John F. Gravel
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
John has +30 years of global expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure project delivery. He has implemented cost-effective, comprehensive tools and systems for project development and control. Additionally, John has provided risk-based advisory, litigation support, commercial and financial analysis, and expert witness services to numerous stakeholders. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from California State University, Long Beach.
Rene Mendoza
President – Bedrock-Service USA
Managing Director – Global
Rene has +30 years of successful delivery through implementation of program and project management services on multi-billion-dollar projects. He has led project teams throughout the project lifecycle on multiple +$1B projects and programs. Rene has deep expertise in risk management, claims analysis, and resolution/negotiation on international projects with multinational contractors and vendors. He consistently delivers shareholder value by managing risks well, focusing on critical priorities, leveraging functional expertise globally, driving a culture of improvement, and sharing best practices. Rene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from University of California at Berkeley.
Jonas Nitschak
COO & Regional Managing Director Latin America
Jonas has +20 years of experience in large multinationals as well as start-ups. His main expertise is in Project, Program and Operations Management. He has extensive international management experience, having lead cross-functional teams in over 30 countries on a wide range of projects in different industries. Jonas is fluent in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese and has working knowledge of French. He holds a Diploma in Architecture, MSc in Project Management and a bilingual MBA from IESE Business School.
Greg Howell
Managing Director
Greg has +35 years of successful capital project and program delivery in the oil and gas, and mining industries. Greg was instrumental in establishing BHP’s Shenzi project, BHP’s company’s largest ever operated offshore platform. Greg was a recognized Subject Matter Expert in capital project stage gate processes. He has marshaled approximately $20 billion worth of capital projects through the investment process to approval and provided assurance oversight for major projects across the globe. Greg holds a Master of Business Administration from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University.