About BEC Southwest
Decades of Excellence in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
BEC has been an active member of the thriving Flagstaff and Northern Arizona markets, providing high-quality design, building, and construction management services since 1992. With over 400 projects under our belt, we have the experience, knowledge, resources, and flexibility to deliver your next project on time and within budget.
Our People
Marc Daniels, LEED AP
President, CEO
During college, Marc worked as Chief Estimator for a medium-sized mechanical contractor and managed their ductwork fabrication shop. Upon leaving college, Marc worked for 8 years as a project engineer and then project manager for a large commercial general contractor.
Marc primarily focused on design/build and CMAR projects during this period and was typically assigned work in the high-tech electronics manufacturing and power generation industries.
After forming BEC Southwest in 1992, Marc continued his focus on these projects and expanded the company’s reach into the health care, bio-technology, basic research, and medical and food products manufacturing industries. BEC is now considered one of the area’s premier design-build contractors.
Becky Daniels
Vice President, Business Development
Becky Daniels has lived in Flagstaff for 29 years, running a successful interior furnishings and design business. She has been very involved in the community, including serving as the Student Council advisor for Sinagua High School. She has inspired and guided students in planning and executing high-quality, engaging, and successful events.
As a very active community member, Becky serves as an ambassador for the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, is an innovative leader in regional enrichment, and enjoys participating in community improvement events.
Becky has been heavily involved in event planning and fundraising for the Arizona Special Olympics and the American Cancer Society. She is a champion for the North Country Health Care patient medical care network in Northern Arizona. She has created a highly successful and dynamic annual golf tournament benefiting the Angel Fund.
Becky has been involved with many aspects of BEC Southwest development in the construction industry over the last 25 years and focuses on identifying and meeting client needs and developing meaningful and lasting relationships in Northern Arizona and the greater Phoenix area.
Amy Valenzuela
Vice President, CFO
Amy joined BEC Southwest, Inc., three years ago as the company’s chief financial officer. She was raised in Flagstaff, AZ, and is an NAU alumnus.
As a nationally recognized manager with over 10 years of financial management experience and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, Amy has focused on integrating financial, risk management, and operations accounting functions.
Steve Bernard
Operations Manager
Steve has over 35 years of project management experience and nearly 25 years in Flagstaff alone. He is uniquely qualified to manage all design/build and CMAR project aspects.
His involvement with this project’s preconstruction and construction phases will help produce realistic budgets, schedules, and high-value and efficient construction operations. Operations Manager Steve is responsible for implementing BEC project management and control systems and for planning and resource allocation at the project and enterprise levels.