Gafcon CEO and leadership

Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen takes a vested interest in delivering complex projects that power vibrant communities. He has more than 35 years of construction and program management experience and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management (1975) from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He worked as a project manager on large retail projects in Cape Town before immigrating to San Diego in 1979, to pursue a career in construction and real estate development. In 1987, Gaf and his wife founded Gafcon, Inc. Under his leadership as CEO, Gafcon has grown into a globally respected program and construction management consulting firm. Gafcon has been responsible for the success of hundreds of projects, including high profile projects such as: the $5.5 billion Zizhu Purple Bay residential community, an 800-acre megaproject in Shanghai; AltaSea, a $135 million adaptive reuse at the Port of Los Angeles; the $100 million redevelopment of the Los Angeles Forum; the City of San Diego North Embarcadero Visionary Plan; the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront and Promenade; and $46.25 billion in education bond programs throughout San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. In 2016, the Unified Port of San Diego awarded the $1.2B redevelopment of Seaport Village to Protea Waterfront Development with Gaf as the active Managing Partner. He will steward the project to its successful completion by providing leadership and direction for the strategy and execution, with Gafcon, Inc. providing program management services.Gaf’s vision is to continue working to make Gafcon a leader in the Project and Construction Management industry, while personally stewarding worthy development opportunities that make a difference to the communities surrounding them.

Bryan Benso is a President at Inland Empire Lacrosse Organization and Chief Development Officer at GAFCON INC and is based in San Diego, California. He has worked as Vice President of Project Management Operations at GAFCON INC and Vice President of Planning & Real Estate Development at San Manuel Casino. Bryan studied at Claremont McKenna College between 2009 and 2010 and University of Illinois between 1986 and 1991.

Robin Duveen is a 30-year construction industry veteran who joined Gafcon in 1998. His career experience ranges from property development to construction program management.

His current responsibilities include managing operations within Gafcon’s corporate office, branch offices, and project sites. Robin has served as project executive for Gafcon’s Irvine office as well as division manager for Gafcon’s Los Angeles office. He also served as project/program manager at Gafcon, overseeing construction projects ranging from millions to billions of dollars.

Prior to joining Gafcon, Robin was a development/project manager for Rabie Property Developers and construction manager for Resnekov & Neilson in his native South Africa. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Cape Tecknikon in Cape Town, South Africa.

Robin enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, exercising, and cycling.

Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen takes a vested interest in delivering complex projects that power vibrant communities. He has more than 35 years of construction and program management experience and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management (1975) from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He worked as a project manager on large retail projects in Cape Town before immigrating to San Diego in 1979, to pursue a career in construction and real estate development. In 1987, Gaf and his wife founded Gafcon, Inc. Under his leadership as CEO, Gafcon has grown into a globally respected program and construction management consulting firm. Gafcon has been responsible for the success of hundreds of projects, including high profile projects such as: the $5.5 billion Zizhu Purple Bay residential community, an 800-acre megaproject in Shanghai; AltaSea, a $135 million adaptive reuse at the Port of Los Angeles; the $100 million redevelopment of the Los Angeles Forum; the City of San Diego North Embarcadero Visionary Plan; the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront and Promenade; and $46.25 billion in education bond programs throughout San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. In 2016, the Unified Port of San Diego awarded the $1.2B redevelopment of Seaport Village to Protea Waterfront Development with Gaf as the active Managing Partner. He will steward the project to its successful completion by providing leadership and direction for the strategy and execution, with Gafcon, Inc. providing program management services.Gaf’s vision is to continue working to make Gafcon a leader in the Project and Construction Management industry, while personally stewarding worthy development opportunities that make a difference to the communities surrounding them.