Lee Gros
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lee Gros joined Penhall in August 2024 as President and CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience in the heavy industrial construction and fabrication business, including power, petrochemical, chemical, and refining industries. Before joining Penhall, he served as Regional President of Brock Industrial Group and has an extensive background in engineering design, project controls, and project management. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work for some of the largest EPC companies in the US, managing and being a part of significant projects, including the “first of a kind” modular construction project like the AP1000 Nuclear Plant construction venture. Lee is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, fostering a strong sense of community, and creating a safe and supportive environment for employees. He holds an undergraduate degree from McNeese State University and an MBA from Louisiana State University, along with continuing education from Harvard Business School. Lee’s leadership aims to enhance Penhall’s customer satisfaction, deepen community engagement, and empower employees to excel, ensuring Penhall’s continued success and innovation in the industry.
Lee Barnett
Chief Financial Officer
Lee Barnett joined Penhall in February 2018 as the Chief Financial Officer bringing over 32 years of experience in the construction service industry to Penhall. Prior to Penhall, Lee served as the CFO of Brace Industrial Group, CFO of Brown & Root Industrial Services, CFO of Foster Wheeler USA Corporation, Controller for The Shaw Group and Controller for Rust Constructors. Lee’s experience managing the finances around projects and construction brings the focus needed to Penhall to help improve profits on projects and implementing new processes and procedures to enhance profitability for the Company. Lee graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Accounting.
Melissa Kaspari
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Kaspari joined Penhall in October 2024 as Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in transforming HR functions across various industries, including construction. She excels in talent management, HR strategy, and aligning HR with business goals to drive both employee satisfaction and customer success. Melissa has led teams through mergers and acquisitions, focusing on retention and efficiency while fostering a collaborative, people-first culture.
Her leadership emphasizes building strong teams that not only support business objectives but also enhance Penhall’s service to its customers and the broader community. With expertise in management training, succession planning, and strategic benefits design, Melissa ensures that Penhall’s workforce is equipped to meet the evolving needs of both employees and clients.
Melissa holds an MBA, an Executive Coaching certification, and SHRM-CP and PHR credentials. At Penhall, she is committed to driving operational excellence through people-centered strategies that benefit employees, customers, and the community alike.
Scott Sarason
Sr. Vice President, Business Development
Scott Sarason joined Penhall in May 2025 as Senior Vice President of Business Development, bringing deep expertise in enterprise sales, strategic growth, and operational execution across the commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. He is responsible for driving Penhall’s national growth strategy, deepening client relationships, and expanding market presence across core and emerging verticals.
Before joining Penhall, Scott served as Vice President of Sales for Brock Services, where he led business development efforts across 32 states in the East Region, with a focus on client diversification, market expansion, and delivering long-term customer value. His background also includes senior leadership roles in steel fabrication, where he spearheaded transformative growth initiatives and secured major contracts in the data center, healthcare, and vertical construction markets.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and Industrial Distribution, a dual-degree program from Purdue University, and has completed executive leadership development programs. He is known for building high-performing teams, forging trusted partnerships, and aligning growth strategies with long-term business outcomes.
Deryl Ward
Vice President, Legal
Deryl Ward joined Penhall in March 2025 as Vice President, Legal, bringing more than two decades of experience leading legal departments across the construction and building materials industries. His legal expertise is matched by a strong commitment to strategic leadership and enhancing the customer experience.
Deryl has played a key role in guiding organizations through complex legal and operational challenges, with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business growth. His leadership style is grounded in collaboration and pragmatic problem-solving, supporting operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Before joining Penhall, Deryl served as Vice President and General Counsel at Reece USA, and previously held the role of Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Builders FirstSource. He began his legal career in private practice at a Dallas law firm, where he built a foundation in litigation and commercial law. Deryl holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
At Penhall, Deryl leads with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring the company’s legal strategy supports its continued growth, safety standards, and customer-first philosophy. He is committed to fostering a high-performance culture that empowers teams and builds trust both internally and externally.
Joe Morello
Vice President, Corporate Development
Joe Morello joined Penhall Company in 1987 as a salesman at the Santa Clara office. Over the years, he has held various positions, showcasing his dedication and expertise. In 2020, he was appointed as the Vice President of Corporate Development. In this role, he spearheads the growth of national accounts, key accounts, technology services, and acquisitions. His strategic vision aims to expand Penhall Company's core and technology service model across both existing and new markets.
Before assuming his current position, Joe served as the VP of West Operations, where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of 18 service and contract offices spanning from Seattle to Hawaii. Notably, in 1997, he relocated to the Pacific Northwest to establish greenfield operations in the Portland and Seattle markets.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Elisabeth Doser
Vice President, Strategy & Transformation
Elisabeth Doser joined Penhall Company in 2003 and currently services as the Vice President, Strategy & Transformation. In this role, she is responsible for driving transformational change throughout all functional areas of the organization, maximizing productivity and efficiencies, to accelerate growth and increase profitability. She’s held multiple leadership positions in Information Technology, including Director of IT. In 2016, Elisabeth moved from IT to operations, where she played a key role in designing, developing, and leading the new Penhall Technologies division. In 2018 she was promoted to Vice President of Technologies and later, she was promoted to Regional Vice President, Texas Gulf Coast operations. She attended Purdue University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and currently resides in Austin, TX.
Scott Galloway
Vice President of Support Services
Scott Galloway is the Vice President of Support Services at Penhall Company, where he drives business growth. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technologies from Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo in 1993 and joined Penhall Company that same year as an OSR. Galloway has been with the company for over three decades, advancing from Branch Manager in Santa Clara, CA in 1997 to Area General Manager for Seattle and Western Grinding and Grooving Services in 2017. In 2019, he was named Vice President of Assets and Purchasing, and later Vice President of Highway Services, where he played a crucial role in the company's success. Outside of work, Galloway enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, and working on cars.