Experience

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  EW Grobbel

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Vice President of Construction

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883 by Emil Wilhelm Grobbel. The foundation of the organization is centered around growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. Headquartered in Detroit's hi...

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  Firm Detroit

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Vice President of Construction

    • Jun 2020 - Jan 2024
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Oversee design and construction activities for a Detroit-area real estate and development company.Project focus on repurposing obsolete vacant commercial buildings in Detroit's 'Eastern Market' area. Both spec and build-to-suit project types.Working directly with subs as well as Gene...

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  Boji Group

  • Lansing, Michigan

  • Vice President of Construction Services

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
    • Lansing, Michigan

    As VP of Construction Services, built an internal construction management group to service internal and external projects. Implemented project tracking and construction management tools utilizing PROCORE platform. Managed external Construction Management firms for larger projects as well as Ar...

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  ABM Industries

  • Farmington Hills, Michigan

  • Account Executive - Bundled Energy Solutions

    • Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Farmington Hills, Michigan

    Brought financial opportunities to municipal, corporate, and institutional clients to fund investment in energy efficient infrastructure. Methods included PACE financing, performance contracting, and conventional energy financing systems. ABM is one of the largest property maintenance companie...

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  Ingenuity IEQ

  • Corporate Account Executive

    • Mar 2011 - Mar 2014

    Working with clients to improve critical airflow conditions while significantly reducing energy and maintenance costs.Representing specialized technologies to provide long-term solutions to optimize energy use and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

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  MGLeinweber

  • Construction and Development Consultant

    • 2010 - 2011
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  Skanska USA Building Inc.

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Director of Business Development / Project Director

    • Jun 2001 - Dec 2009
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Director of Business Development for Midwest office of Skanska USA. Report directly to Area General Manager and manage sales process with Account teams. Direct day-to-day activities involve the pursuit and formulation of account strategy including: market research and conditioning, client cont...

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  Leadership Macomb VI

  • Member

    • Apr 2002 - Apr 2003
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  400 Monroe Associates

  • Owner's Representative / Project Manager

    • Sep 1989 - Jun 2001

    Managed all facets of new construction work for entrepreneural Detroit-based development firm. Oversaw design and construction process from initial visioning to closeout. Developed project accounting system, scheduling and tracking reports to ensure budget compliance. Reported directly to owenrs with 5 direct reports. Standardized construction contracts and project delivery processes for a multitude of projects including restaurants, banquet centers, office build-outs, retail mall rehabilitation, hotel, parking garages and casinos.Successfully managed over 1 Million square feet of projects ranging from $10,000 to $50 million over diverse project typesOversaw the design and construction of two of the highest revenue restaurants in the State of Michigan.Developed New Mexico tribal casino plan to enable hyper-rapid development schedule.Represented the company with regulatory personnel and was the 'go to' person for all technical issues.

  • Design Manager

    • Jun 1985 - Sep 1989

    Architectural Design Manager for development company in downtown Detroit. Developed design standards for office renovation projects and managed staff of designers for multiple office, restaurant, and historic adaptive reuse projects.

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  Greektown Casino LLC

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 1999 - Feb 2001

    Consulting Project Manager to new casino development. Bridged ownership changes and oversaw construction development to ensure smooth project completion.of $50 millon temporary casino facility. Acted as liason with local regulatory authorities to ensure project compliance. Coordinated end user...

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  Albert Kahn Associates

  • Architectural Designer

    • May 1984 - May 1985

    Architectural Designer and draftsman for large Architectural / Engineering firm. Supported design professionals and prepared construction documents for healthcare and automotive projects.