Chris Manchester

Chris Manchester - Superintendent - Slater Builders Commercial General Contractor

Chris brings more than 20 years of expertise in the construction sector. His career started as the owner and operator of an electrical company, where he discovered the importance of strong leadership and effective communication for timely project completion. After about ten years, he moved into the role of Construction Superintendent, where he further developed…

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Cesar Sierra

Cesar Sierra - Superintendent - Slater Builders Commercial General Contractors, California

Cesar is a highly experienced construction professional with over four decades of hands-on expertise in the industry. Since beginning his career in 1980, he has held a wide range of roles—including carpenter, foreman, heavy equipment operator, superintendent, and project manager—developing a comprehensive understanding of the construction process from the ground up. His diverse background includes…

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Bryan Ibarra

Bryan Ibara

Prior to Slater Builders Bryan worked for a concrete company, specializing in sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, demo and rebar. Bryan brings a skilled eye for what is required before entering a jobsite and knows how to survey the site for possible hazards before they can occur. Outside of work Bryan spends his free time with…

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Brooke Salmon

Brooke Salmon - Accounting Administrator - Slater Builders Commercial General Contractor

Brooke joined the Slater Builders team in 2025 as an Accounting Administrator. She earned her degree in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University in the fall of 2024. Prior to joining SBI, Brooke worked as a Trust Administrator for her grandmother, gaining hands-on experience in account management and administrative support. As a dedicated and enthusiastic…

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Brett Kennedy

Brett Kennedy - Senior Project Manager - Slater Builders

Brett’s background in construction started in 1985 at Baldwin Builders in San Diego. In 1996, he moved onto Laidlaw Building and Development Company as an Assistant Project Manager. In 1998, Brett had a big career and travel opportunity and went to work for Brown & Root as an overseas Project Engineer in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and…

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Bob Uchytil

Bob Uchytil - Superintendent - Slater Builders

Bob began his career in the construction industry in 1991 as an assistant superintendent working on tenant improvement projects. After gaining knowledge and experience in the field he started his own general contracting company which he had until 2003. In 2003, Bob moved to Rambro Construction and then to CR Martin Construction as project superintendent.…

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Bob Ocheltree

Bob Ocheltree - Superintendent

Bob brings over 37 years of experience in the construction industry, demonstrating his proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and project management. He has overseen a variety of high-profile projects, with notable examples including The Row in Dana Point, the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center in Irvine, and the Hotrods & Handguns building in Huntington Beach. As a…

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Amanda Mahlow

Amanda Mahlow - Senior Accounting Manager - Slater Builders

Amanda is the Senior Accounting Manager at Slater Builders and has been with the company 18 years. Her expertise helps the Slater Builders accounting department run smoothly. Outside of work, Amanda is an avid UCLA Bruins fan and loves being an aunt to her 15 nieces and nephews.

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Ed Slater

Edward J. Slater, Jr. - Principal - Slater Builders

Edward J. Slater, Jr. founded Slater Builders Inc. in 1993 after 11 years in commercial and industrial real estate with The Seeley Company. He started the company with his wife Liz, his brother Joe and his father Ed Sr. Slater Builders’ philosophy of business mirrored Ed Sr.’s — name and reputation come first. Under Liz…

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Liz Slater

Liz Slater - Founder - Slater Builders

As a founding shareholder and Chief Executive Officer, Liz works with the Executive Team to oversee all company operations. Liz and her immediate team members handle all the firm’s financial risk management and daily financial duties including, but not limited to: client/sub partner accounts, contracts, insurance, human resources, banking, and bonding to name a few.…

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