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Consolidated Construction Co., Inc.
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John Schneider's Bio
John joined Consolidated in 2014 and was appointed President in 2017. He has more than 30 years of experience in successfully managing construction companies and construction projects, and is experienced in corporate planning and strategy development matters at the executive level. He is experienced in resource and capital expenditure planning, design-build delivery strategy, and operations management.
As the leader of Consolidated’s construction operations division, John oversaw the functions and development of all self-perform crews, equipment and logistics, safety, and equipment and vehicle maintenance teams. He also enhanced capabilities that tripled revenue in the self-perform division, expanded geographic coverage throughout the Midwest, and added carpentry and interior finish systems.
John’s previous experience includes project engineer and senior project manager roles, making him well versed in complex, multi-million dollar construction projects. His portfolio of project involvement spans all major vertical markets, including healthcare, education, mixed use retail/residential, industrial and food/dairy.
He has a Bachelors of Science degree from Iowa State University in Construction Engineering. John has also participated in the Executive Leadership program at the University of Wisconsin. John’s past ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credentials illustrate his knowledge of critical information necessary to build in sensitive, complex healthcare environments. He is also an Accredited Professional in Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®-AP) and practices techniques of the Lean Construction Institute, assisting clients in making better building material and system choices.
Pam Talavera's Bio
Pam joined Consolidated Construction in 1989 and is a majority shareholder of the company. She was named Chief Operating Officer in 2017.
She leads the continuous improvement efforts of Consolidated’s business operations, including finance and accounting functions, information technology, human resources, and administration. Reporting to Pam is the vice president of Risk Management, and managers of Information Technology, and Human Resources. In addition to her leadership role, she provides expertise on complex project estimates, and maintains final review and approval of all project budgets developed by the project management and estimating teams.
Pam has led a number of key initiatives for Consolidated, including technology platform integrations that have sharpened project accountability, improved the customer experience, and driven better communication between project stakeholders and corporate operations. She has also established new financial protocol to improve project revenue margins, strengthen the company’s balance sheet, and increase tangible net worth and bonding capacity.
Operations
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Gene Schleusner's Bio
Gene Schleusner joined Consolidated in 2009 and is now Senior Vice President of Business Development. He became a majority shareholder and was appointed to the board of directors in 2016.
Brought aboard as Strategic Account Manager in the hospitality division, Gene was entrusted to lead the company’s entry into that market. He subsequently launched a new business development plan and actively networked with national hotel brand managers and developers, owners and operators. He also established internal programs to address the special requirements of hotel construction and geographically diverse projects. By efficiently mobilizing crews and equipment, offering expertise in hotel project delivery, site and brand selection, and economic development services, Consolidated presented greater value and earned a competitive advantage within the hospitality market.
In 2016, Gene earned a leadership position as Senior Vice President of Business Development and company principal. In this role he oversees all business development activities and continues to develop Consolidated’s vertical market approach, forming new teams for education, manufacturing, senior living, and food and beverage markets, while developing his successor in the hospitality market. He now coaches and mentors Consolidated’s team of business development professionals, continues to network and lend his expertise to hospitality projects, and manages strategic initiatives related to company sales and market growth.
Jim Perras's Bio
Jim joined Consolidated Construction Company in 2004, and is a majority shareholder of the Company. His leadership of the company’s strategic planning process since 2006 has been instrumental in charting the company’s significant growth. Utilizing his strong planning and consensus-building background, Jim identified company-wide initiatives that resulted in improved project delivery capacity and efficiency, higher employee engagement, a stronger financial position and a heightened customer experience.
In addition to his corporate leadership responsibilities, Jim has successfully delivered over $800 million worth of projects throughout his 30-year career. He specializes in premier customer care, developing and leading large-scale projects to success. This includes the successful delivery of 17 projects in 5 states for Airgas and Owner’s Representative for the $72 million Waukesha Electric Systems EHV Expansion project.