John R. Barna, Jr., Principal
President

Mr. Barna joined dcb Construction Company, Inc., in May 1977 as a Project Manager. On January 15, 1982 he was one of ten dcb employees who entered into a leveraged buyout agreement with the company’s founder and owner, Mr. Perry Peine. What transpired next set the tone for the remainder of Mr. Barna’s remarkable twenty-eight year tenure at dcb. On May 2, 1982, Colorado’s infamous “Black Sunday” hit the Western Slope when Exxon retreated from the development of shale oil, causing a collapse of the entire market.

In business for just a few short months, the owners of dcb found themselves in a very precarious position. With little to no work and enormous note payments, their survival instincts accelerated at a rapid pace. Their relentless persistence proved profitable. January 1983 brought the completion of a building for Broadway Moving & Storage, one of dcb’s first clients. With high hopes and much enthusiasm, owners and employees never looked back. The company began concentrating on design-build projects and, with slow and steady leadership, built dcb into one of the premiere design-build firms in the state of Colorado. Mr. Barna’s core belief of working together is at the heart of the design-build philosophy and method of construction. And now the entire construction industry is catching onto this philosophy. dcb Construction Company, Inc., with Mr. Barna at the helm continues to be a pioneer of design-build construction.

“As a business owner you need to decide either to be very
large or very specialized. We decided from day one to specialize
in design-build, allowing us to provide value and trust to every
client we’ve ever served. It’s a simple business philosophy
that works for us.”
John Barna, Jr.

This philosophy of better serving the client’s interests with designer and contractor working together has garnered tremendous success for this small construction company that could. dcb Construction Company, Inc. is currently celebrating it’s 46th year in business, generating over $30 million in revenue annually.

Mr. Barna, now one of four principal owners, has seen a tremendous amount of change in Colorado over the past 46 years. From 1986 to 1988, over 55,000 construction jobs were lost and by 1990 more than half of all the construction companies didn’t survive the turbulent 1980’s. But dcb held fast to its fundamental belief of doing one thing exceptionally well and rode out the 1980’s to ultimate success.

Mr. Barna’s legacy of honesty and integrity is now being passed on to an entire new generation of dcb leaders. Knowing that his reputation is unsurpassed within the construction industry, these new leaders work tirelessly to continue his passion.

A native of Nebraska, Mr. Barna graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering and migrated to Colorado shortly after graduation.

He has been active in many Chambers and economic development organizations including the Denver, Aurora, Ft. Collins and Colorado Springs Chambers of Commerce as well as a variety of charity organizations including Mile High United Way, Special Olympics, Alameda West Kiwanis Club and the Boy Scouts of America. He has served as a Board member of the American Arbitration Association for the past three years and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Colorado Springs National Bank and the Board of Advisors of City Wide Banks. Mr. Barna also served as National President of the Systems Builders Association from 1990 to 1991 and as National President of the Building Systems Institute in 1990.

Mr. Barna lives in Lakewood with his wife and daughter.

“There is a misconception of business ownership. It’s not
about being your own boss, it’s about having the heart to
stick with a company long-term and to have it be the focal
point of your life. It’s simply a state of mind and an attitude
of pure passion and a love for what you do.”
John Barna, Jr.

Earl Raymond, Principal
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Raymond joined dcb Construction Company, Inc., in 1980 as staff Accountant. Within just a few short years, he became one of two individuals who purchased the ownership of the company from Mr. Perry Peine, the original founder. During his twenty-five year tenure, Mr. Raymond has served in many facets of accounting, always setting and maintaining a strict standard of practices and principles. His legacy has been and will continue to be his tireless efforts in developing and maintaining dcb’s 46 year history of customer service and accountability. Mr. Raymond possesses the respect of every dcb staff member as well as the entire construction industry community.

A native of Iowa, Mr. Raymond moved to Colorado in 1974 to pursue employment opportunities within the construction industry. He currently serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Southeast Weld County Fair and the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association. He is an active member of 4H and his hobbies include ranching, farming and American muscle cars.

Mr. Raymond lives in the small northeast Colorado community of Keenesburg with his wife and two children.

Barry A. Sherman, Principal / Architect
Vice President

Mr. Sherman is Vice President of dcb Construction Company, Inc., where he has a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including management of the Design, Business Development and Marketing Departments. He has more than seventeen years of experience in architectural design, development and construction, with broad experience in the design of industrial, commercial, and office projects. Mr. Sherman provides his clients with extensive expertise in site analysis, land use regulations, facilities planning, regulatory agency negotiations, developing accurate design time lines and construction budget management.

Before assuming this position with dcb in 1998, Mr. Sherman served as a Principal and Project Architect for Cocallas Hoskin Architects as well as working in the private sector specializing in historic preservation, commercial office space and multi-single family housing projects. His career started under the guidance of Slater Paul and Associates, a local Denver architectural firm.

A fifth generation native of Colorado, Mr. Sherman matriculated and graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor in Environmental Design & Architecture. He currently holds his architectural license in the State of Colorado.

Mr. Sherman divides his time between his practice and his community by participating as past Chairman to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Programs Committee and a graduating member of the 1998 Leadership Denver Class. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Shiloh House, a non-profit center for homeless boys, and the Building Committee for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Catholic Diocese.

Mr. Sherman spends most of his free time in the outdoors coaching soccer, camping with his family and skiing the Colorado mountain peaks.

Mr. Sherman resides in Thornton, Colorado with his wife and two young children.

Keith McLaughlin
Vice President of Construction

As the newest member of the executive team at dcb Construction Company, Inc., Mr. McLaughlin brings with him more than 11 years management and executive-level construction and development experience.  This experience includes planning, designing, coordinating and executing projects in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.  Professional skills include operations management, program/project management, business and budget development, project team development and strategic planning. 

A native of Lakewood, Colorado, Mr. McLaughlin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University, 1989.  Additional education and training includes Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Naval Aviator (F/A-18C), Means Value Engineering/Means Unit Price Estimating and licensure as a commercial instrument pilot of single and multi-engine land aircraft.

Mr. McLaughlin resides in Lakewood with his wife and two daughters and enjoys hunting, fishing and flying.