David Lack
Chief Executive Officer/President

David was awarded his contractors license in 1991. His construction management expertise has been sought out by numerous Fortune 500 CEOs and their families. David has also provided guidance as private construction consultant for government office holders around the nation.

David Lack brings more than 20 years of construction management experience to his role as CEO/President of Lack Construction. He is widely recognized for his strategic management style and visionary leadership as well as his dedication to customer satisfaction. David has demonstrated a career-long commitment to professional service and uncompromising quality for every project, every time. David is a firm believer that to be successful the company must be dedicated to providing personal attention backed with the most efficient, industry-proven project management skills, experience and techniques. The staff that he has surrounded himself with has exactly those qualities.

David was drawn by the beauty and people to the Santa Barbara area and has been a resident here for over 20 years. He remains truly committed to the community he loves. His philanthropist demeanor is evident through his contributions to numerous local, state and national charitable organizations and political action committees.

Randy Alcorn
Chief Financial Officer

Randy Alcorn has over 30 years of experience in business management, accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and planning. He has held executive positions in finance and operations in a variety of industries including manufacturing, service, construction, and publishing. He has worked for small, fast growing companies, as well as large established Fortune 500 corporations. For 15 years he was the division controller of the New York Times owned Santa Barbara News-Press and became that newspaper’s CFO and Director of Operations after the New York Times sold the News-Press in 2000.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from Eastern Michigan University and completed multiple majors including political science, education, and accounting.

Randy has been a resident of Santa Barbara for 35 years and is best known by locals for his opinion column Right On Target that was published in the Santa Barbara News-Press for seven years. He continues to write part-time for syndication.

Katerina Zamyatina
Office Manager / Controller

As the Office Manager/Controller, Katerina Zamyatina not only handles the daily business matters but also ensure the firm's longevity. She enjoys keeping the office running efficiently as well as strategizing tomorrow's future.

Katerina earned her MA in Organizational Management from Antioch University Santa Barbara and her BA in Political Science from University of California Santa Barbara.

Katerina is a member of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Human Resources Association and American Society of Women Accountants.

Anna Rose
Operations Manager, LEED®-AP

Anna Rose, Communications Director, is responsible for promoting Lack Construction. She enjoys using her leadership, strategizing, and organizational skills to ensure potential clients become clients. Anna brings more than 18 years of professional experience of strategizing success with her. Her experience as a program manager allows her the ability to view each project from the owner's point of view.

Anna has nearly twelve years of reserve experience with the U.S. Navy. Her military specialty is in law enforcement and she brings that charisma, leadership, and straight-forwardness approach to her professional career as well.

Anna earned her B.S. degree in business management from California State University, Fresno. She also earned multiple associates in economics, finance as well as business administration.

Eduardo Equihua
Estimator

Eduardo has earned his BA Degree in Construction Project Management from the California State University Dominguez Hill and his BS Degree in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying from the University of San Nicolas De Hidalgo, Mexico. He has also earned an AA Degree in Architectural and Construction Technology from the El Camino College, CA.

Eduardo has over twenty years of Project Management, Engineering and Estimating experience. He has been an Estimator and Structural Designer for a number of projects that varied from large Public Works projects to Multi-Unit Residential and Mixed-Use projects.

Eduardo has a solid background in Estimating, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Compute Aided Drafting Design.

Eduardo is a Certified Building Inspector, CA Licensed General Contractor, and Allen Bradley Automation Logic Controller. He has also earned certifications in Quality Assurance and Real Estate.

Steve Chapman
Superintendent

Steve "Chappy" Chapman is the newest mover and shaker at Lack Construction. Not only does he have the knowledge of the construction industry’s ins and outs, he knows how to get things done efficiently, effectively and quickly! Chappy started in construction in the late 1970’s as a roof framer but showed drive and motivation early on, two traits that continue to mark his career. Throughout that career, he has successfully managed projects as diverse as multi-family residential developments to medical office buildings to heavy-highway civil improvement. Known and respected throughout the Tri-County region, Chappy’s ‘can do’ attitude instills confidence in even the most skeptical of clients. His talents ensure that Lack projects will not only be completed on time and on budget, but will also exceed client expectations.

Chappy received his Bachelors of Science degree from Humboldt State University. When he’s not making projects happen for Lack, he enjoys his time fishing with his son and working on his collection of “muscle cars.”

Steve Schoepp
Project Superintendent

Steve has earned his Bachelors Degree in the University of California Santa Barbara.
He has an outstanding record in project management and coordination. Steve has been a project coordinator for several high-end estates in Montecito and the Carmel Highlands area. Great attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction helped Steve in successful completion of all his projects.

Steve takes pride for his work in several multi-unit residential construction and development projects that were granted with the performance awards.

In addition, Steve has a nearly 10-year experience in the Project Engineering when he supervised the development and production of new products and led a 150+ employee team.

To add to Steve’s professional talents, during his free time, he enjoys playing saxophone – a hobby that Steve has held for over 20 years!

Daniel Childs
Project Manager

Joining Lack Construction’s growing family, Daniel Childs has returned to the industry that he truly loves. Daniel grew up in the construction industry since his father was both a contractor and developer. He worked throughout high school with his father, learning the nuts and bolts of the business from the bottom up. Daniel has spent the last few years away from the construction industry, per se, but continued to utilize his hard-earned skills. He was instrumental in the development of one of Central California’s largest fruit orchards. In a few short years, he transformed a $2-million business into a $20-million plus company by developing an additional 1,300 acres of fallow agricultural land on the 40,000 acre ranch. His responsibilities included operations, production, management of equipment and facilities maintenance and the construction/renovation of a 17,000 square foot home, as well as remodeling four additional homes, all located on the ranch.

Daniel received his B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Utah. He thrives on challenge and his old-fashioned work ethic and “can-do” attitude will ensure that the team he heads at Lack Construction can, and will, accomplish the most difficult of tasks.

Daniel is actively involved in the Santa Maria community by fulfilling a leadership role in a variety of youth and church organizations. A devoted father of two, his primary enjoyment is spending time with his family and managing his own real estate investment business.

Delia Gutierrez
Project Coordinator

Delia Gutierrez’s talents are a perfect match for Lack's commitment to implementing a concierge approach to the needs of our clients.

She was educated at the University of California, Santa Barbara and received her B.A in Global Studies- Socio Economic & Political Emphasis in Latin America.

Delia’s professional background includes graphic design and administrative responsibilities. Her computer proficiency integrates competently with the coordination of on-site assignments as well as assisting the Lack’s corporate office with administrative projects Her bilingual contribution to Lack is advantageous to both employees and clientele.

Delia’s systematic perspective allows her to quickly develop solutions for the complex series of challenges inherent in the fast pace of the construction world. The opportunity to expand her interest in the field of construction segues very well with her philanthropic goals as Lack encourages community and industry involvement as embraced by our entire team.