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McGough
Key Contacts
Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Amy Thompson's Bio
Amy Thompson currently works as the Vice President and General Counsel for McGough Construction Company. In her role, she oversees all of McGough’s contracting, insurance, and claims management needs. Prior to joining McGough Amy worked as a litigator at Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson law firm in Minneapolis, MN. There she handled civil defense cases in a variety of areas including construction, insurance coverage, professional liability, personal injury, workers’ compensation and product defect. Amy received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, with an emphasis in finance and marketing, and received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law. She currently serves as a board member for the Listening House of St. Paul, a non-profit dedicated to providing assistance to the homeless and disadvantaged. She also serves as a Trustee for the Minnesota Laborers Pension Fund.
Brad Wood's Bio
Brad joined McGough in 1998 and is responsible for key company operations including strategic planning, marketing, business development, human resources and information technologies. Prior to joining McGough, Brad held senior level marketing and planning positions with the Zebulon Group, Tricord and NCR Corporation. Through his high school and college years, he worked as a brick tender on many McGough job sites, developing an appreciation for the unique approach the company utilizes in project implementation. He has developed strong partnering relationships through his active role as principal-in-charge with several key McGough clients. Brad has both a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He currently holds board positions with the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota and Lambda Alpha International, a land economics organization. He is a former board member and board chair for Tubman, a non-profit organization that serves women and children dealing with family violence.
Karin McCabe's Bio
As Outreach Director, Karin is responsible for McGough’s diversity and inclusion efforts, both internally and externally. She is a 22-year veteran of the company and has held several departmental and initiative leadership positions during her tenure. Karin shares McGough’s dedication for developing and strengthening relationships within the construction and diversity communities. A steadfast believer in the Servant Leadership model, she is a part of several advisory boards and organizational committees. Currently, she is on the board of the Friends of St. Paul College and Minnesota Builders Exchange, and is the chair-emeritus for the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. Karin was selected as the Minnesota Subcontractor Association’s 2013 Construction Professional of the Year, the 2015 St. Paul College Community Partner of the Year, the 2020 University of Minnesota Star Award, and was recently honored by her peers for her work as the lead of McGough’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Steering Committee. She is a graduate of St. Catherine’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, and is a life-long learner.
Keith Schuler's Bio
Keith joined McGough in 2008 and currently oversees McGough’s financial practices across all companies within the McGough enterprise. This includes all financial planning, reporting, and management as well as corporate treasury responsibilities. Prior to joining McGough, Keith worked with the public accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand in the audit group, serving a variety of industries including construction and real estate. He also has 22 years of accounting and financial management experience providing leadership for national real estate and construction organizations. He has significant experience in managing complex financial issues and has a demonstrated track record of providing sound financial information and advice, along with creative problem solving. He is a certified public accountant (inactive) with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Insurance & Real Estate from Minnesota State Mankato.
Mike McGough's Bio
Mike cultivates relationships with our industry partners and promotes strong, collaborative partnerships that support our clients’ goals. Mike has extensive project management experience on a wide variety of projects, including corporate offices, municipal facilities, multi-family housing and cultural projects. He is a fifth-generation McGough family member who started his career in construction as a laborer during his high school years. Throughout his years in the industry, he has held positions as construction superintendent, senior project manager and Principal-In-Charge. He has a passion for the construction industry and for the clients and partners he serves. He believes that each building brings unique collaboration opportunities, as well as an opportunity to continually learn about new sectors and businesses that McGough serves. Mike is a hands-on executive who works closely with our field staff and has developed deep relationships with the subcontractor community. Mike has a degree in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University and has served on the Union Contractor’s Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America.
Tom Nonnemacher's Bio
As Principal-In-Charge, Tom manages partner relationships for many of McGough’s key clients. He has developed a specialized expertise in complex historical restorations, hospital expansions/remodels, multi-family housing projects and higher education campus facilities. He has developed deep industry relationships with most of the region’s key design and engineering firms. Tom is a 5th generation family member who has worked for the company most of his life. He has significant field experience working in the warehousing operation and as a laborer, carpenter and superintendent. Tom has held a variety of positions in many different functional areas including past oversight of the company overall operations. He is an effective project executive who excels at managing cross-disciplinary teams. Tom is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BS in Business Administration. Over the years he has served on the board of directors for various non-profit organizations including Catholic Charities in St. Paul, St. Therese of New Hope, and The St. Paul Builders’ Exchange. He is currently a member of the Strategic Real Estate Committee for Catholic Charities.
Tom McGough Jr's Bio
As President and CEO of McGough Companies, Tom believes his primary responsibility is to be a change agent across all areas of the company. He participated in his first concrete pour at the age of thirteen, is a carpenter by trade, and spent numerous years working in the field where he ultimately held the position of superintendent. Since that time Tom has gained significant experience in project management and was responsible for implementing scheduling procedures that shaped McGough’s current project processes. He spent numerous years supporting internal initiatives to bring about the best framework and team structure possible to optimize project outcomes. His passion for developing the skills of all McGough personnel is one of the key reasons the company is known for their remarkable people. His vision is that McGough will be a superior partner with all their clients through all phases of a project, ultimately leading to exceptional experiences and outcomes. Tom is a graduate of Arizona State University with a BS in Construction.
Operations
John Pfeifer's Bio
John joined McGough in 1996 and is responsible for many key strategic partnerships. He also leads McGough’s organized effort to serve clients nationally, including in markets where the company does not have formal offices established. John brings to his role extensive firsthand experience working throughout the country on very demanding projects. His experience in varied geographies and traveling for projects, combined with his deep understanding of McGough’s operations and culture, uniquely qualifies him for the task. Through his 30-year career in the construction industry, John has held leadership and operational positions with a core focus on project management, estimating and preconstruction. His portfolio of experience includes numerous iconic and award-winning projects around the country. One of John’s professional passions is developing young talent into seasoned and exceptionally successful project leaders. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and is currently on the board of directors of ACE Mentoring, the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and the Cement Masons Local 633 Apprenticeship Board.
Nate Wood's Bio
Nate is a 22-year veteran of McGough and is responsible for overseeing the company’s regional operations. During his tenure with the company, Nate has held multiple positions in field operations, project management and company leadership. Most recently, Nate served as Vice President of Emerging Markets and led the successful launch of McGough’s Fargo, North Dakota and Dallas, Texas offices. His in-depth knowledge of McGough values, project operations and best practices equip him well to lead culturally-aligned teams throughout McGough’s regional operating units. Nate holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration degree from Concordia University. He is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers and is active in his local community youth sports programs.
Tim Nagle's Bio
Tim joined McGough in 1983 and is responsible for overseeing the company’s Central Minnesota operations. During his tenure with the company, Tim has held multiple positions starting in various Field roles before ultimately choosing a path in Project Management, Operational Excellence and Company Leadership. Tim has a deep understanding of Construction as well as McGough’s Operations and Culture. Over the years, Tim has been instrumental in developing and leading McGough’s Lean Cultural transformation and is passionate about our people and partners. Delivering best in-class value to and for our customers and partners is what drives and inspires Tim’s leadership. Tim holds an Architectural Drafting and Estimating Degree from Dunwoody College. He is Lean Certified and active in Lean Construction Institute, Lean Enterprise Institute, 7 x 24 Exchange and Uptime Institute.
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Mark Fabel's Bio
Mark stewards McGough’s private development investment resources and initiatives, as well as the turnkey development needs of our clients. He is a 19-year veteran of the real estate development industry and brings to his work a wealth of expertise with respect to many project development considerations, such as needs and feasibility analyses; master planning; public and private financing; site identification, entitlements, and acquisition; design; leasing; and more. He also has prior experience overseeing McGough’s facility management operations. Mark and his team regularly bring their highly-specialized knowledge to bear for clients seeking to understand the facility ownership and development options available to them to support their business objectives or for clients navigating the above special issues. Mark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also holds both a Masters of Business Administration degree and a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of Iowa. He is an appointee of the City of Bloomington Placemaking Commission and an active member of NAIOP, MNCAR, and Lambda Alpha Land Economics Society.
Scott North's Bio
Scott is responsible for McGough’s National Healthcare Group strategy and business development. Scott joined McGough in 2016 and brings to his role over 38 years of first-hand experience navigating the strategic and operational issues faced by healthcare clients. Prior to joining McGough, he held multiple leadership positions within the Twin Cities-based HealthEast Care System. Most recently, as President of Acute Care, he provided executive leadership for all the system’s acute care facilities, including St. John’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Woodwinds Hospital. Scott played a major role in the HealthEast Care System’s Lean transformation and has a deep understanding of Lean practices and their applications in both the healthcare and construction industries. Known as a versatile, collaborative and authentic leader, Scott develops trusted internal and external relationships that deliver effective strategies and achieve financial goals. Scott is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Bowling Green State University and his Master’s degree from Ashland University, both in Ohio.
Other
Cassie Nelson's Bio
In her role as Senior Vice President of Human resources, Cassie oversees the company’s human capital strategy, which includes human capital development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, diversity and outreach, and performance management. Cassie has over 20 years of human resource experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.