Nicholas Shaink has worked with the organization since high school and is now a co-owner. Over the past 25 years, he has held almost every role in the company. He now helps oversee the workforce with a unique inside perspective. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Nick heads up a lot of the charitable efforts at PDC including the annual golf tournament. He is a father of three girls and enjoys family time at the beach on Cape Cod and going to Disney.

With more than two decades of experience, Ron Perry is a seasoned and capable leader of PDC, Inc., working with the board of directors and other executives to establish short- and long-term goals. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, he oversees our workforce, ensuring resources are allocated properly and developing strategies to continue company growth. When not overseeing budgets and major construction projects, Ron enjoys golfing and scuba diving.

Christian Bourdeau oversees our finances and accounting. He possesses more than a decade of financial experience including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and account reconciliation. He received a master’s degree in accountancy from Westfield State University.

Derek Barry joined our team in 2024 to work in our Tri-State office. A native of Ireland, he came to the U.S. in the early 1990s as a motor mechanic and developed an interest in the construction industry. He worked for nearly a decade as a carpenter and became a foreman before shifting into the managerial aspect of the business, including project manager and director of construction roles. Now living in Rockland County, New York, Derek and his wife Sharon have two grown sons. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles and playing golf.

With a decade of experience in construction management roles, Randall Berkebile leads the team for our expansion into New York State, heading up our Albany office. He is responsible for overseeing projects, using his extensive contacts and knowledge to establish PDC in the area. A graduate of Ball State University, he lives in Saratoga Springs, New York with his wife and young daughter and enjoys playing drums, hiking, kayaking and camping.

With more than three decades of experience in the construction field, Chris Clare works to manage numerous projects at once, overseeing hundreds of construction workers. He holds numerous certifications including Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Trainer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and 30, Fall Protection Trainer and Certified Rigger and Crane Signal. He lives in Enfield, Connecticut with his wife, Jodi, and children, Noah and Nathan, with whom he enjoys boating, camping and playing sports.

An expert at coordinating and planning projects from beginning to end, Blaire Collins oversees large-scale construction projects while leading and supporting PDC’s project management team to ensure quality, efficiency, and successful outcomes. He began his career in construction after high school, joining the laborers union in 2006 before transitioning to the carpenters union in 2014, bringing valuable field experience to his leadership role. Blaire holds a degree in management from Johnson & Wales University and lives in Southwick with his wife and their two children.

With 45 years of construction experience in nearly every industry segment, Tim Craw joined us in 2024. He is responsible for expanding the company’s footprint throughout the Atlantic states. Prior to joining us, Tim was a Union Business Agent and Building Trades President, a position that provides him with unique insights and leadership experience. A graduate of the U.S. Army Engineer School, Tim served six years in the U.S. Army. He lives in Pittsfield with his wife, and they have four children and two grandchildren. When not working, Tim loves to travel throughout the Americas and Europe.

Working his way up through the company over the past 25 years, Rick Dermody currently holds the role of Chief Estimator. His previous titles include Carpenter, Field Superintendent, Project Manager and Estimator, each providing unique insight and experience that he applies to this day. With more than four decades of experience in the industry, Rick works to bid PDC’s larger projects and guide the development and progress of the estimating team.

Leading the charge on projects big and small, Joseph Leon brought over a decade of experience to his role as executive project manager before moving on to become the vice president of operations. Additionally, having previously served as an estimator, he is well-versed in every aspect of a job from bid to completion. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Joseph holds a degree in construction management.

Helping to keep the office running smoothly with her more than 20 years of experience in the construction field, Karen Richter-Blais is our office manager and HR executive. She works closely with the owners to ensure all company goals are met regarding personnel, processes, safety and compliance. Karen is married with two sons, has a love for dogs and enjoys traveling.

Named to Business West’s 40 Under Forty list in 2012, Jason Tsitso oversees our project management with nearly three decades’ experience. A graduate of Porter and Chester Institute, Jason lives in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with his wife Sarah and daughter Vivian. When not working, you can find him dabbling in extreme sports, brewing beer or coaching fastpitch softball.

With three decades in the construction industry, our safety manager, Mark Chevalier, has been with us since 2000. During that time, he has been a taping supervisor, a foreman, a general foreman and a project manager. Mark strives to provide a safe work environment for all employees by delivering training and enforcing safety protocols. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and holds numerous certifications to back it up. Married with two children, he has worked on many Habitat for Humanity homes as well as three “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” houses. Mark enjoys fishing in his off time and sets up a yearly fishing trip chartering up to eight boats for employees of PDC.