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MEET OUR TEAM

We have a committed team of experts with over 150 years of combined cost management experience. Utilizing their in-depth understanding of industry markets, they have estimated projects ranging from thousands of dollars to over $150 Million on an array of new build, renovation, and feasibility studies.

Cost Management

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Michael D. Palacio, CPE

President | Chief Cost Manager

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R. Terry Dickerson, LEED AP

Vice President of Cost Management | Division 1 Director | Senior Cost Manager II

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Kaye A. Smith

Vice President | Division 2 Co-Director | Senior Cost Manager II

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Marvin T. Coker

Division 2 Co-Director | Senior Cost Manager II

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Justin Landry

Senior Cost Manager II

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Kerron Roberts

Senior Cost Manager I

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Brian Smith

Cost Manager III

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Katie Kyle

Cost Manager II

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Emily Anderson

Cost Manager II

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Syed Bukhari, PMP

Cost Manager II

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Vita Spear

Cost Manager I

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Cole Apple

Cost Manager I

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Shaan Ramani

Cost Manager I

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Sean Wilson

Senior Cost Manager I

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Mitch Carmichael

Cost Manager I

Operations

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Angela Zelaya

Director of Operations | Human Resources Manager

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Krista Zelaya

Senior Operations Specialist

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Nicki McGinnis

Human Resources Coordinator

Marketing

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Andrea Newman

Director of Marketing & Business Development

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Aanisah Chowdhury

Marketing Manager

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Zach Cononelos

Senior Proposal Coordinator

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Angie Roberts

Senior Communications Coordinator

CAREERS

Join the Team

We pride ourselves on embracing a values-driven culture and are always looking to add new talent to the team. Interested in learning more about our career opportunities?

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Contact the Director of Operations at azelaya@palaciocollaborative.com.

Proudly celebrating over 15 years of valued partnerships and transformational work. 

 

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