Key Leadership
Jim McShane, PE
Founder & Chairman
Jim McShane is the Founder & Chairman of Cadence McShane Construction Company. He established the firm in 1996, upon the acquisition of The Cadence Group, a general contractor with offices in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Under his leadership, Cadence McShane has earned a prestigious reputation as a premier provider of construction management, design-build and general construction services on a local, regional and national basis.
Molly McShane
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Molly manages the overall operations and resources of The McShane Companies. She focuses on creating, planning, implementing and integrating its strategic direction to achieve operational excellence.
Dan McShane, Esq.
Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel
Dan serves as Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel for The McShane Companies. In his role, he coordinates strategic planning and risk management strategies while overseeing the company’s legal matters on a national basis and provides in-house legal advice to the firm, offering guidance in the strategic decision-making process.
Will Hodges has been in the construction industry since 1989 and assumed the role of President in 2012, charged with the overall leadership of operations. He is focused on the strategic growth of the firm while maintaining a commitment to its customers and employees which has been a hallmark of Cadence McShane.
Bob Galante, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bob is responsible for overseeing the finances of Cadence McShane Construction Company. He directs the firm’s overall financial planning process and manages the firm’s relationships with the financial community.
Julius Hughes
Chief Technology Officer
As Chief Technology Officer, Julius leads The McShane Companies’ technology vision, driving initiatives in cloud infrastructure, modernization and optimization of core business applications, cybersecurity, and the strategic adoption of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
Srinath Pai Kasturi, LEED AP
Executive Vice President
Offices: Central Texas - San Antonio, Central Texas - Austin
Srinath Pai Kasturi has been in the construction industry since 1997 and joined Cadence McShane in 2002. Srinath oversees the Central Texas division of the firm and works directly with the firm’s executives at each of the offices to expand the organization’s presence in major markets. He is involved in both short- and long-term planning for the firm, participating in and contributing to the overall direction and growth of operations.
As Senior Vice President - Chief Construction Officer, Monica oversees project management and field operations across Cadence McShane. She offers over 30 years of operational expertise and proven leadership in the construction industry.
Jennifer Werneke, SPHR
Vice President – Human Resources
As Vice President of Human Resources, Jennifer serves as the company’s senior advisor and thought leader on all aspects of human resources. Through her strategic leadership of recruitment, talent management, and compensation and benefits, she ensures that The McShane Companies continues to attract, retain and develop talent to support the firm’s overall growth strategy.
As Vice President of Health, Safety & Environmental, John Schmidt provides leadership and strategic direction for Cadence McShane’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives. He works closely with executive and operational leaders to support the company’s commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
Lara Reenan is responsible for performing and overseeing the legal functions for the firm including litigation and dispute oversight, dispute resolution, owner contract and subcontract review and drafting, and management of records.
Sara Fowler oversees and coordinates Cadence McShane’s financial planning, accounting and reporting, treasury, cash management, risk management, and budgeting functions.
Surbhi Usrey, LEED AP
Vice President – Preconstruction
Offices: Central Texas - San Antonio, Central Texas - Austin
As Vice President of Preconstruction, Surbhi provides executive oversight of estimating, preliminary budgeting, bidding processes, prequalification of trade partners, value analysis, and project buy-out. She also provides insight from more than 15 years of experience in a variety of market sectors.
As Vice President of Risk Management, Colby Rose provides leadership and strategic direction for Cadence McShane's risk management initiatives. He works closely with executive and operational leaders to support informed decision-making and the evaluation of potential risks across the company's operations and projects.
Business Development
As Vice President of Education, Wade oversees Cadence McShane's market expansion within the K-12 and Higher Education sector. Wade leads the pursuit and implementation of K-12 and Higher Education projects on a regional and statewide basis. His understanding of the education market and seasoned construction experience allow him to identify, cultivate, and execute new opportunities that advance Cadence McShane’s project portfolio in the educational arena.
Don Watkins
Director of Business Development
Offices: Central Texas - Austin, Central Texas - San Antonio
As Director of Business Development for Cadence McShane Construction, Don develops and acquires new business opportunities in the Central Texas region. Don has extensive experience in procuring construction projects in multiple market sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, multifamily and senior housing.
