FOUNDATIONS BUILT WITH TEAMWORK
LEERICKA LAKE
Senior Project Manager
CRYSTAL QUEEN
Senior Project Manager
SANDRINE DANIELSON
Project Manager
ROBYN BYRD
Project Manager
MICHAEL BATTLES
Project Manager
TRIPP HOLSTEIN
Project Manager
MATTHEW GOETHE
Project Manager
GRACIE CURRAN
Assistant Project Manager
MARLENE ROBINSON
Assistant Project Manager / Recruiting Coordinator
BRIANNA HAMMOND
Assistant Project Manager
LEERICKA LAKE
Senior Project Manager
Leericka Lake, LEED AP BD+C, has been with the Contract Construction team since 2015. She began her career as an Assistant Program Manager but quickly moved into the role of Project Manager due to her years of construction experience watching both her dad and grandad make a living in the construction industry. Leericka feels like it is her lifeblood to follow the footsteps of those before her. She is a 2007 graduate from Midlands Technical College with an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and brings valuable experience to the team as she has watched her dad work as construction superintendent for 45 years as well as her grandad for 30 years. Leericka’s strength resides in her ability to build and maintain positive relationships with the owners as well as project superintendents ensuring she keep the team organized, on schedule and in budget. In her spare time, Leericka loves to ride horses.
email: lmiller@contractconstruction.net
CRYSTAL QUEEN
Senior Project Manager
Crystal Queen, CDT, LEED AP BD+C is an invaluable asset to Contract Construction, bringing over 23 years of experience in the design, engineering, and construction industries. Since joining the firm in 2018 as Senior Project Manager, she has leveraged her diverse expertise in managing projects across commercial, healthcare, K-12, and higher education sectors in both North and South Carolina. Crystal's previous role as a Project Manager for a Lowcountry school district, where she managed projects within a 5-year bond referendum program, gave her a deep understanding of public-sector initiatives and the intricacies of working with school districts. Her unique background in design and construction allows her to approach projects holistically, delivering quality results while anticipating challenges and providing innovative solutions. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, an Associate’s Degree in Architecture, and a Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certification. She is actively involved in the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) and has served as Board Chair for the Charleston Specifications Institute. Originally from North Carolina, Crystal moved to South Carolina in 2006 with her husband, Steven, and now resides in Greenville with their 5-year-old son, Bennett. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the water with her family and exploring the outdoors. Crystal’s leadership, technical expertise, and passion for quality have made her a key figure in our firm, and her commitment to both her profession and her community continues to drive Contract Construction’s success.
email: cqueen@contractconstruction.net
SANDRINE DANIELSON
Project Manager
Sandrine Danielson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C joined Contract Construction in 2018 as a Project Manager in the firm’s Charleston office. Sandrine brings with her over 23 years of architectural experience in design and Project Management. Sandrine has specialized in K-12 design and construction. She is passionate about delivering a high quality, safe learning environment to her clients. Additional experience includes retail, office, apartments, automotive dealerships and working with both public and private institutions. She will be involved in all phases of construction with the Contract Construction team. Sandrine is most passionate about building a team and growing and maintaining strong relationships throughout the life of a project. Harnessing the talents of the team to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency allows Sandrine to bring projects to completion on time and in budget. Sandrine is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where she received a five–year undergraduate first professional Bachelor of Architecture and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional. She is a Registered Architect in the state of South Carolina and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Sandrine has worked in NYC, Pittsburgh and Seattle and for the past 20 years has called Charleston home where she resides on James Island with her husband Jared and two children, Olivia and Gabriel.
email: sdanielson@contractconstruction.net
ROBYN BYRD
Project Manager
Robyn Byrd joined our firm in 2012 and has since played a pivotal role in our Project Management team. Throughout her career, Robyn has accumulated extensive experience across a diverse spectrum of construction projects. Her commitment to excellence ensures that our clients consistently receive superior service, surpassing their expectations. Robyn's dedication to excellence is evident in her leadership role, where she provides guidance to the Project Team and Key Field Staff on every project. Her responsibilities include ensuring subcontractors adhere to safety and insurance requirements, meticulously managing project budgets and schedules, and overseeing the preparation and tracking of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders. She is also instrumental in coordinating essential project documentation, such as submittals and close-out materials, as well as managing project software effectively. In 2018, Robyn relocated to Charleston, SC, to spearhead our work on Lucy Beckham High School, the largest school construction contract our firm has undertaken. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Robyn now resides in Charleston with her daughter Olivia and their beloved dog Boo. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities, shopping, and cooking.
email: rbyrd@contractconstruction.net
MICHAEL BATTLES
Project Manager
Michael Battles joined the Contract Construction team in 2022 and brings over 10 years of project management experience in the turf and sports surfacing industry. Michael is involved in all phases of construction with the Contract Construction team. As project manager, Michael’s duties include: schedule adherence; coordinator of OAC meetings; timely facilitation of submittals, change orders and other contract documents; constant management of site logistics: and daily enforcement of safety guidelines to keep the public out of harm’s way at a facility that is carrying out day-to day operations. His project experience includes recent projects for multiple NFL facilities, Division I universities, High Schools, and other sports complexes. Michael was born and raised in Coraopolis, PA right outside of Pittsburgh where he attended Moon Area High School. Michael graduated from Edinboro University where he played college football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. He began working in the turf industry where he traveled all over the country installing fields. Michael loves working out and competes in CrossFit all over. He also enjoys music, traveling and coaching youth sports. Most importantly he loves spending time with his beautiful family; his wife Courtney, oldest son Brody, and two daughters Bailee and Haizel Rae.
email: mbattles@contractconstruction.net
TRIPP HOLSTEIN
Project Manager
MATTHEW GOETHE
Project Manager
GRACIE CURRAN
Assistant Project Manager
MARLENE ROBINSON
Assistant Project Manager / Recruiting Coordinator