Meet The Team
The people behind the work
We think like owners.
Construction decisions affect the property, the investment, and the people who use it. Our team connects day-to-day coordination with the owner’s goals, keeping responsibilities, decisions, and follow-through in view.
Own the details.
Define responsibilities and stay close to the work.
Communicate clearly.
Keep owners and project partners informed as decisions are made.
Follow through.
Coordinate the work we manage and give the finishing details the attention they need.
Brian J. Tempest
Brian J. Tempest is Vice President of Hearth Construction. He brings experience in leadership, strategic planning, logistics, contract oversight, and team coordination developed during a 28-year career in the United States Army.
His military service included brigade command in Afghanistan, work on the U.S. Army Staff, and three years on the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Logistics Staff at the Pentagon. His background includes directing complex operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing teams in demanding environments.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization from Purdue University and master’s degrees from the U.S. Army War College and Louisiana State University.
Beth Beland
Beth brings more than 19 years of experience in operations, administration, and team management to Hearth Construction. She coordinates with contractors, manages project documentation, and supports day-to-day operations to help keep projects organized and moving forward. Her attention to detail and clear communication support the team throughout each project.
Gabriel Bailey
Gabriel Bailey manages construction projects from planning through completion, coordinating contractors, project scopes, pricing, materials, and field execution. He brings a hands-on approach to budgets, project costs, quality, and changing site conditions.
His construction and restoration experience includes roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, exterior improvements, windows, structural repairs, and code-compliance requirements. He works with owners, contractors, vendors, and other project partners to resolve challenges and connect day-to-day decisions with the client’s broader goals.
Let’s Build Something.
Have a project in mind? Tell us about your property, location, scope, and timing. We’ll discuss how Hearth can help.