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About AVCOR

AVCOR emphasizes employment and development of military veterans and their spouses, taking advantage of an often-untapped resource pool of highly accomplished and talented individuals. As such, we would like to introduce you to our current team, many of which are veterans or active-duty spouses:

Amanda “Lee” Powers, Owner/ President

U.S. Air Force Veteran

With 15+ years of legal expertise, Lee brings unparalleled expertise and proficiency in navigating the federal contracting process. Her role at AVCOR is to ensure success by engaging in customer-based marketing, business growth & development, contract management, oversight of employees, and regulatory compliance.

Chris Powers, Owner/ Business Development Manager

U.S. Air Force Veteran

Within AVCOR, Chris primarily focuses on business development for both federal and commercial opportunities. He is also a licensed real estate broker, purchasing real estate for long- and short-term investment opportunities, as well as managing real estate assets throughout the acquisition, remodel, and disposition process.

Jackie Wengerd, Operations Manager

U.S. Air Force Active-Duty Spouse

Jackie joined AVCOR in August 2019, having experience with municipal construction planning and zoning regulations, navigating federal government regulations, and technical writing. At AVCOR, Jackie’s focus is on the requirements to gain new federal contracts, as well as the contract and project management. Jackie maintains presence in the pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring that administrative functions necessary throughout the federal contract lifecycle are in compliance with their respective regulations.

Francisco Reyes, Estimator/ Project Coordinator

A registered architect in Ecuador, Francisco brings unrivaled experience in the development of sectors such as transportation, public space/ parks, multiuse facilities/ stadiums, as well as multi-family developments. Francisco is bi-lingual, in Spanish and English, OSHA 30 certified, and since August 2020, has been providing take-off estimating and submittals for a variety of AVCOR’s multi-scope projects, as well as scheduling and assisting with project management duties.

Justin Windemaker, Superintendent/ Quality Control Manager

Justin has been with AVCOR since April 2021. Justin has 10 years of experience as a construction project superintendent and quality control manager. His role is project superintendent or quality control manager, and he is responsible for the onsite monitoring of projects from planning to completion. This includes the supervision and coordination of subcontractors, safety procedures and OSHA compliance on the jobsite, and reporting requirements for each projects.

Mike Hickman, Superintendent/ Quality Control Manager

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

In June 2022, Mike brought his 25+ years’ experience as construction project superintendent, and 14+ years’ experience in hospital / laboratory construction to AVCOR. Mike’s experience includes multiple federal customers such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of the Army. Mike is responsible for the oversight, coordination of all the activities and safety of a construction site according to project plans, specifications, and schedule.

Jerod Harness, Project Manager

U.S. Air Force Veteran

Jerod joined AVCOR in October 2020, and then re-joined AVCOR in September 2025in the capacity of Project Manager. Jerod brings 20+ years of combined project management and superintendence experience. Jerod holds ASHE Certification for Construction in Hospitals and OSHA 30 certification. At AVCOR, Jerod manages awarded projects, to include scheduling, safety, quality control, material data submittals, subcontractor security requirements, as well as on-site coordination of work for both AVCOR self-performance crews and our subcontractors.

Charles Rogers, Assistant Project Manager

Charles joined AVCOR in September 2022, bringing more than 20 years of experience in commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare construction. His expertise spans traditional building methods and modern construction technologies, enabling him to drive precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all project phases. Committed to exceeding client expectations, Charles focuses on delivering high-quality results while fostering collaboration and empowering project teams. His leadership approach emphasizes safety, accountability, and a dedication to achieving excellence on every project.

Kristin Lord, Executive Assistant

Kristin Lord is an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong technical background supporting complex projects and executive operations. Over more than a decade, she has coordinated high-level technical reporting, government contract work, large-scale project management, and detailed communication efforts across engineering and construction environments. In recent years at AVCOR Construction, Kristin has applied her expertise to support project teams, streamline processes, and ensure accurate, timely documentation and implementation.Outside of work, she enjoys tending to her plants and spending quality time with her family.

Andrew Isidoro, Estimator/ Project Engineer

Andrew has been with AVCOR since July 2025. Andrew has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and also brings over four years of experience in commercial HVAC estimating. In his role at AVCOR, he provides detailed estimates and prepares submittals for a wide range of AVCOR’s projects, while also assisting with project management responsibilities.

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