Thirty-two years of experience as a leader in delivering project management, architectural and engineering services to both commercial and industrial clients. I have a strong belief in the importance of integrating design and construction efforts to optimize the project delivery process. This philosophy along with my skills in estimating, scheduling and bid/award allow me to achieve the best results in managing the design and construction of a project from inception through close out.
Daccord Group, LLC, Chicago, Illinois (2005-2009) A consulting practice providing resources for development, architecture and construction management providing owners, developers, contractors, architects and engineers comprehensive day-to-day management of public and private projects.
Shedd Aquarium - Managed multiple renovation and move coordination projects for special exhibits and office areas while Aquarium remained open and fully functional. Acted as main contact point for client, contractors, exhibit designers, and vendors. Racquet Club of Chicago - Developed $2.5m facility master plan for private club to repair deferred and outdated systems and structures. Club remained fully operational and functional during renovations. Coordinated work with contractors and club to provide minimum disruption to members. Hotel Felix - Chicago, IL - Complete interior renovation of 1926 hotel into 225 key boutique hotel, spa and restaurant. Hotel Cass - Chicago, IL - Complete interior renovation of 1925 hotel into 175 key boutique hotel. North Shore Skokie Hotel Skokie, IL Complete interior and exterior renovation of 1973 hotel consisting of 367 keys, 15,000sf of meeting space, restaurant and bar; hotel remained open during project.
AECOM (McCLIER CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois) (1999-2005) Architectural and design-build firm specializing in commercial and industrial facility construction and renovation for Fortune 500 clients nationwide.
Chicago Board of Trade - Interior renovations of lobby, elevator modernization, electrical upgrades and facade restoration. Completed $19mm renovation in an occupied building coordinating all work with existing tenants. Target Corporation - $50m Program Management for the interior retail renovation of 10 floors and faade preservation of the Marshall Field State Street Chicago, Illinois. American Express World Trade Center, New York, NY - Coordinated restoration and reconstruction of American Express headquarters after 9/11 attacks. Coordinated initial emergency building stabilization, damage assessment and report for building owners and insurance companies. Implemented solution based on approved plan. Northwest Airlines Design build of a new $28m, 182,000 square foot flight kitchen at Northwest Airlines new terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Comdisco, Inc, Rosemont, IL - Design build of a new $10m Data recovery center in King of Prussia, PA and Design build $3m emergency power upgrade to the Wooddale, IL. Data Recovery Center.
MARTIN-WILSON, INC., Chicago, Illinois (1987-1999) Owned and operated facility management consulting firm providing interior design, space planning, project management, and move logistics services to financial, commercial, and industrial clients in the Chicago region.
Mesirow Financial, Chicago, IL - Completed over 50 projects assisting Owner with facility planning, interior design, space planning, implementation, and move management. Existing facility operational during all projects. Thermal Care, Morton Grove, IL - Developed a facility analysis of their 106,000 square foot plant in relationship to the manufacturing space requirements for their 5 year strategic manufacturing plan. Martin Matthews - As subcontractor to Martin Matthews, managed the site development, building design, and construction of 210,000 square foot industrial plant for Union City Body Company. Fujisawa U.S.A., Inc., Deerfield, IL - Provided site selection analysis, space planning and move management for 120,000 square feet. Managed the space planning and move logistic for three internal reorganizations within selected facilities. Other Clients - Managed 46 other interior design, space planning, project management, or move management projects in over 1 million square feet of interior space for 13 other clients.
Baxter Travenol, Deerfield, IL (1980-1986) Responsible for management of new and renovation projects in 1.9m SF portfolio. Moved 30,000 employees over 6 year period within new and existing space.
Village of Palatine, Palatine, IL (1978 1980) Responsible for the processing and issuing of permits and building inspections.
Interior Space Technomics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (1977 1978)
Credentials Bachelor of Science, Interior Design Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1976
Registered Interior Designer Illinois LEED AP Certified
Community Assistant Scout Master, Troop 2671 Assistant Adventure Crew Advisor, Crew 2671 Member of the Order of the Arrow
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