Greg Dziewit, President

Greg Dziewit is President of DZI Construction, overseeing business development and operations. With over 30 years of construction experience from the field to the executive office, he is experienced in every component of a construction project.

He began his career at the age of five, pounding nails with his brother, while working for his father in rural Michigan. After attending the University of Michigan and serving in the US Navy, he landed in San Diego, California, where he put on his bags and continued his construction career. He worked in residential remodeling, designing and remodeling unique projects; and was named as San Diego Magazine builder to watch. Residential turned to commercial construction; and bags and boots, soon turned into a computer and dress shoes. During the last two decades, Greg, has project managed laboratory construction, including cGMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facilities, vivariums, clean rooms, wet labs; tenant improvements, common area re-imaging; medical device manufacturing plants; and various industrial facilities, with budgets ranging from $20,000 to $8 million.

In his free time, Greg volunteers in the community, works in his shop, mountain bikes, camps, bakes artisan bread and spends time with his family and friends.
"At DZI Construction, we are builders. We love our work and it shows.
We are just as comfortable with a hammer, as a laptop."

Debra Bermudes-Dziewit, vice president

Debra Bermudes-Dziewit is DZI Construction VP, bringing with her 30 years experience in business. Before DZI Construction, Debra served as Director of Accounts at Vivimedia, as Marketing Manager for Brookfield Homes managing media, marketing and public relations; and as Account Manager at Scribe Communications. From conception and research to strategy and implementation, she creatively manages multiple projects.

A driven, people-focused leader, Debra has led prominent consumer, business-to-business and non-profit client initiatives including Ethel M Chocolates, Vista Hill Hospital Group, Orfila Vineyards, Del Mar Plaza, and Pacifica Restaurants. Debra holds a B.S. in Business and is active in her community volunteering for San Diego City Schools and other community organizations.

When not working, she can be found in nature; mountain biking, hiking or swimming.

John Hanson, Superintendent

John Hanson, Superintendent, has extensive experience in ground up, build out and tenant improvement projects; including commercial, laboratory and retail renovations. During the last 15 years, John has worked on construction projects including Biocept, Inc., CBRE, Eurofins, Casey Family Programs, Banfield Pet Hospitals, Bioedge, Which Wich, and Core Power Yoga.

John has B.S. in Biology, with 18 years of in-house laboratory experience with Seragen Inc., Cephalon Inc., and Biogen IDEC. Before becoming a superintendent, John was MMC Boat Capitan, overseeing the safety of the crew, vessel and passengers; experience that lends itself to the role of a superintendent directing subcontractors and overseeing construction projects.

In his spare time, John can still be found on the open seas enjoying the Pacific Ocean.

ALMA GUZMAN, Project Manager

Alma Guzman, Project Manager, has over a decade of experience in business and project management. As a project manager for Utility Specialists, Alma directed the team for new utility infrastructures, coordinated meetings with clients, SDG&E, architects and engineers; and managed the design and construction process to provide the new service to multifaceted residential, commercial and industrial sites. Her attention to detail, budgeting and client relations were further honed as a Bilingual Project Coordinator for Culturati Research and as an Operations Manager for an international importer.

In her spare time, Alma enjoys yoga, home renovation projects, traveling; and spending time with family and friends.