About Hemmer
Our Team
With centuries of combined experience the Hemmer team offers a wealth of knowledge to current and potential clients alike. Trust is our number one attribute and is something we take pride in building. We invite you to get to know us and we would welcome the opportunity to get to know you.
															Administrative and Support
												Paul Hemmer Jr.
CEO
								Paul Hemmer Jr.
CEO
- Phone:(859) 578-1800
 - Email:phemmer@paulhemmer.com
 
Paul Hemmer
Chief Executive Officer
												Ryan Kennedy
CFO
								Ryan Kennedy
CFO
- Phone:859-341-8300
 - Email:rkennedy@paulhemmer.com
 
Ryan Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
												Lisa Brearton
Human Resources Manager/Payroll Administrator
								Lisa Brearton
Human Resources Manager/Payroll Administrator
- Phone:859-578-1817
 - Email:lbrearton@paulhemmer.com
 
Lisa Brearton
Human Resources Manager/Payroll Administrator
												Matt Bain
Marketing Director
								Matt Bain
Marketing Director
- Phone:859-578-1814
 - Email:mbain@paulhemmer.com
 
Matt Bain
Marketing Director
												Venita Jones
Accounting Manager
								Venita Jones
Accounting Manager
Outside of Work: Venita enjoys spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Fun Fact: She’s the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren—and is known for always putting others before herself.
- Email:vjones@paulhemmer.com
 
Venita Jones
Accounting Manager
												Laura Utz
Senior Accountant
								Laura Utz
Senior Accountant
Laura earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Kentucky University and began her career with Paul Hemmer Management Company. Her long tenure reflects a lasting commitment to the company’s success and continued growth.
Outside of Work: Laura enjoys spending time with her family.
Fun Fact: A dedicated sports fan and dog lover.
- Email:lutz@paulhemmer.com
 
Laura Utz
Senior Accountant
												Logan Schwartz
Staff Accountant
								Logan Schwartz
Staff Accountant
- Phone:859-578-1815
 - Email:lschwartz@paulhemmer.com
 
Logan Schwartz
Staff Accountant
												Virginia Keffer
Executive Coordinator
								Virginia Keffer
Executive Coordinator
- Email:vkeffer@paulhemmer.com
 
Virginia Keffer
Executive Coordinator to the CEO
												Penny Knollman
Construction Coordinator
								Penny Knollman
Construction Coordinator
Penny earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. Before joining Hemmer, she worked in the airline and computer sales industries and has also served as an Executive Assistant within the company—experience that gives her a broad understanding of business operations and client support.
Outside of Work: Penny enjoys spending time with her dogs, camping, traveling, reading, and watching football and basketball.
- Email:pknollman@paulhemmer.com
 
Penny Knollman
Construction Coordinator
												Darlene Sunderhaus
Construction Coordinator
								Darlene Sunderhaus
Construction Coordinator
Darlene Sunderhaus
Construction Coordinator
Business Development
												John Curtin
President
								John Curtin
President
- Phone:859-240-3403
 - Email:jcurtin@paulhemmer.com
 
John Curtin
President
												Jack Levermann
Vice President-Business Development
								Jack Levermann
Vice President-Business Development
- Phone:859-512-8673
 - Email:jlevermann@paulhemmer.com
 
Jack Levermann
Vice President, Business Development
												Matt Curtin
Director of Business Development
								Matt Curtin
Director of Business Development
- Phone:859-578-1810
 - Email:mcurtin@paulhemmer.com
 
Matt Curtin
Director of Business Development
Construction Operations
												Jeff Shelton
Vice President of Operations
								Jeff Shelton
Vice President of Operations
- Phone:+1 (859) 685-8870
 - Email:jshelton@paulhemmer.com
 
Jeff Shelton
Vice President of Operations
												Kolston Marshall
Director of Field Operations & Senior Project Manager
								Kolston Marshall
Director of Field Operations & Senior Project Manager
Kolston holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and an Associate degree in Construction Technology. His career spans both manufacturing and construction industries, giving him a well-rounded understanding of project delivery and operational efficiency. He also serves as an Advisory Board Member for Northern Kentucky University’s Construction Management Program.
Outside of Work: Kolston enjoys farming and spending his free time at the lake.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
 - Email:kmarshall@paulhemmer.com
 
Kolston Marshall
Director of Field Operations & Senior Project Manager
												Philip Hausfeld
Senior Project Manager
								Philip Hausfeld
Senior Project Manager
- Email:phausfeld@paulhemmer.com
 
Philip Hausfeld
Senior Project Manager
												Christian Mains
Senior Project Manager
								Christian Mains
Senior Project Manager
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
 - Email:cmains@paulhemmer.com
 
Christian Mains
Senior Project Manager
												Cody Kahmann
Division Manager - Capital Projects
								Cody Kahmann
Division Manager - Capital Projects
Cody holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University. His portfolio includes notable projects such as the Heekin Animal Hospital, Tradelane Demolition, MSI Express Build-out, and Bosch Expansion.
Outside of Work: Cody enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time at a good bier garden.
- Phone: 859-982-8562
 - Email:ckahmann@paulhemmer.com
 
Cody Kahmann
Division Manager – Capital Projects
												Seth Martin
Project Manager
								Seth Martin
Project Manager
Seth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University and is a licensed Tennessee BC-B Commercial Construction Qualifying Agent.
Outside of Work: Seth enjoys spending his free time golfing.
- Phone:(859) 254-6589
 - Email:smartin@paulhemmer.com
 
Seth Martin
Project Manager
												Zach Kilmer
Project Manager
								Zach Kilmer
Project Manager
Zach holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Northern Kentucky University and has completed projects across a variety of industries.
Outside of Work: Zach is an avid Cincinnati sports fan, with a particular passion for FC Cincinnati. A former collegiate soccer player, he still enjoys the game and spending time with his family at their lake house on Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York.
- Phone:(859) 254-6589
 - Email:zkilmer@paulhemmer.com
 
Zach Kilmer
Project Manager
												Tanner Forrest
Project Manager
								Tanner Forrest
Project Manager
- Phone:(502) 310-6433
 - Email:tforrest@paulhemmer.com
 
Tanner Forrest
Project Manager
												Mariah Frommeyer
Project Engineer - Capital Projects
								Mariah Frommeyer
Project Engineer - Capital Projects
Mariah holds a degree in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University. She is an active member of the Northern Kentucky Women’s Initiative, where she serves on the Breakfast Committee, and the National Association of Women in Construction, supporting the advancement of women in the industry.
Outside of Work: Mariah stays busy coaching girls’ soccer and basketball at Bishop Brossart High School and also coaches grade school girls’ basketball and softball teams.
- Phone: 859-750-5933
 - Email:mfrommeyer@paulhemmer.com
 
Mariah Frommeyer
Project Engineer – Capital Projects
												Olivia Tarvin
Project Engineer
								Olivia Tarvin
Project Engineer
She earned her degree in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University and continues to build her career within Hemmer’s project management team.
Outside of Work: Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, golfing, renovating her home, and cooking.
- Phone:(859) 652-6331
 - Email:ophirman@paulhemmer.com
 
Olivia Tarvin
Project Engineer
												Nina Sergent
Project Engineer
								Nina Sergent
Project Engineer
Nina holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technologies and Construction Management. Her strong technical background and commitment to quality make her a valued part of Hemmer’s project delivery team.
Outside of Work: Nina enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.
- Email:nderks@paulhemmer.com
 
Nina Sergent
Project Engineer
Pre-Construction
												Mike Hemmer
Vice President of Construction Services
								Mike Hemmer
Vice President of Construction Services
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
 - Email:mhemmer@paulhemmer.com
 
Mike Hemmer
Vice President of Construction Services
												Michael Trella
Senior Pre-Construction Manager
								Michael Trella
Senior Pre-Construction Manager
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
 - Email:mtrella@paulhemmer.com
 
Michael Trella
Senior Pre-Construction Manager
												Jackson Saladin
Project Engineer
								Jackson Saladin
Project Engineer
- Phone:859-578-1807
 - Email:jsaladin@paulhemmer.com
 
Jackson Saladin
Project Engineer
Superintendents
												Jeff Guenther
Sr Superintendent
								Jeff Guenther
Sr Superintendent
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehead State University and earned his Home Inspection License in 2012. His extensive portfolio includes multiuse and light industrial projects across the region, including the recently completed OneNKY Center in Covington, Kentucky—a multi-level office building that serves as a regional civic hub.
Outside of Work: Jeff enjoys boating, wakeboarding, playing pickleball, and golfing.
Fun Fact: After college, Jeff signed as a non-restricted free agent with the Kansas City Royals organization.
- Email:jguenther@paulhemmer.com
 
Jeff Guenther
Senior Superintendent
												Blake Beiting
Superintendent
								Blake Beiting
Superintendent
- Email:bbeiting@paulhemmer.com
 
Blake Beiting
Superintendent
												Duane Beatty
Superintendent
								Duane Beatty
Superintendent
A third-generation construction professional, Duane began his career working hands-on across various trades, learning directly from industry experts and gaining exposure to management through his family’s commercial construction business. This experience gave him deep insight into both field operations and project leadership that continues to guide his work today.
Outside of Work: Duane enjoys riding ATVs, attending motorsports events with his grandson, and supporting his grandson’s martial arts training.
- Email:dbeatty@paulhemmer.com
 
Duane Beatty
Superintendent
												Brendon Baughman
Superintendent
								Brendon Baughman
Superintendent
He holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from Bob Jones University. Brendon’s construction experience spans multiple sectors, including industrial, multifamily, religious, restaurant, medical, and hospitality projects.
Outside of Work: Brendon enjoys camping and kayaking with his family and is actively involved with his local church.
- Email:bbaughman@paulhemmer.com
 
Brendon Baughman
Superintendent
												Tony Coke
Superintendent
								Tony Coke
Superintendent
- Email:tcoke@paulhemmer.com
 
Tony Coke
Superintendent
												Tim Cottrell
Superintendent
								Tim Cottrell
Superintendent
Tim attended Scott High School and holds a certificate from ACI in Blueprint Reading. Before joining Hemmer, he gained valuable construction experience working in the roofing industry. His practical expertise and hands-on approach make him a trusted presence on the jobsite.
Outside of Work: Tim enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. He’s an avid college basketball and football fan—loyally cheering on the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
- Email:tcottrell@paulhemmer.com
 
Tim Cottrell
Superintendent
												Barry Markesbery
Superintendent
								Barry Markesbery
Superintendent
Barry Markesbery
Superintendent
												Justin Barth
Superintendent
								Justin Barth
Superintendent
- Email:jbarth@paulhemmer.com
 
Justin Barth
Superintendent
												Thomas Owens
Superintendent
								Thomas Owens
Superintendent
- Email:nheine@paulhemmer.com
 
Thomas Owens
Superintendent
												Brian Guenther
Superintendent
								Brian Guenther
Superintendent
- Email:bguenther@paulhemmer.com
 
Brian Guenther
Superintendent
												Nathan Heine
Superintendent
								Nathan Heine
Superintendent
Nate earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Ball State University. Before joining Hemmer, he held roles as a Project Engineer in structural concrete construction and as an Assistant Superintendent in multifamily development, gaining well-rounded field and project experience.
Outside of Work: Nate enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing, working on carpentry projects, and cheering on the Reds, Bengals, and Hoosiers.
Fun Fact: Nate is a twin.
- Email:nheine@paulhemmer.com
 
Nathan Heine
Superintendent