Built on Family, Teamwork, and Decades of Dedication
At Achilles, we look at our team as an extended family. Our commitment to treating our people with respect and care has been a core value since day one, and it’s why so many of our team members have been with us for 20, 30, and even over 40 years.
As we look toward the future, the Achilles management team remains dedicated to cultivating this collaborative, supportive environment—because we know our collective success is driven by the passion, skill, and integrity of our people.
Executive Leadership
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A Tucson native born and raised, Jon began working in our Fabrication Shop during his teenage years. Immediately after graduating high school, he joined the team full-time, training firsthand under some of the industry's finest mechanical installers.
Jon's hands-on experience paved the way for him to serve as a Project Manager for several years before stepping up to lead the construction division. Today, as President, Jon works alongside his team of project managers to deliver the highest quality products and services. He deeply values every member of the Achilles family and passionately champions a Team Approach across the entire business.
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Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but has lived in Tucson for over 30 years. With more than a quarter-century of dedicated accounting and financial management expertise, he serves as a cornerstone of the Achilles leadership team, overseeing all administrative and financial operations. Throughout his career, Bill’s primary objective has been maintaining absolute honesty, accuracy, and integrity in every financial activity at Achilles.
As part of our executive management team, Bill has been instrumental in shaping the company's financial health. He is currently working closely with our incoming Controller, Gabriela Tarket, to ensure a seamless transition before his well-deserved retirement.
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Gabriela serves in a vital dual role at Achilles, bringing more than 15 years of leadership and Human Resources experience to the organization. In addition, she is transitioning into the role of Controller and is actively preparing to assume financial leadership responsibilities when Chief Financial Officer Bill Hutcherson retires.
Gabriela enjoys collaborating across the company and credits the Achilles team with making the organization a great place to work. Fully bilingual and an Arizona native, she brings both professional expertise and a strong connection to the community to her work.
Administration
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With 15 years of dedicated experience in human resources, Alva brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to her role as HR Manager at Achilles. She oversees all personnel operations and manages our weekly payroll, ensuring our team is supported and our internal systems run flawlessly. Alva’s deep understanding of employee relations and her commitment to fostering a positive workspace make her an essential pillar of our management team and a trusted advocate for every member of the Achilles family.
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A Tucson native, Kayla brings over a decade of administrative management experience to Achilles. While relatively new to the construction industry, she grew up around the trade with a father who is a commercial plumber.
As our Contract Administrator, Kayla thrives in our collaborative, family-oriented environment. With her positive outlook, meticulous eye for detail, and steadfast dependability, she has quickly become a vital asset to our administrative operations.
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As the Administrative Assistant at Achilles, Indra is the welcoming face and voice of our office operations. She handles the essential day-to-day tasks that keep our workspace organized, efficient, and running seamlessly behind the scenes. With a proactive approach and a sharp eye for detail, Indra ensures our team and our customers always have exactly what they need. Her dedication to keeping the daily engine of the office moving forward makes her an invaluable asset to the Achilles family and a vital point of contact for everyone we serve.
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Ryon joined Achilles in 2022 as Fleet Manager, taking charge of preventative maintenance, tracking, and safety inspections for our 81 company vehicles and power assets. Recognizing his dedication to the team's well-being, he expanded his role in 2023 to become our Safety Officer, implementing site safety protocols and training programs for our field crews.
Ryon's proactive approach has earned him the trust and respect of colleagues, field labor, and top clients alike. For Ryon, the best part of the job is working in an atmosphere and culture that truly feels like a family away from home.
