Garth Stoppard, Jr.

Superintendent

As a second generation carpenter, Garth turned out to be a Jr. in more ways than one. Today Garth is a hard-working Superintendent who enjoys building challenges across sectors, from housing to commercial construction. Garth takes a very thorough, caring approach to getting things done on his projects, and enjoys the outdoor life in his spare time—especially riding dirt bikes, camping or doing anything on or near the water.

Ryan Weeger

Senior Project Manager

Benji Dimer

Senior Project Engineer

LEED Green Associate

In the short time Benji has been with GLY, he has already distinguished himself as a hardworking and reliable team player who is continuously learning all he can. He is often the first to arrive and last to leave—by choice!—as he truly enjoys his work and is always willing to take on new challenges and push himself to keep learning and growing. Benji can also often be found biking and enjoying the outdoors.

Chris Mela

Accounting Manager

Chris leads GLY’s Accounting department with an enthusiasm for a supportive and tight-knit team culture. He views accounting as a new puzzle to solve each day and enjoys working through the challenges that accompany them. In his spare time, you can find Chris continuing to exercise his mind while reading, writing, and playing board games and video games.

Jason Gill

Project Executive

LEED AP

Jason brings over 22 years of experience to GLY, adding substantial value to his projects and staying busy with the construction of new YMCAs, hotels, educational and civic projects, office and retail renovations, and DBIA certification. Jason is known for his commitment to work collaboratively with our clients, design teams, and subcontractors to provide workable solutions. A sports and fitness enthusiast, Jason enjoys exercising, football, baseball, basketball, and going home to his wife Alisha + three kids.

Laura Ovsak

Senior Project Engineer

RA, AIA, LEED Green Associate

Laura joined the GLY team in 2017 after spending five years with architecture and engineering design teams. Her varied design experience provides a deep understanding of the design process, and a fluency in the design language. Having worn many hats at GLY, she has developed a diverse skillset, carrying many projects through their phases. Laura recently completed the process of becoming a licensed architect!

Tyler Tonkin

Principal+Executive Vice President

Tyler’s collaborative approach to problem solving and strong technical abilities have helped him successfully lead some of GLY’s most complex and challenging projects. From delivering fully integrated hospital expansions in occupied campus settings to redeveloping a waterfront building into a high-tech research facility with vibration isolation technology, Tyler is driven to chart a course for the team to meet the challenges inherent to the built environment. As both a Principal and member of GLY’s Executive Team, Tyler has built a reputation as a committed client advocate and enthusiastic leader who brings out the best in our teams.

Dave Snaring

Senior Project Manager

HCC

After 35+ years working in the built environment, Dave knows how to plan, estimate, and deliver just about anything. He manages healthcare and life science projects and is also known to step in when high-tech or corporate office projects have unique requirements. He holds a BS in Building Construction from the University of Washington, and an ASHE Health Care Construction certificate. A local in every sense of the word, the bays and rivers of the PNW are his playground. When the catching’s good [as it often is for Dave], he makes a killer canned smoked salmon.

Stephen Robeson