Raunel Benitez
Vice-President of Operations

With over 25 years of experience in the waterproofing/caulking industry, Raunel possesses an exceptional combination of trade, supervisory and management skills. Raunel joined Waterproofing Specialties in 2001 and has completed over $100 million of work successfully. Some projects include the Duke Energy Tower, French Science Center, UNC Imaging Research Building,  several hospitals and parking decks.

Cardiff Shea, LEED AP BD+C
President

Cardiff joined Waterproofing Specialties after several years with Balfour Beatty Construction. Cardiff is focused on the commercial construction market and has experience in estimating, value engineering, scheduling, real estate development, contract negotiation and project management. His previous clients range from Walt Disney World to Government Organizations. Cardiff’s educational background consists of a Master’s in Building Construction from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with Minor in Real Estate from the University of Central Florida. Cardiff has been a LEED Accredited Professional since 2006 and studied green building practices at the Powell Center for Construction and Environment.

Rob Greer
South Carolina Division Manager

Rob joined Waterproofing Specialties in 2006 after twenty nine years with general contractors J.A. Jones, McDevitt and Street, F.N. Thompson and Myers and Chapman providing preconstruction services in the Charlotte, NC commercial construction market. With experience in estimating, value analysis, scheduling, contract negotiation and sales presentations, Rob has first-hand knowledge of the specific needs of both general contractors and end users. During the past 6 years Rob has successfully sold and managed $17 million in the NC, SC and VA. areas. Rob’s educational background consists of Civil Engineering and Economics degrees from NC State University.

Rob Rice
Florida Division Manager

With over 30 years of Construction Management experience, including 22 years with Balfour Beatty Construction primarily working with Florida Healthcare and Education clients, Rob joined Waterproofing Specialties to focus on the Florida market.  Rob is experienced in all facets of Construction Management including precon, estimating, scheduling, contract negotiations and client relations.  Rob is a 1991 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Construction Management from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology.  He is a Florida Certified General Contractor with experience in many municipalities and counties.  Rob is also a LEED Accredited Professional, having completed several certified projects.   Past Clients include Cleveland Clinic, Miami Dade College, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach County Schools and Brightline.

Jessica Wood
Estimator / Project Manager

Jessica joins Waterproofing Specialties with over 16 years with general contractors Hunt Construction Group and Balfour Beatty Construction.  Jessica’s projects included a MLB and a NFL Stadium as well as Disney resorts.  With experience in contract negotiation, scheduling, cost control and project management, she has performed the roles of project engineer, project manager and owners representative. Jessica’s educational background consists of a Civil Engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University.

Tamara Guilliams
Corporate Secretary

Tami officially joined Waterproofing Specialties in 2005. With 20 years in the corporate world, keeping up with the administrative needs of Waterproofing Specialties has been rewarding. Since the specialty waterproofing contracting industry is going GREEN, a BS degree from Virginia Tech in Horticulture is finally being utilized. Tami is our degreed horticulturalist for all LEED Projects.