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Tom 91传媒

Chairman
The 91传媒 Group

Representing 91传媒鈥檚 fourth generation of family leadership, Tom 91传媒 stands as the bridge between a groundbreaking past and a rich, exciting future. A long-time visionary and committed leader, Tom embraced revolutionary philosophies like sustainable building and continuous improvement discipline as they entered the public consciousness and building industry conversations.

Tom remains deeply dedicated to providing 91传媒 customers with unparalleled safety, creativity and exceptional value as they build to achieve their business goals. And that dedication is evident throughout 91传媒鈥檚 construction landscape

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Dave Kievet

President & Chief Executive Officer
The 91传媒 Group

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave sets corporate direction and provides leadership to all entities of The 91传媒 Group.

Dave has worked the last 20 years to develop, implement and integrate Lean concepts for project delivery, as well as innovative contracting strategies such as 91传媒鈥檚 Integrated Lean Project Delivery庐 approach. With more than 35 years of construction experience, Dave brings deep knowledge across market sectors, from healthcare to heavy industrial.

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Holly Lifke

Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive Vice President
The 91传媒 Group

As Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President, 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 to shape the future of human resources to align with all organizational strategies, ensuring The 91传媒 Group achieves and promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

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Greg Sabel

President
91传媒

Greg possesses more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with leadership spanning project management, field operations, estimating, virtual design and construction, and strategic planning. Since beginning his career as a Project Manager and Estimator, he has championed a unified office-field culture, driven innovation and fostered collaboration across all aspects of the business.

As President, Greg leads 91传媒鈥檚 Executive Team and oversees all aspects of company operations, from strategic planning and fiscal management to client relations, safety and cultural alignment.

Greg earned his bachelor of science degree in construction management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

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Stacy Griffin

Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President
The 91传媒 Group

Stacy leads business development and marketing initiatives, focusing on client development, brand strategy and positioning. She oversees strategies, communication and creative marketing efforts to drive innovation and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.

Stacy has held business development and marketing positions at leading professional service firms in the built environment for more than three decades. She has a pulse on the current construction market and knows how to strategically use data and other insights to build strong relationships and drive growth in 91传媒鈥檚 key market segments.

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Jeff Shipley

Executive Vice President of Operations
The 91传媒 Group

Jeff听oversees听construction operations across听91传媒鈥檚听family of companies,听bringing a hands-on approach to leadership, disciplined project controls, Lean construction听expertise听and a passion for people and safety.听His role is integral to听creating a unified framework for consistent, high-quality delivery across all entities, ensuring scalability and reliability with an unwavering focus on the fundamentals.听听

Previously, Jeff听served as the Chief Operating Officer for听The听91传媒听Company听after leading its听San Francisco, Sacramento,听Oklahoma City听and Detroit offices. He has听25听years of industry experience and holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction science from the University of Oklahoma.听听

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Jake Ruatti

Chief Financial Officer
The 91传媒 Group

Jake leads all of The 91传媒 Group鈥檚 accounting and financial functions across 91传媒 and all its entities. He has introduced more sophisticated financial reporting and benchmarking, embraced innovative technology and instilled more sophisticated practices in 91传媒鈥檚 forecasting. His financial practices and leadership have positioned the organization for future growth. He also manages the Audit Committee, adds oversight for tax and treasury and is a trustee of the retirement plans.

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Liz Larner

Chief Legal Officer
The 91传媒 Group

As Chief Legal Officer, Liz leads The 91传媒 Group on all corporate legal matters, including corporate structure, ethics programs, insurance and governance, the 91传媒 ESOP, mergers and acquisitions, risk training, mentoring and licensing.

Liz has a wide range of legal counsel experience, with expertise in M&A and corporate transactions, construction law, employment law and union negotiations. Liz is passionate about and skilled at implementing practical, business-minded risk mitigation strategies.

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Will Lichtig

Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Vice President
The 91传媒 Group

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庐 (ILPD) process. He leads by example with his drive for innovation and commitment to continual improvement, Lean processes and problem solving.

Will works with teams across The 91传媒 Group 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. He shares his experience and Lean project delivery knowledge to coach 91传媒 project leaders on the skills required to implement these innovative methods.

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Melanie Taylor

Vice President
Bildt

Melanie听provides leadership for听Bildt,听ensuring the timeliness, safety, productivity, speed and quality of听the company鈥檚听industry-leading modular solutions.听She leads听overall strategy,听planning听and operations for all听Bildt听product听and program execution.听听听

With proven leadership and deep听expertise听in diverse delivery methods, particularly CMAR and IPD, across various sectors and regions, Melanie consistently promotes Lean construction, excels at solving complex challenges and听remains听a steadfast advocate for clients鈥� goals. These strong suits are well-aligned with the manufacturing practices and environment she leads for Bildt.

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David Thomack

President鈥擶estern Operations
91传媒

David is a 40-year veteran of the construction industry who joined 91传媒 in 2005 and now serves as President of Western Operations. David has led successful transformational projects for project owners across the country鈥攊ncluding CPMC/Sutter Health, San Francisco Airport, the University of Wisconsin 鈥� Madison and Sacred Heart/St. Mary鈥檚 Health System. His construction background includes commercial, public sector, healthcare, aviation, and science and technology industries.

David鈥檚 experience with operational excellence, strategic visioning, process implementation and Integrated Lean Project Delivery庐 has made him a leader in creating and managing successful, collaborative teams in the construction industry.

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Jake Garro

President
91传媒 Real Estate

As President of 91传媒 Real Estate, Jake drives the business with strategic thinking and portfolio planning to support our mission-driven clients. His focus on strong partnerships, innovation and long-range value positions 91传媒 Real Estate to meet the evolving needs of the market.

Prior to joining 91传媒, Jake was the听Director of a national healthcare real estate development firm. He听brings a wealth of experience听and knowledge听in real听estate, project听finance听and project development.

A Wisconsin native,听Jake听holds听a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Applied Economics from听Marquette University听and a听Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics听and听Accounting from听University听of Wisconsin鈥揙shkosh.

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Clay Coenen

Director of Operations
Calnin & Goss

Clay is the Director of Calnin & Goss, 91传媒鈥檚 excavation and earthworks company located in Appleton, Wis.

Clay brings more than 15 years of experience in civil construction including quality control, project management, contract and fiscal management, and subcontractor relationships for site earthwork/utilities. Clay鈥檚 project experience spans a variety of markets including renewables, education, healthcare and warehousing. He leads daily business operations for Calnin & Goss, including building a high-performing team, growing and expanding services and markets and ensuring high levels of quality and safety.

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Doug Dulin

Vice President of Strategy
The 91传媒 Group

Doug鈥痠s responsible for鈥痵haping and advancing processes that influence The 91传媒 Group鈥檚 short- and long-term strategy. He听provides oversight for our Operational Excellence program as well as the continued development of the听91传媒 Business System, which includes our Management,鈥疧perating鈥痑nd People Systems. A multi-talented leader with an exemplary鈥痶rack record鈥痠n both manufacturing and healthcare industries, Doug enables all 91传媒 entities to deliver consistent, high-quality projects with drastically reduced time and material waste over industry standards.

 

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Beth Melchi

Director of Business Development鈥擭ational Healthcare
91传媒

In her role, Beth works to develop and grow relationships with prospective and current healthcare clients nationwide, helping to position 91传媒 as the builder of choice for large and regional healthcare systems. She brings more than 30 years of operational experience in healthcare, leading complex construction projects for several major healthcare systems.

Her experience with clients gives her unique insight into the challenges healthcare providers face and how 91传媒 can help meet their needs.

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Jason Hale

Design Group Manager
91传媒

As a veteran designer with nearly three decades of experience, Jason has a deep understanding of how the design of our clients鈥� facilities helps to support their operations and goals. As the leader of 91传媒鈥檚 internal architecture and design group, Jason leverages his unique blend of design and construction expertise across a wide variety of commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial projects to deliver efficient, innovative, sustainable and constructible design solutions.

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Karen Carr

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Based in 91传媒鈥檚 Sacramento office, Karen works to develop and nurture relationships with clients, partners and suppliers in the greater Sacramento area. The entirety of Karen鈥檚 25+-year career has been in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, covering the construction management, engineering and architectural spheres. This diversity of experience gives her unique insight into the needs of 91传媒鈥檚 clients.

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John Heck

Senior Vice President & General Manager
91传媒

John leads 91传媒鈥檚 National Power & Industrial division, overseeing operations for some of our most technical and specialized projects nationwide. With more than 40 years of experience with 91传媒, John brings a depth and diversity of experience in construction and a strong reputation for promoting internal continual improvement and achieving consistent client satisfaction.

 

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Mark Taylor

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Mark is a seasoned business development leader with more than 25 years of experience in driving growth, securing high-value projects and building strategic partnerships across diverse industries. Skilled in project acquisition strategies, contract negotiation, CRM and pipeline management, and KPI-driven accountability systems, Mark combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver sustainable results.

His ability to create repeatable processes and foster strong client relationships positions him as a strong asset for 91传媒 in Chicagoland and beyond. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.

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Emily Haupt

Vice President of Human Resources
The 91传媒 Group

As the Vice President of Human Resources for The 91传媒听Group, Emily develops 91传媒鈥檚 talent roadmap focused on attracting,听developing听and听retaining听the industry鈥檚 top talent. Through her strong business sense, combined with a communication and corporate talent development background, she provides the elevated level of听expertise听needed to oversee a dynamic and diverse strategic plan. Her unique professional background helps to develop a sustainable workplace environment that educates, engages, encourages inclusive听behaviors听and motivates 91传媒鈥檚 complex workforce.听

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Scott Clark

Vice President of Business Development
91传媒

As Vice President of Business Development for 91传媒鈥檚 National Power & Industrial group, Scott is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of national sales and marketing activities within the industrial, power and manufacturing sectors. As part of 91传媒 leadership team since 2005, Scott possesses a unique understanding of the business side of construction and design. His expertise includes the exploration and development of key-market growth strategies and understanding emerging technologies as they relate to 91传媒 clients and their opportunities. His involvement in various industry market sector groups has developed a keen awareness of owner advocacy issues.

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Dale Lewis

Director of Project Development
91传媒

Based in 91传媒鈥檚 Milwaukee office, Dale leads data center business development efforts across 91传媒, a strategic role focused on driving project development and expanding 91传媒鈥檚 presence in this dynamic sector. In addition, he identifies partnerships with owners and trade partners to drive value, oversees preconstruction services and ensures project teams are set up for success.

Dale leads the team with extensive experience in multi-billion-dollar mission-critical projects, supporting growing data and technological needs, as well as more than 40 years鈥� experience in the construction industry. He brings expertise in leadership, market trends, delivery models and high-stakes projects. His role is instrumental in advancing innovative, reliable and client-focused solutions in the mission-critical space.

 

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Sam Kampo

Vice President and Controller
91传媒

Sam, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), leads the accounting and financial functions at 91传媒. He ensures adherence to accounting principles, practices and procedures, providing insightful analysis to support the company鈥檚 financial goals and maintain transparency. His responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, and a matrix of financial and accounting professionals across the entire organization. Sam holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting, finance and economics as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

 

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Kerry Beck

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Kerry develops and nurtures key relationships with clients, partners and suppliers in greater Milwaukee/Madison and throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Kerry has more than 20 years鈥� experience in generating and building relationships across markets鈥攊ncluding construction, healthcare, industrial, education and commercial. Most recently, Kerry served as the Director of Employer Business Development for a top-ranked healthcare management services firm.

 

 

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Mark Nolta

Vice President of Corporate Estimating & Preconstruction
91传媒

Mark has nearly 40 years of varied experience in estimating, structural engineering, design coordination and construction administration. He听facilitates听excellence in estimating and preconstruction services across 91传媒鈥檚 operations including management of a core team that supports all 91传媒 locations.鈥疢ark works with project teams to prepare deliverables and set projects up for success including all aspects of construction costs, material availability, document and constructability review, subcontractor scope and experience evaluation, construction schedules and听logistics.鈥疕e also oversees implementation of all technology used during preconstruction, especially virtual design & construction.

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Marco Salomone

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Based in 91传媒鈥檚 Detroit office, Marco creates new relationships and strengthens strategic partnerships in the automotive and industrial markets in and around Metro Detroit. He has more than a decade of business development experience, including a strong background in site selection, workforce strategy and government relations. His work with domestic and international industrial firms gives him a unique, holistic perspective on growth in the construction industry.

Marco holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration and policy from Michigan State University and maintains a deep network in the region鈥檚 industrial development community.

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Brian Charlton

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Brian Charlton serves as Director of Business Development for the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area where he leads strategic growth initiatives, strengthens client partnerships and supports business development efforts throughout the market.

Prior to joining 91传媒, Brian served as Program Manager for a national provider of fire and life safety system services.听He has nearly 20 years of experience in business development, market expansion and client relationship management.

Brian earned a bachelor of arts degree in business management from Hope College.

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Martha Cannon

Client Development Manager
91传媒

As the Client Development Manager for 91传媒鈥檚 design services, Martha oversees new business development, builds and nurtures strategic relationships and drives marketing initiatives. With a keen ability to connect people, opportunities and ideas, she plays a central part in positioning 91传媒鈥檚 design team for continued success.

Prior to joining 91传媒, Martha built a strong foundation in marketing and client engagement through roles spanning business development, brand strategy and customer relationship management. Additionally, Martha brings a strong foundation in nonprofit and civic engagement through community organizations, foundations and public agencies.

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Tony Meeuwsen

Director of Business Development
91传媒

With an impressive background in the construction industry spanning more than two decades, Tony brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Business Development Director.

Tony has a proven track record of developing and nurturing client relationships, driving successful business outcomes. His deep understanding of the industry and ability to identify opportunities positions projects for success. His strong leadership skills and innovative approach contribute to our client-centered culture, fostering trust and integrity. Tony鈥檚 passion for business development, combined with his exceptional communication and networking abilities, make him a trusted advisor and a valuable asset to clients.

 

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Linda Rosati

Vice President of Business Development
91传媒

Linda builds and services relationships in automotive and industrial markets nationwide. Her expertise is in selling and influencing large-scale construction projects that use collaborative delivery methods.

For 25+ years, Linda has been involved in many facets of automotive manufacturing, providing a deep understanding of clients鈥� needs. From metal stamping and the body shop to powertrain operations, Linda knows the ins and outs of an automotive plant. Her inquisitive nature and passion for research, coupled with her training and experience in Lean manufacturing, gives her an in-road to the new automotive technology space, where she is building new relationships in an ever-expanding market.

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Randy Nance

Vice President & General Manager
91传媒

Randy provides leadership, oversight and management of 91传媒鈥檚 Oklahoma City and Detroit offices including leading efforts to strengthen customer relationships and drive growth strategies.

Randy has 40 years of leadership and expertise in the construction industry. A Design-Build Institute of America Certified Professional with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction management technology, Randy has experience in healthcare, biomedical, education and several other markets. His passion for safety, disciplined project controls and Lean waste reduction measures have paved the way for many successful projects.

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Mark Miller

Director of Business Development
91传媒

With a foundation in civil engineering and construction management, Mark鈥檚 expertise encompasses a wide range of market sectors including dam removals, environmental contamination sites, river restoration and general contracting for recreational, retail, commercial and institutional facilities. He has dedicated the last decade of his career to the energy sector, including transmission/distribution electrical systems, wind farm and solar construction. Mark鈥檚 vision aligns with promoting sustainable energy solutions, championing the transition to EV, biogas and hydrogen technologies.

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Heidi Lau

Vice President of Business Development
91传媒 Real Estate

As Vice President of Business Development for 91传媒 Real Estate, Heidi develops and cultivates relationships with current and potential clients and grows the 91传媒 Real Estate brand nationally. Over the years, she has helped numerous healthcare entities enter new markets or add needed services in their communities. Heidi also oversees leasing activities for hospitals and third-party tenants from first contact through move-in.

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Klas Berghede

Vice President of Production & Innovation
The 91传媒 Group

Klas is a leader in industrialized construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery庐听and prefabrication/modular construction. Throughout his 15+-year career at The 91传媒 Group, Klas has helped lead the development of our innovative prefabrication manufacturing capability, pushing 91传媒 to the forefront of the industry in prefabrication and modular construction. He works closely with 91传媒 clients and project teams to help develop prefabrication plans that align with clients鈥� needs, implementing solutions in the field and overseeing the prefabrication production.

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Cody Mosley

Director of Business Development
91传媒

Based in 91传媒鈥檚 Oklahoma office, Cody creates strategic partnerships and attracts new investment opportunities in and around Oklahoma. His strong background in economic development provides critical insight into a number of client industries. He is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and has held roles in municipal government, higher education and nonprofit organizations. He believes 91传媒鈥檚 future in Oklahoma City includes supporting the growing aerospace and biotech sectors. Cody is always on the hunt for data that supports business development efforts and innovative design techniques that deliver client success.

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Michael Webb

Group Manager
91传媒

As Group Manager, Michael provides strategic and operational leadership for the Michigan office and supports strategic growth across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. This includes furthering work in the automotive and industrial sectors.

With more than 21 years of construction management experience, Michael has led complex projects for organizations including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Toyota, Rivian, Stellantis and Gerdau Steel. Additionally, he has expertise in facility transformations, manufacturing expansions, complex equipment installations, technical upgrades and large-scale concrete and roofing projects.听

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University.听

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Brian Brantmeier

Executive Director of Engineering
91传媒

Brian brings more than 30 years of mechanical engineering experience across commercial, industrial, educational and institutional markets to his role at 91传媒. His extensive knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system design is complemented by practical field expertise. Since joining 91传媒 in 2013, Brian has risen to the position of Executive Director of Engineering, leading the internal engineering group. In this role, he leverages his expertise to oversee engineering projects, drive initiatives, coordinate efforts and implement innovative solutions.

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Jason Krueger

Vice President & General Manager
91传媒

Jason leads operations for 91传媒鈥檚 offices in Rochester, Minneapolis and Cloquet, Minn. and Eau听Claire, Wis.听He is a听seasoned veteran of the construction industry, with an established听history of managing large, complex projects in diverse sectors, from healthcare to heavy听industrial. Jason has played a key role in 91传媒鈥檚 introduction to the highly specialized proton therapy market, establishing 91传媒 as a national leader in proton therapy equipment installation.

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Steve Lind

Vice President & General Manager
91传媒

As Vice President and General Manager for 91传媒鈥檚 Western operations, Steve is responsible for the financial success and growth strategies of our Sacramento and San Francisco offices. Since joining 91传媒 in 2006, Steve has held a variety of roles, including fiscal 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.

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Rob Branyan

Vice President of Field Operations
91传媒

As Vice President of Field Operations for 91传媒, Rob provides strategic leadership and oversight for teams responsible for the delivery and execution of field operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality project outcomes across the organization. He leads talent development for field leadership teams, oversees Self-Perform operations and partners closely with Construction Operations, Human Resources and Safety leadership to align training, best practices and operational standards companywide. Rob plays a key role in staff planning, construction readiness, project execution assessments and fostering cultural alignment on major projects.

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry and leadership experience on both the contractor and union sides, Rob brings a collaborative, well-rounded perspective that strengthens labor partnerships and field execution.

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John Huggett

Senior Vice President & General Manager
91传媒

John leads project execution and overall strategy for 91传媒鈥檚 Madison, Chicago and Milwaukee market offices. His vision and construction experience help to create understanding and alignment across all locations, resulting in an engaged and aligned team. From fiscal management to on-site safety and quality programs, John helps teams foresee and avoid pitfalls, recognize opportunities and maintain focus. His work in Lean process improvement and Target Value Delivery have been integral to project success.

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Nathan Johnson

General Counsel
The 91传媒 Group

As General Counsel, Nathan serves as a strong legal professional and partner for The 91传媒 Group鈥檚 executive leaders. He has primary responsibility for legal matters听pertaining to听the organization鈥檚 operations including oversight and support of 91传媒鈥檚 project and commercial contracts, joint ventures, project听claims听and litigation matters.听

Additionally, he provides strategic support for various company initiatives related to 91传媒鈥檚 risk management function and other corporate strategic initiatives.听

The 91传媒 Group Board of Directors: Tom 91传媒 鈥� Chairman, Sherry Brice, Kevin Burnett, Randy Haak, Dave Kievet, Stacy Robben, Christina Tsai