LEADERSHIP
Petra’s leadership TEAM maintain a strong set of business ethics and are dedicated to offering each client an unwavering commitment to customer service and construction excellence. Our leaders teach, inspire, and motivate TEAM members to engage in building partnerships based on trust, knowledge, and experience.
Brett Myron
Brett has worked in the construction industry for over 28 years. Prior to joining Petra, Inc. in 2005, he led numerous construction projects across the western United States where he gained experience in project planning, phasing, risk analysis, and coordinating resource assignments for both office and field personnel.
Brett Myron
James MacIsaac
James has been an integral part of Petra since joining in 2014. He assists with Petra’s strategic planning, guides business development objectives, oversees the direction of marketing, nurtures customer relationships, and cultivates new opportunities.
James MacIsaac
Executive Vice President of Business Development
Jeffrey Diehl
Jeffrey oversees all preconstruction efforts, legal and contractual matters, including owner and subcontract negotiations, and company dealings as they relate to safety and insurance.
Jeffrey Diehl
Vice President of Risk Management
Laura Horsfall
Laura effectively builds successful and productive teams. She is accomplished in transforming departments, streamlining staff management, and improving recruitment methods. She brings excellent team leadership and a proven ability to work within budgets, boost retention rates, and optimize staff productivity.
Laura Horsfall
Director of Team Talent
Selmir Alic
Selmir provides leadership and technical guidance to members of the Estimating Team. He ensures historical data is captured by the Team and incorporated into future estimating efforts.
Selmir Alic
Director Of Estimating
Bryan Pendergrass
Bryan is responsible for providing management direction and support to Petra’s operations in Idaho, ensuring all team members have the necessary skills, tools, and resources to achieve successful outcomes. Additionally, he collaborates with both clients and trade partners, and maintains oversight towards budgets and schedules, while mentoring TEAM members to boost professional growth.
Bryan Pendergrass
Director of Construction
Pat Smith
Pat provides management direction and support to Petra’s operations in Colorado, ensuring all team members have the necessary skills, tools, and resources to achieve successful outcomes. Additionally, he collaborates with both clients and trade partners, and maintains oversight towards budgets and schedules, while mentoring TEAM members to boost professional growth.
Pat Smith
Director of region - Colorado

Our Founder
Jerry Frank started Petra in 1994 to create strong communities based on quality construction and honest business practices. Jerry has devoted over 28 years to Petra. His determined and reliable leadership helped develop Petra into the successful company it is today.