About Us

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Office staff at new 12,480 sq ft Menghetti facility at 5272 Jerusalem Ct.
Constructed by Menghetti Construction.

Charlie Menghetti, President and Founder

Charlie Menghetti
Born in 1956, Charlie Menghetti is a 3rd generation Modestan. He is a 1974 graduate of Modesto High School and a 1978 graduate of Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

From college graduation until 1985 he worked in heavy marine construction at Peter Kiewit Sons Co. and Crowley Constructors in the San Francisco Bay and Long Beach Harbor areas.

From 1985 until 1989 he served in the U.S. Navy as a flight student and fleet pilot, and from 1989 until 1991 in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineers’ Corps in Philadelphia.

He returned to Modesto in 1991 working for a local building contractor until March 1995, whereupon he founded Menghetti Construction. The company specializes in commercial construction in the San Joaquin Valley.

Mr. Menghetti is a member of the Stanislaus County Swiss Club and Del Rio Golf and Country Club. He’s formerly served on the boards of the McHenry Mansion Foundation, Leadership Modesto Steering Committee and Valley Builders Exchange.

Brenna Lyon, Acounts Payable

Amy Menghetti
Brenna Lyon was born and raised from Southern California. Brenna began her employment with Menghetti Construction in May of 2007. Prior to coming to work at Menghetti, Brenna was employed at Jack Frost Ice for 15 years as Accounts Receivable Manager. In her short time with us she has become very knowledgeable with Lien Releases and other Labor Compliance Requirements and has a great desire to learn the Construction Business. Brenna also handles our Accounts Payable. In her free time Brenna enjoys spending time with her children, golfing, skydiving, and drawing pen and ink pictures.

Amy Menghetti, Office Manager

Amy Menghetti
Amy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Modesto in 1992. She attended Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State University and then worked as a clerk at Menghetti Construction from 1996 until 1999 when she moved to Portland Oregon. Amy graduated from Portland State University obtaining a BS in Psychology.

Moving back from Portland in 2005 she became office manager for J.S. West Propane. She then accepted the position as office manager for Menghetti Construction. Amy is the mother of a little girl who attends pre-school here in Modesto. Aside from 4 cats and a dog she spends her time golfing and taking care of her home here in Modesto.

Josh Butterfield, Assistant Project Manager

Josh Butterfield
Josh Butterfield is the newest member here at Menghetti Construction taking the title of Assistant Project Manager. Josh is originally from Sacramento and was educated at California State University, Chico obtaining his degree in construction management. He enjoys fishing, backpacking, golfing and camping on his off time. "Anything done outdoors." he would say. He is new to the Modesto area but has already made an impression and we're happy to have him as part of the team.

Kathy Canales, Administrative Assistant

Josh Butterfield
Hailing from Waterford California Kathy Canales is Menghetti’s newest acquisition. With a background in Construction Business Practices having updated and organized Waterford’s Ragsdale & Sons and Western Seal’s office systems and procedures, we are very pleased to have her here as part of our team. Kathy’s positive attitude, professional demeanor and attention to detail help make Menghetti Construction the efficient and competent organization you have come to know. Kathy’s personal interests run from her family to sharing her wonderful voice around the community. In fact, don’t be surprised to see her on stage with local area bands pleasing the crowds with her eclectic collection of beautiful vocals.

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