Gary Van Acker Owner and President Gary Van Acker has over thirty years experience in high-end residential construction and established Van Acker Construction in 1987 to provide quality construction services to discerning clients. Prior to the founding of Van Acker Construction, Gary was principal and partner of Mesa Construction and was responsible for building many notable residences throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Shaun Madden Controller Shaun Madden oversees all financial operations for Van Acker Construction and has extensive experience as a corporate internal auditor and financial analyst. Shaun graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance and Economics. In addition to studying at the University of Wyoming, Shaun completed a year long program in International Business and Economics at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Glen Sherman Project Manager Glen Sherman has an accredited degree in Landscape Architecture and Architecture, with a minor study in Structural Engineering, from the University of California, Berkeley. He has over twenty years construction experience in New York and California, and has worked as a technical consultant in the fields of steel, glass and waterproofing. Glen received formal training as a furniture maker in both Arts and Crafts and Japanese styles of woodworking, and his work has been published in several architectural and woodworking publications. Glen joined Van Acker Construction in 2000. Peter Chase Project Manager Peter Chase has over thirty years of field and project management experience in high-end construction and has managed significant projects for Van Acker since joining the company in 1988. Peter brings additional trade and project experience working on resorts throughout the western United States. Peter studied architecture at Diablo Valley College and University of California, Berkeley -Extension. Joseph Darriau Project Manager Joe Darriau is a licensed architect and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. He has over 30 years experience in residential, commercial and institutional architecture and construction and joined Van Acker Construction in 1991. David Dhaliwal Project Manager David Dhaliwal received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley followed by a Master's of City and Regional Planning. Prior to joining Van Acker Construction David designed and built numerous residences in Northern California which has been published in Sunset and Image Magazines. He is a licensed general contractor and joined Van Acker Construction in 1991. Hallina Popko Project Manager Hallina Popko brings over 18 years experience in construction ranging from internal operations, quality control, construction systems and procedures to project management. Hallina has worked for regional and national construction companies and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Hallina joined Van Acker in 2003. Noel Manerud Project Manager Noel Manerud has over 20 years experience in high end residential construction. He graduated with a BA Arch from the University of California, Berkeley and M. Arch from the University of Oregon, and is a licensed general contractor. Noel’s Experience includes work as a project architect, project manager, and site superintendent. Along with his technical experience, Noel has a strong background in sustainable design theory and practice, which includes work with noted sustainable design architect Sim Van der Ryn at the Environmental Design Institute. Noel joined Van Acker Construction in 2005. Dior Popko Architectural & Design Coordinator Dior Popko joined Van Acker as an Architectural & Design Coordinator in 2004 with nine years experience in the architecture and construction industry. Dior received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon. Ray Weiss Project Engineer Ray Weiss is a Project Engineer for Van Acker Construction and provides technical coordination for complex building structural and mechanical systems layout. Ray has thirty years experience in all phases of high-end residential construction as a superintendent, journeyman stair builder, furniture maker and master finish carpenter. Ray has also developed a precision building and site layout method using state of the art survey equipment. Ray joined Van Acker Construction in 1991.