The Team
Falkenberg Construction's leadership team consists of John Castro, President; Moses Gomez, Vice President; Chris Arnold, Vice President; Triston Moore, Regional Manager; Katy Minnick, Controller; and Will Schaule, Pre-Construction Manager. These individuals have been leading Falkenberg Construction since 2021.
President
John Castro
John E. Castro serves as President of Falkenberg Construction. John is responsible for overall strategic planning and establishing the pulse of our culture. As President he strives to set the example by living out our Core Values. One of his top Core Values is Be a Problem Solver. He has a knack for seeing the big picture and providing a fresh perspective to complex issues.
He is responsible for the development and mentoring of our project management and accounting staff. He helps develop and foster client and vendor relations, employee development & training, and fiscal health. He is keenly aware of all projects and is committed to visiting each job site at least once a month to ensure our Core Values are being exemplified in the field.
Having served as an Army Officer for 9 years, John brings a level of planning and accountability as can only be found in that of a military officer. While he has in-depth management experience with all types of vertical and horizontal construction, he has sharpened his skills in interior renovations and special projects in the higher education, healthcare, and commercial projects.
Born and raised in Sweetwater, Texas, John earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2008. Married and proud father of two sons and 1 daughter, he enjoys fishing, reading, and an occasional long walk on the beach.
Vice President
Chris Arnold
Chris Arnold is Vice President of Falkenberg Construction. Chris is responsible for the implementation of company procedures and executive processes involving Finance and Operations. Chris also oversees a division of employees and is actively involved in estimation and managing projects such as Retail and Financial Institution Construction.
With over 22 years of experience, Chris has a vast knowledge of the construction industry. He has a background in managing projects in challenging environments where there can be no impact to day-to-day operations from his customers in the banking industry. He also manages a service department for work order repairs for his customers over a tri-state region. Chris is result-oriented and can coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously as well as manage subcontractors of all backgrounds in a deadline driven environment.
Prior to becoming Vice President, Chris worked in every field position offered to Falkenberg employees. With each position held, Chris gained the hands-on experience that is required to understand what it takes to complete a project from start to finish as well as developing a strong relationship with his customers.
Chris was born in Dallas, Texas where and has lived within the DFW metroplex for his whole life. He now resides in Rockwall, Texas where he is actively involved within his community. He is married to the love of his life and is a proud father of twin boys and recently welcomed a daughter into his family. Chris enjoys watching and participating in outdoor sports, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Pre-Construction Manager
Will Schaule
Will Schaule is the Pre-Construction Manger for Falkenberg Construction. Will is responsible for
generating conceptual budgets, evaluating construction drawings, preparing take-offs, estimating projects, developing proposals, and maintaining and developing new subcontractor resources. Will is a hands-on team player who is not afraid to solve problems creatively.
With 18 years experience in the construction industry, Will started at Falkenberg as a Carpenters helper. In 2007, Will went back to college and studied Project Management and Architectural Design while continuing to work through the ranks at Falkenberg. This work ethic allowed Will to obtain a position as Assistant Project Manager working under then owner, Tony Gomez. It was through that tutelage, Will learned the hard work and dedication required to properly estimate and manage any project.
Will grew up in a military home, living in 8 different states throughout his childhood. He has called Texas home since 1995, where he is married with three boys, one in college and 9 year old identical twins. In his free time Will enjoys to create, whether it be music, artwork, or anything his imagination wants to bring to life.
Vice President
Moses Gomez
Moses Gomez is Vice President of Falkenberg Construction. Moses is responsible for the implementation of company procedures and executive processes involving Human Resources, Finance, Operations and Business Development. He also oversees a division of employees and is actively involved in estimating and managing special projects such as Design Builds, Construction Manager at Risk and Traditional Bid.
With more than 20 years of experience, Moses has comprehensive experience in the construction industry. He has a background in managing projects in challenging environments such as commercial, residential, industrial, and higher education facilities. Also managing municipal job order and other work order contracts. Moses is results-oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously along with skills to manage staff and subcontractors of all professional levels and backgrounds in a deadline driven environment.
Prior to becoming Vice President, Moses worked in every field position offered to Falkenberg employees. Throughout these early positions, he gained the hands-on experience that is critical to understanding the importance of thoroughness and constant communication throughout each step of the construction process.
Moses was born in Sweetwater, Texas but spent his childhood in Yukon, Oklahoma. He now resides in Burleson, Texas where he is actively involved in his community. He is married to the love of his life and is a proud father of four beautiful children. Moses enjoys sports, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
Regional Manager - Central Texas
Triston Moore
Triston Moore is the Regional Manager for Falkenberg’s Central Texas office, Located in San Marcos. Triston is responsible for leading and managing his team throughout the Central Texas region as well as all workflow development and execution. Additionally, Triston acts as the Senior Project Manager/Contract Executive for Central Texas and provides oversite and guidance on all central Texas projects.
With Falkenberg since 2019, Triston has specialized in Job Oder Contracting with several different clients in a variety of project settings. Specifically, he has specialized in commercial interior renovations within occupied spaces and has executed projects in some of the most demanding of settings including active veterans’ homes, hospitals and clinics, occupied state office buildings, higher education facilities and active retail locations. With a BS in Construction Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas Tech University, Triston is a goal oriented, results driven individual who leads his team through even the toughest of projects and situations. Relying on the technical experience he gained in the past as a superintendent, construction manager and project manager, Triston possesses the comprehensive experience needed to lead his team at all levels of projects and contracts. To compliment his technical/project level experience, Triston also possess a strong set of interpersonal skills that allows him to effectively communicate with all parties involved and insure a positive client experience!
Triston was born in Austin, Texas but grew up in Wimberley. On his family’s land, Triston grew up in the family business (teaching horseback riding lessons) and learned many of the foundational skills he possesses today such as his strong work ethic and major emphasis on customer service and client experience. Triston now resides in Waelder, Texas where he lives with his loving wife and newborn son. Outside of work, Triston is passionate about the outdoors and can often be found hunting, fishing, working on the ranch, or enjoying time with his family and loved ones.
Controller
Katy Minnick
Katy Minnick is the Controller at Falkenberg Construction. In 2018, she received her MBA from Tarleton State University. She is responsible for all the employee onboarding and benefits and manages all the company finances. Katy strives every day to ensure all accounting entries are entered correctly, and all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are submitted and balanced.
With 12 years of Accounting experience, Katy oversees all accounting functions, such as day to day job costing, accounts receivable and payables and payroll processing. She is excellent at problem solving, and always finds a way to fix all errors.
Katy was born and raised in Burleson, Texas and still resides there. She is married and has one son who occupies most of their time with baseball. In her occasional free time, Katy loves to run, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.