The Leadership
behind it all

The KCM Team

At Knight CM Group, leadership means more than oversight—it means mentorship, collaboration, and a dedication to delivering exceptional results. Meet the professionals leading our team and shaping the future of infrastructure construction management.

Joe Reyes is a California Registered Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience delivering complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Northern California. As a former Caltrans Office of Structure Construction engineer and instructor, he brings extensive expertise in bridge construction, structural inspection, contract administration, and construction management. Joe has contributed to some of California's most notable bridge projects, including the New Carquinez Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Iron Horse Pedestrian Bridge.

Joe Reyes, PE

President

Matt Taliaferro is a California Registered Professional Engineer with 30 years of experience managing public infrastructure projects, including roadways, bridges, interchanges, utilities, and municipal facilities. His diverse background includes service in the U.S. Navy as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer, a Master of Engineering degree in Structural Engineering from Cornell University, and experience as a Senior Civil Engineer for Nevada County. Matt’s practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing complex infrastructure projects from planning through completion has resulted in the successful delivery of numerous federally funded road and bridge projects for local agencies throughout Northern California and the East Bay Area.

Matt Taliaferro, PE

Principal

Mehrdad Varzandeh is a California Registered Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience managing transportation and bridge construction projects throughout Northern California. He has successfully delivered numerous federally funded infrastructure projects and served in key leadership roles as a Project Manager and Resident Engineer on some of the region's most technically challenging bridge projects. His experience includes landmark projects such as the Yuba City 5th Street Bridge Replacement, Sacramento Tower Bridge Rehabilitation, and Foresthill Bridge Steel and Paint Retrofit.

Mehrdad Varzandeh, PE

Principal

Nick Panayotou is a California Registered Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, project management, construction management, and organizational leadership. Throughout his career, he has managed the planning and delivery of roadway, bridge, facilities, and public works projects for Caltrans and Public Agencies across California. Known for his technical expertise and strategic leadership, Nick brings extensive experience in complex infrastructure projects requiring close coordination between stakeholders, designers, and construction teams.

Nick Panayotou, PE

Principal

Susan Fenrich brings over 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business operations. As Chief Financial Officer, she oversees the firm's financial planning, reporting, and strategic growth initiatives. Her leadership helps ensure the financial strength, operational efficiency, and long-term success of the organization while supporting the delivery of high-quality services to clients throughout California.

Susan Fenrich

Chief Financial Officer