Mike Conrad

Mike has been with Overaa for since 2001 and specializes in new construction and modernization public education projects with alternative delivery methods such as design-build and lease-leaseback. Mike has managed more than $1B in large and complex K-12 and higher education projects, and delivered over 30 high-quality alternative delivery method construction projects for school districts. […]

Jeff Naff

Relationships are what’s important to Jeff, and with his 30+ years of experience in the industry, Jeff has partnered with most of the key players responsible for California’s water and wastewater systems, including suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and managers. Jeff directs work acquisition for our municipal infrastructure group, which has built more than $1B in California […]

Carl Overaa

As a 4th generation owner of Overaa, Carl is in charge of building customer alliances and leading project procurement and preconstruction services. Under Carl’s direction, Overaa has become the go-to partner for design-build and alternative delivery projects, which account for a substantial portion of the firm’s revenue. Carl also brings expertise in projects with construction […]

Dale Jackson

Dale joined Overaa in 1986 and is a seasoned expert at all aspects of project stewardship, financial control, quality execution, and safe work practices. He directs all of Overaa’s field operations including: safety, quality control, production, and craft resources. He also oversees our Self Perform Group, which performs all phases of concrete, wood framing, site […]

Ellen Hoffman

Ellen joined Overaa in 2006 and since then, she has helped it grow into a $400M company with 500 employees and more than 40 concurrent construction, preconstruction, and development projects. As Chief Financial Officer, Ellen is responsible for corporate services including: finance and accounting, human resources, information technology, and risk management. She specializes in budget analysis and control, as […]

Colby Powell

Colby joined Overaa in 1996 as project engineer and has gone on to deliver signature projects while cultivating long-term client relationships. Colby uses his background in both architecture and construction management to fuse concepts of design with constructability while maintaining a sensitivity to quality and cost. He has a keen eye for honing in on […]

Kara Overaa Gragg

A 4th generation member of the Overaa family, Kara brings refreshing angles on the ideas of service, integrity, and value. Kara joined the team in 1994 as project engineer and she has focused much of her career on developing innovative practices that have helped Overaa stay at the forefront of the construction industry. With the […]

Ben Brown

Ben has been with Overaa for over 20 years, specializing in water infrastructure project delivery for municipal clients. His collaborative approach to problem-solving and strong technical capabilities have helped him lead some of Overaa’s most challenging and complex projects. Since joining Overaa, Ben has been involved in projects that have cumulatively delivered 400+ Million Gallons […]

Doug Espland

Doug joined Overaa in 2005 and specializes in highly collaborative projects that require team consensus in design, schedule, and client’s program goals and budget to deliver a GMP. He leads a team of project managers and craftspeople well-versed in alternative delivery methods such as design-build and Integrated Project Delivery, and together, they foster a culture […]