OUR
STORY
Every company begins with a reason for doing the work.
PEM Build was founded on relationships and the belief that what we build matters — but who we work with matters more. From the beginning, PEM has focused on more than construction alone, prioritizing trust, accountability, and long-term partnerships across both federal and commercial projects.
From day one, our focus has been on relationships before revenue and earning trust through how we show up and follow through. That mindset continues to guide our leadership and how we serve our clients today.
FOUNDER
MESSAGE
“At PEM, we’ve always believed that what we build matters, but who we build matters more.
PEM exists to build trust, develop people, and create lasting relationships with our teams, our clients, and the communities we serve. When we take care of our people and lead with integrity, everything else falls into place.
Building People Before Projects isn’t just a phrase — it’s how we operate every day.”
Gabe, Founder, PEM
Our Mission
We are committed to building people before projects by delivering reliable construction services with integrity, accountability, and care. By prioritizing strong relationships, PEM Build creates long-term partnerships built on trust across federal and commercial markets.
Build your next project on a foundation of trust and accountability.
PEM BUILD — LEADERSHIP TEAM
Rich Paongo
Chief Financial
Officer
Leads PEM’s financial strategy, banking relationships, and financial operations while supporting the long-term growth and stability of the company.
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Known for his steady leadership, integrity, and relationship-first approach, Rich works closely with teams across PEM to provide clear financial insight and support sound decision-making. He believes strong financial stewardship creates opportunities for people to grow, teams to succeed, and the company to build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and the communities it serves.
The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.
Kalin Hall
Vice President of Strategic Operations
Oversees company-wide operations and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment between people, performance, and sustainable growth across federal and commercial markets.
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Kalin leads with clarity and structure. He believes alignment must come before action and that strong systems support strong teams. By setting clear expectations and holding the line on accountability, he helps position PEM Build for disciplined, long-term success.
Clarity creates confidence.
Chance Harding
Vice President of Construction
Leads federal construction operations with a focus on honoring commitments, protecting timelines, and meeting client expectations with discipline.
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Chance brings steady leadership to every job site. He believes trust is built through consistency — saying what you’ll do and doing exactly that. His direct communication and dependable follow-through help keep both performance and relationships moving in the right direction.
Built on trust. Proven through follow-through.
Brigg Rasmussen
Vice President of Commercial Construction
Leads PEM Build’s commercial construction operations with a focus on delivering quality work, taking care of clients, and creating a strong experience for everyone involved.
Brigg is a people person with a natural ability to connect with others, create understanding, and find a path forward. He leads by example, communicates openly, and believes in treating people with the same respect he would want in return. Whether working with a client, trade partner, or teammate, Brigg believes strong relationships make the work — and the experience of working together — better.
Honesty and clear communication are the keys to success.
Jane Lavea
Vice President
of Finance
Oversees PEM Build’s financial strategy, reporting, and accountability, ensuring the company operates with clarity, discipline, and long-term stability.
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Jane brings structure and transparency to the financial side of the business. She has a strong ability to turn complex data into clear insight, helping teams make informed decisions and stay aligned with company goals. She leads with a servant leadership mindset, believing strong relationships and shared responsibility are essential to sustaining healthy growth.
Bringing clarity to the numbers and strength to the systems.
Suki Gi
Project Support Manager
Supports project teams by strengthening communication, coordinating details, and keeping departments aligned from kickoff through closeout.
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Suki brings calm organization to complex environments. She works intentionally to make sure nothing falls through the cracks and information flows where it needs to go. Her reliability and steady coordination help create the consistency strong working relationships depend on.
Steady. Reliable. Always aligned.
Anessa Atuaia
Accounting & Community Outreach Coordinator
Manages bookkeeping and subcontractor payments while leading outreach efforts that strengthen PEM Build’s connection to the communities and partners it serves.​
Anessa brings both organization and energy to her work. She keeps financial details structured while making sure relationships stay front and center. Whether balancing accounts or coordinating community initiatives, she believes accountability and positivity should go hand in hand.
Spreadsheets in check. Community at heart.
Tiare Stone
Contracts & Compliance Manager
Leads proposal development, government compliance, and contract administration, ensuring PEM Build remains responsive, qualified, and well-positioned for opportunity.​
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Tiare operates where precision matters most. She brings focus and problem-solving to every proposal, contract, and coordination effort she supports. Known for moving quickly without sacrificing quality, she values collaboration and believes thoughtful preparation creates lasting opportunity.
Sees the forest — climbs the tallest tree.