our team
Behind every build is a team that makes it happen. At MBA, our people are the driving force, from engineers and architects to field crews and project leads. We bring real-world experience, clear communication, and a shared commitment to doing the job right every time.
Damian Rockett
Chief Executive Officer
Damian Rockett is a highly-motivated engineering professional with over 20 years of Project Management and Operations experience in heavy Industrial Construction as well as the Oil & Gas industry.
Shane Stone
Chief Financial Officer
Shane Stone is a results-driven financial executive with over 12 years of experience in the construction and energy infrastructure sector.
Phillip Garner
VP of Business Development
Phillip Garner has been working in the construction industry since 1995. A self-motivated and driven construction professional with vast experience across all trades and industries.
Robert Lane
VP of Estimating
Robert is an accomplished construction executive with over twenty-five years of experience in estimating and managing successful construction projects.
Tyler Schott
VP of Process Operations
Tyler Schott is a seasoned industrial project executive with nearly two decades of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and operations.
Mitch Martin
Director Operations - Structures
Mitch holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and has over 11 years of experience. He has advanced from Project Engineer to executive leadership.
Nick Beacraft
Design Manager
Nick is a licensed architect in 26 states and leads industrial facility design for MBA Energy & Industrial. He has completed the design of over 150 buildings totaling more than 800,000 square feet.
About MBA
MBA was built on more than blueprints and steel. It started when Cory Martin, Mark Brown, and Daniel Acevedo saw a gap in the industry and decided to fill it with grit, precision, and purpose. With decades of hands-on experience between them, they envisioned a firm that could offer cost-conscious design-build services without ever cutting corners. What started as a shared vision in Magnolia, Texas has since grown into a national operation trusted across North America.
The name MBA is more than just an acronym; it’s a nod to the partnership that sparked a movement. What began as three professionals aligned in mission has grown into a full-force team, still led by the original founders and still committed to the same principles that got them here. Every structure, every plan, every handshake carries the mark of a company that believes doing it right the first time isn’t a tagline, it’s the only way to build.
Our Company
At MBA, every project is an exercise in precision, shaped by a clear commitment to operational excellence, jobsite safety, and client-driven results. From early planning to final punch list, we partner closely with each client to manage costs, accelerate timelines, and reduce surprises, without ever compromising the integrity of the build or the safety of our crews.
With a deeply integrated team of architects, engineers, designers, and construction managers, MBA offers a true end-to-end design-build experience. Our people bring decades of hard-earned experience across challenging environments, complex infrastructure, and critical industries. Whether the job calls for work in a remote location or under unforgiving conditions, our process stays grounded in quality control, technical rigor, and a relentless pursuit of what works. Connect with us to learn more about EPC contracts or to start mapping your next commissioning milestone.
Why you should work with us
MBA simplifies the build by handling the heavy lifting. Rather than juggling multiple vendors, timelines, and communication silos, clients work with one experienced team that manages every moving part from start to finish. We coordinate trades, align procurement, document processes, and ensure that every piece of the project fits together without delays or disconnects.
This single-source approach unlocks greater efficiency across the board. Fixed-price contracts create cost clarity and reduce scope creep, while our internal team ensures that value engineering and budget discipline remain front and center. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience and a strong track record for safety, MBA brings consistency, control, and confidence to even the most logistically complex builds. Whether your project is around the corner or hundreds of miles from the nearest hub, we bring the same level of care and commitment to every site.
Project Teams
MBA brings experienced project teams that keep momentum moving. From proactive planning and schedule optimization to real-time communication and tight control of procurement timelines, we coordinate every moving part to keep the build on track and free of bottlenecks.
- Engineers/Designers
- In-House Architects
- Estimators
- Contracts Managers
- Project Managers
- HSEQ Team
- On-Site Superintendents
- Warranty Manager
