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From conferences to leadership announcements, spring has been an exciting time for Findorff’s food and beverage team! Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to during the past few months.

Sharing Our Leadership

While Findorff has built in the food and beverage industry for more than 50 years, our team continues to grow and match the evolving industry. We shared a blog post in April to formally introduce our food and beverage leaders. Alex Johnson, Food & Beverage Group Lead; Brad Olson, Director of Project Management; and Joe Schuchardt, Vice President – Wausau continue to spearhead exciting developments for our food and beverage projects.

CheeseExpo and Cheese Market News

Findorff attended the annual CheeseExpo in Milwaukee, which is hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. The team had a great time connecting with industry partners and gaining further insights on the latest in cheese production, manufacturing, and how this relates to facility construction.

We were additionally featured in a recent issue of Cheese Market News, where we share some of our food and beverage experience and continued commitment to fulfilling client visions. Check out the article here.

Alex Johnson, Food & Beverage Group Lead, and Menno Huiser, Senior Project Manager, at Findorff’s booth during Cheese Expo.

FaB Wisconsin

The first-ever Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin Member Conference took place at the end of May in Waukesha. In addition to breakout sessions, a dynamic panel shared insights on today’s food and beverage landscape. Findorff was honored to be a sponsor of the event, and Alex Johnson, who is also on the FaB Leadership Council, provided opening remarks to kick off the day.

Alex Johnson delivers opening remarks at the FaB Wisconsin Member Conference.

Food and beverage plays an instrumental role in Wisconsin’s economy and culture, and we are passionate about delivering best-in-class construction services that support an ever-growing industry. From additions to build-outs, renovations to new construction and more, we are happy to answer any questions and provide solutions for your next project. Connect with our team to learn more.

Community impact has been a cornerstone of Findorff’s more than 135-year history. For generations, we’ve remained committed to building up our communities beyond the construction site by investing in the places where we live and work.

We’re proud to partner with more than 350 community organizations that share our values and help create lasting impact through a variety of different focuses:

Being an integral part of this community means showing up, staying involved, and working together to make a difference. To reaffirm that long-standing commitment, Findorff created a new role within the company: Community Relations Manager, focused on deepening connections and expanding our involvement.

Leah Linscheid has been named to this role, bringing nearly 15 years of community experience, a deep knowledge of and appreciation for the communities we serve, along with an understanding of the impact thoughtful community engagement can have. As Community Relations Manager, Leah will lead Findorff’s efforts to build meaningful partnerships, coordinate community investments, and serve as a connector between the company, nonprofit partners, and the communities we call home.

Our investment in this role reflects a belief that strong communities are built through relationships, listening, and continued presence. At Findorff, we’re grateful to work alongside our partners to support initiatives that make a positive difference today and for generations to come.

Learn more about Findorff’s community involvement and the work we’re doing across Wisconsin.

Since 2020, Findorff has been recognized as Wisconsin’s Top Green Builder. We are honored to hold that title, ever motivated to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint — on our jobsites and beyond.

We provide sustainability services that empower our clients, so that they may make informed decisions that positively impact their buildings, both now and in the future. We enact initiatives that improve sustainability across our company operations, from net-zero energy solutions to electric vehicles and more. And we extend our commitment to sustainability throughout our community, sharing resources and dedicating time to organizations that strive to make our planet a better place for all.

On Earth Day and every day, Findorff cares about sustainability and doing what’s right. Check out our sustainability video to learn more.

Across Wisconsin and throughout the U.S., Findorff has more than 50 years of experience working on food and beverage manufacturing projects, ranging in size and complexity. From targeted improvements within active, occupied environments to large-scale production and processing facilities, Findorff’s dedicated food and beverage leadership team helps support the planning and execution of these projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.  

As the food and beverage industry evolves, Findorff continues to deliver on projects that balance speed to market with safety, quality, sanitation, and the regulatory demands of highly controlled environments. Projects often involve hygienic zoning, sanitary construction practices, controlled process flows, and coordination of integrated utilities.   

Findorff’s experience spans a variety of facility types, including: 

This work is supported by a dedicated team of professionals who collaborate with clients to navigate technical, operational, and regulatory considerations unique to food and beverage facilities. 

Alex Johnson, Food & Beverage Group Lead    

Alex brings nearly a decade of experience supporting more than $325 million in projects and over 1.3 million square feet of building space, including food service environments and food production kitchens. He works closely with clients and project partners to understand complex requirements and coordinate practical, effective solutions. Alex is an active member of FaB Wisconsin, serving as a sponsor and holding a seat on the organization’s Leadership Council. 

Brad Olson, Director of Project Management  

With 25 years of experience, Brad has led teams on more than $1 billion in construction projects. His background includes complex technical work, production and processing facilities, and cold storage environments, providing leadership across projects of varying scale.  

Joe Schuchardt, Vice President – Wausau  

Joe has more than 30 years of experience working on food and beverage projects, including notable work for Schoep’s, Nueske’s, and Top Tier Ingredients. His experience includes facilities with material receiving, wet and dry processing areas, and specialized fire protection and wastewater systems. Joe has also led multiple projects within occupied facilities for a global cheese producer and processor.  

Chad Eschler will continue to serve as the Vice President – Business Development, supporting client relationships and strategic growth within the food and beverage industry.  

Bob Hougard will continue in his role as Vice President – Science & Technology, providing specialized expertise in technically advanced and regulated facilities. 

Visit our food and beverage page to learn more about our projects and expertise.

Sustainability has long been a part of Findorff’s work and vision. It’s reflected in the buildings we construct, our day-to-day operations, and our dedication to going beyond for our clients, people, and community. We are honored to have been recognized as Wisconsin’s Top Green Builder since 2020, and continue to maintain our legacy of delivering sustainable construction services throughout the state.

Part of maintaining this legacy includes looking back, reflecting upon our work and processes to not only identify our wins, but also our ways in which we can continue to grow. We compiled last year’s efforts into our first-ever Sustainability Report, which we are thrilled to share with you.

Take a look through the report to see how Findorff enacts sustainability across jobsites, within our company, and beyond.

2025 Sustainability Report

We’re proud to recognize our recently promoted team members. Each individual has earned this recognition through their leadership and meaningful contributions that continue to move our teams forward. Congratulations on this next step in your growth at Findorff!

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

As we reflect on 135 years in business, Findorff’s legacy has never been defined by one person, one project, or one moment. It’s been shaped by the thousands of employees, clients, partners, and community members who have been on this journey with us.

Our 2025 Findorff Foundations video reflects exactly that: the spirit of building with people, for people, and because of people.

To our clients, partners, and team, thank you. Your collaboration and support make our work possible. Here’s to celebrating what we’ve achieved together, and all that we’ll continue to build in the years to come!

We’re proud to recognize team members from across the organization who have recently stepped into new roles. These promotions reflect hard work, dedication, and a shared commitment to going beyond. Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!

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

As we celebrate 50 years of building Milwaukee, we’re deeply grateful for the people and partnerships that have shaped our journey.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special moment. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and we’re just getting started. As we look to the future, we remain committed to going beyond in every project, every partnership, and every possibility.

To honor this milestone, we invited longtime collaborators to share what it’s meant to work with Findorff over the years. Their reflections, paired with views of local projects, capture the spirit of collaboration, trust, and pride that defines our work.

We are thrilled to announce the recent promotions of 26 exceptional team members at Findorff. These individuals have consistently demonstrated leadership, dedication, and a commitment to excellence that continues to shape our success. Congratulations to each of you!

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