Meet our Team
Owner
Kevin Drake
Kevin S. Drake co-managing owner of FPI Builders, LLC a commercial construction firm located in Fort Worth, Texas. Graduated 1985 from Texas Tech University with a Construction Engineering Technology degree. Having developed a reputation for building buildings on time and on budget, he now focuses his attention on developing his staff as LEAN practitioners who recognize waste and continuous improvement with everything they do.
Kevin is married to Dana Drake, co-managing owner of FPI Builders, LLC. Kevin has three grown boys, enjoys fishing, BBQ cooking and wood working. Kevin’s biggest achievement, being selected as an elder at his church by his peers.
Owner
Dana Drake
Dana Drake, co-managing owner of FPI Builders, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. Professional career began in the medical industry in California, subsequently moving to Fort Worth to assist with the growth of several medical clinics in the area. With the purchase of FPI Builders, LLC in 2014, Dana and husband Kevin continue to build on the foundation created over three decades ago. With never-ending love for her “FPI Family”, Dana takes pride in knowing the company will be blessed for years to come with its dedicated staff of professionals.
Dana is an active member in her church, having served in several capacities over the years. She is also involved with numerous charities in Fort Worth.
Steve Turner
Project Manager / Director of Lean Improvement
Steve joined FPI Builders, LLC in April of 2017 as an Assistant Superintendent, quickly moving into a Superintendent’s role as he took on his first ground up project. Several projects later, his coordination abilities have led to a recent promotion to Project Manager for the company. Steve is OSHA 30 certified, CPR certified and a past safety Award winner for the company.
Steve has also taken on the role of Director of Lean Improvement for FPI. Responsible for all lean implementation and training efforts for the company, Steve acts as a conduit for change as FPI builds a culture surrounding continuous improvement and waste elimination in all aspects of the company. With the “LEAN TEAM” at FPI, the company has transitioned into paperless jobsites, all digital workflow and the necessary foundation to grow, inspire and retain great talent.
Steve is married to Marsha, and they live on a small ranch just outside the “Cutting Horse Capital of the World”, where they have horses, chickens, and Australian Shepherd dogs. Their daughter, Lauren, lives in Florida and works as an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Jeremy Linebaugh
Director of Safety
Jeremy has more than 5 years’ experience in Occupational Safety and Health management in a construction setting. He has extensive education in Occupational Safety and Health and has earned the Specialist in Safety and Health Construction Industry designation; and is a Certified Emergency care instructor. Jeremy has additional education in Workplace Violence Prevention, Threat Assessment, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and a variety of other safety related areas.
Committed to providing a safe and healthful workplace, Jeremy’s area of responsibility includes compliance with all State and Federal regulations relating to occupational safety and health. Jeremy provides leadership, training, information, resources, policy development, and consultation services to all FPI employees and departments. Jeremy works closely with FPI’s owners in a collaborative effort to enhance the safety culture throughout all FPI projects.
Steve Cohen
Director of Preconstruction
FPI Builders, LLC Director of Preconstruction, Stephan Cohen provides preconstruction services including document constructability review, project estimating and scheduling from schematic to design development through final construction documents. Stephan develops strategies, distributes workload, and coordinates subcontractor networking efforts as it relates to delivering budgets, subcontracts, estimates, and preconstruction services. Stephan reviews major elements of pricing, performs quantity take-offs, creates the job cost budgets, oversees the procurement effort.
5/5
FPI Builders was an outstanding choice for North Fort Worth Baptist Church.
It is a joy and privilege to write about the experience we had with FPI Builders. We interviewed five general contractors for a church renovation and building project that had been needed for ten+ years. After meeting Kevin Drake and his staff, we knew that they could deliver. And we made the right choice. From the onsite supervisor to the project manager to the front office support staff, we had an most outstanding experience. Would we choose them again? Absolutely!
David White
North Fort Worth Baptist Church
