Experience

Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Distiller | Vice President | Co-Founder

  • Jan 2019 - 5 years

  St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Co-Founder | Vice President of Operations

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2019

  Lemont, IL Owner, Operations Manager, Packaging Manager, Creative Consultant.



Daniel Building Investigations, Inc.

• United States
• Construction

• Senior Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2014

  Sugar Grove, Illinois • Manages investigation projects involving architectural systems and components, construction deficiencies, building construction performance and compliance with model building code(s) and relevant industry standards. • Performs forensic architectural building investigations and evaluates construction materials and system performance in the construction industry. • Expertise covers building envelope leakage investigations (roofs, walls and windows), mold cause and origin… Show more • Manages investigation projects involving architectural systems and components, construction deficiencies, building construction performance and compliance with model building code(s) and relevant industry standards. • Performs forensic architectural building investigations and evaluates construction materials and system performance in the construction industry. • Expertise covers building envelope leakage investigations (roofs, walls and windows), mold cause and origin investigations, wind and hail damage assessments, and foundation evaluations. • Provides expertise in most all building components including, commercial and residential roofs, brick and stone masonry, exterior insulation & finish systems (EIFS), exterior Portland cement plaster (traditional stucco), siding systems, and building fenestration, among others. Show less



HandsOn Suburban Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Skills Based Volunteer – Lead Design Consultant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Arlington Heights, Illinois • Provided oversight, leadership, and management of an all volunteer project for the Strategic Action for Volunteer Engagement Program (SAVE). • Performed building investigation, analysis and designed solutions for the relocation of the Wheeling Township Food Pantry.



David A. Schulz Architects, Inc.

• Special Projects Team Member

  • 2010 - 2011

  Saint Charles, Illinois • Provided inter-office management of small, short term high end residential projects. • Established project parameters and supervised the development of custom details.



Rupsis Associates Architects, P.C.

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 1995 - Aug 2009

  Bolingbrook, Illinois • In charge of all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction. • Met with clients to establish design program parameters. Continually engaged the client on a timely basis while developing schematic designs. • Efficiently developed designs via CAD that minimized the working drawing phase and expedited the construction drawing phase. • Produced accurate permit and bid documents to minimize scheduling delays due to incomparable bid results and excessive… Show more • In charge of all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction. • Met with clients to establish design program parameters. Continually engaged the client on a timely basis while developing schematic designs. • Efficiently developed designs via CAD that minimized the working drawing phase and expedited the construction drawing phase. • Produced accurate permit and bid documents to minimize scheduling delays due to incomparable bid results and excessive building code deficiencies. • Focused close attention to detail and scheduling to achieve delivery and budget objectives. • Established trusted relationships with clients, consultants and contractors. • Residential projects included 2,000 to 8,000 sq ft new construction, additions and remodeling. • Commercial projects involved new construction of dental and medical office buildings, restaurants and retail. • Commercial remodeling projects included retail, restaurant, dental, medical, office and warehouse. • Fire restoration projects included residential, commercial and retail. • Representative commercial clients include Chicago Franchise Systems (Al’s Beef / Nancy’s Pizza), The Great American Bagel, That Pita Place, Bally Total Fitness, Women’s Workout World, Kimco Realty Corporation and Provena Health Systems. Show less



Hasbrouck Peterson Zimoch Sirirattumrong

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1991 - Aug 1995

  Chicago, Illinois • Specialized in management of projects for exterior envelope restoration. • Performed field exploration and produced reports for prescriptive remedial recommendations of problems related to roof, wall and window systems. • Developed working drawings, bid documents, and coordinated projects through construction administration and field supervision. • Key team member for the time sensitive historic facade and roof restoration for Soldier Field, Chicago, in anticipation of the World… Show more • Specialized in management of projects for exterior envelope restoration. • Performed field exploration and produced reports for prescriptive remedial recommendations of problems related to roof, wall and window systems. • Developed working drawings, bid documents, and coordinated projects through construction administration and field supervision. • Key team member for the time sensitive historic facade and roof restoration for Soldier Field, Chicago, in anticipation of the World Cup Soccer in 1994. • Manager for the construction phase of the historic copper roof restoration for the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago in 1993. • Primary investigator of all building facades and remedial repair supervision for Fulton House, 345 N. Canal St, Chicago, IL Show less



Henry G. Zimoch & Associates, P.C

• Designer/Project Coordinator

  • Jun 1988 - Jan 1991

  Chicago, Illinois • Designed and managed projects for residential and commercial buildings with emphasis on contextual design and material integration. • Interfaced between owner/builder and production staff. • Assisted project architect and coordinated production from design development through working drawings.



Western Heating & Air Conditioning

• Mechanical Systems Consultant

  • Aug 1981 - Jun 1988

  Maywood, Illinois • Budgeted, designed and managed HVAC systems projects for residential and commercial buildings.