Baxter Construction Co.

Greg Schulte has been in the construction industry for over 25 years, giving him the experience to lead in operations, business development, and drive the strategic focus of Baxter Construction Company. As the Executive Vice President, Greg is responsible for leadership development and the Senior Living product line. This includes strategic planning for company operations, senior living operations and senior living key accounts. His responsibilities also include serving the client from design to completion of the project.

With over 24 years of experience as a construction expert, Jeremy Butts possesses superior leadership skills and cultivates teamwork to promote improved communication and cooperative results, with an acute focus on the details.  He is respected as a construction veteran and has effectively overcome countless project challenges, while serving in various capacities from Project Superintendent to Project Manager.  Jeremy now applies his keen eye for the details toward sound constructability reviews, collaborative design-assist approaches, and preconstruction services, in an effort to ensure value and that every project is primed for success from inception.  As an integral member of the Leadership Group, Jeremy focuses on continual improvement, growth, and guidance with a steadfast commitment to our Company’s Mission and Vision Statements and our brand, which is built on a foundation of trust, through unrivaled performance and results.

Michael Baxter is the fourth-generation of the family business and has worked in the construction business since he could hold a hammer. Michael is well versed in all faucets of the construction industry which has provided him with the management, leadership, and knowledge to be successful. As the Vice President, Michael is responsible for planning & constructing the assigned building in accordance with all safety, quality control, schedule, contract agreements, project documents, and owner requirements. He directly manages client relations and oversees the entire account to ensure consistency and quality. His keen insights make him a successful leader for Baxter Construction that was built upon handshakes and he continues to believe in and demonstrate the tradition well into the future.

Dennis Faivre is a key leader within Baxter Construction Company as the Manager of Preconstruction. Dennis helps guide projects through preconstruction from conception through subcontracting.  He works closely with the owners and the design team to assist in maximizing the efficiency and value of a facility for the lowest cost from layout to structural details or alternate manufacturers.  Dennis does systems analysis, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis and estimating and develops job specific work scopes to obtain subcontractor bids and works with the project teams to ensure that qualified subcontractors are selected to be a part of the construction team.

Michael Rashid is the Controller for Baxter Construction Company and handles all corporate accounting duties for the Company. Michael graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Accounting and also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. Michael’s wide range of experience and his dedication to detail makes him an invaluable resource to Baxter Construction Company.

Vada Lampe has over 15 years of construction administration management and experience and is a strong leader within the company. As the Senior Project Administrator Vada is responsible for the processing of all construction documents, manage contracts, perform monthly payment applications, produce monthly budget updates and administers to the completion of project close-out documentation. She is also a core resource for software implementation, process creation, and training at Baxter Construction Company.