Palatine, Illinois, United States
Multidisciplinary design-build professional with focused experience in controlled-environment envelopes and cold-storage construction. Background includes insulated metal panels, air/vapor continuity, installation sequencing, cold-storage doors, and field troubleshooting. Supports architects, engineers, and contractors with details that install cleanly, meet warranty requirements, and hold up in service. Also experienced on the commercial side—managing territories, building distributor and contractor relationships, and providing practical technical support. Works comfortably with architects, national accounts, and field teams to keep specs tight, solve problems quickly, and help projects move forward without surprises. Uses CRM tools and organized pipeline habits to stay ahead of opportunities and maintain consistent activity. Builds trust by calling on customers regularly, staying in front of key accounts, and following through on what’s promised. Able to drive territory plans, support new product rollouts, and coordinate internal resources to move a job from initial interest to successful installation.
Managed a $4M+ fire restoration of the Bay Marine boat facility in Waukegan, IL, leading the project from initial disaster response through final occupancy. Directed 10+ change orders, coordinated specialty subcontractors, and delivered complex code-upgrade solutions. Designed the structural system for a Walmart Distribution Center in Auburn, IN, and oversaw complete building-envelope installation using Metl-Span insulated panels with advanced vapor-barrier detailing for controlled-environment performance. Winner of the 2024 national Nucor CAD Design Challenge for the most cost-efficient, code-compliant pre-engineered metal building design. Introduced the innovative OneDek insulated roof-deck system on a Boys & Girls Club retrofit—later highlighted by the manufacturer as a showcase installation. Fluent in Varco Pruden (VP Command) and Nucor (eQuote) platforms for pre-engineered building design, engineering, and pricing. Experienced in integrating insulated metal panel (IMP) wall and roof systems from Metl-Span and Kingspan into structural models, specifications, and cost analyses.
Primary manufacturers’ representative for Metl-Span IMPs, Jamison cold-storage doors, Dow Styrofoam, Vapor Armour, and additional controlled-environment products across MN, WI, IA, ND, SD (with added support in MI and CO). Served as the main point of contact for industrial, cold-storage, and ICI IMP projects throughout the Upper Midwest. • Delivered take-offs, pricing, detailing support, logistics planning, installation guidance, and jobsite troubleshooting for GCs, installers, and design-build contractors. • Led 20+ AIA and engineering presentations, influencing early-phase specifications and supporting architects with enclosure design, thermal modeling, and air/vapor continuity solutions. • Awarded Metl-Span “Building of the Month” (twice) with national calendar features, including projects for The Godfrey Hotel (Chicago) and the Pablo Center (Eau Claire). • Supported major programs and high-visibility projects for BNSF, Cresco Labs, 3M, Kwik Trip, Cargill, Walmart, and General Mills, supplying insulated wall and roof systems optimized for cold-storage, food, beverage, and industrial use. • Grew and managed a $5M+ active territory, developing long-term contractor and installer relationships and becoming the trusted regional expert for thermal bridging, vapor barrier continuity, and controlled-environment performance. • Metl-Span certified; provided full technical support including design Q&A, shop-drawing coordination, jobsite logistics, unloading guidance, and warranty-related inspections. • Operated from St. Paul, MN and traveled weekly across the region, maintaining customer relationships that remain active years later.
Key Achievements Earned multiple regional and national performance awards, including several “Tidal Wave” and Top Sales honors. Selected for national “Your Healthy Home” TV feature as a model Culligan consultant, strengthening customer trust and brand credibility. Represented the company in the territory that includes Culligan’s historic corporate headquarters (est. 1936, Rosemont, IL). Invited to participate in corporate-led commercial training walk-throughs, demonstrating advanced scoping, consultative sales, and best practices for new team members. Core Responsibilities Managed full-cycle residential and commercial water treatment sales, including technical site assessments, solution design, proposal development, and install coordination. Built and retained a high-referral client base through trust, integrity, and long-term follow-up; maintained customer relationships years after initial installation. Consistently achieved top close rates with homeowners, facilities managers, and regional commercial accounts.