The team guiding CTI.
Experienced leaders in operations, aviation, finance, and communications, focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Rico Nelson
Rico Nelson’s expertise includes organizational and leadership development, talent recruiting and bench strength building, profit and loss management, and strategic business operations leadership. He has planned, designed, and facilitated leadership committees and forums across all levels of an organization to formulate strategies for long-term business success.
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During his career, he has created compelling business plans and driven revenue generation for high-growth companies such as MassMutual Colorado, where he served as Senior Executive Vice President of Organizational Development. His experience also includes roles as Partner/General Agent, Associate General Agent, Managing Director, and Financial Representative with Wealth Strategies Group, and event promotion for the Ministry of Promise Keepers.
Rico has served as public spokesperson for the organizations he has led, presented at large industry and community events, and partnered with corporate leaders to develop enterprise-level solutions, optimize business processes, and increase profitability and shareholder value.
Conrad A. Dawes Jr.
Conrad Dawes is responsible for a wide range of disciplines across CTI, including technology, human resources, legal, and risk management. With a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and more than two decades of military experience, he leads people, projects, and resources through clear planning, realistic goal setting, and disciplined execution.
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Conrad brings over 23 years of leadership experience at the highest levels of the Department of Defense, from leading acquisition teams defining requirements for satellite infrastructure to managing portfolios of programs, projects, and operational initiatives. As an Adjunct Professor for Air University, he developed and facilitated a 160-hour executive curriculum for senior leaders across the U.S. Air Force.
Education: M.S. Organizational Leadership, Colorado State University · B.S. Operations Management, DeVry University · A.A.S. Space Operations, Community College of the Air Force · Leading Strategically, Center for Creative Leadership · National and International Security Leadership Seminar
Paul Pastore, P.E.
As Director of Operations for CTI’s Aviation Division at Denver International Airport, Paul provides leadership and strategic direction for construction management, inspection, and program support services for DEN and its partners. He brings over 35 years of industry experience, including more than 25 years in project and program management.
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Paul has coordinated and directed project activities at DEN since the airport’s original construction. Most recently, he led a team of engineers and designers to assess and develop a large-scale energy reduction program now being implemented at DEN. His career spans hundreds of projects, including an automotive manufacturing startup, Qwest data centers, educational and healthcare facilities, Coors Field, and a major energy savings initiative at the Auraria Higher Education Campus.
He previously led Property Management at Qwest, overseeing 1,700 facilities totaling more than 10 million square feet across Colorado and New Mexico.
Education and credentials: MBA, Regis University · B.S., Colorado School of Mines · Registered Professional Engineer, State of Colorado
Mary Catherine Carroll
Mary Catherine is a key member of CTI’s executive leadership team, guiding day-to-day operations and the formulation and execution of strategic objectives. Her focus spans communications, marketing, technology integration, and business development, including proposal management, copywriting, graphic design, digital media, database administration, VR/AR implementation, and strategic planning. She joined CTI in 2022.
Sheila King
Sheila King has been with Civil Technology, Inc. since 1989 and has managed all phases of administration, finance, and human resources for CTI. She oversees business operations including personnel, contract administration, and business development, and has helped establish joint venture relationships. She is also involved in marketing, strategic planning, payroll, accounting, and financial planning, and maintains the company’s certification requirements.