as the first product manager for what is now Microsoft SQL Server. Later, with Larry Ellison at Oracle, he conceived and led the introduction of “Thin Client” computing, a key precursor to the cloud. He also served as VP of Sales and Marketing for IBM software. Tim has a decades-long track record as a marketer and thought leader in introducing innovative solutions for real-time data management, advanced analytics, business process automation, and applied artificial intelligence to the world’s largest companies.

David Hart has over 40 years of experience in planning and programming, program management; architecture; and the design of large, complex, and politically sensitive projects throughout the public sector. He has experience with public architecture, including city halls, police departments, and civic centers for Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. Prior to joining MOCA, he was the Executive Director of the Utah State Capitol Preservation Board. During this time, he served as the “Owner” of the State Capitol. Having served as the facility owner he is fully knowledgeable and acquainted with the needs that government owners have. He is also aware of the politics that surround the project and the transparent accounting of all activities involving public dollars. He will provide this perspective to Lehi City while supporting the planning and programming in the early stages and throughout the complete project.

Jim Phayre has over 25 years of management experience throughout the software, biotech, food manufacturing and construction service industries. He is a high energy team player who has enjoyed getting the job done at small, medium and large sized companies. Additionally, Jim is a Certified Public Accountant possessing strong organizational, managerial and technical skills with the ability and desire to work with all levels of management/staff. Jim is currently the  Vice President of Finance and Administration for MOCA Systems, Inc. He is responsible for the Company’s Accounting/Human Resource areas which include: Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Valuations, Treasury/Banking /Auditor/Legal relations, Corporate Insurance and Employee/Outside Investor Equity relations.

Michael T. White is a seasoned finance executive with a strong track record of scaling SaaS businesses, leading capital raises, and driving operational excellence. As CFO of Steer (formerly Mechanic Advisor), he helped grow the company from 6 to over 100 employees, led a $25M equity raise at a $100M+ valuation, and closed a $14M strategic agreement in the energy sector. 

With prior experience in investment banking at AGC Partners and roles in renewable energy, construction, and commodities trading, Michael brings a versatile background in financial strategy, M&A, and business development. He holds an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and a B.S. from Georgetown University, where he played Division I lacrosse. 

Andy Calkins has extensive project management and project controls experience for USACE, DOD, Federal, and private sector clients on over $2B in construction projects. His experience in design and construction includes project controls, cost engineering, program/project management, construction management, scheduling, schedule analysis, cost estimating, claims and change order analysis, risk management, and quality management throughout all phases of the project life cycle – planning, design, and construction. Specifically, he has managed task orders, managed QA/QC process, provided technical support, and managed on-site personnel and integrated project teams in construction management, quality assurance inspections, program and project scheduling, cost estimating, and claims analysis.

Overall, Andy has managed and performed projects in CONUS and OCONUS regions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer and multiple federal agencies. Software & Training: Primavera P6, MS Project, SureTrak, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite ,Prolog Manager, Timberline Job Cost & Project Management, CostWorks, USACE RMS. Organizations: SAME, AACEI, PMI.

Sandy Hamby is President and Chief Executive Officer of MOCA. MOCA provides Owners with solutions to complex, messy projects. Sandy has served as Vice Chair of the Construction Management Association of America National Board and served in all positions within the Board of Directors for the South-Central Texas Regional CMAA Chapter.

Sandy received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from The University of Oklahoma. She served as an Architect with a heart for construction management for the United States Air Force, 3DI, Carter Burgess, Jacobs and finally for MOCA. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of construction management and focuses her time on revolutionizing project delivery through MOCA’s collaboration services enabling effective planning by design and construction teams. These services capture and align client’s expectations with qualitative and quantitative requirements such as scope, quality, budget and schedule.

Additionally, Sandy earned her Architects license from the State of Texas and her Certified Construction Manager designation through CMAA. In 2018, Sandy was inducted in the Construction Management College of Fellows.

Mr. Snyder is the founder, and President of Big Blue Innovations, a construction, and real estate technology-startup consulting firm. He has been in the engineering and construction industry throughout his career and has experience by providing the following:

• Executing project management with a national general contractor
• Construction project executive of a general contractor
• Corporate director of planning, design, and construction for a healthcare system
• Founder of a pre-construction technology startup, and as the founder of FMI’s technology and innovation practice

Snyder earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from SUNY ESF at Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration from Emory University. Snyder is a decorated Air Force officer having served on active duty and completed eight deployments around the globe leading combat operations and providing humanitarian assistance. He continues to serve in the Air Force reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Walter A. Winshall has been a private investor in a large number of companies seeking to commercialize new technology. He has been engaged in this activity continuously since 1970, except for the period of 1975-1995, when he was a principal and held various management roles in a software company that provided information products and services for libraries. The company, SilverPlatter International, NV, was acquired by the Dutch publishing company Wolters Kluwer in 2001. He graduated from MIT in electrical engineering and from the Harvard Law School.