Our Team – Barron Builders

Ernesto Barron

President & CEO

Ernesto’s career began at a young age, working for his family’s architectural and general contracting firm. He built a strong track record with prominent regional and national General Contractors, delivering new buildings, tenant improvements, and technical spaces across a myriad of industries. At Barron Builders, Ernesto has established a culture rooted in his passion for what he does, drive for perfection in his projects, and unwavering focus on his clients’ satisfaction.

Ernesto has a BS in Business Administration from San Diego State University.

Aaron Hill

VP, Corporate Development

Aaron’s career in the construction industry began in the field, working as an engineer for one of the largest General Engineering firms in California. His passion for client service drove him to a marketing role with an established General Contractor in the South Bay. There, Aaron quickly excelled, taking on a larger role as a Director with the company. In that position, he affected structural changes in the organization, led the development of the construction team, and expanded the client base. His efforts helped grow the company’s pipeline by more than 300% over a two-year period. At Barron Builders, Aaron is tasked with organizational development and building strategic partnerships.

Aaron holds a BS in Business Administration, graduating with honors from San Jose State University.

Hilary Wolfe

Controller

Hilary leads the accounting function at Barron Builders, driving operational efficiency and continuously cultivating data-driven performance results. With 20 years of experience in construction, Hilary has a command of industry-specific accounting practices from the ground up. She is also a part of the general management team, participating in a variety of company-wide initiatives.

Hilary has driven the implementation of Procore, working alongside her team members to integrate technology into Operations, Accounting, and Construction Management.

Mike Muller

Sr. Project Manager

Mike is a Senior Estimating Manager and Project Manager. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience he built during his more than 30 years at Hathaway Dinwiddie. He has led Project Management and Pre-construction teams for ground-up, life science, technology, and education projects up to $150M. At Barron, Mike is the Senior Estimator in charge of mentoring estimating companywide, reviewing proposals for quality and accuracy before going out to clients, and spearheading proposals for larger, more complex projects. Mike also manages select projects as needed. LEED-AP BS, Construction Management – Chico State

Kanika Mittal

Project Executive

Kanika’s love for building started early in her youth. She graduated top of her class in architectural design and went on to do her master’s degree in construction management. Her desire to holistically understand the complexities of construction led her to work on all sides of the tables – Architect, Client, Developer, and a General Contractor. Hard Work, Strong Work Ethic and Problem-Solving drives her passion for construction. She is also involved in developing & implementing procedures, training, and supporting the growth of our team here at Barron.

Brian Jernigan

General Superintendent

Brian has more than 25 years working in the construction industry. Starting off as a Union carpenter, Brian worked his way up to running large crews at some of the Bay Area’s largest subcontractors. He joined his family business managing projects as a General Contractor and eventually joined Barron as a Superintendent. Brian’s problem-solving, incredible work ethic and building expertise continuously elevated him to Sr. Superintendent and eventually General Superintendent. He is responsible for managing field quality, leading Superintendents and field support, Barron’s Safety Program and is a go-to resource for clients.

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