Jaime Cofield
CFO, Cofield Group
Photography by David Teran
1. What type of services does your business provide?
Cofield Group is a General Contractor providing Project Management and Design-Build services for Commercial projects, covering ground-up and remodel construction. Over the past 20 years, my husband, who is also my business partner, and I have collaborated with Customers in the markets of Retail/Hospitality, Office buildings, Healthcare, Industrial & Logistics, Amusement, and Non-Profit.
2. What career path led you to where you are today?
My background is in Supply Chain Management. I worked my way up to Director of Purchasing at a National Restaurant chain (approx 155 locations). From there, I was a Regional Director of Purchasing for a multi-national contract foodservice company covering six different business sectors. SCM was a great pathway to the construction industry. The challenge, early on, was balancing oversight of our entire business rather than focusing on just one role. As CFO of Cofield Group, I’m responsible for managing our business operations, ensuring our activities support and reflect our broader vision and goals.
3. What sets you apart from others in your industry?
My common-sense, personal approach to business sets me apart. This perspective has helped create a people-first culture that empowers our employees, resulting in long-term and multi-generational employees. I want our team to look forward to Mondays! I’m proud to work at a company that leads with purpose, values its people, and stays in step with clients’ needs – that kind of approach never goes out of style.
4. Who has influenced you most in your career?
I am blessed beyond words. I have had multiple mentors, both men & women, who have coached and truly invested in me. They generously shared their expertise and taught me essential business principles, like learning from mistakes and the value of listening to understand rather than simply responding. Their intent was for me to be a new Leader, not a follower. They made it acceptable to ask questions and challenge norms in a male-dominated environment. Thanks to their influence, I now mentor junior women, sharing my experiences and offering guidance. While my support circle has grown over the years, I still prefer meaningful, face-to-face conversations. Learning remains a priority for me, whether it’s from seasoned mentors or emerging talents.
5. What is the best advice you’d give your children?
I have two daughters and one son, ages 24, 21, and 13. They frequently hear me say, “You are fine china!” Fine china is delicate, precious, and valuable. It is not ordinary, nor something you use carelessly. This is my way of reminding them to make good choices because they deserve to be handled with care and respect – by themselves and others. It’s a little nudge to walk through life with grace, confidence, and self-worth.
Cofield Group
17120 Classen Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 | 210-451-5009 | cofieldgroup.net
