Our Leadership

With over 40 years of experience, Teddy Peinado is well versed in all aspects of commercial construction and development. Over the course of his career, he has supervised over 100 million square feet of office and industrial installations. His unique and unparalleled expertise led him to establish Peinado Construction, a design-build general contractor specializing in tilt-wall construction. Recognized by the United States Hispanic Business Council as “Businessman of the Year” as well as serving as a member of the Board, Teddy is an active supporter of veterans and first responders and is an advocate of educating the next generation of construction leaders.

Education: Texas A&M University, Master of Construction Management, Bachelor of Science

An industry veteran and respected leader, Robert Shelton began his career in construction while in college, performing multiple trades and over the last 25 years gained experience in preconstruction, estimating and operations. Robert is a LEED-accredited professional with expertise in all facets of construction, design-build, development process and business management across diverse sectors. He has been with Peinado for nearly 14 years and his leadership and oversight across Peinado’s operations, client relations, business development and preconstruction ensures collaboration across all departments, delivering projects with confidence.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science

Ryan Banta brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Peinado Construction, including 15 years at JC Penney where he oversaw long-range planning, budgeting and forecasting. A Certified Public Accountant, Ryan applies his expertise in financial planning and analysis to all aspects of Peinado’s business planning and operations. He strategically builds processes and initiatives that scale with every project and team – aligning business goals, performance, and execution.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Business Administration

A United States Marine Corps Veteran, Ed Motley brings over 30 years of construction industry experience, including 6 years with Peinado, in both public and private sectors, including public-private partnerships. With focus and leadership, he oversees daily construction and safety operations for the company. His expertise and active participation in every phase, from inception through delivery, ensure job sites are safe and productive, and all teams are aligned to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and delivered to the highest quality. Ed has successfully delivered well over $1 billion in construction projects in a wide array of models, including design-build, CM at risk, cost plus, lump sum, and integrated project delivery.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science

Brett Shirley has over 35 years of experience across nearly every role in the construction industry, bringing to Peinado firsthand knowledge of every phase of a project. Brett is responsible for all daily operations, including managing and coordinating new building design and construction, coordinating design team activities, developing project specifications, and contract administration. His expertise and active participation in every phase ensure job sites are safe and productive, and all teams are aligned to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and delivered to the highest quality.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science

Jimmy Cordes is a LEED-accredited professional with more than 30 years of experience in construction management and development across Texas and the United States, including 12 years with Peinado. He brings expertise in design-build and design-assist delivery, leading complex capital improvement projects across a diverse range of project types, including industrial, manufacturing, data centers, mixed-use developments, commercial renovations, high-rise residential, and U.S. Armed Forces facilities. Collectively, these projects represent more than $2 billion in construction value. Jimmy utilizes his experience to help lead and support front-end planning and preconstruction operations with a builder’s perspective to achieve alignment across preconstruction operations and project execution.  In his role, he also provides executive oversight for contract negotiations, overall project administration, processes, and financial reporting.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science

Samantha Battaglia leads with intention, bringing sharp business acumen, strategic vision, and more than a decade of experience in corporate communications and operations within Peinado Construction. She has been with the Company for more than 13 years and plays a vital role in shaping administrative strategies, optimizing asset management, managing IT systems, and strengthening the company’s internal structure and industry partnerships. Samantha also works closely with leadership across departments to support critical executive level operations and employee welfare, helping ensure company culture and success.

Education: Hofstra University, Bachelor of Business Administration

Evan Burden began his career in construction while in college, gaining first-hand experience in all phases of project development, from pre-construction and design to permitting, construction management and close-out. With over 15 years of experience and leadership, including 13 years with Peinado Construction, he oversees industrial, manufacturing, and distribution center projects across Texas. Additionally, Evan assists with oversight of all construction operations, processes, and staffing.  Evan’s sharp eye for detail and clear confidence ensure every project is delivered with seamless execution, meeting the client’s goals and exceeding Peinado’s standards for operational excellence.

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science

From manufacturing facilities to industrial infrastructure, Jim Corry has led complex construction projects across the U.S. and abroad. With more than 30 years of experience providing guidance and oversight through all phases of business and construction, Jim’s valuable insights help shape the project early and consistently expedite the project through final delivery. His range of experience across sectors and regions, combined with clarity in communication and proactive value engineering ensure the entire process is thoughtful and exceeds expectation.

For more than 30 years, Jeff Neal has honed his expertise in tenant finish and small ground up construction projects. His comprehensive and versatile experience managing construction for industrial distribution, commercial office, and medical product types translate to efficient facilities that are optimized for both workers and production systems. Jeff has a unique understanding of a client’s business goals, and the expertise to seamlessly deliver facilities with consideration for special interior and infrastructure needs, building material selection, and potential needs for future expansion or facility renovation.

Education: Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science

With nearly 25 years of pre-construction, estimating and project management experience, Howard Schlegel leads the architectural, engineering, and construction teams from concept to mobilization. He has been with Peinado for 7 yearas and plays a key role in strategic planning, design coordination, and early-stage project execution – aligning development goals with innovative workflows and strategic construction solutions. Howard’s expertise and leadership in the early project stages ensures consistent momentum and successful project delivery.

Education: University of Texas at San Antonio, Bachelor of Business Administration

Eric Churchill brings 25 years of experience i

Education: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering