Our Team | DEC Contracting Group

OUR TEAM

Meet Florida’s Leading Construction Professionals

The people behind the name DEC Contracting are what make it special. The leadership team has grown to include some of the most experienced professionals in Florida’s commercial construction industry. Together, they have proven their merit in delivering projects with both integrity and precision.

Regina “Gina” Dunn

CEO | Phone: 239-332-4322 Ext 103

With a 20-year banking career spanning from entry level to SVP, Gina learned the importance of accuracy, attention to detail, customer service and teamwork. She has worked in a variety of positions spanning from deposit operations, loan operations and residential construction financing. As CEO of DEC Contracting Group, Gina manages the company operations and human resource responsibilities. She is a Southwest Florida native who has seen the abundant growth that lends to an understanding of the role that a solid construction company has to support the construction demands in our region. Every day, Gina strives to be efficient, honest and dedicated to excellence in construction. 

Douglas R. Masch II

President | Phone: 239-332-4322 Ext 102

With a commercial construction career dating back to 2005, Doug led multiple million-dollar projects including major retail, government and office work at previous employment. Since then, he has continued to build his portfolio as a Florida State-certified general contractor (CGC) with DEC Contracting Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Purdue University and has worked as a Project Manager and Project Supervisor during his career.

Erika (Bodenstein) Alvarez

Vice President | Phone: 239-332-4322 Ext 105

As Vice President, Erika has more than 7 years of construction industry experience managing projects from the design phase to project completion. In her role, she maintains critical path, cost controls, subcontractors’ relationships, submittal management and contract negotiations. In addition to project management, Erika also oversees business development and is responsible for the company’s marketing strategy, which includes creating and maintaining good working relationships with owners & subcontractors. She graduated with a Marketing and Operations Management Major and Advertising Minor from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Project Supervisors

Andy Carrier

After graduation from college with 2 BS degrees, 1 in business management and 1 in civil engineering, Andy began his career in Connecticut as a

Project Manager for a private civil engineering firm managing transportation related projects. This led to various positions including, Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of a planning agency, and as an Associate with a civil engineering firm. Once he opted to move to Florida and began a Construction Project Manager. Having worked with DEC during his tenure at the state, Andy opted to join the contractor side of the business and joined DEC Contracting Group in November of 2021.

Chris Freeman

A Michigan Native, over 45 years of experience in construction with 39 years as a superintendent. He has worked across the USA, Canada, and

Saudi Arabia in major cities such as Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Phoenix, Toronto on multi-million-dollar projects in hotels, apartments, schools, restaurants, high end retail, site development, steel buildings, government buildings. Chris is dedicated to higher quality, beating deadlines and customer satisfaction.

Brad Ninkovich

Here we have a carpenter a mighty fine one at that, He was born with a saw in his hand. Over the years he became journeyman carpenter

with 36 years of experience in a variety of construction environments. Inclusive of commercial and residential construction from structural to architectural design to execution. Embraces challenge through study, preparation, and the understanding of the task ahead. Expertly trained in all phases of the carpentry trade. As well as a good understanding of other industry trades and how our combined role plays a part in the creation of a structure.

Meet Florida’s Leading Construction Professionals

Regina “Gina” Dunn

Douglas R. Masch II

Erika (Bodenstein) Alvarez

Project Supervisors

Andy Carrier

Chris Freeman

Brad Ninkovich

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