People make the difference
Septon Development believes our people are our most valuable asset, combining their unique qualities and talents to increase the value of our team. Since the formation of Septon in 2000, we have built a management team that has well over 60 years of experience in the construction industry. Our commitment to the client and building a quality product has led Septon Development Group to become a well-respected and thriving company in every market we serve.
Our Team
PRESIDENT
Seth Friedman
Seth Friedman created Septon Development Group, Inc. 21 years ago and has extensive knowledge and experience in multiple areas of the construction industry. He attended and graduated from Arizona State University. He is a complex and creative individual that has unique business strategies. Seth inherently understands that the client is the most valuable asset any organization can have. He credits his success to family, friends, employees, and long-term loyal clients. Seth holds himself and his team to the highest standards, which creates an environment of trust and continued relationships with valued clients. With these key elements, he loves and lives the business he created, every day.
VICE PRESIDENT
Donny Bolen
Donny Bolen, an expert in Construction Management, is the Vice President of Operations at Septon Development Group, Inc. Donny is a native to Arizona and attended Arizona State University for Computer Systems Engineering. Prior to working at Septon Development, Donny worked eleven years as Vice President and Channel Marketing Manager for the Credit Card Division of Bank of America, as well as honed his construction skills as a fabricator/manager for EFI, Inc. Septon Development has benefitted greatly due to Donny’s experience with owning various companies-including real estate investment, stone fabrication, and general contracting.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Joei Mueller
Joei Mueller is a Business Development Specialist at Septon Development Group, Inc where she fosters long-term lasting relationships with new and existing clients. She is an Arizona Native and attended and graduated from Arizona State University. She has business development experience in varying industries including media and construction. Joei focuses her energy on cultivating and maintaining client relationships and supporting the future growth of the company. Joei believes communication is the main building block to creating and maintaining successful relationships.
CONTROLLER
Daniel Kesen
Daniel Kesen was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona in 1997. Daniel has 25 years in accounting and finance and joined Septon Development in 2012 as Controller. Daniel oversees the accounting and finance department. It is his financial expertise and high attention to detail, that contribute to the success of the organization. Daniel is an army veteran and in his free time, enjoys going to concerts and traveling with his wife Kelly.
LEAD ESTIMATOR
Brad Shook
Brad Shook is a Senior Estimator at Septon Development Group, Inc. where he oversees the Estimating Division and Subcontractor Development. He grew up in a small steel town in Pennsylvania and relocated to the Phoenix Area in 2014. He joined the Septon family in 2018 as Senior Estimator, after a 19-year employment with CVS Health Inc.
Throughout his career, he has held several different roles within Retail Construction and graduated from Temple University with a BA in Performing Arts. Brads critical thinking and attention to detail contribute to our accuracy in project estimation.
Business Development
Carmen Ursino
Carmen Ursino is a Business Development Specialist at Septon Development Group, Inc. where she prides herself in building strong relationships with new and existing clients and partners. Carmen was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Arizona in 2020 to be closer to family. Carmen brings with her over 20 years of experience in the construction industry with nearly 10 of those in sales. Carmen’s teamwork and continued collaboration shines through in all she accomplishes.
Licenses
Arizona
Dual Commercial and Residential KB-1 General Contractor (#157055)
Dual Commercial and Residential CR-11 Electrical Contractor (#324886)
Dual Commercial and Residential CR-37 Plumbing Contractor (#324926)
California
Dual Commercial and Residential General Contractor (LIC #903427)
Nevada
Dual Commercial and Residential General Contractor (LIC #68831)
Montana
Registered Contractor (LIC #249654)
Colorado
Registered General Contractor (LIC # 00249732)
Utah
Registered General Contractor (LIC #12113139)
New Mexico
Commercial General Contractor (LIC#404418)
Idaho
Registered General Contractor
Texas
Registered General Contractor