Meet the BMarko Team
Antony Kountouris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt McConnell
VP of Sales
Ezra Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Henderson
VP of Manufacturing
Ben Silewicz
VP of Project Management
Hollie West, SHRM-CP
Director of HR, Contracts, & Compliance
Alex Trudell
Procurement Manager
Ivan Astorga
Quality Manager
Christina Parker
Sales Administrator
Cade Slayton
Software Engineer
Elena Bondari
Controller
Tyler Wise
Marketing Manager
Antony Kountouris
Chief Executive Officer
Antony Kountouris spent the first 18 years of his life in Athens, Greece. Seeing a much greater opportunity in the States he decided to study abroad.
While obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, Antony met Boris Jerkunica, the Chairman of BMarko, and teamed up with him to start the company. Boris, being a successful software entrepreneur, saw a construction industry that trailed innovation and technology by a hundred years. He identified the General Contractor model as a risk mitigation approach as opposed to a value creation approach, common in the software industry. The two of them started the journey to bring true value to construction through highly innovative approaches.
His favorite part about working for BMarko Structures is seeing the modes that his coworkers operate in; challenging all industry norms, asking a ton of questions, and bringing loads of passion towards the company mission.
Outside of work, Antony enjoys reading great books, playing not-so-great tennis, and learning new things.
Matt McConnell
VP of Sales
Prior to joining BMarko, Matt McConnell spent time in the State of Georgia’s Industrialized Buildings Program where he learned a great deal about modular construction.
His interest in the industry began during his time with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs where he reviewed and approved modular construction plans. Matt was also part of a team that created regulations for shipping containers to be included in the State of Georgia’s Industrialized Buildings Program and that’s how he initially crossed paths with BMarko Structures.
Since joining the team in 2017, he has embraced working in a team that faces challenges head-on and is constantly improving and innovating.
Ezra Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
Ezra serves as Chief Financial Officer at BMarko Structures, bringing over two decades of strategic financial leadership to the modular construction space. He began his career in the homebuilding industry before transitioning to ecommerce in 2009, where he spent the last 13 years as CFO of a fast-growing company serving the event and home décor markets.
With a unique blend of experience in both traditional construction and high-velocity ecommerce, Ezra is well-positioned to support BMarko’s mission of redefining how structures are built. His background aligns seamlessly with the innovative and creative nature of modular construction, where agility, precision, and scalability are key.
Ezra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Financial Accounting concentration and an MBA from the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors, and attending live concert events.
Brad Henderson
VP of Manufacturing
Brad brings over 30 years of modular building expertise, rooted in his early experience in factory setup and production management in northern Indiana—a region known for its strong manufacturing tradition. As the owner of a successful construction company, he developed a reputation for operational excellence, driven by his organized, hands-on leadership style and the high-performing teams he built.
Drawn by the innovation and rapid growth at BMarko Structures, Brad saw a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic company in a transformative industry. This led him to trade the snowy Midwest for the warmer climate and exciting future ahead.
Ben Silewicz
VP of Project Management
Ben Silewicz brings nearly a decade of experience in the modular industry to his role as VP of Project Management at BMarko Structures. With a background that spans both steel and wood modular construction, Ben’s career has been rooted in problem-solving, process improvement, and delivering efficient project outcomes.
His journey into modular began after seeing the inefficiencies of traditional construction timelines. Drawn to the faster pace and innovation that modular allows, he quickly built a reputation for leading complex projects with precision and clarity. Prior to rejoining BMarko, Ben held leadership roles at several consulting and engineering firms, including Director of Operations at TechOps Specialty Vehicles, Project Manager at Goldratt Consulting, and General Manager at WillScot. He’s recognized as an expert in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), and his recent focus has centered on systemic performance improvement and strategic planning across complex operations.
What excites Ben most about returning to BMarko is working alongside a team he considers the best in the industry and helping build the modular all-star lineup one project at a time.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, golfing, and sailing.
Hollie West, SHRM-CP
Director of HR, Contracts, & Compliance
Hollie West brings over 12 years of experience in the manufacturing industry to her role as Director of HR, Contracts, & Compliance at BMarko Structures. Her background includes five years in metal fabrication across the automotive, heavy equipment, lawn and garden, and UTV sectors.
Throughout her career, Hollie has served in leadership positions such as Director of HR for a pharmaceutical packaging company, Head of People for an employment services company, and HR Manager for a metal fabrication and stamping business. She is passionate about building and implementing processes that make work better and thrives in environments where entrepreneurial spirit drives innovation.
Hollie holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and an MBA from Western Governors University.
Outside of work, Hollie enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on college football, and singing as part of a band.
Alex Trudell
Procurement Manager
Alex Trudell brings more than a decade of experience in the building materials industry to his role as Procurement Manager at BMarko Structures. Known for building long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees, Alex specializes in identifying new sourcing partners and strengthening supply chains to support BMarko’s growth.
Before joining BMarko, Alex worked as a Regional Commodity Buyer and Purchasing Manager, where he gained extensive experience in procurement and supply strategy. His favorite part about working at BMarko is being part of a company on an incredible growth trajectory and contributing to that momentum.
Outside of work, Alex enjoys attending Georgia Bulldog football games, working out, and attempting to improve his golf game.
Ivan Astorga
Quality Manager
Ivan Astorga brings 17 years of experience in quality management to his role as Quality Manager at BMarko Structures, including 15 years in the automotive industry. His expertise spans manufacturing processes such as metal forming, welding, and painting, with a strong focus on implementing quality systems and supplier development across diverse business models and commodities.
Before joining BMarko, Ivan held leadership roles as a Quality Manager at an automotive plant specializing in body-in-white parts, stamping, and welding, as well as air tanks for commercial vehicles. He also managed quality for a wide range of automotive commodities, including transmissions, structural parts, doors, fenders, hoods, and smaller assemblies like key fobs, latches, and sliding components.
Drawn to the challenge of large-scale product assembly, Ivan sees BMarko as a unique opportunity to merge knowledge from both construction and manufacturing, bringing innovation and stability to complex projects. His favorite part about working at BMarko is the fast pace and high energy of the process, which fosters creativity and engagement.
Ivan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the Institute of Technology of Ciudad Juarez, where he majored in Automation and Control, and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Supply Chain from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Outside of work, Ivan enjoys racquetball, tennis, and pickleball.
Christina Parker
Sales Administrator
Her interest in the industry began when she was looking for an opportunity to use her skills in a company she could grow within once she completes her Bachelor’s Degree. She enjoyed that BMarko gave her an opportunity to see projects through from conception to delivery.
Her attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to quickly build rapport are great assets to the BMarko team. She loves working with the experienced players on the team because she gets to learn something new every day and enjoys celebrating with them after completing tough projects.
She currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Technology from Valdosta State University.
Outside of work she enjoys reading about history, weekend road trips where she can add to her souvenir t-shirt collection, and attending concerts of all music types and genres.
Cade Slayton
Software Engineer
Elena Bondari
Controller
Elena is an integral part of the team and has been on board since the very beginning. She’s originally from Moldova.
She loves business process optimization and is excited to be part of a company that is transforming the normal process of the construction industry. Elena’s strongest job assets include organizing financial data in a format that tells a story and helps all units of the organization track their performance and make decisions.
Her favorite part about working for BMarko Structures is the constant changes due to the rapid growth of the company. She also enjoys the ability of the BMarko team to adopt and implement these changes.
Prior to BMarko, Elena was Chief Operating Officer at PQC International, a management consulting firm.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and finance from Clayton State University.
Tyler Wise
Marketing Manager
The innovative and progressive ways of modular construction were the main reasons Tyler wanted to join BMarko Structures. His favorite part about working with the team is everybody’s ability to continually learn new things and have a can-do-attitude.
Prior to his time at BMarko, he worked at a digital marketing agency.
During his time at Kutztown University, Tyler received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing while minoring in Supply Chain Management.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys traveling, finding new music, frequenting comedy clubs, and cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams.
