Compass is comprised of highly experienced professionals whose careers have touched every aspect of the project management, design, pre-construction, contract negotiations, project supervision, project closeout and defects, claims specialists, and risk mitigation.  From the early planning stages to final delivery, Compass unifies the development teams with the goal of maximizing efficiency and profits, streamlining logistics, and hitting deadlines on time and within budget.

Compass includes two members, Dan Brodbeck and Bridget Parkes. The rest of the Compass team is made up of independent professional consultants from a wide variety of backgrounds.  Each project is unique, and we pride ourselves on finding the best people for the job.  This approach allows Compass to look at each project individually and match it with the consultant or consultants that are best suited for that project, not just assign someone to a project because they are “available”.  This model allows Compass to not only provide owners with a professional, qualified individual, but to also keep costs down because Compass does not have the overhead of some of the other firms who maintain an entire staff. 

Dan brodbeck, lead ga

Dan has a degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati and more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry including former President and CEO of American Constructors, Inc.  Dan is also a past national chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This experience allowed Dan to create relationships in the construction industry all over the county and provides Compass the opportunity to provide services anywhere in the country.  Some of Dan’s larger projects include the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and the Tennessee State Museum. 

Bridget Parkes, esq., leed ap

Bridget has a degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from the University of Tennessee.  Bridget has worked as a project manager for commercial construction projects and as a construction lawyer.  While Bridget is not an attorney for the owner, her unique background provides Compass’s clients an advantage in contract negotiation, contract compliance, documentation, risk assessment, and claims analysis.

Steve curtis

Steve has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee.  Steve has worked 40 years in multiple facets of the construction industry from project engineer to director of construction to development coordinator to owner’s representative.  Some of Steve’s larger projects include the Tennessee NFL Stadium (LP Field), the Music City Convention Center, and the Tennessee State Museum. Steve’s comfort with large, public sector projects and experience allows Compass’s clients to proceed with complex projects that require coordination among multiple parties.

Rodney wilson

Rodney has a degree in civil engineering from Tennessee Tech University.  Rodney has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry including 28 years at the architecture and engineering firm HFR Design, Inc. where he eventually became President of the firm.  Some of Rodney’s larger projects include the Nashville Arena (Bridgestone Arena) and the main branch of the Nashville Public Library.  Compass’s clients benefit from Rodney’s vast experience by Rodney’s ability to manage complex projects, his intricate understanding of design and the design process, and his ability to review existing facilities.

joel goehner, leed ap

Joel has a degree in civil and construction engineering from Iowa State University.  Joel is a seasoned business professional who has been in the construction industry for over 30 years.  He has extensive experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, reporting, bid solicitation and selection, cost management, coordination, and communication.  Joel’s experience allows Compass to be intimately involved with the preconstruction and construction process while working with the designer(s) and contractor(s).       

william howell

William has a public management/construction technology degree from Austen Peay State University and an MBA from Bethel University. William has worked in many areas of construction over his career including as an estimator, project manager, and director preconstruction services. With over 30 years of experience, William has specialized in preconstruction and in construction cost control.  Compass’s clients benefit from Williams’s experience by providing clients with management experience, but also cost services, such as estimating, from project conception through construction document phase of the preconstruction process.     

Robert Lunny

Bob has a construction management degree from California Polytechnic State University and over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked as a construction foreman, has owned and operated his own sitework company, and has his own consulting firm. Bob’s experience provides Compass’s clients with a construction, sitework and infrastructure expertise that is unmatched. Bob’s immense amount of experience in sitework, infrastructure, and construction greatly benefit Compass’s clients. His work has included new construction, mass excavation, lot and road grading, wastewater treatment ponds, water line installation, sewer and force main installation, storm installation, joint utilities, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and paving.

Gwendolyn davis

Gwendolyn is a recognized expert in the field of Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) Program development and management.  Gwendolyn has developed and managed diversity programs since 1995. She developed the State of Tennessee’s Diversity Business Enterprise Program (Go-DBE) under the leadership of Governor Phil Bredesen and led initiatives to establish the Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise.  Compass’s clients benefit from Gwendolyn as a team member because she specializes in helping projects achieve DBE participation goals by DBE advertising, DBE project tracking, and DBE participation reporting. Some of the projects Gwendolyn has helped achieve DBE goals include the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Tennessee State Museum.