The Tori Contracting team has construction experience acquired by performing highly successful work for hotels and casinos, restaurants, retail stores, healthcare facilities and a wide range of commercial and themed projects. We provide design assist capabilities from start to finish…from schematic design and development through construction documents with the aid of our full-time AUTOCAD staff.
LUKE JACKSON
President
Luke is a second-generation construction professional who has worked on many high-profile projects in the Southwest United States, including the $4 billion “Palazzo” at Las Vegas Sands Corp. He holds a B.S. with high honors in construction management from Boise State and was selected to intern at NASA as a project engineer. Luke became a partner of Tori Contracting in 2015 and was named President in 2016.
ROBERT GROSS
Senior Estimator
Robert has over 35 years in the construction industry and graduated from P.I.T. in 1981 with a degree in Architectural / Structural drafting & design. Robert has a diverse background in the construction industry and has focused efforts on Casino, Hospitality, Retail, University Educational, Medical, and Corps of Engineers.
Robert spent over 15 years in the Carpenters Local Union #1977, performing and managing work across the southwest division. Robert’s experience in the trades provided him with the knowledge and skill necessary to seamlessly transition from the field into estimating and operations. Robert has strived to establish strong relationships with all clients and repeatedly be the contractor of choice based on performance and quality.
SCOTT BULLOCH
Chief Financial Officer
Scott has been an accounting and finance professional for over 20 years, serving in roles at Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche and in corporate positions, including CREEL, Huntsman Corporation, and others. Scott is a third-generation Las Vegas native. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Tax, and an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Scott maintains his CPA certification in Nevada and Utah. Scott joined Tori Contracting as Chief Financial Officer in 2018.
JODI HOPE
Finance & Accounting
Jodi brings 20+ years of office management experience at various manufacturing and general contracting firms. She has a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Accounting, graduating with distinction, and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Economics graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her high standards and attention to detail add value to Tori’s team.
DAYN MESSINGER
Estimating & Project Management
Dayn was born and raised in the Las Vegas Valley and has a great passion for the construction industry. Dayn completed his Associate’s degree in Business Management and extended his education by taking additional Construction Management, Print Reading, and Accounting courses.
Dayn is a third-generation construction professional who has excelled with Tori Contracting. His attention to detail and ability to anticipate gaps through drawing review has made him a valuable company asset and estimator.
KIM HADDOCK
Project Director
Kim is a second-generation construction professional, Las Vegas native, and UNLV graduate. Her experience, education, and training, combined with a natural talent for organization and teamwork, allow her to excel as a project manager.
Kim has managed some of Las Vegas’ highest-profile Division 9 Hospitality Projects while at Tori Contracting.
DARWIN SWAPP
Project Manager
Darwin is a native of Las Vegas with over 40 years of construction experience. Beginning as an apprentice plasterer, he worked up to the plaster superintendent position before moving into the office as a Division 9 project manager. Darwin has had the great opportunity to watch Las Vegas grow and be a part of that growth in the construction of many resorts on and off the Strip. His experience and industry connections add value to the Tori Team.
MARK CLIFTON
Estimator
As an estimator for Tori, Mark relies on his 30-plus years of experience performing and supervising work in the field. His career accomplishments range from small retail stores to multi-story hotel towers. Mark has supervised projects across the Las Vegas Valley at almost every major hotel/casino. Mark has been with Tori since 2015 and takes great pride in Tori’s growth and continued success.
MATT BARTH
Estimator
With over a decade of construction experience in the Las Vegas Valley, Matt is proud to bring his expertise to the team. Matt has worked on high-caliber projects like the $9.2 billion City Center and many other projects in the commercial construction industry.
IVAN MILOSEVIC
Senior Design Manager
Ivan graduated from the University of Belgrade with a Master’s in Architecture. He successfully built his career in his home country of Serbia and was one of the lead designers/project managers on commercial and luxury residential projects. In 2007, Ivan and his family moved to the United States, where he worked as a design and engineering project manager on high-end residential and commercial remodeling construction projects.
FRANK SCHIRKA
Safety Director
Frank brings 33 years of construction experience to Tori Contracting. He directs the safety operations on-site and in the office. His proven leadership and strong ability to develop, motivate and guide a team have achieved Tori’s zero-incident job site and an experience modification rate of 0.70. Frank’s safety core values earned him the Golden Gate Award two years in a row with Cal/OSHA on the LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal.
DELOSS "D" WEYANT
Superintendent
A third-generation craftsman, Deloss has over 25 years of construction experience. His passion for overcoming challenges and strong leadership skills have led to the successful completion of countless high-profile projects, including UFC Headquarters and Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy. As Superintendent, Deloss has proven his value in successfully managing and facilitating the delivery of hundreds of projects for Tori Contracting.
BRET JORGENSEN
General Foreman
Bret boasts more than three decades of expertise in all aspects of construction, including residential, commercial and prefabrication. During the past 27 years, he has been a member of the local carpenters union #1977. Over the years, he has assumed leadership roles in numerous renowned contracting firms, leveraging his extensive knowledge and unwavering commitment to ensuring every project is done right.
JAMES KOCH
General Foreman
As a second-generation Union carpenter, James brings our team 15 years of residential and 15 years of commercial experience. Currently, he is our General Forman overseeing multiple fast-tracked projects for division 9 scope on and around the Las Vegas strip. Notable projects include the Circa exterior build, Palms property-wide remodel, Terminal 3 -“D” gates tunnel at McCarran Airport and many more here in Las Vegas.