Crane Construction Co. LLC

As President, Andy oversees all of Crane’s business operations. Prior to that, Andy was the head of Real Estate Development for Crane’s affiliate company, GC Housing Development LLC.  Andy becomes the fourth generation at Crane to carry on the tradition of developing and building high quality construction projects throughout the United States.

Before joining Crane, Andy was the Executive Vice President of the Harry Walker Agency (HWA), a speakers’ agency based out of New York.  There, Andy ran the Speaker Management and Contracts Department. HWA represents many of the world’s foremost speakers, including President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, Vice President’s Gore and Cheney, Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Michael Eisner, David Stern, Steve Forbes, Shaquille O’Neal, and many others.  In his role at HWA, he had the opportunity to work closely with these distinguished speakers. His time running the Speaker Management Department took him to 26 countries and 27 US States.

Jeffrey D. Crane has lived construction for his entire life. He has been President of Crane Construction Company LLC since 1980, having been both a Project Manager and General Superintendent earlier in his career. Jeff has been actively involved in Real Estate Development and Property Management, centered around Affordable Housing, in several communities in Illinois.

Jeff is a Past President of the Builders’ Association of Greater. He has served as the head of the Carpenter’s Labor Trade Committee and has been a part of the formal labor negotiations. He also has served on the Board of Directors of the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO), a joint Labor-Management Organization serving the construction industry.

Jeff has also exhibited strong community involvement, having served on the Board of the Young Men’s Jewish Council. As one of the founding directors, Jeff helped establish the Center for Enriched Living, a community service center for mentally challenged young adults.

He has raised in excess of $1,000,000 to support Liver Research for Northwestern University Medical School and is on the Executive Committee of the Northwestern Comprehensive Transplant Center.

Jeff has developed a highly respected reputation within the building community as a fair and honest leader. Through his relationships with subcontractors, architects, and organized labor, Crane’s building projects maintain the highest standards of quality.

Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Management from Northwestern University.

As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Kris is a part of Crane’s Management team, overseeing all day-to-day operations of the Company. Prior to being promoted to the role of COO, Kris was Crane’s Controller. Kris is a seasoned construction financial executive with over 30 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in the field of construction. Kris’ expertise includes leading the development and implementation of financial, accounting, and strategic IT designs and systems. Kris is results oriented with a demonstrated history of identifying needs and leading projects from inception through successful execution.

Ralph is an Adviser to Crane’s Management team. Prior to that, Ralph was Executive Vice President and a Partner at Crane. Up until his transition to an Advisory role, Ralph successfully managed Crane’s retail division. Ralph also developed the Crane team’s approach to onsite management of retail projects through the new combined position of Project Manager/Superintendent.

Prior to joining Crane, Ralph was employed by Capitol Construction Group of Wheeling, Illinois for 13 years as an Estimator, Project Manager, National Account Manager and finally, Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Specialty Retail Group. Ralph has successfully built projects in 48 states in his 40+ years of retail construction, and by Crane’s count, over 3,000 stores constructed.

Ross is a Principal at Crane. In addition to Ross’s role as part of Crane’s Management team, Ross also works as a Project Manager in the Residential and Commercial Division.  Prior to coming onboard the Crane team, Ross owned and operated Grande FIT. Ross graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where he was a Division I collegiate wrestler.

Tiffany has over 18 years of committed constructionbackground where she has overseen projects in the retail and restaurant fields. Tiffany has been with Crane Construction Company LLC since 2001. Tiffany specializes in high-end Tenant Improvements and has proven to be an excellent partner and resource for client, landlord, city officials, architects, and engineers as well as subcontractors.

With over 100 projects completed successfully under Tiffany’s management, she is grounded in developing strong relationships with her clients and maintaining high levels of communication and ethical practices. Tiffany is dedicated to providing the utmost in service and expertise on each and every project and places the needs and goals of her clients in a very high regard and seeks to build strong, lasting relationships with everyone that she deal with.

Tiffany’s training, experience, and motivation allows her to rise to the challenge and adapt to changing building environments and practices. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Applied Science, ConstructionEngineering at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University in 2003. Tiffany has completed the OSHA 10 Certification as well as holds General Construction Licenses in multiple states (including AZ, CA, FL, NV, and UT).

Warren is a Principal at Crane. In addition to Warren's role as part of Crane's Management team, Warren also works as a Project Manager in the Retail Division.  Prior to coming onboard the Crane team, he was employed by Kone Elevators/Escalators for 9 years, where he specialized in elevator installations, maintenance, service, and modernization.  He has also received numerous accreditations in the area of safety. Warren received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Carthage College.

Bill joined Crane Construction Company LLC in December 2016. Bill brings a multitude of leadership qualities to the Crane team that include personnel management, quality assurance, business development and construction design. Bill has broad experience in the formation and motivation of cross-functional teams and has worked extensively with top-management leadership. Along with these traits, Bill is also fully familiar with the construction trades of carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and more. Bill graduated from Aquinas College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Chris joined Crane Construction Company LLC in June 2018. Prior to joining the Crane team Chris spent the last 8 years at a high-end retailer as their In-House General Contractor/Project Manager, and earlier in his career he spent a number of years at a woodworking business. Chris has over a decade of experience in the construction industry.

Ed joined Crane Construction Company LLC in May 2012. Prior to becoming a Project Manager/Superintendent with Crane, he was employed by Belcaster Commercial Contractors in Chicago. Ed specializes in high-end tenant improvement and large-scale renovation work. Ed studied Engineering at Wright Jr. College.

Jackie joined Crane Construction Company LLC in March of 2019 as a Project Administrator. Prior to joining the Crane Team she worked as a Senior Project Coordinator for a national construction company. Jackie has a Bachelor of Business Management degree from DeVry University and has over 23 years of experience in the construction industry.

Joe joined Crane Construction Company LLC in June 2014. Joe comes to the Crane team with 30+ years of experience in all aspects of the construction field. Joe’s qualifications and knowledge include general contracting, building spec homes, union carpentry, and running many commercial projects from the ground up. Joe trained at the National Association of Power Engineers.

Justin has been with Crane Construction Company LLC since 2005. Justin is a results orientated, hands on construction and development professional with expertise in all facets of the industry. Justin has successfully completed multi-million dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapports with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients all while maintaining costs. Versed in project estimating, spotting impending design problems, document preparation, building code and regulations, material purchasing, and site management through certification of occupancy.

Rich has been employed with Crane Construction Company since 1984 in the capacities of Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager and currently Senior Vice President. Rich has built a varied portfolio of projects over the years with a strong expertise in senior housing. Rich received his Bachelors of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Arizona State University in 1983. Rich has received a Presidential Award of Excellence for his work in resource management and is also LEED certified.

Rich joined Crane Construction Company LLC in May 2013. Rich comes to the Crane team with an extensive carpentry background and with a proven track record of completing difficult projects on schedule and with great efficiency.

Dennis joined Crane Construction Company LLC in October of 2019 and has over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining the Crane team as a Project Accountant, Dennis held a position as Project Accountant at Poulos Construction Co. His array of experience in the general contractor arena serves Crane well.

Kathy joined Crane Construction Company LLC in October of 2001 as a Project Accountant. Prior to joining the Crane team, Kathy worked in financial accounting at various manufacturing, publishing, and interior design firms. Kathy graduated from Belhaven College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and with a minor in Business Administration.

Mike joined Crane Construction Company LLC in February of 2021 and has 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining the Crane Team, Mike spent the last 8 years as a Union Carpenter and Foreman for a top tier construction firm. Mike’s experience includes Superintendent work as well.

Vicki joined Crane Construction Company LLC in August of 2016 as an Administrative Assistant. Vicki has an extensive background in administrative support and has worked in the Insurance Industry for over 20 years. Her responsibilities at Crane include verification of insurance certificates, vendor contract maintenance, and customer service. Vicki earned an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science from McHenry County College.