Skyline Construction

Adam is responsible for the oversight and management of Skyline’s North Bay projects and teams. He maintains client relationships, oversees field personnel, monitors jobsite safety and ensures that each project team runs successful projects for our clients.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Adam’s career in construction started long before he decided to pursue construction management at Chico State. Throughout high school, he worked with his father in construction as a carpenter. At the time, he did not intend for that job to turn into a career: “I was studying marine biology,” Adam said. “It wasn’t until I saw a buddy of mine going to Cal Poly for Construction Management that it finally clicked. I gave Chico State a call and was enrolled two weeks later.”

HOW HE LANDED AT SKYLINE

Adam found Skyline while working for another general contractor in the area. He knew Skyline would be a good fit after learning the strategy and vision that CEO David Hayes had in place. Adam joined Skyline in 2002 as a Sr. Project Manager. Through the years he has grown and developed a highly successful team of construction professionals who are equipped to build sophisticated, complex and large-scale corporate interiors.

MANAGEMENT STYLE

Adam teaches the full spectrum of construction and wants each employee to have a well-rounded understanding of construction principles: “I like to teach them the ‘why’ and not just the ‘how.’” He is especially skilled with project financials and scheduling, and trains his employees to think through every detail in the preconstruction phase of the project to ensure success during construction.

Ali leads the Branding and Marketing team and is responsible for Skyline’s branding policies, objectives and initiatives, including market positioning, corporate messaging, visual presence, digital channels, and feedback and listening tools.

HER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Ali has been a tremendous asset to Skyline since 2007. She graduated from UC Davis with degrees in both interior and graphic design, and worked as a graphic designer in the A/E/C industry prior to joining Skyline. Ali has guided Skyline through a full brand overhaul, developing a consistent, cohesive and memorable brand presence in the Bay Area construction industry. She is creative and process oriented, driven to create efficiency and streamline work while using data to identify possible solutions.

HER MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

Ali believes in team collaboration, coaching from the trenches, and rolling up her sleeves to get down and dirty with her team. She subscribes to the notion that internal communication strategies are even more important than external brand awareness. Ali focuses much of her efforts equipping the Skyline team with the technology, tools and messages to work efficiently, speak confidently and act as owners of the firm.

HER INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Ali is an avid traveler, coming from a family of travel agents, and she lived in Dublin, Ireland after graduating from college. She loves to ski so much that she skied “down the aisle” during her wedding ceremony--in full gown. She spends her weekends exploring Northern California with her husband, son and labradoodle.

David joined Skyline in 1996 as a partner, leading the sales and business development effort. In 2005, he assumed the role of CEO and restructured Skyline into a 100% employee-owned company, which changed the direction and future of the organization. As CEO, David is responsible for driving firm wide growth as a national commercial real estate and construction services platform with a vision of representation in every major city within the US, all operating under a people-first mentality. He leads business expansion through acquisitions, implements long and short term plans for growth, provides executive leadership and works closely the firm’s board of directors.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Before joining Skyline, David admired the construction industry from a distance through his participation in BOMA and his work with local general contractors as a vendor: “I noticed that people in the construction industry seemed to be having a lot of fun, while doing some really large projects in marquee high-rise locations,” said David, “so when I was approached by the former founders of Skyline to join them as a partner, I was excited about the opportunity to enter this business.”

HIS MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

As a former collegiate athlete, David believes that leading an organization draws many similarities to playing team sports: “I always wore the captain's “C” on my jersey, and it came with great responsibility. I have the same mentality towards business -- no task or job is too small or too big. My goal is to always help the team move the ball forward. I hope the lessons I teach are of persistence, humility, focus and communication, coupled with a genuine desire to learn and get better. All of which results in personal and professional success.”

HIS INTERESTS AND HIDDEN TALENTS

David is respected as a skilled businessman, leader and innovator, but if you ask him what his true talents are, he says it's his ability to spin plates and create parody versions of popular songs — skills he crafted during his down time while waiting tables in college.

Outside of work David likes to ski, watch hockey play golf and travel the world with his wife and kids: “Being an immigrant from Europe, I have family all over the world, which makes for fun travel experiences.”

Jessica serves as Skyline’s COO and its first female member of the Board of Directors. Her background in management consulting and manufacturing has allowed her to bring a unique and innovative perspective to the construction and real estate industry. Jessica is a driving force behind Skyline’s growth strategy and oversees the operations of Skyline Enterprises and its many subsidiaries. She is responsible for creating repeatable processes and systems to facilitate growth, drive profitability and create redundancy, which has allowed Skyline to expand nationally.

Since joining the firm in 2015, Skyline’s revenue has increased from $175M to $550M.  Today, she oversees Skyline Enterprises, the holding company for the Skyline family of companies as well as leads the Sky Service Team, a group of subject matter experts guiding the Skyline family of companies in many operational areas of the business, including HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Safety, IT, and Security. Under her leadership, this team has successfully executed the start-up of two new subsidiaries in 2019.

Another key aspect of her role as COO is overseeing the Skyline family of the companies’ ESOP program. She prides herself on being a steward of the well-being of the employees that work for Skyline and views the ESOP as a core component to the culture and success of Skyline. As an ESOP expert, Jessica truly understands the unique challenges faced by ESOP companies. She focuses her efforts on improving corporate governance, putting in better controls, raising the expectations of the board and ensuring decision-making is done in the best interest of shareholders.

­­Jessica has worked diligently to pave the way for female leadership at Skyline. During her tenure, she has helped promote five women onto the leadership team, brought talented women from outside the industry into construction, and continually mentors women within the organization to accept leadership level responsibility. She is committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and strives to uphold Skyline’s core values by living Skyline’s mission — building better together, for employees, clients, stockholders, partners and communities. Outside of work, Jessica is a mother, a CPA and a graduate of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

HER MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

Jessica believes that construction is a great industry for accounting professionals to build their careers. “This industry is always in need of experienced professionals who understand and can strategically manage construction financials,” said Jessica. “Further, project accountants who can effectively support and partner with their Operations counterparts to manage projects are an invaluable resource.” Jessica looks forward to mentoring those who are in pursuit of growing their careers in the construction industry, particularly those who are interested in a CPA career path as an experienced professional, rather than directly out of school.

HER INTERESTS

Jessica enjoys traveling and recently spent time in Southeast Asia. She also takes an annual trip to Croatia to visit with her husband’s family. Next up on her travel bucket list are South America and Northern Europe.

Jessica is responsible for the oversight and management of all South Bay projects and personnel.  She is a strong leader and an advocate for helping employees learn the intricacies of tenant improvement construction.

HER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Jessica began her construction management career 15 years ago at her uncle's general contracting firm. She has since worked with multiple construction firms in the Bay Area. Throughout her tenure at Skyline, Jessica has led large-scale projects for high profile clients such as Workday, Oracle and PG&E. She spearheaded the development of the Building America Challenge (BAC), an initiative that encourages sourcing American-made materials for construction projects: "My first BAC project was the proudest accomplishment of my career to date. I'm blown away that just one of my projects could create four U.S. manufacturing jobs." Jessica was recently honored for her achievements with BAC and named one of the 40-under-40 rising stars of the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.

HER MANAGEMENT STYLE

As Project Executive, Jessica leads and mentors a team of construction professionals to build exquisite spaces for her clients, while building her network at the same time. Jessica compares her management style to the game of curling, with the employee as the rock traveling down the ice of their career path. Her job as a manager is to be the sweeper with the broom, providing guidance and removing obstacles so that they can pick up momentum and reach their goals. Her day-to-day management style is inspired by her own experience moving into different positions: "I try to recreate the positive experiences for the people I work with and avoid situations that I recall from different points in my career. My communication style with employees is honest and direct, with hint of sarcasm and humor."

HER INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Off the clock, Jessica is a DIY'er. She enjoys repurposing furniture and antiques into rustic, farmhouse-style design pieces for her home that she shares with her two daughters and husband.

As President, Rene is responsible for growing Skyline’s Bay Area footprint and ensuring a consistent, transparent and safe construction experience for every client.  He creates and streamlines operational procedures, ensures safe workplaces, develops emerging leaders, recruits talented professionals to join the firm and provides organizational support to ensure that people remain the top priority for Skyline.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Rene is a well-known construction leader with a strong reputation for growing operational teams. With 28 years of experience at Rudolph and Sletten, he began his career as a summer intern prior to graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Rene worked his way up from a Project Engineer to a Project Executive, wearing every hat and experiencing many types of construction from ground-up to commercial interiors, healthcare, education, life science, semiconductor and pharmaceutical, before moving into a Vice President role 12 years ago. He was responsible for opening and growing his former firms Irvine, Los Angeles and San Diego offices. He also served as the firm’s diversity director and successfully implemented workforce programs to meet diversity requirements. At the time of his departure, he was Sr. Vice President of Operations, overseeing the entire Southern California region with revenue over $500 million a year. Rene has experience managing every aspect of the business including preconstruction, project execution, completion and client relationship development.  Some of his notable clients included Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, Kaiser, SeaWorld, UCLA, Children’s Hospital - Los Angeles, and BioMed Realty.

MANAGEMENT STYLE

Rene believes in hiring the brightest industry talent. He is committed to training, empowering and guiding all employees to grow within an organization and to experience a long and successful career with the company – a model that served him well in his own career.  Rene is an advocate for on-the-job training and has vast experience implementing and overseeing training programs to educate, refresh, retain and stay at the forefront of industry trends and regulations.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Outside of work, Rene enjoys watching his kids play sports, although coaching is now a thing of the past.  He is the proud father to three kids, two in college and one in high school. Rene and his wife of 25 years spend the weekends watching their kids play baseball, riding Harleys, dirt bikes and camping out in the desert. He also enjoys working on cars and dabbles in the game of golf.

Matt is an experienced preconstruction and construction management executive with a focus on technology and professional services projects. He partners with architects, construction managers and landlords to deliver the highest quality projects for our clients.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Matt began his career in construction management through a summer internship during college. He studied physics and economics but landed in construction management, realizing he wanted to be a part of something tangible. Matt worked for two other general contractors in the Bay Area before meeting Skyline’s CEO, David Hayes, and becoming intrigued by his management philosophy: “David’s approach was refreshing; he focused on what Skyline was doing right, rather than what the competition was doing wrong.” Ultimately Matt was excited to grow Skyline’s Silicon Valley office and be part of an employee-centric company structure.

BEING A LEADER AT SKYLINE

As a leader and a mentor, Matt likes to provide the tools for his team to do their jobs successfully.  He makes himself available as a resource, but does not micro-manage: “That’s not my style. I like my team to own their work, learn from their experiences and use me as a guide and resource.  A Jedi Master to their padawan, if you will.”

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Matt’s passions are to create and build. When he is not building on the job, he is building furniture and working with this wife and two kids on home improvement projects, and expanding their massive Lego collection.  

Adam implements every aspect of construction from estimating to close-out. He oversees the entire construction process and works closely with subcontractors and vendors to effectively schedule tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver on budget.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Adam joined Skyline Construction in 2008 as Project Engineer and has ascended to Senior Project Manager due to his outstanding ability to execute complicated and sophisticated interiors projects. He has built an impressive portfolio from a wide range of markets with clients such as fitbit, Twilio, ValueAct Capital, and Paul Hastings LLP. Adam earned a degree in Construction Management from Chico State University.

HIS MANAGEMENT STYLE

Adam's team describes him as personable, extremely likable, and driven to ensure client satisfaction. He believes in coaching and encouraging his team to develop their strengths by providing opportunities to grow and take ownership of their work. As the lead on projects, Adam believes the success of projects are rooted from a collaborative environment between all parties involved. His emphasis on the value of preconstruction, and competence in minimizing risk, has proven to be valuable for his clients. Throughout the construction process, Adam promotes proactive behavior, clear communication, and a clear understanding of client's expectations.

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Outside of work, Adam adores spending time with his two young kids, wife, and energetic dog. If and when time permits, he enjoys to dabble in home improvement projects, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and is a devout golfer. As a Bay Area native, he is very easily consumed in local Bay Area sports in which his admiration is notable, and can be sometimes overwhelming, according to others.

Al provides effective management and delivery of construction projects to his clients. He ensures top performance by subcontractors and works to protect his clients’ interests in cost, time and quality. Al controls budgeting, estimating, scheduling and coordination of vendors for each of his construction projects.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Al is respected in the industry for his experience, knowledge and poise. He has built space for some of the Bay Area's best known firms including Pandora, Twitch, Dropbox and Google. Al developed his career at Skyline from the ground up, starting in 2005 as a summer intern and advancing up to Senior Project Manager. He earned his degree in Construction Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is LEED accredited and offers LEED sequencing, day-to-day documentation and site procedure inspections to his clients.

HIS MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

As a leader, Al sets clear expectations and direction from the get-go and then leads by example, causing a trickle down effect that inspires his team to follow in his footsteps. According to his team, you will never meet anyone as organized, detail oriented or color-coded in your professional career.

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Al is a health and fitness guru and can usually be found in the gym, or on an adventure with his family in his free time. He believes in a healthy lifestyle as a key component to staying focused and confident. He also enjoys traveling with his wife, especially to Hawaii where they were married.

Dan is responsible for overseeing the entire construction process, working closely with clients, architects and subcontractors to effectively estimate, schedule tasks, meet deadlines and deliver projects on budget.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Dan has always been interested in the idea of creating something from nothing. He carried this interest through college and studied civil engineering at the University of Michigan with the goal of working in the construction industry. Dan began his career in ground up construction before moving over to the fast paced world of tenant improvements. He eventually joined Skyline and was drawn to the firm’s relationship-based approach that places the utmost importance on its people and its clients.

HIS MANAGEMENT STYLE

Dan believes that successful companies are made up of strong teams, and strong teams are made up of driven, inspired individuals. As a leader he strives to empower his team by first developing a solid level of trust. His goal is to ensure team members feel valued and confident to make their own decisions and feel comfortable to ask for guidance when needed. He believes that great teams are made up of dedicated, supportive, goal-focused, reliable individuals who communicate effectively and ultimately have fun working together.

HIS INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Dan enjoys keeping active by working out, jogging, playing hockey or golf, biking, hiking and snowboarding. He also enjoys traveling, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures.

James is responsible for estimating, scheduling and subcontractor coordination on construction projects from conception all the way to completion. He works closely with architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure that every project is delivered on time and within budget.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

James has over 15 years of construction experience in the Bay Area, and has been a key team member at Skyline for the last 12 years. He specializes in building tenant improvements, data centers and building infrastructure projects.  James is incredibly knowledgeable in construction sequencing, writing critical work methods, working in critical environments, managing subcontractors, communicating with clients and providing excellent customer service. 

Prior to joining Skyline, James worked for Toll Brothers Inc., one of the country’s largest homebuilders. James earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and a Minor in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.  He played NCAA Division I Soccer.

MANAGEMENT STYLE

James’ team describes him as the type of manager who gives clear direction, encourages growth opportunities and guides them take ownership of their work.  As a project lead, James believes that the success of projects is derived from total knowledge of the scope and clear communication with project team members including the client, office and field teams.

INTERESTS

James enjoys watching is favorite soccer team, Manchester United and traveling the world with his wife to experience different cultures. On the weekends, he can be found on the golf course or just hanging out with his family and friends.  

As Project Executive, Mark provides oversight to the project teams by managing, coordinating and developing his staff to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule, while meeting client needs and business objectives.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Mark’s fascination with construction began during childhood and evolved through the years from basic carpentry in high school to framing, HVAC and refrigeration systems through college. While working on two large residential condominium projects in Tahoe, he was offered a position as a field superintendent for Shorenstein. After five years in the field, Mark dove into the project management side of commercial construction, and that career path has stuck for over 30 years.

Mark began working at Skyline in 2005, just before CEO David Hayes restructured the company as an ESOP. Mark was one of the first employee owners under the new structure and viewed this alignment as an opportunity to grow a company with the same values and passion for construction that he possessed.

HIS MANAGEMENT STYLE

In recent years, Mark’s passion for construction has shifted to grooming future leaders of the industry. Mark believes in allowing his team the freedom to work towards their strengths, while teaching them from his own experience in commercial construction: “I give my team plenty of rope. I want them to develop their own skills and encourage them to ask questions and to not be intimidated by what they don’t know. I still learn something new every day,” said Mark.

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Even in his leisure time, Mark prefers to do construction and is always working on a project around the house. He enjoys skiing, biking, cooking (and eating) and milling lumber at this family’s ranch in Murphys.

Mike is responsible for budgeting, estimating, scheduling and subcontractor coordination on construction projects, from conception to completion. He collaborates with the architects, engineers and vendors to ensure the construction project is delivered on time and within budget.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Mike's career in commercial construction began while working summers on the general contracting side of his father's architecture firm. He began as a carpenter, where he gained the skills and knowledge that led him to the world of construction management. Mike joined Skyline in 2008 as a Project Manager and was promoted to Senior Project Manager after demonstrating his ability to retain loyal clients and deliver successful projects. Some of Mike's clients include Hines, CBRE and Jones Lang LaSalle.

HIS MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

As a mentor, Mike prefers to lead by example. He values on-the-job training as being the most effective learning tool. He sets high standards from the start and works best with driven self-starters.

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Mike and his wife have recently been in DIY mode, which includes renovating their new home: "She's the visionary and I'm the implementer. She has a great eye and I trust her ideas."  Mike's most recent triumph was the completion of his new wood deck.

Steve is responsible for every aspect of construction projects from estimating to close-out. He works closely with clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors to develop comprehensive schedules and realistic budgets, and will then guide the team to deliver quality projects while meeting these expectations.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Steve studied business in college and also had interest in math, and science. When he discovered the construction management path, it was the ideal fit. “Construction management was a perfect mix of engineering and business, so I went for it.” Steve recalled. What he finds most rewarding about this profession is seeing clients enjoy their new work environment as the tangible results of his teams' hard work and efforts.

MANAGEMENT STYLE

Steve believes the foundation of management is proper communication. He recognizes that everyone has different strengths, weaknesses and preferred ways to get through their day, and molds his methods to best way to communicate with the person he is working with.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Outside the office, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife Morgan and dog Theo. He is always up for doing something outdoors, you can find them hiking, camping, snowboarding or traveling to new places. They typically are already planning their next adventure on the way back from the one they're on!

Craig leads Skyline’s sales and business development team and is responsible for developing key growth strategies, tactics and action plans to service existing clients, while expanding the company’s customer base.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Craig developed an interest in civil engineering in high school after spending 2 summers working for a land surveyor. In his senior year, a job description for a General Contracting Field Engineer caught his eye, and he decided that would be his career path. After receiving his degree, Craig joined Turner Construction as a Field Engineer, where he worked for 30+ years, earning his way to an executive of the firm.

Reminiscing on his career, Craig recalls, “That was when I fell in love with construction. I spent the first few years primarily coordinating tenant improvement projects. Who would have known that the experience of my first 3 years would end up being my career calling?”

Craig joined the Skyline team in 2014 to support CEO David Hayes' vision for growth in the Silicon Valley market: “The vision for the company was stellar, but what I learned coming to work for Skyline is that all employees are truly viewed as owners. People listen to your ideas and support you. The camaraderie and the go-getter attitude make it an excellent place to work.”

HIS MANAGEMENT STYLE

Craig does not believe in micromanagement. Instead, he prefers to be a resource for ideas and strategy, while keeping people focused on the job at hand without distraction: “I trust people to do their jobs, and I give them the room to do so. I enjoy it when people approach me with questions, as well as ideas on alternative ways to tackle situations.”

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Craig's passion for construction is rivaled only by his passion for sports. He has coached 40 teams over the past 15 years, supporting each of his three children. "Sports are something I could easily share with my kids. I have enjoyed watching their skills develop over these many years.”

Craig loves college football (go Notre Dame!) and all levels of baseball. He played four years at Valparaiso University and continued to play in an adult baseball league through 2016. In his free time, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife (a USC Trojan grad), working in the yard, hiking, learning anything about U.S. History and tuning up his golf game.

Drew is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key clients and business partners to drive new opportunities for Skyline: “This career is interesting because it lets me interact with different personalities; but it’s the people and culture at Skyline that motivate me.”

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Drew Olson is known for his expertise in many fields including commercial real estate, professional football and amateur golf. Drew spent his life before commercial real estate in the sports industry. As a star quarterback at UCLA and a Heisman Trophy hopeful, he played football professionally for the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and the San Francisco 49ers. After football, Drew transitioned to a career in commercial real estate: “It seemed like a logical move; I knew a lot of the people in this industry through former teammates and family members. The transition from sports was challenging, but I learned a lot from the experience.”

HIS INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Drew is currently focused on golf and recently competed in the 4-Ball Championship, while continuing to perfect his skills on the course. Drew is also an avid skier and enjoys traveling to ski destinations all over the world.

Jim began his commercial real estate career in college while working for Colliers International. After serving as a Vice President of two predominant brokerage firms where he established significant relationships with end users, architects and property managers, Jim explains that his transition to business development at Skyline was a natural fit: "As a broker, I never created anything tangible. In construction, we build places for companies to grow and thrive."

Jim possesses more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience. He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing relationships and ensuring the seamless implementation of construction projects. Jim is skilled at understanding client needs and executing large tenant-occupancy plans.

WHY SKYLINE?

It was the people that attracted Jim to Skyline, but in particular CEO David Hayes. "When I was presented with the opportunity to help grow David's vision for Skyline, it was a no brainer." Jim has been a valuable member of Skyline since 2009.

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Jim is a family man who has been married for 9 years and a father for 7 years. His hobbies include golf, tennis, muscle cars (old and new), playing with remote-controlled anything and everything and spending time playing with his kids, "While I’m still young enough to and while they still want me to."

Nick oversees the Finance and Accounting functions and day-to-day accounting operations for Skyline’s family of companies. He is responsible for connecting operational activities to financial implications and streamlining business operations that drive growth, increase efficiency and improve the bottom-line. Nick is an analytical and detail-oriented team leader, who coordinates business planning, administrative functions, accounting and budgeting efforts.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

A well-known corporate finance executive and CPA / MBA, Nick has built, led and advised corporations ranging in revenue from $20M to $2B. He brings more than two decades of progressive experience in finance and operations management within construction, manufacturing, environmental services, food and beverage and technology organizations. Nick has strong qualifications in implementing financial controls and fostering change management strategies. He has contributed directly to improved financial performance, heightened productivity, and enhanced internal controls for his former employers, including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Severn Trent Services, Softer Lite Window Company, Nokia, Ecker Enterprises, Novak Construction, Hard Surface Solutions, Balanced Environments, and Loberg Construction.

HIS MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

Nick possess solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. He promotes and fosters an open and collaborative culture to help build next-generation practices. He believes it is important to empower the team and give them control over day-to-day accounting operations. Finance plays an essential role throughout Skyline’s family of companies, which requires building bridges across field operations and various finance functions.  Nick understands broad construction technology trends and translates them into operations and finance efficiencies. He believes that continuously investing in learning and development for employees is critical to the company’s success.  

HIS INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Nick lives in the northern Chicago suburbs with his wife and three daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching his twin daughters how to drive, attending their drama productions at school and being a “Guinea pig” for his oldest, who is practicing to be an esthetician.

Fabian provides overall direction for the South Bay field team. He owns direct responsibility for labor coordination, quality control and safety on each jobsite.

HIS BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Fabian was one of the original employees of Skyline, starting in 1996, when the company began its business operations. Previously a skilled carpenter, his knowledge of construction was learned on the job and has vastly evolved throughout his career. As Fabian built Skyline’s field team, he found himself drawn to people who were extremely driven and accountable for their work: “We work for the return customer. Being passionate about what you do and working to go the extra mile for clients shows them that we aim to get it right,” said Fabian.

HIS MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

Fabian has been a respected leader at Skyline for over two decades. He does not believe in micromanaging his team; instead, he respects that there are multiple ways to complete a project. As a leader, he prefers to give his team the opportunity to try their own version of a solution, while making himself available to each employee as a resource.

HIS INTERESTS

Fabian spends his weekends on his boat at Lake Tulloch, relaxing and enjoying the lake with his wife and children. He loves traveling to Mexico for vacation and to visit family.