James Adkins
President and CEO
Licensed Florida general contractor with over 25 years across field engineering, civil utilities, and luxury custom construction, with deep community leadership.
The people who run the work
A boutique practice. You work with the people who will still be on the job when it is finished.
James Adkins, President and CEO, and Melvin Schoch, Vice President and COO, lead the company.
The team around them covers the field, design, engineering, and the office: superintendents and a foreman on site, designers and an engineer on the drawings, and administrators who keep each project organized.
Work with this team
Request a consultation and we will introduce the right people for the project.
Melvin Schoch
Vice President / COO
Construction leader with over 20 years in residential and commercial work, specializing in interior fit and finish, estimating, and proactive project management.
Angel Ruiz
Architectural designer / project manager
Architectural designer and project manager with over 20 years guiding residential, commercial, and institutional work from concept through construction.
Residential
Brian Davis
Field manager and superintendent
Licensed general contractor with 25 years managing custom builds in Hawaii, California, and Florida, focused on field leadership and finish quality.
Residential
Elliot Kirchert
Field superintendent
Field superintendent with Florida project management and estimating experience who uses technology and clear communication to keep work organized and moving.
Maria Ruiz
Project administrator
Project administrator with 15 years in operations, scheduling, selections, interpretation, and client communication supporting the project team.
Chase Schoch
Foreman
U.S. Army construction veteran and OSHA 10-certified foreman supporting safe, well-sequenced field execution alongside project managers and superintendents.
Diana Higgins
Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with over 20 years designing commercial and residential structures and evaluating and repairing existing buildings.
Residential
Nicole Marazzo
Designer
Designer with over a decade across construction and luxury homes, guiding concepts, finish selections, and functional space planning at Adkins since 2019.
Brandy Davidson
Office administrator
With more than 25 years of administrative experience, Brandy keeps daily operations, schedules, and client communication organized, responsive, and moving forward.