Meet the Team

Rives’ work is driven by a team that consistently goes above and beyond to ensure client voices are heard and valued as the company works to meet their unique needs. Learn about our team below.

Daniel Dillon

President

Daniel Dillon
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
1999-present
Years in Industry
27 years

Daniel joined Rives Construction in 1999 and currently serves as its president and chief operating officer. He is an active member of the Birmingham community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Center for Executive Leadership. He has previous experience serving on boards and committees at Mountain Brook Community Church, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Athletics, Associated Builders and Contractors, Children’s Hospital, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Vestavia Country Club. Daniel graduated from Auburn University in 1999 and holds a B.S. in building construction.

Brad Avery

Senior Vice President

Brad Avery
College
University of Alabama, Auburn University
Degree
Masters, Building Science; B.S. Finance/Commercial Real Estate
Years at Rives
2002 – Present
Years in Industry
24 years

Brad joined Rives construction in 2002 and currently serves as senior vice president of the company.  Brad also currently serves on the executive board for the Academy of Craft Training, is a board member of BigTime Ministries, a member of the Church Council at Canterbury United Methodist Church and Chairman for United Way’s 2021 Fundraising-Contractors Division.  He also was recognized as a one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the Birmingham Business Journal and AGC Alabama in 2018.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce & business administration, finance with a concentration on commercial real estate from the University of Alabama, as well as a master’s degree in building construction from Auburn University.

Cory Varden

Director of Operations

Cory Varden
College
Auburn University, Birmingham Theological Seminary
Degree
Building Science; Masters, Biblical Studies
Years at Rives
2003 – 2011; 2015- present
Years in Industry
19 years

Cory joined Rives Construction in 2003 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. Cory was recognized as a top 40 Under 40 in construction by the AGC of Alabama in 2018. Cory also serves bi-vocationally as the Pastor for a local church. He has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building science from Auburn University and a master’s degree in biblical studies from Birmingham Theological Seminary.

 

Chris Rives

Project Manager

Chris Rives
College
University of Alabama
Degree
B.S. Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Years at Rives
2007 – present
Years in Industry
19

Chris joined Rives Construction in 2007 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has more than 17 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and entrepreneurship from the University of Alabama

Drake Babis

Project Manager

Drake Babis
College
University of Florida
Degree
Masters, Business Management; B.S. Construction Management
Years at Rives
2017 – present
Years in Industry
10 years

Drake joined Rives construction in 2017 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management and a master’s degree in business management, both from the University of Florida. Drake was named to the AGC Alabama Top 40 Under 40 in 2026.

Jack Bjork

Project Manager

Jack Bjork
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
2024 – Present
Years in Industry
6 years

Jack brings more than five years of project management experience to his role at Rives Construction. His experience includes mission critical construction and healthcare projects.

Jimmy Brown

Controller

Jimmy Brown
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Accounting
Years at Rives
2010 – present
Years in Industry
32 years

Jimmy joined Rives Construction in 2010 and currently serves as a controller for the company. He has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Auburn University.

 

Casey Cowley

Project Manager Support

Casey Cowley

Casey joined Rives in 2013 and currently serves as an assistant project manager for the company. She has more than eight years in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.

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Ryan Farrell

Estimator

Ryan Farrell
College
Mississippi State University, Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science; B.S. Business Administration
Years at Rives
2013 – present
Years in Industry
22 years

Ryan joined Rives Construction in 2013 and currently serves as an estimator for the company. He has been involved in the construction industry for more than 20 years and holds degrees in business administration and building science from Mississippi State University and Auburn University, respectively.

 

Blair Hamm

Project Manager

Blair Hamm
College
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Degree
B.S. Human Resource Management; Masters in Construction Engineering Management
Years at Rives
2018 – present
Years in Industry
9 years

Blair joined Rives Construction in 2018 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has more than five years of experience in the construction industry and holds a master’s degree in construction engineering management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

 

Howard Hunn

Project Manager

Howard Hunn
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
2011 – present
Years in Industry
26 years

Howard joined Rives Construction in 2011 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has 26 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a degree in building science from Auburn University.

Brad Judy

Estimator

Brad Judy
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Construction
Years at Rives
2009 – present
Years in Industry
33 years

Brad joined Rives Construction in 2009 and currently serves as an estimator for the company. He has 33 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building construction from Auburn University.

 

David Laney

Project Manager

David Laney
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
2019-present
Years in Industry
36

David joined Rives Construction in 2019 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building science from Auburn University.

 

Felecia Nettles

Receptionist

Felecia Nettles

Felicia joined Rives Construction in 2018 and currently serves as the company’s receptionist. She holds an associate’s degree from Southern Union.

Michael Parsons

Project Manager

Michael Parsons
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
2013 – present
Years in Industry
27 years

Michael joined Rives in 2013 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has 25 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building science from Auburn University.

 

Jason Prickett

Estimator

Jason Prickett
Years at Rives
2017 – present
Years in Industry
32 years

Jason joined Rives Construction in 2017 and currently serves as an estimator for the company. He has more than 30 years of experience and has served in multiple estimator roles.

 

Ray Reese

Safety Director

Ray Reese
College
Samford University
Degree
B.A. / J.D.
Years at Rives
2014 – present
Years in Industry
23 years

Ray joined Rives Construction and currently serves as the safety director for the company. He has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree from Samford University. Ray is also a graduate of the Birmingham School of Law.

 

Brad Ringer

Project Manager

Brad Ringer
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science; B.S. Business/Finance
Years at Rives
2000-present
Years in Industry
26 years

Brad joined Rives in 2000 and currently serves as a senior project manager for the company. He has 26 years of experience in the construction industry and holds degrees in business/finance and building science from Auburn University.

 

Hugh Stewart

Estimator

Hugh Stewart
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Science
Years at Rives
2026 – present
Years in Industry
26

Hugh joined Rives in 2026 and serves as an estimator for the company. He has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building science from Auburn University.

 

Edie Schrimscher

Project Manager Support

Edie Schrimscher
College
University of Memphis & Casper College
Years at Rives
1998-present
Years in Industry
24 years

Edie plays a crucial role in supporting Rives’ operations and project managers. She is a valuable member of our team, with 24 years of experience in the construction industry. Edie attended the University of Memphis and Casper College.

 

Lance Walker

Project Manager

Lance Walker
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Construction
Years at Rives
2015 – present
Years in Industry
14 years

Lance joined Rives Construction in 2015 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building construction from Auburn University.

 

Roger Wood

Project Manager

Roger Wood
College
Auburn University
Degree
B.S. Building Construction
Years at Rives
2014 – present
Years in Industry
27 years

Roger joined Rives Construction in 2014 and currently serves as a project manager for the company. He has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in building construction from Auburn University.

 

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