Meet The Team
Phil Varni
President & CEO
Phil brings over 30 years of business experiences to the firm. With endeavors in many business ventures, including specialty structural concrete, specialty foods, major construction industry trade association, insurance and risk management as well general contracting. Phil enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing and many other outdoor activities!
Joe Sweeney
Safety & Marketing
Joe is responsible for oversight of the company's safety strategies and marketing materials. With extensive experience in construction related activities as an Owner and an Employee for several companies Joe is a valued asset to the companies leadership team's development. Joe is a graduate of the University of Southern California after majoring in business administration, with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. Currently, Joe is the Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for Calafia Pacific, possessing several classifications and disciplines in the construction industry. Joe is married for over 40 years and has 3 grown children. Our driving principle at Calafia Pacific is to take care of our valued customers, doing whatever it takes, and do a responsible job for them - safely.
Steve Gould
Estimator
Steve is passionate about his estimating endeavors and looks forward to each and every opportunity! Weather is it working with valued clients or helping team members with plant counts Steve give it all he has. Steve enjoys getting out to the mountains, spending quality time with his wife and friends, fishing and making homemade wine and 'shine!
Jose Garcia
Operations Manager
With over a two decades of experience in all aspects of construction, Jose has the know how to keep the projects on schedule and budget while maintaining the high quality Calafia delivers each project. He is customer focused and will ensure both the client and team have a memorable experience. Jose enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and travelling to different areas on his motorcycle.
Kathy Edmonson
Accounting Manager
Kathy, handles/overseas all Accounting related matters for the company. Prior to joining the team she spent 13 years in the accounting field within various industries. Kathy graduated from University of Phoenix with a B.A. in Human Resource Management. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys spending time with family, watching hockey and football, and giving friends and family wardrobe makeovers.
Adam Ashley
Estimator | Project Manager
Adam is a graduate from the University of Alabama where he studied finance and real estate. He brings a first one in, last one out mentality to the Calafia Pacific team. Adam spends his free time coaching high school football, golfing and watching the Tide roll on Saturday's!
Jim Oneal
Concrete Project Sales
Jim has over 20 years experience in the concrete business. He has worked closely with the City of San Jose to repair and replace sidewalks, curbs & gutters. Jim also has experience in advertising, video and internet worlds. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting, hiking and 4-wheeling.
Peter Blach
Estimating & Project Coordinator
After a brief stint in the field Peter has joined the operations team focused on supporting both the estimating pursuits and projects operation needs!
When not producing submittals or chasing vendors for project quotes Peter enjoys coaching youth travel baseball, hunting ducks and hanging out with family.