I have been working on commercial construction sites since I was a young teen as I was raised by an owner of a commercial construction contractor. Although my father’s construction company was bought out by a larger company, I continued to work construction throughout my teen years.
After graduating from high school I worked several years as a Carpenter’s Apprentice. The company I worked for recognized my abilities and brought me into their office to learn Estimating and Project Management. By 20 years of age I was bidding and managing projects in excess of $1 million. At the age of 29, I replaced the firm’s Chief Estimator and was bidding on Highway, Street, & Bridge Construction projects, Municipal & Public Works projects, and Commercial Building projects with budgets reaching $20 million.
Being brought up in this business has allowed me to learn from not only hands on experience but also by working with and learning from some of the best in the business. I feel that I have experienced the best of both worlds by learning from seasoned construction personnel and also having learned the latest technology to aid the construction process.
