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.
Construction is what we do, but going beyond is who we are. We’re constantly striving to go beyond what’s expected — but what does “beyond” really mean?
Going beyond is our team’s relentless dedication, tireless work ethic, and commitment to always going the extra mile. It’s about delivering more than just expert craftsmanship; it’s infusing passion, innovation, and attention to detail into every project, as well as our determination to exceed expectations.
We turned our annual Findorff Foundations publication into a video. Thank you to our clients and partners for your continued trust and partnership, which makes what we do possible. Let’s take a moment to reflect on and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together this past year.
SSM Health, along with design and construction partners HGA and Findorff, is proud to share that the health system’s South Madison Campus project recently received WELL Certification at the Gold level.
WELL Certification is awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL v2, the latest version of the WELL Building Standard. WELL is the premier building standard to focus on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the buildings where we live, work and play.
SSM Health Dean Medical Group – South Madison Campus is Wisconsin’s first WELL Building certified healthcare project, as well as the largest healthcare project in the United States. The 185,000 square foot medical group location includes comprehensive primary and specialty care services, alongside on-site clinical support services like lab, imaging and pharmacy.
To our amazing clients, partners, and team, thank you for making 2023 an incredible year. From exciting new builds to breaking new records, there’s a lot to celebrate — and we couldn’t be more grateful.
For the first time, we’ve turned our yearly Findorff Foundations publication into a video. Take a look back at all we’ve accomplished together.
Findorff is excited to announce the recent promotion of Tiffany Scheller to Vice President of Finance.
In her new role, Tiffany will take on additional responsibilities related to financial reporting and risk management while leading the company’s financial operations and providing oversight for the accounting department.
Beyond her exceptional contributions to Findorff, Tiffany is known for her deep commitment to community involvement, philanthropy, and mentorship. She is an active member of TEMPO Madison and has served on the Scholarship Committee for the past few years, helping women connect, advance, and succeed in leadership positions across the Madison area. Tiffany serves on the American Family Children’s Hospital Development Partners Board, and as the Vice President of the Board of Financial Executives International – Madison Chapter and Programs Committee Chair. She is also actively involved in Downtown Madison, Inc., the Madison Reading Project, and Meals on Wheels.
“Tiffany’s consistent leadership and integrity impress everyone at Findorff. We not only value her contributions inside the walls of Findorff but also in the community where she has built so many relationships. It’s gratifying to see Tiffany thrive and succeed, and her future is incredibly bright.” Chief Financial Officer Ben Pechan
Congratulations Tiffany on this significant achievement and thank you for your ongoing dedication to making a positive impact both within and beyond Findorff.
Findorff is thrilled to partner with Kubala Washatko Architects (TWKA) on designing and constructing the Vivarium, a new 450-seat venue by the Pabst Theater Group.
The Vivarium will be located at 1818 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee and is expected to open in early 2024.
Click here to learn more.
We are incredibly proud to recognize the recent promotions of these extremely talented individuals at Findorff. Going above and beyond every day, congratulations to those both in the field and office who continue to excel in their careers!
Alex Sheil is now an Assistant Project Manager.
Alivia Cronin has been promoted to Marketing & Business Development Specialist. Alivia has been with Findorff for over 5 years.
Garrett Price will now serve as a Virtual Design & Construction Engineer I.
Harsh Naik is now an Assistant Project Manager. Harsh started his career with Findorff back in January 2020.
John Tucker has been lending his expertise to Findorff’s clients for nearly 13 years. He previously served as a Senior Preconstruction Manager and is now a Preconstruction Executive.
Jason Klock is now a Labor Trade Superintendent.
Kurt Mueller has been promoted to Project Engineer and is about to celebrate his one-year anniversary with us!
Luis Porras has been promoted to Virtual Design & Construction Engineer II.
Nick Fricano is moving into the role of Project Manager I, having previously worked as an Assistant Project Manager. Nick has been with Findorff for 4.5 years.
Riley Buol recently celebrated his two-year anniversary with Findorff, as well as his promotion to Assistant Project Manager!
Congratulations to these amazing employees!
Interested in a career with Findorff? See our open positions and apply today!