Our Team
Founded in 2017, The Art of Concrete grew from the dream of wanting to create a new platform for designers to use concrete as a creative medium into the innovative decorative concrete company it is today. Although the company may be a newer company, the team has years of industry experience.
Karen Keyes
Owner/President
It is Karen's experience that will ensure the success of The Art of Concrete and gives the business a competitive edge. Karen is adept at all elements of this industry, and not only is her industry knowledge well regarded, but she is seen as a thought leader and innovator in her field.
Karen's concrete roots run deep - three generations deep to be exact. Her grandfather started his concrete business in 1943. From there, the industry and company evolved with the creativeness of decorative concrete. Karen's endeavored to learn as much as she could from her innovative father, Calvin Van Heukelem, who ingrained the passion for the artistic side of this industry in her.
Karen has found her own own niche in the industry - exploring the creative side of building and designing with concrete. She has an innate ability to help owners, architects and landscape architects design decorative concrete palettes. Karen is a decorative concrete consultant on all levels.
As a certified LEED BD + C AP, with a BA in Business Administration from Trinity Christian College, and a masters degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Denver it is no doubt that Karen is a master of her craft.
>>Read articles authored by Karen in Concrete Decor.
Adrian Rocha
General Superintendent
Adrian joined The Art of Concrete in 2018 and has over 15 years of industry experience. With his focus on decorative concrete, Adrian brings valuable Insite to construct-ability and project planning. He is a problem solver with excellent leadership.
Carlos Mendoza
General Manager
Carlos joined The Art of Concrete in 2019 with an eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the decorative concrete industry. Carlos holds an OSHA 10 certification and has become a valuable member of the team - helping organize projects, communicate with the team, handle submittals, and change orders, as well as assist in estimating and overall management. Carlos started with The Art of Concrete as an assistant project manager, and quickly became an asset to the team and now is the company’s general manager.
Eric Castorena Martinez
Project Engineer
Eric joined The Art of Concrete with an eagerness to learn the industry and grow with the company. Eric has the drive and personality to help the team achieve its goals in sales and estimating. His client relationships and communication are keys to his success.
Pedro Sandchez
Project Superintendent
Pedro joined The Art of Concrete in 2019 and has been a fearless leader ever since. Pedro has over 18 years of industry experience and has impeccable attention to detail and leadership skills. Some of his projects include 9+CO for Saunders, Private Downtown Office for HPM, Meadows Town Center for GH Phipps and Asbury & Tejon Park for Iron Woman.
Jose Macias
Foreman
Jose’s decorative concrete experience positions him well to be a leader for The Art of Concrete. His team specializes in high detail and high quality projects. He runs The Art of Concrete’s Special Projects team.
Raul Alarcon
Foreman
Raul joined The Art of Concrete with years of decorative concrete experience. He tackles large commercial projects for The Art of Concrete with an eye for detail and quality.
Nixie Pinedo
Office Administrator
Nixie joined The Art of Concrete in 2023. She assists in overall office management, human resources and accounting. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for multitasking, Nixie ensures that every aspect of the company’s operations is finely tuned and efficiently managed.
In her role, Nixie wears many hats, seamlessly transitioning between various responsibilities to support the needs of the team. Beyond her technical skills, Nixie possesses a natural talent for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
With her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with grace and efficiency, Nixie is an invaluable asset to the team.
We have a group of highly skilled concrete finishers, form setters, and laborers. Each one of them is a true artisan and expert of their trade.
Thanks to all of our team members for their excellent work in decorative concrete!