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Chris Morris

President

chrism@morris-usa.com

Morris has over 38 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.  A dynamic and connected leader, Chris oversees every aspect of Morris, Inc., including personnel recruitment and motivation, and long-term client relationship development. His impressive career has included automotive, healthcare, hospitality, residential, retail, office, industrial and biotech projects.

Chris has started and operated firms and projects in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. His strengths include project programming, design coordination, entitlements, estimating, operations, and business development.

Education / Certifications

Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science Engineering
Contractor License – Multiple States

Real Estate Broker License – Multiple States Certified/Commercial Investment Manager LEED Associate Training

Affiliations

National Association of Industrial & Office Property Owners (NAIOP)

American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

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Michael Mosqueda

Vice President of Preconstruction

michaelm@morris-usa.com

With 20 years of construction experience and a background in construction management, Mike oversees the pre-construction and estimating efforts at Morris Inc. Mike’s breadth of knowledge comes from his years of experience on a vast spectrum of projects. He has a particularly keen sense for problem solving and a natural zeal for collaboration which makes Mike a vital team member. He is involved in every aspect of the pre-construction efforts including cost estimating, value engineering, value analysis, scheduling and constructability while maintaining a close partnership with the design team.

Mike embodies our belief that we build better together and he goes above and beyond to ensure a transparent and collaborative team environment for all stakeholders.

Education / Certifications

Fresno State University
Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management 

American Intercontinental University
Bachelors in Business Administration

OSHA 10 Hour
First Aid / CPR

Affiliations

National Association of Industrial & Office Property Owners (NAIOP)

Phi Gamma Delta

Masons – Irvine Valley Lodge #671

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Madison Strano

Vice President of Finance

madisons@morris-usa.com

With over 10 years of experience at Morris, Madison is an integral part of our team. Madison has many strengths, but notably her organizational skills, her attention to detail, and her enthusiasm for what she does makes her a joy to work with. She also has a particularly keen sense for problem solving, and her communication and leadership skills make her succesful on any team. Madison is always ready to help out whether it be on a contract or assisting a client on billing.

Madison embodies our belief that we build better together and she goes above and beyond to ensure a transparent and collaborative team environment for all stakeholders.

Education / Certifications

California State University, Long Beach
Masters of Business Administration

Chapman University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

 

Affiliations

Construction Financial Management Association

 

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Louie Villa

Vice President of Operations

louiev@morris-usa.com

As Vice President of Operations, Louie’s 20 years of expertise and strong grasp of project objectives allows him to provide valuable direction in both the preconstruction and construction phase. He ensures our team delivers on all project goals. His leadership and operational skills are critical to providing effective guidance for the project team. He brings a diverse background in project types including multifamily, institutional, hospitality and healthcare.

In addition to his experience in commercial construction, Louie has spent time working in development where he led project entitlements, design, and construction management from the Owner’s side; this involvement gives him a unique perspective on how he leads Morris’ operations.

Louie is committed to remaining visible and accessible throughout the entire life cycle of the project.

Education / Certifications

Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science Construction Management

CQM Certified – Corp of Engineers