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Matthew Stone has been involved in construction, new development, and real estate his entire career. He started as an apprentice at his family’s construction company as a teen and later used the skills he gained there to fund his college education. After receiving both a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and a Master of Construction Engineering Management from Montana State University, Matt moved to Nevada to work as a project manager for a specialized contractor company, where he built medical facilities throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
After five years, Matt began working for Capital West Development as the director of development. In this role, he pursues real estate and land development. Matt has constructed residential, office, retail, and light industrial buildings for both Capital West and for his private clients. He works extensively with real estate brokerage and property management services for his own clients and for Capital West’s portfolio.
Matt specializes in entitlement procurement, predevelopment planning, and construction management for a variety of segments within the construction and development industries. He uses his unique experience to offer clients far more than standard construction services. Matt is a licensed real estate broker and property manager in Nevada, and also holds a Utah real estate broker license. Acting as an owners’ representative, Matt has negotiated leases, coordinated tenant improvements, collected rents, and managed regular repairs and maintenance.
As a contractor, Matt has been issued a rare unlimited general contractor’s license from the Nevada State Contractors’ Board. This licensed is fully bonded and insured, allowing Matt to take on projects of any size. Matt is a LEED Accredited Professional with the Green Building Certification Institute, a NAIOP Developing Leader Graduate, and an OSHA 10 hour card holder.
A native of El Paso, Texas, Edsel “Ed” Arellano moved to Las Vegas at age 10. As an adult, he began working on the Las Vegas Strip in the hospitality industry before changing his trajectory toward construction, where he thought his problem-solving skills and innate curiosity were better put to work. He first worked as a stacker, framing walls, creating drain holes and constructing stands for air conditioning units while maintaining the quality conveyed in the original design plans. In a short time, he was promoted to assistant superintendent, a position he now holds at CapWest Development.
Ed holds a 30-hour construction safety and health certification from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and is bilingual, speaking fluent English and Spanish. In his spare time, he likes to remain active and spend time with his wife and son.
Kirk grew up in Olympia Washington where he started his career in construction working for a custom home builder. After graduation Kirk moved to Las Vegas, where he dedicated himself to a 35-year career working as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union and as a local tradesman. Through hard work and dedication Kirk, rose through the ranks to the role of Superintendent.
As Superintendent Kirk manages field operations, delegates tasks, schedules projects, and ensures the highest quality of the work done on our projects. While overseeing our projects Kirk focuses on complying and exceeding code standards. In his work as a Superintendent, Kirk personally takes pride in upholding and enforcing Cap West’s core values and Safety standards.
In Kirk’s time out of the office he enjoys spending time with family, and a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, riding bikes, hunting, and finishing. Kirk also uses his skills as a carpenter to make custom wooden furniture.
A Marine Corps veteran, Jesse Wright has experienced the rewards of hard work. Prior to his service in the military, Wright was an equipment operator for Evans Excavation in Las Vegas, and he picked up where he left off in the construction industry when he left military life in 2009. While he was working to earn his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Montana State University, he worked summer and winter breaks as a laborer in Missoula, Montana. He earned his degree in 2016 and returned to Las Vegas to work for Streamline Integrated Solutions and A&J Concrete before landing at Capital West Development in 2019.
A native Nevadan, Wright was born in Reno, but he was raised in the Las Vegas Valley, where he graduated from Basic High School. When he’s not working, he enjoys outdoor sports and metal fabrication/welding.
Kristen Damm, a Las Vegas native, has worked administratively in development and construction since 2005. As the daughter of a General Contractor, she was given the opportunity to work in the field office on a large construction project and never looked back. Her experience has ranged from Field Office Manager to Project Coordinator, where she has provided vital support and has gained a passion for keeping projects on track.
Kristen wears many hats, from budgeting projects to coordinating subcontractors, which has allowed her to provide the administrative function that allows projects to roll out. In addition to her administrative support, Kristen oversees all in-house accounting and payroll. In 2021, Kristen received her real estate license. This has allowed her to focus more on Capital West’s Development and Property Management divisions.
Born and raised in Texas, Greg relocated to Nevada where he went out of the frying pan and into the fire. He has a background in computer science, experience as an electrician, and management.
Before starting his career at Capital West, he worked at Amazon and for a small electrical company. During his work he gained hands-on experience with the construction industry, technology, and management. He enjoys learning new skills, working with tools, and tinkering with technology.
Debbie Dean was born in Utah, raised in Las Vegas, and graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1980. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business administration and production operations management from Arizona State University.
Through the years, Dean has held positions at financial institutions, attorneys’ offices, and her family’s own, Dean Roofing. Her flexible accounting schedule throughout her career allowed her the time and freedom to be an active part in her four children’s sports and school activities.
A sports fan, Dean enjoys watching Runnin’ Rebels basketball and the Vegas Golden Knights and participating in golf and tennis. She also enjoys being an active member of her community, donating her time and attending fundraising events for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada.
Alba Palomino has been a highly organized and resourceful office administrative assistant since 2018. Originally from Peru, Alba moved to the United States in 2002, bringing with her a strong background in office management, a commitment to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and a passion for organization, efficiency, and cross-cultural communication. She holds a degree in translation from Peru, and is fluent in four languages — Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese — which allows her to support diverse teams and handle multilingual correspondence with ease.
With extensive experience in scheduling, document management, data entry, and office coordination, she thrives in fast-paced environments and is dedicated to helping teams meet their goals. Her ability to manage office systems, arrange meetings, and oversee administrative tasks ensures that everything runs efficiently. She is also skilled in handling communications, organizing files, and supporting executives with special projects. Her multilingual skills complement her administrative expertise, making her a versatile asset at Capital West.