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