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Foster Design Build LLC
Project Manager
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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Robert Berg's Bio
Robert Berg founded Foster Design Build (FDB) after spending over twenty years in the construction business. Projects throughout the Midwest have ranged from new construction luxury custom homes, healthcare facilities, airport renovations and residential developments. Robert spent the last five years as Director of Construction for a general contractor here in Chicago. Prior to that role, he worked for a large mechanical engineering firm as the Director of Special Projects supervising large electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building automation projects throughout the Chicagoland area.
Some of Robert’s notable projects*:
New construction of Arthur and Gladys Pancoe-Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Life Sciences Pavilion, a 174,000 square foot medical research facility in Evanston, Illinois.
New construction of a 5,700 square foot custom home in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago with rooftop pool and home theater.
Renovation of 130 year old, 5,800 square foot home in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood working with the City of Chicago Historical and Landmark Departments.
Numerous projects, both residential and commercial, for the Department of Navy and Department of Defense at Great Lakes Naval Station.
Randolph Place Lofts - Rennovation - 16 story former warehouse building in downtown Chicago - Including 341 Luxury loft condominiums, 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 500 car parking garage. Encompassing one full city block and standing at nearly one million square feet, at its conception Randolph Place was the largest residential conversion in the country.
Ohare International Airport (H&K) Food court renovation - Complete renovation of the H&K terminals food court including 7 restaurants and 3600 square feet of retail space.
Hyde Park Bank - Complete renovation of Hyde Park Bank lobby and offices and entrance.
Affiliations:
National Association of Home Builders - NAHB Member
American Institute of Architects - Professional Associate
US Green Building Council - USGBC National Member
US Green Building Council - USGBC Chicago Chapter Member
Operations
George Baker's Bio
George Baker is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all FDB project managers and other field personnel on the jobsites. As a seasoned project manager, he knows how to get the job done and is a valuable resource assisting our project managers and subcontractors with any technical support needed once a project is underway.
George began his career in the construction industry in 1987. During his 30 year tenure, he has diligently performed as a Project Manager for the last 15 years, previous to that he was a union carpenter for 15 years. His knowledge and experience of the industry was primarily gained through hands on field experience and has extensive knowledge and expertise in scheduling, purchasing, estimating, and field coordinating, along with his ability to manage all aspects of large scale subdivisions. George has successfully managed and completed residential, commercial and industrial projects on time and under budget.
George lives in the northern suburbs with his family, and enjoys spending time with his wife Michelle, and their 5 children 2 boys and 3 girls. When not working George is coaching his daughter Rachel's 14U travel softball team which travels all over the country to play in top tier tournaments. George also loves to travel with his wife Michelle.
Paula Pasinski's Bio
Paula Pasinski joins the FBD team with many years of experience in the construction industry, and a strong focus on finance, accounting and real estate.
Growing up in Chicago as the daughter of a general contractor, builder, and Cook County building inspector, Paula had an early exposure to construction, and developed a strong interest in the industry. While attending school, Paula relocated to the far southern suburbs with her family, during which she expanded her career into the finance and mortgage industry. She was also involved in the rehabbing of several residential properties, including one notable 5,000 SF renovation/addition, where she filled both the project management, and designer roles. Paula co-owned and operated a general contracting and construction firm, as well as her own concrete construction company for several years. In addition to general contracting and subcontracting, her company also developed, constructed, and sold several of their own new construction properties. Through the development of her own company, Paula was able to gain valuable first hand experience in all phases of construction, as well as in depth project cost accounting, and business management knowledge.
After recently relocating back to Chicago, Paula now resides in the South Loop with her son and her beloved St. Bernard. In her free time she enjoys staying active, spending time exploring the city, and enjoying the lakefront with her son.
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Taylor Bluth's Bio
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Taylor recently moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy by way of The Second City and is currently enrolled in evening classes. She loves big-city life and is thrilled to be associated with the talented professionals at Foster Design Build in her role as the Administrative Assistant.
As the daughter of an accomplished interior designer, Taylor grew up with an appreciation for what goes into creating appealing, comfortable spaces for living and working. She completed junior college in Arizona on a full-ride soccer scholarship and loves the arts, live music, watching the Cubs, books, podcasts, sandwiches, sushi, and her Bernedoodle dog, Mowgli. She spends much of her spare time at movie theatres, concerts, and traveling the globe.