When Mike Coronado founded WestCor Construction in 1989, it was in response to the residential construction boom in the Las Vegas area. As President and CEO, Mike applied his vision and extensive construction experience to grow the company into multiple divisions to accommodate market demands in Nevada, California, Arizona and beyond.

Under Mike’s leadership, WestCor Companies has become a dominant presence in the construction industry throughout the southwestern United States. The company is recognized as the largest privately held framing company in Nevada and a pioneer of safety standards and practices, and receives numerous industry awards consistently each year.

A native of Glendale, Arizona, Mike originally entered the industry upon graduating from Glendale High School. Accepting a position at a local lumber company, Mike sold construction materials to major framing contractors. One of those framing contractors offered him a position as estimator preparing bids, budgets, purchasing materials and managing costs for framing jobs. Impressed with his performance, Mike’s employer invited him to head up their new division in Las Vegas as they expanded their framing operations. After achieving success in that endeavor, Mike launched WestCor Construction in Las Vegas, which was later renamed WestCor Framing.

Mike concurrently manages real estate operations and oversees business enterprises throughout the western United States, some of which have included restaurants, gaming establishments, storage facilities and land development ventures. He is also partner in the Lazy E, a renowned arena and ranch operation based in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

In 1989, Jim Hammer joined Michael Coronado to form WestCor Framing, now one of the largest framing companies in the Southwest. Operating in Nevada, California and Arizona, the company has framed as many as 4,000 homes in a single year. Today, as a partner of WestCor Companies, Jim draws upon an impressive entrepreneurial track record, extensive leadership experience and knowledge of key industries. His background in all areas of construction and real estate development give him a firsthand understanding of all our divisions’ operations, and are the basis for his strategic insight.

Jim is also a founding principal of StorageOne, the largest privately-owned self-storage company in the Las Vegas valley. Currently, the company has over 40 facilities that are operational or under development in Nevada, California and Arizona. In 1994, Mr. Hammer helped launch Westar Properties, Inc. as the brokerage, development and property management company for both Westar Development Company and StorageOne. In 2008, Jim established his most recent venture, PayCardUSA, which offers paperless payroll card solutions.

As a resident of Las Vegas for more than 30 years, Mr. Hammer feels a personal obligation to give back to his community. He devotes substantial time, effort and resources to many local charities including the Nevada Cancer Institute – for whom he has helped raise more than $60 million.

Since 1995, Kevin Booth has served as Chief Financial Officer for WestCor Companies and its divisions. In that role, he guides controllers and division managers through weekly and monthly meetings; coordinates monthly fiscal audit reports; and handles all insurance matters and banking relations. Kevin is also Broker for Mountain West Group, overseeing the purchase and sale of all in-house real estate investments for properties and land throughout the western United States. In addition, Kevin ensures that our divisions remain on the cutting edge of technology by overseeing all IT operations.

Kevin holds a degree in accounting, and has also studied architecture and computer science. After gaining experience in the computer industry and then as a controller in the hospitality industry, Kevin joined WestCor Companies. Today, Kevin is an active member and supporter of numerous industry organizations, including the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Associated General Contractors (AGC), Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP), Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR), Commercial Alliance of Las Vegas (CALV) and Commercial Marketing Group (CMG),  Kevin has held a real estate license since 1994, and is currently pursuing his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation regarded as a top-level achievement for commercial real estate professionals.

Kevin also upholds a personal commitment to improve his community. He is passionate about contributing to the Nevada Cancer Institute, The Lili Claire Foundation, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, and serves many other heartfelt causes as well.

As Director of Finance, Feliciano Sanchez handles fiscal matters for all divisions of WestCor Companies. He is responsible for securing financing for a variety of projects, maintaining relationships with banks and making sure operations run seamlessly. He is also instrumental in seeing that WestCor Companies maintains its technological edge.

With over a decade of mortgage experience, Feliciano has also proved himself as an asset to Mountain West Group, the real estate brokerage which is WestCor Companies’ newest division. As a Realtor®, he is able to handle land acquisitions, applying his diverse financial skills to ensure transactions are successfully managed.

Feliciano is originally from Taos, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he studied liberal arts for a well-rounded education. From 1993 to 1995, Feliciano was a collections manager for Citibank. He moved to Las Vegas in 1996 and accepted a position as customer service manager for Household Credit Services.

In 1997, Feliciano entered the mortgage business as a manager for Green Tree Financial and later, Allied Home Mortgage. When WestCor Companies offered him a corporate controller position in 2005, he gladly accepted it recognizing the potential opportunities available via the successful construction company.

Feliciano is proud to be a member of the WestCor family – and belong to such a community-minded company, known for its philanthropic efforts in the Valley.

Karen Kelly has overseen all marketing and business development activities for WestCor Companies since joining the company in 2006. In this role, Karen has successfully unified all sales and marketing efforts to achieve brand consistency. Her many responsibilities include planning and implementation for all brand development, advertising, web site development/Internet marketing, event organizing, tradeshow outreach and development of promotional collateral materials. Karen is also a licensed Realtor® and specializes in commercial property transactions for our real estate division, Mountain West Group.

Karen participates as a member of the marketing committee for the Associated General Contractors (AGC). She currently serves on the membership, community planning & Development and golf committees of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA), and on the membership committee and Spotlight committee of National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP). In addition, Karen is an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), National Association Minority Business Council and Commercial Marketing Group (CMG).

Originally from Mesa, Arizona, Karen spent 18 years in the marketing and promotional industry prior to joining WestCor Companies. During that time, she managed her own marketing company, tripled the revenues of a plumbing company during her five years as a contractor, and held mortgage licenses in multiple states. These collective experiences paved the way for her present role at WestCor Companies. She is an active volunteer for Candlelighters, and an avid supporter of the Down Syndrome Organization.

As Quality Assurance and Customer Service Manager, Ken Ash oversees two key areas that are vital to the success of WestCor Companies. In this capacity, Ken works with his team to implement our Quality Assurance program, which includes systemized, detailed inspections at every stage of a project. Ken’s team also serves as the liaison between our clients and project managers, ensuring that every concern is promptly addressed, and that satisfaction is always achieved.

Originally from California, Ken studied graphic art and design after graduating from high school. He then entered the construction industry by joining a framing operation as a laborer. In 1995, Ken followed the construction boom to Las Vegas and joined WestCor Companies as a carpenter. Within three years he was promoted to tract foreman, and managed a crew while working with building inspectors and builders’ schedules.

Ken was again promoted in 2000, this time to the position of Quality Assurance Manager. In that role, he oversaw the rigorous, one-year effort in which WestCor Companies successfully achieved the elite NHQ certification. Based on this achievement, Ken’s scope of responsibilities was expanded to include customer service.

After more than two decades in the industry, Ken is especially proud of his team’s commitment to excellence and fine workmanship, from beginning to end. He and his team ensure projects are handled within code, per a builder’s requirements and within WestCor’s strict quality tolerances.

Paul Cracknell oversees all safety operations for WestCor Companies.  He and his team are responsible for writing safety plans and manuals, enforcing policies, overseeing on-site and classroom training, and conducting routine safety inspections. Thanks to Paul’s efforts, WestCor Companies continues to be recognized industry-wide for our progressive stance on construction site safety by maintaining compliance with the continually changing laws and adopting the latest safety equipment.

After graduating from college with his MBA degree, Paul worked as a Branch Manager for US Bank, he worked with both residential and commercial accounts. Through his hard work and diligence his branch was recognized for becoming one of the top performing branches  throughout the company for sales and new accounts. Paul went on to gain experience with Centex homes as their Director of Safety, where he developed and implemented their safety program which he was responsible for the decreased amount of jobsite accidents and reducing their insurance premiums. At Centex, he also held the position of Superintendent his responsibilities included quality control, scheduling, customer service and overseeing the closing of more than 200 homes in a year’s time. Paul joined WestCor in 2010 as a seasoned professional in the construction and safety industry and is proud to be apart of the WestCor Team.

Paul participates in the Junior Achievement program which allows him to go into elementary schools and work with our youth to teach and educate them about the importance and fundamentals of operating a business.  

WestCor Companies has received numerous industry distinctions, including a gold level safety award from ABC and the Golden Gate OSHA Award.

Steve Christianson is Vice President of Operations for WestCor Construction’s framing divisions, where he plans and directs varied aspects of construction, objectives and initiatives. He also is responsible for meeting operational goals and directing development of all divisions.

Steve initially joined WestCor Framing in 1991 as its Project Manager/Estimator. In that role, he introduced new computerized estimating applications, thereby bringing the company to a new level. In 1993, Steve became the Qualified Individual/General Manager of WestCor Construction’s division in Utah. He then returned to Las Vegas in 1998 to become WestCor Construction’s General Manager. In Steve’s current role as Vice President of Operations, he has appointed members of his team to start new framing companies in California and Arizona.

Originally from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Steve earned an associates degree in architectural/drafting and construction management in 1986 from the North Dakota State School of Science. He then moved to Pheonix, Arizona to join a national building materials supplier, first serving as a Lumber Estimator and then as manager of the Truss Engineering Division. In 1989, he served as a builder representative on technical issues (trusses/support trusses) before joining WestCor Companies in 1991.

From his earliest days with WestCor Companies, Steve adopted the philosophy of owner Michael Coronado by carefully selecting and cultivating outstanding employees. In his many years since then, Steve has dedicated his efforts to making WestCor Companies the definitive name in construction and contracting.

As a General Manager for our framing division in California, Robert Keele heads up all facets of our operations in that state. In this role, he handles bids, negotiates contracts, generates sales, stays on top of price fluctuations and oversees a team of dedicated professionals. He has been with WestCor Companies since 1997.

While growing up in Cedar City, Utah, Robert learned the basics of field operations by working alongside his father, who owned a framing company. He quickly added estimating to his skill set, and later worked on the retail side of construction, selling tools and equipment to construction companies. Upon joining WestCor Companies in 1997, Robert became a Project Manager/Estimator for what was then the Southern Utah division. In 1999, Robert assumed the same role for the company’s Las Vegas division. By 2000, he became Senior Project Manager. When WestCor Companies expanded to Southern California, Robert stepped up as General Manager, the position he currently holds.

Robert holds degrees in computer science, auto-cad and drafting from Southern Utah University. He is an active member of several industry and professional organizations, including National Association of Home Builders, Building Industry Association of Southern California, California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors, and California Framing Contractors Association.

While overseeing operations in California, Robert aspires to match WestCor Framing’s status in Nevada as the state’s largest privately held framing company. He is truly appreciative of the many opportunities he has experienced at WestCor Companies, extended by owner Michael Coronado. He also enjoys working with talented and motivated colleagues, and shares their affinity for the communities they build together.

As Estimating Manager, Dave Canonico directs all project estimating activities, which includes responding to bid invites, discussing details with project managers and overseeing estimators. Dave is instrumental in maintaining strong relationships with our developers as well as our suppliers, and meets with them regularly to ensure a smooth flow of information.

In his dual role as a Division Manager, Dave oversees all daily operations. His responsibilities cover everything from hiring employees, to analyzing job costs and to overseeing the completion of projects to the developer’s satisfaction. Much of Dave’s time is occupied by working directly with employees.

Dave currently serves as Vice President of the Framing Contractors Association, assisting the President on all organizational matters, including meetings and functions. Dave also sits on the board of directors with the Association of General Contractors, and actively participates in various functions.

Dave began his construction career in 1992 as a laborer. For the next five years, he worked for different companies before joining WestCor Companies in 1997. Since that time, he has aggressively improved his skills and expanded his knowledge, working his way up the ranks from laborer to carpenter, then to lead man, foreman, track foreman, superintendent and general superintendent, and finally to his present position.

From these experiences, Dave has developed a firm grasp of the process and what it takes to get projects done right and with ease. He understands that much depends on cultivating a quality workforce and is committed to producing work and employees that contribute to the distinguished WestCor Companies name. As such, he maintains open communication with field personnel, creating a personable environment to ensure success at every project site.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, General Manager Randy Smith originally joined the Southwest Glazing team in 1998. He manages daily operations, oversees a large staff, and handles bidding, project deadlines, and fleet concerns.

Prior to entering the glazing industry, Randy spent several years in the golf and sales business. In 1993, he entered the glazing field, starting on line making windows. Eventually, he became a delivery manager, responsible for scheduling.

When Randy joined Southwest Glazing five years later, he put his glass experience and sales talents to work by selling the company products and services to homebuilders. He went on to become the project manager for the commercial side of the business, handling all shop drawings, samples, metal packages, scheduling, site location checks and reports. He then started working on the residential side as well, collecting POs and calling superintendents.

Recognizing Randy’s contributions and skills, the company promoted him to operational manager. After continued superior performance, he assumed the general manager position. Randy has created a team dedicated to customer service and precise workmanship, helping Southwest Glazing maintain a solid reputation for excellence.

Since 2008, Todd Donnelly has complemented the WestCor Companies management team with substantial experience in operations, P&L management, sales, and purchasing in the commercial and residential fields. As General Manager for both All City Material Placement and Coronado Concrete & Masonry, he oversees all day-to-day operations for the divisions. Since coming to Las Vegas in 1995, Todd has overseen tract work projects for KB Home, D.R. Horton, Toll Brothers, Richmond American Homes, and many other prominent names in residential development.

Prior to joining WestCor Companies, Todd was General Manager at a major concrete company, where he directly supervised more than 200 employees. In that capacity, he oversaw the design and implementation of quality assurance, estimating, purchasing, sales, and field piecework operations systems. He also helped diversify the company’s primarily residential customer base to include commercial, residential, multi-family and remodeling clientele.

Before that, Todd was Operations Manager for one of the nation’s largest residential roofing contractors, serving such clients as Pulte, Del Webb, KB Home, Richmond American, Beazer, Engle, and Kimble Hill Homes. While there, Todd directly supervised more than 600 employees, and oversaw field operations, service programs, quality assurance, training and technical programs as the company completed over 19,000 homes annually.

Todd is proud to be part of the WestCor Companies and to work with a team that is committed to professionalism and customer service.