Debbie Speeches
Office Manager

Debbie is a third generation resident of Shelter Island and the proud mother of two adult children; a son who is currently serving in the United States Air Force and a daughter who also resides on Shelter Island. Volunteer assignments that support the Mashomack Nature Conservancy, the Shelter Island 10k Run, and a twenty-one year membership in the Shelter Island Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary are indicative of her strong sense of civic responsibility and consistent advocacy of events and organizations that support the community. She is currently serving as the Ladies Auxiliary President. She is also a member of the Patriot Guards and participates in fundraising with the Red Knights. Debbie majored in bookkeeping and began her career in banking. A subsequent series of successful bookkeeping assignments led to advancement into business office management. She functioned as the office manager in a diverse set of business operations including: Whitney Wood Working, Water Analysis and Propane Gas, Restaurants, Medical and Chiropractic Office. She then advanced to a position of assistant to the Comptroller in an elite private golf club. Debbie is the Fokine Construction Office Manager. She is responsible for all office administration functions including accounts receivables and accounts payables, prompt response, referral and follow up to all inquiries and guarantees efficient overall office administration. When you call Fokine Construction, Debbie is the first voice you hear among a business full of professionals.

Aimee Hanna
Interior Designer

Aimee Hanna has earned the trust and respect of her clientele through professionalism and creativity she brings to her work. Aimee’s years in design began with a career in advertising and marketing. After graduation from The College of St. Elizabeth with a degree in Art History, she began a successful career in publishing. As Art Director of The Daily Home News in New Brunswick, NJ for nearly 10 years, President of Visual Persuasion, a direct mail ad agency in Jamesburg, NJ and Ad Director of The Sag Harbor Express in Sag Harbor, NY., her multi-media ad campaigns garnered many awards, both statewide and nationally. Prior to arriving at Fokine Construction, Aimee worked with Dayton-Halstead Real Estate, Corcoran Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty and still holds a seat at Georgiana B. Ketcham Real Estate on Shelter Island. Her fascination and experience with the distinctive architecture of the East End lead her into the world of interior design. Aimee streamlines the design process for those she represents and carefully guides them through each step, ensuring that clients specific needs are always successfully satisfied.

Paul Yeaman
Site Manager/Lead Carpenter

With over twelve years of experience in the industry, Paul possesses a strong combination of hands-on construction and management expertise. As a Project Manager for Fokine Construction, Paul draws on his experience of having owned and operated a successful construction company on the East End for several years where he worked closely with home owners, architects, designers, and sub-contractors. Additionally Paul is an experienced tile setter, recognized for his aesthetic sensibility, outstanding work and attention to detail. Paul was raised in Australia and prior to joining the Fokine team, spent time living and working in New Zealand where he helped establish a high-end residential construction firm specializing in energy efficient building and where he furthered his knowledge of international building techniques.

Matt Kast
Lead Carpenter

Native Shelter Islander Matt Kast has recently returned from Auckland, New Zealand where he enjoyed success as a residential developer, designer & builder. Dynamic and energetic, Matt has proven himself to be masterfully accomplished in everything he undertakes. His open and personable approach builds instant confidence with our clients, and his ability to coordinate sub-contractors and work force creates a winning combination. Deeply committed to the Green movement, Matt has honed his skills to include installation of solar systems, and continues courses in the LEEDS program. When in New Zealand, he was responsible for establishing the first Andersen Window distributorship in the country and wrote an “alternative solution” to the weatherproofing section of the New Zealand Building Code. Matt’s professional qualifications include a National Certificate in Carpentry. He best utilizes his insight and eye for quality in framing, sheathing, roofing, insulation, doors, trim carpentry, flooring, tilework and pool building. Fokine Construction is fortunate to have Matt Kast on staff.

Daniel Fokine
Green Consultant/Site Manager