President

Fred Campana is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in the metal building industry. Fred began his career in the industry as a design engineer after earning his BS degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1978, and has successfully worked his way up the corporate ladder. His responsibilities and job titles with several metal building companies over the years have included Sr. Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Development Manager, VP of Engineering and IT, President and CEO. Fred’s experience includes over 10 years managing businesses overseas in Asia and the Middle East. Fred is also holds licenses to practice as a Professional Engineer in 46 US states.

Mr. Campana founded Rigid in 1990. Under Fred’s leadership the company grew to be the largest privately held metal building company in the United States. As CEO of Rigid and a member of the executive management team, Fred’s responsibilities included developing and implementing high-level strategies, making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the company and acting as a major point of communication between the board of directors and the corporate operation. As CEO, Fred also held a seat on the Board of Managers of the company. In December 2014, Fred retired from Rigid and sold his interests to start Campana Building Consultants.

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Gustavo is an Operations and Finance Bilingual Executive with 25 years of experience in manufacturing and construction industries with a consistent track record of exceeding goals in making operations more efficient and revenues stronger. Adept at coordinating and expediting all project activities from inception and development to completion and efficient operation.

Recognized for ability to leverage strong project management skills, consistently exceed expectations, and meet all project deadlines, budgets, specifications and financial goals.

He directs operations and finances through strategic planning and effective management of staff and budgets. Analytical and Strategic thinker adept in developing and launching strategies that improve profit margins and performance. Team leader and builder, adept at implementing best practices and motivating staff to peak performance.

Additionally, he has local, nationwide and international multi-plant/multi-facilities understanding. Gustavo holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt.

For fun Gustavo enjoys competitive shooting, music and water sports.

Vice President OF SALES

Teresa joined CBC in July of 2018 after spending 20 years in the metal building industry in roles including manufacturing, contracts, drafting, lean management, systems development and most recently outside sales. Teresa’s ability to connect with customers from both sides of the business has helped CBC grow in both the low complexity and custom design build markets. The key to doing great business together is setting expectations early, identifying project requirements, and building a business that is beneficial for the customer and CBC.

Teresa has an B.S. in Education from Florida State University and an MBA from University of Phoenix. She is also active with the MBCEA (Metal Building Contractor and Erector Association) and a part of Women in Manufacturing.

For fun Teresa enjoys traveling with her husband and playing golf. She lives in Asheville, NC and meets with Houston team monthly to continue to focus on Continuous Improvement.

IDEAS Director & VP of Operations

Originally from Venezuela, Erika arrived to the United States in 2002 on a tennis scholarship and earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Texas Southern University in 2007. The technical acumen and expertise acquired through her 18-year career span, has allowed her to make significant achievements in leadership roles in operations, project management, and engineering.

Erika joined Campana Building Consultants in 2017 as Executive Manager and Director of IDEAS, where she oversaw estimating support, managed win/loss ratios, coordinated bid requests, and trained staff, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency, while working with developers on the creation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of Campana’s unique online pricing software IDEAS.

Promoted to the roll of Vice President of Operations since June 2021, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing effective outsourcing strategies, managing the company’s pricing database, optimizing shipping and logistics operations, overseeing purchasing and vendor management, while continuing her role as IDEAS Direct. Erika has always shown a strong dedicated to fostering strong customer relationships and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

She has software development and website design knowledge and has guided teams to create innovative solutions that support business operations and improve user experiences. In the operational side, she has led teams, reviewed product designs, and improved production efficiency, as well as, managed full lifecycle project development, coordinated timelines, and ensured successful project execution.

The extensive knowledge Erika has acquired over the years in various facets of the metal building industry grants her a distinctive global perspective, enabling her to excel both as a collaborative team member and an influential leader.

To maintain a balanced lifestyle, she enjoys outdoor activities, exploring new places with her family, playing tennis, and golf.

Vice President of Engineering

Gener Acompañado acquired his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Technological Institute of the Philippines in 1987. That same year, he received his license as a Professional Engineer. He worked with Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company as a Field Engineer in various projects at Clark Air Base and Subic Naval Base. He worked overseas with Spie-Batignolles, a French construction company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine with multi-million dollar building and infrastructure projects. He was assigned in Eleme Petrochemical Complex in Nigeria as a Civil Supervisor/Project Engineer.

In his 22 years of experience in pre-engineered metal buildings, he has accomplished various roles. He worked at Rigid Building Systems for 8 years in the engineering and drafting department. He helped set up and customize MBS software to be used as a tool for estimating, engineering and detailing.

Gener then worked in engineering department of Schulte Building Systems and efficiently and seamlessly implemented MBS software. He also worked with Southern Structures in Lafayette, Louisiana for the same role. For the past 11 years, he managed the engineering and drafting department of LMB Steel Structures, Inc – a privately owned company specializing in high complexity projects.

During Gener’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He loves to play tennis and competitive bowling. He is fond of being outdoors and likes to go fishing and hunting.

Vice president of project Management

Larry began his career in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building Industry in Houston, TX in 1988 as a Print Room Operator. From there, Larry’s experience comes from working in the industry for 31 years with two of the leading privately held metal building companies in the United States. HIs broad knowledge comes from working in various positions including Estimator, Coordinator, Team Leader, Project Manager, District Sales Manager and Special Projects Manager where he worked with both Contractors and Erectors.

Larry previously worked with the founder of Campana Building Consultants, Fred Campana, in the drafting Quik-Trak squad at United Structures of America, as well as, a District Sales Manager at Rigid Global Buildings.

When not working Larry enjoys traveling with his wife, as well as spending time with family and friends.