Holly Lifke
Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive Vice President
Holly Lifke
Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive Vice President
As executive vice president of human resources, Holly leads our human resources strategy. She oversees talent management, succession planning, performance management, process development and improvement, training and development, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits and labor relations.
She also plays a critical role as a member of the strategic planning team, helping shape the future of human resources to align with all organizational strategies, like making sure º£½ÇÉçÇø achieves and promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Stacy Robben
Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President
Stacy Robben
Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President
Stacy leads enterprise business development and marketing initiatives, focusing on client development, brand strategy and positioning. She oversees company strategies, communication and creative marketing efforts to drive innovation and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.
Over the past 30 years, Stacy has held business development and marketing positions at leading professional service firms in the built environment. She has a pulse on the current construction market and knows how to strategically use that insight to build strong relationships and drive growth in º£½ÇÉçÇø’s key market segments.
Ben Bruns
General Manager—Northern Operations & Executive Vice President
Ben Bruns
General Manager—Northern Operations & Executive Vice President
Ben leads office and field operations, as well as business development initiatives, for the Wisconsin offices in Green Bay, Appleton and Stevens Point. Ben brings over two decades of knowledge and experience in business development, jobsite project management and engineering.
Under Ben’s leadership º£½ÇÉçÇø continues to emphasize innovation, Lean fundamentals, continuous improvement and an uncompromising focus on safety. He has been instrumental in bringing º£½ÇÉçÇø’s STAAT MOD® ICU modular solution to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jay Grosskopf
General Manager—Technical Services & Executive Vice President
Jay Grosskopf
General Manager—Technical Services & Executive Vice President
Jay leads º£½ÇÉçÇø Technical Services, backed by more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s in-house team of architects and engineers, providing design and construction technology services to our operating groups and partners, as well as design, programming and design management services to our clients. Since joining º£½ÇÉçÇø in 1988, Jay has delivered many successful projects with the highest level of client satisfaction.
John Heck
General Manager—National Power and Industrial & Executive Vice President
John Heck
General Manager—National Power and Industrial & Executive Vice President
John leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s National Power and Industrial division, overseeing operations for some of our most technical and specialized projects, nationwide. With more than 35+ years of experience with º£½ÇÉçÇø, John brings a depth and diversity of experience in construction, and a strong reputation for promoting internal continuous improvement and achieving consistent client satisfaction.
Jake Ruatti
Chief Financial Officer
Jake Ruatti
Chief Financial Officer
Jake leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s finance and information technology departments. He also manages the audit committee, adds oversight for treasury and is a trustee of the retirement plans.
Maribeth Achterberg
Chief Information Officer
Maribeth Achterberg
Chief Information Officer
Maribeth is a seasoned professional with a stellar track record in IT and leadership. Her active participation in tech community, coupled with her role as a published author and speaker, underscores her multifaceted expertise.
In her role at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Maribeth is set to amplify technological innovation, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Doug Dulin
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Doug Dulin
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Doug is responsible for our Operational Excellence program along with continued development of the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business System, which includes our Management System, Operating and People Systems.  A multi-talented leader with an exemplary track record in both manufacturing and healthcare industries, Doug enables our operating groups to deliver consistent, high-quality projects with drastically reduced time and material waste over industry standards. Focused on developing transformational thinking, Doug helps to drive sustainable results that enable profitable growth, while intensifying the customer experience.
Jeff Shipley
President of Southern and Western Operations
Jeff Shipley
President of Southern and Western Operations
Jeff leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s southern and western operating groups, providing leadership to teams in our Oklahoma, Michigan, Sacramento and San Francisco offices. Jeff has proven to be a strong resource, especially to º£½ÇÉçÇø’s industrial and automotive clients—where his hands-on approach to leadership and responsibility, industry knowledge, and passion for safety, disciplined project controls and Lean construction practices set º£½ÇÉçÇø apart.
Emily Haupt
Vice President of Talent Strategies
Emily Haupt
Vice President of Talent Strategies
As the Vice President of Talent Strategies, Emily develops º£½ÇÉçÇø’s talent roadmap focused on attracting, developing, and retaining the industry’s top talent. With a strong business sense, combined with a communication and corporate talent development background, she provides the elevated level of expertise needed to oversee a dynamic and diverse strategic plan. Her unique professional background helps develop a sustainable workplace environment that educates, engages, encourages inclusive behaviors, and motivates º£½ÇÉçÇø’s complex workforce.
Mark Nolta
Vice President of Corporate Estimating
Mark Nolta
Vice President of Corporate Estimating
Mark joined º£½ÇÉçÇø as Vice President of Corporate Estimating and Preconstruction with 36 years of varied experience in estimating, structural engineering, design coordination, and construction administration. In his current role, he facilitates excellence in estimating and preconstruction services across º£½ÇÉçÇø’s operations.  This includes management of a core team of individuals ready to support all Operating Groups.  Mark works with project teams to prepare the deliverables required to set projects up for success. This includes all aspects of construction costs, material availability, document and constructability review, subcontractor scope and experience evaluation, construction schedules and logistics.  He also oversees implementation of all technology used during Preconstruction, especially VDC.
Jeff Niesen
Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects
Jeff Niesen
Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects
Jeff is responsible for overall business leadership, including pre-construction, construction management, value engineering, planning, contract administration and safety programs. He works with the project principal, integrated teams and all areas of his staff to make sure we are delivering projects to maximum satisfaction for each owner.
Will Lichtig
Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Vice President
Will Lichtig
Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Vice President
Will is a nationally recognized leader in the Lean and integrated project delivery methods. He has been at the forefront in developing our Integrated Lean Project Delivery® (ILPD) process. His drive for innovation and reliable commitment to continuous improvement, lean processes and problem solving make Will a vital member of the º£½ÇÉçÇø team.
Will works with º£½ÇÉçÇø teams to develop and implement Lean processes for target value design, lean production planning and control, built-in quality, lean problem-solving and other innovative approaches to project delivery. Will shares his experience and lean project delivery knowledge to coach º£½ÇÉçÇø project leaders on the skills required to implement these innovative methods.
Steve Schultz
General Manager—Minnesota Operations & Executive Vice President
Steve Schultz
General Manager—Minnesota Operations & Executive Vice President
Steve leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s operations and office locations in Minnesota, backed by 30+ years of construction experience with the º£½ÇÉçÇø Company. His collaborative approach and deep roots in the industry keep him close to his projects. Steve excels at people development, collaboration and fostering strong customer relationships—preparing others to perform at the highest levels.
While his experience covers a variety of market sectors, Steve has built a strong reputation for guiding his team to deliver complex, multi-faceted healthcare projects and proton equipment installations.
David Thomack
Chief Operating Officer
David Thomack
Chief Operating Officer
David is a 30-year veteran of the construction industry who joined º£½ÇÉçÇø in 2005 and now serves as Chief Operating Officer. David has led successful transformational projects for owners across the country—including CPMC/Sutter Health, San Francisco Airport, the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Sacred Heart/St. Mary’s Health System. His construction background includes commercial, public sector, healthcare, aviation, and science and technology.
David’s experience with operational excellence, strategic visioning, process implementation and Integrated Lean Project Delivery® has made him a leader in creating and managing successful, collaborative teams in the construction industry.
Klas Berghede
Vice President of Production and Innovation
Klas Berghede
Vice President of Production and Innovation
Klas is a leader in industrialized construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery® and prefabrication/modular construction. Throughout his 10+-year career with º£½ÇÉçÇø, Klas has helped lead the development of our innovative prefabrication manufacturing capability, pushing º£½ÇÉçÇø to the forefront of the industry in prefabrication and modular construction. He works closely with º£½ÇÉçÇø clients and project teams to help develop prefabrication plans that align with the clients’ needs, implementing the solutions in the field, and overseeing the prefabrication production.
Jason Krueger
General Manager – Rochester & Vice President
Jason Krueger
General Manager – Rochester & Vice President
Jason leads the operations for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Rochester, Minnesota office. Jason is a seasoned veteran of the construction industry, with an established track record of managing large, complex projects in diverse sectors, from healthcare to heavy industrial. Jason has played a key role in º£½ÇÉçÇø’s introduction to the highly specialized proton therapy market, establishing º£½ÇÉçÇø as a national leader in proton therapy equipment installation.
Steve Lind
General Manager of Western Operations and Vice President
Steve Lind
General Manager of Western Operations and Vice President
As Vice President and General Manager for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s western operations, Steve is responsible for the financial success and growth strategies of our Sacramento and San Francisco offices. Since joining º£½ÇÉçÇø in 2006, Steve has held a variety of roles, with including financial management for large, complex projects in the healthcare, higher education, commercial and industrial market sectors. His experience with process implementation and integrated project delivery has made him a leader in establishing successful collaborative teams.
Rob Branyan
Vice President of Labor Relations
Rob Branyan
Vice President of Labor Relations
As Vice President of Labor Relations, Rob directly supervises all aspects of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s labor relations program including planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing labor relations policies and procedures, which include negotiating contracts and achieving bargaining goals. As a strategic business partner for union and workforce development, Rob leads diverse craft staffing initiatives and provides creative solutions where labor relations shortages and challenges exist. Rob’s experience comes from three decades of collective bargaining on both the contractor and union side as well as previously holding numerous Union positions.
Melanie Taylor
Vice President - Self-Perform
Melanie Taylor
Vice President - Self-Perform
Melanie provides companywide oversight for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Self-Perform Operations across a variety of markets. Since joining º£½ÇÉçÇø in 2005, Melanie has quickly developed and cemented a reputation as a forward-thinking leader, embracing innovation and promoting collaborative team environments. Having demonstrated strong leadership and mastery of various delivery methods, especially CMAR and IPD, across multiple sectors and geographies, she has shown herself to be a dedicated promoter of Lean construction, a savvy problem solver, and a fierce advocate for clients’ goals. As a business leader, Mel focuses on relationships and results for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s clients and partners.
John Huggett
Vice President – Central Operations
John Huggett
Vice President – Central Operations
An exceptional communicator and strategist, John leads project execution and general strategy for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Central Operations offices in the Madison, Chicago and Milwaukee markets. His vision and construction experience helps create understanding and alignment across both groups. The result is a team that is engaged and aligned toward a single goal — exceeding expectations. From financial management to on-site safety and quality programs, John helps teams foresee and avoid pitfalls, recognize opportunities, and maintain focus.
Randy Haak
Chief Legal Officer
Randy Haak
Chief Legal Officer
As Chief Legal Officer, Randy will lead The º£½ÇÉçÇø Group on all corporate legal matters, including corporate structure, ethics programs, insurance and governance, the º£½ÇÉçÇø ESOP, mergers and acquisitions, risk training, mentoring and licensing.
Randy brings with him a wide range of legal counsel experience with a concentration on construction law, banking and finance law, and employment and discrimination law. He has been lead counsel on more than 25 bank mergers and acquisitions, and advised employers on a wide variety of personnel matters and regulatory compliance issues and has negotiated many employment contracts.
Nathan Johnson
General Counsel
Nathan Johnson
General Counsel
As General Counsel, Nathan has primary responsibility for legal matters pertaining to the company’s operations including oversight and support of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s project and commercial contracts, joint ventures, project claims, and litigation matters.
Additionally, he will provide strategic support on various company initiatives related to º£½ÇÉçÇø’s risk management function and other corporate strategic initiatives.
The º£½ÇÉçÇø Group Board of Directors: Tom º£½ÇÉçÇø – Chairman, Bob DeKoch, Randy Haak, Jim Rossmeissl, Dave Kievet