Eric R. Brown
President
eric@browncon.com

Eric was born in Spokane and attended Washington State University graduating with a B.S. Degree in Construction Management. In his first 12 years after college, Eric served as Project Manager for three of the Inland Empire's larger general contractors. His most notable position was that of  Chief Project Manager for the 32 million dollar Coeur d’Alene Resort. In 1988 Eric established Eric R. Brown Construction Inc. which became Brown Contracting and Development, Inc. in 2000.

Paul Krakenberg
Senior Project Manager
paul@browncon.com

Paul is a native of the State of Washington. His education includes a Bachelor Degree in Construction Management from Central Washington University. Paul has spent most of his career as a Senior Project Manager with Turner Construction on projects in the Pacific Northwest. His projects have included high rise condominiums, data centers, hospitals, medical office buildings, casinos and institutional buildings. His largest project was a $480,000,000 data center in Quincy for Microsoft completed over a 2 year period.

Brian Gehlen
CFO
brian@browncon.com

Brian was the first in his family to graduate from college, doing so in May 1990 from the University of Idaho with a BS in Accounting. He started working with Eric Brown immediately after college as the controller. After a couple years, Brian added estimating and eventually project managing to his list of responsibilities. He completed several million dollars worth of projects, including 5 Zip Trip stores. Brian stayed with the company until mid-1998, and for a year and a half dabbled in the residential construction arena, but returned to the commercial side when Eric started Brown Contracting & Development, Inc.

Tracy A. Arredondo
Office Manager
tracy@browncon.com

Tracy joined Brown Contracting over 8 years ago. As the office manager, she brings a comprehensive approach to ensuring the office is run efficiently. She works with the project managers, contractors, builders and superintendent’s to ensure all things get done accurately. Her multiple roles require attention to detail and she takes exceptional care in keeping Brown Contracting on track. She primarily grew up in the North Idaho area.  After graduating high school she moved to Spokane where she attended a Junior College and was working towards an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting.  After completing college she decided to start a career in the Hospitality Industry. After 8 years in the hotel industry Tracy decided to join Brown Contracting & Development, Inc. Tracy enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends. She enjoys going the lake, riding bikes, playing tennis as well as relaxing by the pool in her down time.