A dedicated professional who loves high-tech SaaS & getting her hands dirty (literally!) Carley has been running around construction sites since she was in diapers. Growing up in a family-owned road & bridge building company, she had worn just about every hat possible. From trucker caps to hard hats, from managing safety & logistics to advocating for funding in DC, she's pretty much done it all.

Carley strives to document the tips & tricks that have made the hundreds of men and women she has had the privilege to work with so successful. She seeks to empower people from ALL walks of life to build successful careers in the heavy civil construction world.

She is most proud of her company's award-winning product, aQuiRe & the team she has assembled to bring this awesome product to market. That, and the fact she can still easily finish a concrete bridge deck.

Carley lives in rural Western New York and loves a good round of trap shooting, playing with her toy poodle, and babydoll sheep.

As CAO at CaHill, Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in construction accounting, client enhancement, and financial management. She thrives on a challenge, overseeing financial operations that align with the company’s mission for growth and success. With over 25 years in leadership, she is known for fostering organizational efficiency through process improvements, SOPs, and effective leadership strategies, while nurturing interpersonal collaboration and culture. She enjoys wearing many hats in the office and has experience in human resources, payroll management, and strategic operational and financial management.

When not at work, Jennifer spends quality time with her family, loves dogs, enjoys traveling, collecting vintage kitchen glass and is a voracious reader.

Jennifer Materese drives operational excellence at CAHill and the aQuiRe Construction Academy. With a focus on workforce development and business growth, Jennifer spearheads initiatives that bridge the gap between industry needs and innovative training solutions. She cultivates partnerships with industry leaders, educational institutions, unions, and government agencies to advance construction workforce development.

Jennifer oversees the aQuiRe Construction Academy, leading program development and customization to deliver impactful training tailored to client needs. She does case management for aQuiRe Construction Academy participants and maintains and analyzes participant data to talent match and assist with job placement.

Passionate about empowering the construction industry, Jennifer combines strategic insight, operational acumen, and a commitment to client success to drive meaningful results.

Jennifer is mom to one (human) daughter, Vivian, and (canine) son Charlie.

James E. Jones Jr. joined CAHill TECH in 2018 and has been working as a Subject Matter Expert and Master Trainer since. He takes part in many of CAHill library videos and uses his years of experience to help the company reach new levels of excellence, both in terms of tool-based skills and cultural contributions to team growth.

He was a Regional Director of a Mentoring Program for ten years, and in 2001 he became a Journeyman Skilled Craft Labor in Construction. After retirement in 2017, he became a labor instructor, teaching classes on OSHA 10, OSHA30, Workzone Traffic Control, Silica, Environmental Hazards, Asbestos, Fork Lift, and Hazard Waste.

When it comes to interesting moments from his personal life, in 1984, James became a professional boxer, and he loves to tell stories of his experiences in the ring and the field.

Sarah Palmer will be creating and caring for past, present, and future video projects to support the aQuiRe™ platform. She strives to add as much value as she can to whatever she's doing - which can be many things! It gives her great joy to feel like a valuable contributor to everything from small menial tasks to the biggest video productions.  She’s ridiculously organized- which is helpful considering all the content our production team has been cranking out!

Sarah aspires to be a role model to anyone looking to learn about the film and video industry. She is proud to own her own small (on-the-side) business and to have seen her name on the silver screen. Her favorite hobby is being an avid crocheter.

Kaitlynn is the Workforce Development Manager at CAHill TECH, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the aQuiRe Construction Academy. Kaitlynn is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing impactful workforce development programs, as well as Trade Shows and Conferences. She also leads recruitment efforts to bring talented individuals into the program, helping to shape the future of the construction industry. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and innovative ideas, Kaitlynn is passionate about empowering individuals and fostering growth. 

Kaitlynn is passionate about world history and loves to travel. She has traveled to many countries, including England, France, Italy, Mexico, and China. Her biggest achievement in life would be to see the whole world, more specifically Egypt or Easter Island, places of history. 

Kaitlynn will always be talking about her dogs, Rogan and Link. She spends most of her free time going on walks with them. She also enjoys puzzling or painting to relax.

As Business Support Lead, she keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at CaHill Resources. Working part-time, she offers integral support across operations, administration, and client relations, stepping in wherever the team needs her most. Her broad knowledge of the business makes her a trusted go-to for keeping day to day work on track.

She brings deep experience to the role. Before joining CaHill Resources in January 2025, she spent five years at sister company CAHill TECH, where she built a strong understanding of the organization from the inside out. She holds a degree in Applied Science in Informatics, which shapes the thoughtful, detail driven approach she brings to her work each day.

Outside of work, she treasures time spent with her family, enjoys hitting the trails for a good hike, and finds strength and grounding in her faith. 

Farhana Sonia is the first point of contact for business, design, and technical communications. In this position, it is crucial to maintain internal coordination across the sales, marketing, and client success teams.

Farhana is passionate about growing the CAHill team and technology, while also helping others.