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Vince Rafter
Director of Project Operations
Professional Expertise: Vince began his career in construction with several years throughout college working in civil engineering with a local water/wastewater infrastructure and joined TEEL as an assistant project manager upon graduation in 2011. Following a brief stint in 2013 with a nationwide production home builder, Vince returned to his true passion, commercial construction, with TEEL as a Project Manager in 2013. Vince has progressively taken on growing responsibilities with the company, now overseeing our project operations teams as director.
Notable Projects: The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, ALDI Grocery Store [100+ Locations], HUGE Inc., Union Market DC, Festival at Manchester Facade Renovation, Prologis Industrial Suites (10+ Locations).
Education and Training: Bachelor of Science in Building Construction (2011), Minor in Real Estate at Virginia Tech: Myers-Lawson School of Construction
Professional Affiliations: LEED Green Associate
Off the Clock: Outside of work you can find Vince spending time with his growing family or in the garage tinkering with one of the cars in his current vehicle rotation.
Dana Kostecka
Financial Controller
Professional Expertise:
Dana’s career in construction accounting spans over 35 years, driven by her unwavering curiosity and dedication to mastering the industry. Known for her “get it done” attitude, Dana’s journey has been marked by continuous growth and leadership. Her early years were spent climbing the ranks at a local general contractor, where she honed her skills and advanced to the role of Accounting Manager over a period of 14 years. Dana’s true passion was discovered in her next role as the Director of Project Accounting at one of the nation’s largest contractors. Here, she found joy in training, developing, and managing project accountants, shaping the future of the field. After a fulfilling stint as CFO for a smaller firm, which lasted seven years, Dana transitioned to TEEL Construction in 2023, seeking her “forever home”. This role has been a source of excitement and fulfillment, allowing Dana to implement changes and drive progress from day one.
Education and Training: Strayer University
Interesting Fact: Besides working, Dana makes sure to find time for faith, family, and restoring old furniture into beautiful pieces of art.
dkostecka@teelconstruction.com
703-759-4754 x301
Leslie Philpot
Director of Community
Professional Expertise: Leslie has embodied TEEL’s Core Principles and has demonstrated a commitment to our clients and company stakeholders. We look forward to seeing Leslie continue to innovate our company and build new relationships while taking her career and TEEL to the next level. Leslie has quickly learned the “TEEL Way” after 2 years at TEEL. She started with us May, 2016 after coming from a GC in Florida under the Assistant Project Manager role.
Education and Training: Florida International University
Interesting Fact: Leslie competed in gymnastics for nearly 20 years.
Bryce Teel
Director of Preconstruction
Professional Expertise: Bryce has been involved in Estimating, assistant project management, project management and business development at TEEL since 2013.
Notable Projects:
PNC Bank (Multiple locations), Warby Parker, Dominion Energy (Multiple locations), Beyer Blinder Belle, Casa de Montecristo, Southland Mall, Sisters Thai, NFCU (Multiple branches and corporate interiors)
Education and Training: Appalachian State University
Professional Affiliations: ABC
Interesting Fact: Opened up a piercing studio in his senior year of college
Brian Abel
Director of Project Management
Professional Expertise: Brian spent the last 17 years bidding, negotiating and successfully managing small to medium base buildings and interior renovations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Brian has primarily focused on financial services, healthcare, corporate interiors, religious institutions and country clubs. Brian’s success and loyal customer base have been attributed to excellent communication and attention to detail in all facets of the construction process.
Education and Training:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- The George Washington University
- Mary Washington College
Interesting Fact: Brian played college baseball at Mary Washington College, now the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA and in 1994 was the Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
Deborah Magano
Director of Field Operations
Professional Expertise: Deborah’s passion is everything construction. She started a small GC company after graduating in Florida and one of her first successful projects was a restaurant/coffeehouse. She then relocated to the Washington DC area in 1994 and started DMI Development Group. She acquired clients throughout the US and Europe and then after 18 years, retired from the residential business to become a commercial construction manager before finding her forever home at TEEL Construction.
Professional Affiliations: Board of Directors / Rebuilding Together Southern Delaware
Interesting Fact: Deborah paid her way through college by painting concrete roofs in Florida and was instantly hooked and knew she wanted to be in construction for the rest of her life.
TR Schmitt
Director of Advisory Services
Professional Expertise:
TR brings 25 years of experience in construction and real estate development, with a background in executive leadership and program management. His expertise includes risk management, project controls, time management, sustainability, and earned value management. As Director of TEEL Advisory, TR oversees the team’s day-to-day management and strategic direction, drawing on his experience to guide TEEL’s advisory services.
Notable Projects:JTCC | Tennis Facility Expansion, Dominion Energy | Facilities Improvement Program, Gate Gourmet | Multiple Locations, Venture X Coworking | Multiple Location Program
Education and Training: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering via Lehigh University, Certified Construction Manager [CCM] via Construction Management Association of America [CMAA], LEED AP BD+C via US Green Building Council
Off the Clock: TR enjoys spending time with his family, coaching youth sports, and getting out on his road bike.
Adam Turner
Vice President of Construction
Professional Expertise: Adam is the 3rd generation in his family working in the construction industry, starting for his father’s company in high school working hands-on in residential additions and custom homes. He moved into commercial construction in 2006 starting as a Superintendent. Adam grew into project management, and has worked his way up to TEEL’s Vice President of Construction in 2022.
Notable Projects:
- 20+ Restaurants including Bar Symon, Firkin Flyer and Harbor Grille
- Tysons Corner Center Renovation Phase 3
- Shifrin Plastic Surgery
- Washington Golf & Country Club
Education and Training: George Mason University, VA & DC ABC PM Seminar, Certified NAFVAC, Construction Management courses at NOVA
Interesting Fact: Wrestled in a D1 program at GMU. Wrestling taught Adam about discipline, hard work and perseverance
Parker Teel
Chairman of the Board
Professional Expertise: Founded TEEL in 1987
Notable Projects:
Tysons Corner Center: Whiting-Turner hired Parker Teel Construction Co. (prior to TEEL’s incorporation) as a subcontractor in the mid-80s to complete the re-demising work of the shopping center when the floor was converted from truck delivery/storage space to mall tenant and common area space. When the redevelopment was substantially complete, the company picked up many of the associated retail tenant build-outs. TEEL has been working at the mall in one capacity or another ever since.
- Chez Francoisdining rooms and kitchen additions
- Bloomingdale’s expansion at Tysons Corner Center
- Special Procedures Unit at Bethesda Naval Hospital
- Foxchase Shopping Center
Education and Training: BS Lynchburg College
Interesting Fact: Grew up on a dairy arm in what is now part of Tysons corner
Spencer Teel
President & CEO
Professional Expertise: Spencer began working with TEEL in 1997 where he spent summer breaks as a laborer and assistant superintendent in high school, transitioning into a superintendent during college recesses. After graduating from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2005, Spencer worked as a project manager for 8 years. He was promoted to vice president in 2013 where he served 4 years before being named president in October, 2017. Spencer’s primary duties include strategic planning, culture building and oversight of the principal leadership team. He serves as project executive on the firm’s landmark projects.
Education and Training: Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Christopher Newport University, Leadership Fairfax’s Emerging Leaders Institute
Professional Affiliations: NAIOP Northern Virginia, ICSC, ABC VA
Off the Clock: When he’s not at one of his 2 sons’ basketball, soccer or lacrosse games, Spencer can be found building custom furniture.