Tristen Magallanes serves as DPR Construction's Research and Development Leader. In 24 years working in the construction industry, Tristen has worked in a variety of capacities including operations, estimating, project support, innovation and now research and development. The daughter of a carpenter, her passion has always centered with tradespeople and creating the most effective, efficient, and safe environment possible. Through her work, Tristen has played key roles on teams leading the way in prefabrication, automation, robotics, and custom tool fabrication. She holds an MA in Cultural Anthropology and BS in Psychology. Outside of work, you can find her training her three cattle dogs, tending her chickens, throwing around heavy weights at CrossFit and managing a local Armored Combat team.