Steve Mathison knew from an early age that he wanted to be in construction. As a young man doing odd jobs around the house and for friends and neighbors, Steve appreciated the work as challenging and rewarding. After graduating from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he met his wife Kris, Steve jumped head-first into the industry.  Steve recalls looking around at his project sites and asking himself, “What do I have to do to be the boss?”

Starting as a project engineer, Steve’s career continued upward, and he joined the PNG Builders team as a project manager in 1993. In 2000, he purchased his first shares in the company, becoming a Junior Owner. By 2010, when PNG was becoming an ESOP, Steve was working as Vice President and was intimately involved in the transition of the company. And on January 1st, 2016, Steve Mathison became President of PNG, following the previous president’s retirement.
Steve accredits his success to his dedication and tenacity. He’s driven by the idea to consistently keep trying, and wants to always be able to say that no one tries harder. He applies this to PNG’s drive as a company, too—that clients will not find another contractor that will work harder to meet their clients’ needs.

Steve also views relationship building as critical to both one’s personal and professional success. He’s worked with some of the same companies for over 30 years, turning clients into life-long friends.

In his free time, Steve prioritizes spending time with his family. Steve, his wife, and their two adult children enjoy family ski trips and boating. Staying active and healthy living are central to Steve’s outlook. He currently resides in Arcadia with his wife Kris; they are the proud owners of a large tortoise named Spike, and they care for a neighborhood stray cat nicknamed Greybeard.
Steve is proud to be part of PNG’s upstanding legacy and its bright future. PNG has evolved and adapted to decades of changes in the industry and has assembled an inspiring and highly qualified team that will lead it into a successful future.

Growing up, Picasso was inspired by the beauty, balance and longevity of great architecture. He wanted to be an architect. He grew up taking art and drafting classes at the behest of his art-loving father, and ultimately Picasso received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Madras University, where he also met his wife Angie. They moved to the United States after graduation, where Picasso attended the University of California, Berkeley as a student in the master’s program. However, Picasso soon found that architects play little to no role in the construction of their designs in the US. As he says, in architecture one designs a building, but in construction one designs the process. Picasso realized quickly that the part of design that interested him was the development, and he joined the Engineering program at Berkeley, receiving a Masters of Science and Engineering.

Upon completion of his master’s degree, Picasso joined a large construction firm as a junior project engineer. He stayed with the company for twelve years, working his way up to become a principal with the firm. Then, in 2018, Picasso signed on at PNG Builders as Vice President. He has since also become a member of the Board of Directors.

Picasso continues his professional development by maintaining membership in a number of industry organizations including the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). He also has his contractor’s license, is a DBIA certificate holder, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional.

Picasso also takes time to enjoy his hobbies, as well as spending time with his wife and two young children. The family spends time together camping and hiking; and lately, the family has all taken up golfing. Picasso also describes himself as a “movie buff.” Although he and his wife can no longer visit the movie theater a few times each week like they used to, since having children Picasso has installed a home theater for the family to enjoy together—and he still keeps up with all the new releases.

Picasso is proud of his personal and professional successes as a first-generation immigrant. He is grateful to have found his place and to have been able to develop a thriving career and to grow a family. He enjoys sharing his career interests with his wife who is also a construction-sector professional.

Vince Arriola is an accomplished executive who’s been with PNG Builders since 1995; he serves on the Board of Directors in addition to leading the Entertainment division as Vice President – with a robust project portfolio including theme park, film studio, fine-dining and cultural museum. His valuable blend of technical expertise, managerial skills, and initiative-taking leadership enables him to excel in complex environments, making him a respected figure among clients and industry peers, recognized for his effective supervision, collaboration, and commitment to project delivery.

Vince has a rich history in construction, which spans over thirty years. Having progressed through various roles in the field from union carpenter apprentice to senior superintendent, he then transitioned to the office side, moving from project management to project executive. This breadth of experience has provided Vince with a unique perspective in leadership and mentorship. His history showcases his dedication to the field, while his personable approach ensures his team members are mentored, supported, valued, and set up for professional success.

Vince prioritizes family above all, taking pride in his close relationships with wife Terri Ann (his high school sweetheart), their children Jessica, Vincent Jr., Cameron, and Ethan, as well as their grandchildren Stevie Nola and Jacob Vincent; he measures his personal success by the strong bonds he’s cultivated over his children’s lifetime, and the sharing of many joyful and meaningful experiences together.

Vince champions the philosophy of collaboration and continuous growth. He’s inspired by Henry Ford’s quote, “Coming Together, Working Together, Succeeding Together.” This ideology underscores the vital role of teamwork and collective success in both professional and personal realms, fostering an environment where shared efforts lead to greater achievements in an ever-evolving and competitive industry.

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Gina Rifino-Bockhold never planned to be an accountant, but now she wouldn’t trade it for the world. Growing up Gina dreamed of living on a ranch, riding horses and practicing veterinary medicine. She had no idea that when, early in her career, she accepted a position as Project Cost Accountant for a general contractor in Orange County, she would be discovering a profession and calling that would change the course of her life!

Today, Gina describes the path of her accounting career as “unconventional.” She went into her first job with no professional experience or training. Ever adaptable, Gina learned on the job, discovering that accounting was her future and deciding to pursue a formal degree in the field. She attributes part of her career success to her professional, personal, and spiritual mentors and motivators that have guided and encouraged her throughout her career – a list at the top of which are her sisters and daughters.

Gina received her BA in Accounting from California State University Fullerton, while serving in various accounting positions with small businesses. She served five years as a Controller in Manufacturing, then joined a CPA Firm where she worked for eleven years in Accounting & Tax, taking on corporate, partnership, and individual clients. During this time she also began consulting and contracting with small businesses on their accounting processes and financials, and she continues the work to this day. Gina is proud to have been with PNG since 2019, offering her skills and experience as Controller. She is a licensed Federal & State Tax Preparer registered with the IRS and is a proud member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

Gina enjoys being a part of the PNG team because of the variety of work she’s able to accomplish and the collaboration opportunities it offers. She views her work as both challenging and rewarding, and is proud to say that she hasn’t experienced a single day of boredom! She appreciates being at PNG because of the company’s dedication to employee growth and the ability to set one’s own path. Having been in accounting and finance for most of her career, Gina understands and takes very seriously the level of trust required for her work, and she is honored to have developed a reputation of integrity at PNG.

In her free time, Gina enjoys spending time with her family. She’s enthusiastic about health and wellness and loves traveling, reading, gardening, and enjoying music and concerts. At work, Gina prioritizes teamwork, instruction by example, accountability, integrity, and empathy – making her an excellent professional in accounting & finance. Her peers appreciate her calm and resourcefulness, as well as her detail-orientation, reliability, and determination.

Susan likes to say that she fell into human resources. After serving eight years in the Army Reserves as a psychiatric specialist, Susan started looking to build her work experience through temporary placements and discovered that human resources happened to be a perfect fit for her! After starting in the benefits department at a major health-care company, Susan found her way to the construction industry as an administrative assistant at a national materials producer and distributor.

After a company-wide reorganization, Susan took the initiative to propose a training department for the newly restructured company. Her idea was green-lighted, and Susan became the developer and administrator of a training department that would grow to oversee the education of employees in Northern and Southern California, Nevada and New Mexico.

After establishing the success of her department, Susan left the materials company to raise her children. During this time, she maintained an active membership with the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) and received her certification in Human Resources Management.

Susan joined PNG Builders in 2015 as an HR Coordinator and became Senior Human Resources Manager in 2019. Susan feels that she found her home when she found PNG. What she most appreciates is that employees are able to own their positions—metaphorically and literally. She also appreciates that the leadership at PNG works to facilitate employees’ visions and goals. As an ESOP, PNG is owned by its employees, giving every member of the team a sense of responsibility and buy-in.

Susan is also a prolific painter. Her oil landscapes have been featured in an art gallery, and she continues to pursue this passion. She also loves to salsa dance and attends weekly classes! Susan lives in Pasadena, CA with her family. Susan’s children are her greatest joy, and she particularly loves their witty humor. Her children sometimes lovingly complain that she’s too honest, but Susan takes pride in the fact that with her you will always get the truth.

David likes to say that he was born into construction. With his father a General Contractor, David grew up in an ongoing construction project and started helping out on job sites at the age of ten. By twelve, David was running the saw, and he learned a great deal about how things get put together in those early years. In high school David took drafting classes and interned with an architectural firm. After realizing that architecture wasn’t for him, David looked around in other industries, until he found himself inadvertently supervising the construction of his family’s new home. While working and going to school, David also oversaw every level of the home’s development. This experience was a turning point for David, and his future career became clear.

After managing his family’s construction, David joined his father’s company running everything from payroll to estimations, as well as performing hands-on work at the job sites. During this time, he also participated in a national student competition where his team won first place. Although the competition left him hospitalized with the flu, David’s success drew the attention of a large construction firm, and he ultimately and successfully negotiated for an internship right from his hospital bed!

Seven weeks into his internship, David was invited to join the company full-time as a junior estimator, where he remained for the next four years. Following that, he became an estimator, then senior estimator at another contractor before joining PNG Builders as Chief Estimator in 2015.

David feels that he couldn’t be happier now that he’s landed at PNG. He is committed to his team and is grateful for leadership that supports new endeavors and big ideas. He’s proud to be part of a company family that brings together a diversity of strengths and backgrounds. David views himself as the realist of the team, though he also strives to bring humor and fun to the work he does. His priority is looking out for everyone else’s best interests.

David is passionate about his family. He resides in Santa Fe Springs with his wife, son, and daughter, as well as their two dogs. In his free time, David enjoys traveling with his family, ensuring that his children experience a wide variety of cultures and ways of living. The Pulley family has travelled to fourteen countries and counting, where they enjoy doing service projects and other philanthropic work.

From an early age, Joseph was enamored by construction sites and building things. As soon as he was old enough, he joined a residential framing crew and spent his summers working in construction. Upon graduating high school, Joseph enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served his country as a Combat Engineer and developed key skills including leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability that guide his management style today. Joseph went on to Missouri State University where he graduated with a Construction Management degree, driven by a desire to understand how to build and schedule projects from the field level. In a short time, Joseph was promoted to Superintendent with a national ENR top General Contractor; by staying in the field, Joseph sharpened his leadership skills, applying new tactics in Lean construction.

Joseph met his wife Michaela while working in Colorado as a Superintendent. Within a year of long-distance courting, he moved to California to take the next step in his personal and professional life. Joseph joined a large construction firm in Southern California taking a milestone step working in the office. As Senior Project Engineer with this company, he showed more skills and promise, and in less than a year was promoted to a Project Manager position.

Joseph likes to say he was recruited by Picasso Bhowmik to join PNG; however, Joseph will admit he is driven by problem-solving. There is no better company to find those exciting challenges than here at PNG, as the projects are unique and often require advanced coordination. Joseph sees construction operations holistically as he strives to utilize what he likes to call the Caywood three C’s: “Communicate, Coordinate, & Collaborate.” This effort takes the field, office, client, and design team and unifies the project for success.

In his free time, Joseph is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys sitting in a tree stand while watching the sunrise. He feels that nothing is more peaceful than being one with nature and getting away from today’s modern technology. Joseph also prioritizes spending time with his family. He and Michaela are excited to start the next chapter of their lives with their son and hope to grow their family in the years to come.

Joseph is proud to be part of the PNG family. He is excited to build upon the legacy of PNG by bringing in a new generation to continue building the future success of the company.

Anthony Calderon has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years. A newer addition to PNG, Anthony brings decades of experience and know-how to the office of Director of Safety. With beginnings as a fork-lift operator, Anthony has worked diligently to move through the ranks to his current role.

Anthony Calderon first became interested in safety in 1994 while working for a chemical company. He joined the company’s safety committee team and discovered the vast potential for helping others inherent in safety work. Since then he’s been a safety coordinator, supervisor, manager, regional management director, and area operations manager. Now, as Director of Safety, Anthony oversees more than 30 branch managers.

In all aspects of his life, Anthony is committed to helping others. On the job, he utilizes his experiences in the field to make him a better Director of Safety and to understand the needs of the workers he’s tasked to protect. Anthony also helps others in his free time by offering lectures and lessons at his church and through youth outreaches. He informs on topics including life, life values, hardship, family matters, and having a positive outlook on life.

Speaking of positive outlooks, Anthony focuses on making the most of each day, and works diligently to make this a reality not only for himself but also the young people he mentors in and outside the industry. He encourages everyone to find the positive in each day, and he accredits this outlook with his personal success.

Anthony focuses on passion over payouts—and loves working for a company like PNG that shares his values. When he’s not working or educating, Anthony enjoys fishing and traveling with his family. He resides in Riverside, CA. He has two children, Amberly and Andrew, one grand-baby, Dreas and one daughter in law Alyssa. Anthony is very proud of his children, and sees their independence and ability to conquer any obstacle as one of his greatest personal accomplishments.