We are excited to announce the promotion of several outstanding team members at Findorff, whose exemplary leadership has truly made an impact. Congratulations to each of you on your well-deserved promotion!

• Andrew Wiedenfeld was promoted to Superintendent
• Brandon Vong is now a Senior Quality Engineer
• David Ritter was promoted to Superintendent
• Devin Smith is now a Project Manager II
• Jason Schulte was promoted to Senior Superintendent
• Jeremy White is now a Superintendent
• Justin Plautz is now a Superintendent
• Ken Barman was promoted to Field Operations Manager
• Mike Gibson is now a Project Manager II
• Steve Gay is now a Project Executive
• Terrell Marks was promoted to Superintendent
• Tony Shepherd is now a Project Manager II
• Tony Smith is now a Superintendent

Interested in a career with Findorff? Check out our open positions and apply today!

Findorff is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Milwaukee and an exciting new chapter of growth for the Milwaukee leadership team.

Chad Bathke, Vice President – Milwaukee 

Chad Bathke joins Findorff’s Milwaukee leadership team as Vice President – Milwaukee. Chad will play a crucial role in driving growth and strengthening the company’s presence in the Milwaukee area. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Chad has held several positions, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer.

Chad brings a wealth of industry knowledge and extensive experience in the education market, along with deep connections to the Milwaukee community through engagement and board memberships, including Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee, Saint Joan Antida High School, and the United Way in Waukesha County. Chad has also been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of America.

Chad will be joining Findorff’s devoted leadership team in Milwaukee.

Mike Stern, Director of Project Management

A dedicated mentor with 15 years of industry experience, Mike leverages his expertise and leadership to deliver award-winning craftsmanship to projects of all sizes in Milwaukee. Mike is passionate about serving clients and meeting their needs and has led teams on noteworthy Milwaukee builds, including The Moderne, multiple projects at Marquette University, Eagleknit Innovation Hub, and more.

Mike is active in the community, having served as a former president for the AGC of Greater Milwaukee. He is additionally on the Marquette University Civil Engineering Advisory Committee and Building Advantage Board of Directors. In 2024, Mike was recognized as a Notable Leader in Construction, Real Estate & Design by BizTimes.

B.J. Bowen, Director of Special Projects & Preconstruction

B.J. oversees preconstruction efforts and leads the Special Projects Group, a highly responsive and relationship-driven construction team that tackles small-scale projects for clients throughout Milwaukee. His leadership experience spans local projects such as Associated Bank, BMO, University Club Tower, Spring Creek Church, WeEnergies, and more.

Beyond construction, B.J. serves on the AGC Greater Milwaukee Board of Directors and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light the Night Executive Committee, in addition to working with AGC of Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, and United Way of Greater Milwaukee.

John Ferguson, Robbie Oldenburg, and Jeff Eckstein will continue to serve as Directors of Business Development in the Milwaukee market.

Congratulations to these incredibly talented individuals on their recent promotions at Findorff! This achievement is a true testament to your hard work and dedication.

• Abby Muthig was promoted to Project Manager I
• Ben Kuehn is now a Senior Superintendent
• Bob Dillis was promoted to Preconstruction Executive – Estimating
• Brian Stark was promoted to Senior Superintendent
• Caleb Johnson is now a Project Manager I
• Denzel Bibbs was promoted to Assistant Project Manager
• Ferris Meuli is now a Project Manager I
• Gianna DeCicco was promoted to Assistant Project Manager
• Hunter Muthig is now a Project Manager I
• Konner Hellenbrand was promoted to Assistant Project Manager
• Kristy Bourquin is now a Senior Data Analyst
• Kurt Mueller was promoted to Assistant Project Manager
• Lou Olson is now Principal Estimator – Hard Bid
• Mark Nilsestuen is now a Senior Estimator
• Matt Lutz was promoted to an Assistant Project Manager
• Mitch Hopp is now an Assistant Project Manager
• Quinn Vande Hey is now an Assistant Project Manager
• Reese Mersberger was promoted to Senior Project Manager
• Riley Buol was promoted to Project Manager I

Interested in a career with Findorff? Check out our open positions and apply today!

As 2025 begins, Findorff is proud to announce the beginning of a new era in its 135-year history. The company is now employee-owned with the introduction of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), rewarding hundreds of dedicated employees with the benefits of ownership.

Findorff employees take great pride in their work ethic and commitment to craftsmanship, and the company’s leadership wanted to find a way to reinforce their excellence even further. An ESOP will allow more employees to share in the success they help create.

“Our success is a direct result of our people, and we want them to more deeply benefit financially from their own hard work,” said Findorff President & CEO Jim Yehle. “We’re proud to be employee-owned and reward our talented team for the dedication they demonstrate every day. We look forward to continuing to deliver outstanding results for our clients in this exciting new chapter.”

In the face of this change, some things will remain the same. Findorff is eager to continue embracing its values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, as a proud group of employee-owners further champion its mantra: Building & Beyond.