WILLIAM H. PEACOCK
President

Bill founded Peacock Construction, Inc. in 1982 to address a niche he recognized in the construction business for a small company focused on tenant improvements in warehouses, offices, retail and lab facilities in the Contra Costa and Alameda markets.

The firm continues to operate in this niche, has expanded revenues to $20 million, and has opened an additional office in the San Francisco market to handle the high-rise tenant improvement business. The company now employs about 75 people, several of whom have been with the company since it was established.

Prior to founding Peacock Construction, Inc., Bill was involved in all phases of the real estate industry, with experience in brokerage, property management, development and construction.

He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing from California State University at Hayward.

Bill is proud of Peacock's involvement in the local community, particularly its support of local youth groups and schools.

MATTHEW C. STRETCH
Executive Vice President/ Managing Partner - Lafayette

Matt, an owner of the firm, has been with Peacock Construction, Inc. since 1984, and plays an internal and external role in the company's success. Internally, he oversees the Construction Department, which includes seven Project Managers. Working with President Bill Peacock, Matt makes sure projects flow smoothly, and that company resources are appropriately deployed to best meet client needs.

His planning, coordination and people skills come heavily into play on both fronts as he tackles tough scheduling challenges and uses his construction knowledge to move projects from planning through execution. He compares his job to an intense game of chess or a difficult puzzle, and says he likes the challenge of addressing issues and problems up front, pulling a complex project together, and ultimately satisfying the customer.

Key projects include PeopleSoft Plaza, where he managed the complete remodel of a multi-building, 280,000 square-foot complex, and built a server room with 24 hour air conditioning, UPS power, an FM 200 System and pre-action fire sprinklers. He also managed tenant improvements for a high-tech in vitro fertilization facility for the Reproductive Science Center in San Ramon, which included offices and a lab, as well as operating, exam and recovery rooms.

He has a degree in business from Chico State University, and participates in continuing education courses.

JOHN R. HEALEY
Senior Vice President/Managing Partner - San Francisco

Jack Healey, an owner of Peacock Construction, Inc., brings more than 25 years of construction and management experience to his position as managing partner of the company’s San Francisco office.

As the 1st full time Peacock employee in San Francisco in 1995, he helped expand the company’s ability to manage projects throughout the entire Bay Area. The office’s growing team of construction and project managers now completes more than $17 million in tenant improvement projects annually, ranging from high-rise and suburban office improvements, to seismic upgrades and retail build-outs. The office has handled projects in the banking, brokerage, real estate, and legal fields, as well as restaurants, data centers and medical/dental offices.

Peacock’s San Francisco office has established a reputation for completing projects on budget and on time, and for successfully managing fast-track and complex projects, as well as work in occupied space.

Jack has personally managed hundreds of projects valued up to $3.5 million during is 14-year tenure with Peacock. Projects include the flagship retail branch of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter On-Line, the Boston Properties’ building office, a research lab for Hitachi Genetic Systems and several multi million dollar build-outs for high-tech firms on the peninsula and in the south bay.

Prior to joining Peacock, Jack worked as operations manager for One Market Plaza in San Francisco, a 1.8 million square-foot, twin tower Class “A” high-rise. While there, he managed a $15 million annual operating budget, a 3-year, $40 million capital budget, and a staff of over 400 employees. He also worked for RREEF, TransAction Financial and CB Commercial Real Estate Services.

Jack has a degree in economics from the University of California at Davis, and is a member of the San Francisco chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). As a past chair, he continues to serve on BOMA’s Codes and Regulations committee.

BRIAN G. FARRUGIA
Vice President/ Project Manager

Brian, an owner of the firm, has been with the company since it was formed in 1982.

He learned construction from the ground up, starting out with B.A. Construction. He quickly soaked up information about the construction business, and what it takes for a project to be successful - both for the company and the client - and started managing construction projects for Peacock Construction, Inc.

With Peacock Construction, Inc. projects ranging from a few hundred dollars in scope to millions of dollars, Brian has managed diverse projects in his career. Among the many significant projects he has managed is the Unocal Credit Card Center, which handles all the company's card transactions west of the Mississippi. Because a second of delay can translate into thousands of lost dollars, the project had extensive electrical and battery back-up requirements to ensure error-free data transmission.

Brian has a Bachelor's degree in English from Ohio State University, and is a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

MICHAEL A. TAYLOR
Vice President/ Project Manager

Mike, an owner of the firm, has a passion for construction that has served him well throughout his entire career. A man who enjoys working with his hands, he started out as a carpenter, became an estimator, then moved into his current position as a Project Manager for Peacock Construction, Inc.

He has been with the company since 1992, and estimates that 90% of his work comes from repeat clients - a testament to the quality of his final product, as well as his commitment to service. Mike enjoys the Peacock organizational model, which allows him to take personal responsibility for each project, from marketing all the way through concept, construction and billing. The company uses its own crews whenever possible, and he believes that’s a key factor in his ability to meet customer needs.

Prior to joining Peacock, Mike was a senior estimator for Cramer Associates in San Francisco where he estimated and managed interior projects, including executive offices, clean rooms and computer rooms.

RICHARD E. CHADDOCK
Vice President/Project Manager

Richard Chaddock has been with Peacock Construction, Inc. since 1991, and currently oversees all Boston Properties work at the four million square-foot Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.

Peacock is involved in major capital and tenant improvement work at the center, but also handles smaller, service-oriented projects throughout the four-building, Class “A” high-rise complex that spans five city blocks.

Richard enjoys the diversity of work handled by Peacock, and particularly the variety offered at Embarcadero Center, one of the largest mixed-use complexes in the United States.

He has handled food service projects of all sizes, ranging from Togo’s, a small sandwich eatery, and La Salsa, a fresh Mexican grille, to Osha Thai, a beautifully-appointed and sophisticated high-style restaurant. He has also managed significant projects for several large law firms, including Gordon & Rees, O’Melveny & Myers, Severson and Werson, and Keesal, Young and Logan.

Richard has a personal commitment to getting work done to the client’s satisfaction. Clients trust him to work hard on their behalf, and to provide a fair and honest assessment of capabilities and progress.

He has an economics degree from St. Mary’s College, and a certificate in construction management from Cal State Hayward.

MELVIN J. JENSSEN
Vice President - Finance

Mel manages the complex accounting records that support the business. He maintains the company's financial records, helps preserve assets and control costs, and supports the crucial planning and forecasting process integral to any growing business.

In keeping with the company's philosophy, Mel runs a "tight ship", making sure all paperwork is thorough, accurate and timely. Peacock Construction, Inc. believes that one of the best ways to serve the customer and build an atmosphere of trust and cooperation is to make sure paperwork flows smoothly. That means subcontractors are paid on time, bills are submitted promptly, and documentation is complete and accurate.

Mel helped computerize the organization, improving Peacock's ability to handle the varied and sometimes challenging record-keeping requirements of clients, subcontractors, tenants, the government and other public entities. He also manages an office support and accounting staff of five.

Mel enjoys construction accounting because of the unique challenges it offers, and has significant public accounting experience. Previous employers include Heimbucher & Associates, where he managed audits, reviews and tax compliance for corporations, non-profits, estates, trusts partnerships, and individuals; and Feeney Wire Rope & Rigging, where he served as controller and managed human resources issues.

He has a bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from San Francisco State, and passed all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant exam.