30 Years in Construction Leadership
Regional General Manager
Leading operations across six Midwest markets: Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids, and Green Bay. Managing Design Consultant hiring and training pipelines, subcontractor recruitment across multiple trades, revenue operations, and weekly performance reporting to division leadership. Building high-performing systems, processes, and teams to drive growth and operational excellence.
Previous roles
Grew revenue from $5M to $35M with 180 employees across four Upper Midwest markets. Helped position the company for a private equity sale that scaled the platform to $120M across five states with 400+ employees. Launched a sheet metal manufacturing division, earned Drexel Metals certified installer status, and maintained 96% customer satisfaction while improving gross margin by 5 points.
Doubled Roof Edge Systems sales to a $1.4M+ run rate by expanding distribution channels and strengthening manufacturer rep engagement across commercial roofing and architectural sheet metal lines. Served on the SPRI board and led all edge metal product testing for industry compliance. Rebuilt the distribution network, launched a Certified Contractor Program, and delivered 100+ continuing education presentations to architects and specifiers, increasing product specification rates by 15%.
Founded a commercial roofing and sheet metal fabrication company from scratch. Grew revenue from $1.5 million to $15 million. Managed all aspects of operations -- estimating, project management, field crews, client relationships, and financials. Specialized in EPDM, TPO, and GAF roofing systems.
Built the company with a truck and a phone. Left with a decade of proof that I could build something real.
Industry expertise
Certifications & training
Public service & advocacy
Ran for Congress in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District as a Democrat, bringing a business leader's perspective to public policy.
Served as a Democratic National Committee member for Wisconsin, including speaking at the national convention.
Gun violence prevention advocacy rooted in losing my mother Joyce to gun suicide when I was 20 months old.
Led political and advocacy strategy for public health access across Wisconsin.