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Peter Schwabe, Inc.
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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Daniel Schwabe's Bio
Construction has been Dan’s life. The son of founder Peter Schwabe, Dan joined the firm as a teenager and has dedicated more than 60 years to Peter Schwabe, Inc. (PSI) and our clients. Dan’s deep appreciation for customer service and “making friends” is the foundation of PSI’s growth and longevity. He was the visionary behind PSI’s multiple affiliates over the years, including PSI Design, PSI Carpentry, Badger Construction, California Construction, Pennsylvania Construction, Creative Leather, Woodmill Products, and more. The impetus of all of these new divisions and locations was client requests and feedback.
Dan’s intense knowledge of and respect for the industry were developed through the multiple roles he has played at PSI. From carpentry apprentice to project manager to president and CEO, Dan’s vast experience gives him a unique understanding of what it takes to run a successful construction project…and business.
Representative Projects
Dan has a personal attachment to each of his projects. He has been part of more than 2500 McDonald’s restaurants, including the 50th Anniversary Store in Chicago and 60th Anniversary Store in Grafton. Perhaps most rewarding was his involvement in the construction (and subsequent remodels and additions) of Ronald McDonald House Milwaukee.
Community service/leadership
Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee - Board of Directors, Founding Member, Past Chairman, Volunteer, Supporter
Norris Adolescent Center – Volunteer and Supporter
Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer and Supporter
Professional Associations
Associated General Contractors – Member
Commercial Association of Realtors, Wisconsin – Member
Outside the Office
Dan is an outdoor enthusiast who revels in sharing his love for nature with his wife Geri, their five children, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He has enjoyed many sailing and fly fishing adventures. He visits Colorado as often as possible, taking in fly fishing, concerts and, of course, skiing the slopes.
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Michael Gilbert's Bio
Michael has 20-plus years of experience in the real estate and construction industry. His sales and management experience includes work in the automotive industry, where he gained in-depth knowledge of dealership operations. Michael also has experience working directly in the banking and mortgage industries. He leverages this in-house industry experience to help clients optimize the design of new and remodeled facilities.
His clients tell him they appreciate the fact that to Michael, the relationship doesn’t stop after a contract is signed. He is personally invested in and committed to each project.
Representative Projects
Napleton's Lexus Dealership Factory Image Program Remodels, Milwaukee and Brookfield
Umansky Porsche and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealerships, Milwaukee
WCTC Culinary Department Kitchen, Pewaukee, WI
Witt Ford, Pulaski, WI
North Shore Bank, Glendale, WI
Cedar Rapids Toyota, Hiawatha, IA
Sondalle Ford, Berlin, WI
Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, IA
Lungren Ford, Eveleth, MN
Maaco, Waukesha, WI
Elle Studio and Wellness, Milwaukee, WI
Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union, Evansville, IN
Professional Associations
Commercial Association of Realtors – Wisconsin, corporate member
Lake Country Rotary, member
Outside the Office
Michael’s dreams of becoming a professional golfer gave way long ago to the pursuit of a more realistic career in real estate and construction. He is an outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping and water sports with his teenaged son.
Finance & Accounting
Peter Schwabe's Bio
Peter has decades of experience leading closely held businesses to develop and implement financial and growth strategy. His roots are in the construction industry and, although he has worked with numerous other businesses, he has been involved in the Schwabe family business his entire life. Peter works closely with his father and mentor, Dan Schwabe, and will eventually transition into the role of President and CEO.
Representative Projects
Mt. Pleasant Corners Shopping Center, Mt. Pleasant
Mayhew Office Complex, Oak Creek
Steak-n-Shake Restaurants, various locations
Community Service/Leadership
Women’s Care Center of Milwaukee – Member, Board of Directors
Waukesha County Technical College – Member, Building Trades Committee
Knights of Columbus – Council Leader
C-Suite for Christ – Leader
Men of Christ – Leader
Professional Associations
Waukesha County Business Alliance (WCBA) – Construction Education Committee Member
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) – Member
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) – Member
Outside the Office
Peter is actively involved in his church and other faith-based service organizations. He is dedicated to worshiping, studying scripture and sharing his faith with others. Peter is a cantor and member of the choir at his church. He enjoys attending Broadway and opera performances with his daughter and visiting his son and fiancé in St. Louis. Peter and his wife love to get outdoors to hike, bike and kayak.