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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!

As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and empowering the people who drive our success, we’re proud to announce senior leadership promotions of several exceptional individuals.  

These promotions reflect not only their individual contributions but also our broader vision for the future of our organization. 

Eric Plautz, Vice President – Project Management 

Eric is known for his exceptional ability to build strong relationships with clients, partners, and team members alike. As the leader of our Project Management team, he empowers others through coaching and professional development, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Eric’s passion for community-based projects like the Overture Center for the Arts, Centro Hispano, and Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) reflects his commitment to making an impact both within our organization and across the communities we serve. 

Jason Mattila, Senior Vice President – Preconstruction 

In his 21 years at Findorff, Jason has led construction management and preconstruction efforts with strategic precision, guiding teams through a period of remarkable growth. His emphasis on continuous improvement has enabled increased participation in a broad range of market pursuits, allowing the team to price and deliver projects of varying scale with speed and accuracy. His ability to balance volume with quality has elevated our preconstruction performance across the board. 

Jim Martin, Senior Vice President – Project Management 

Jim oversees operations for our second largest department, Project Management, which includes more than 150 team members. His leadership is instrumental in aligning our teams across industries and regions, ensuring they are positioned for operational excellence. Jim’s strategic insight helps to drive successful outcomes for our people and deliver exceptional projects for our clients. 

Joe Schuchardt, Vice President – Wausau 

With over 35 years of experience in the North Central Wisconsin area, Joe played a key role in establishing our Wausau office in 2019 and growing it to the team of 15 that it is today. His leadership has driven regional success through strong client partnerships, with a particular focus on the manufacturing and food & beverage industries. Joe oversees all Wausau operations, providing strategic guidance to ensure every project is delivered successfully. 

Justin Mitten, Vice President – Yard Operations 

Justin leads our Yard and Prefabrication Operations, driving progress, innovation, and efficiency across both sites. His operational expertise is complemented by a strong passion for empowering the tradespeople and field teams who bring our work to life every day. He creates an environment where ideas are heard and improvements are embraced, helping teams feel valued and engaged. This approach has fueled remarkable growth. Under his leadership, Yard operations have expanded significantly, and equipment inventory has increased by 25%.  

Kyle Olson, Vice President – Field Operations 

Kyle began his career with Findorff more than 20 years ago as a laborer, steadily advancing through several leadership roles to where he is today. His hands-on experience and strategic leadership have helped our field workforce grow to record levels of over 1,000 tradespeople, including more than 160 apprentices. By fostering collaboration between field and office teams and focusing on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, Kyle continues to elevate operations and reinforce our commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.  

Matt Breunig, Senior Vice President – Operations & Risk 

From his beginnings as a Project Manager, Matt’s career trajectory through senior management positions reflects his commitment to excellence and growth within the organization. His influence spans our K-12 and higher education projects, as well as our Milwaukee operations. Today, Matt leads construction risk management initiatives, oversees broader business operations, and provides executive oversight in Milwaukee. 

Michelle Kraemer, Vice President – People Strategy 

Michelle leads our People Strategy team, aligning our work with the company’s long-term vision and commitment to a human-first culture. Over the past several years, she has transformed the company’s HR function into a strategic partner focused on leadership development, employee growth, and meeting people where they are. This evolution reflects a deeper investment in our people, ensuring that our culture and practices support both individual and organizational success. 

Tony Sullivan, Vice President – Healthcare 

With over 20 years of construction experience, Tony joined Findorff as a Senior Project Manager nearly 11 years ago. Since then, he’s been a driving force behind the long-term success of our healthcare work. He serves as a leader and strategic partner to both clients and project teams. Tony plays a vital role in maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring projects are delivered with excellence.  

Each of these leaders has played a pivotal role in shaping our success. Their expanded roles will help us better align our operations and continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients and communities.  

We are excited to announce the promotion of Tiffany Scheller to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tiffany has played a pivotal role at Findorff over the past four years, serving most recently as Vice President of Finance. Her promotion reflects not only her leadership and commitment to excellence, but also her dedication to building meaningful connections and strengthening the communities we serve.

With nearly 30 years of experience in finance and strategic leadership, Tiffany has a wealth of expertise and a passion for making a positive impact in the community.

Tiffany is actively involved in several organizations, serving on the Lake Ridge Bank Board of Directors, the American Family Children’s Hospital Development Partners Advisory Board, and serving as President of the Madison Chapter of the Financial Executives International Board. She is also an active member of TEMPO Madison and served on the Scholarship Committee for several years.

Congratulations on this significant achievement, Tiffany!

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!

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.

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.

Findorff is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Matt Breunig to Vice President of Operations.

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In his new role, Matt’s areas of focus now include enterprise risk management and business operations for our Milwaukee office. Matt joined Findorff in 2006 as a Project Manager, starting his project portfolio with the construction of University Square in downtown Madison. In 2016, he was promoted to Director of Project Management and has been an instrumental part of Findorff’s education team, spearheading K-12 education efforts such as referendum planning and day-to-day oversight of all project management activities.

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Findorff Chief Operating Officer, Brian Hornung has worked alongside Matt during the past decade. Brian said the following about Matt: “We are very excited to announce Matt’s promotion to Vice President of Operations. Matt’s strong commitment to Findorff’s perpetuation and excellence in leadership continues to move Findorff in growth and innovation. We are grateful for his expertise and commitment to leading the next generation of industry professionals.”

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‍During his tenure, Matt has overseen and supported the construction of over $1 billion in education projects. He has been involved with Leadership AGC, Leadership Greater Madison, and was a recipient of In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Matt currently serves as the American Red Cross – Southwest WI Chapter Board Chair.Congratulations Matt on your well-deserved promotion!

Findorff team members play a significant role in the Company’s success, both on the job and in the community. Join us in congratulating our team members who were recently promoted!

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‍Steve Bunge: As Project Executive, Steve has over 32 years of industry experience. He has been involved with many projects at Carle Foundation Hospital, including the radiology expansion and the roof garden. Traveling four days per week, Steve spends quality time with his family when he’s not working.

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‍Matt Claggett: With over 19 years of industry experience, Matt now serves as Senior Project Manager. He recently worked on projects including Harvest Intermediate School, Bell Laboratories, Inc. Corporate Office Building, and Sentry Insurance Corporate Office Building. Outside of work, Matt is involved with CycleNation Events, charity bike rides for the Boys & Girls Club, as well as the Wildcat Youth Hockey Association as a board member and hockey coach.

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‍Grady Couch: With over 30 years of industry experience, Grady now serves as a Project Executive. He’s currently working on projects including Hub Blacksburg, 191 College, and The Dewberry Hotel.

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‍Tina Crichton: Tina was the first Project Cost Accountant hired at Findorff and she brings 16 years of accounting industry experience to her new position as Senior Project Cost Accountant. For 11 years, Tina has participated in over 50 audits of over 700 million dollars at Findorff. She is also the PCA for high-profile, skyline-changing jobs in Milwaukee including The Couture and The Trade Milwaukee. Outside of work, she’s Sunshine Chair for the Elm Grove Junior Guild, a volunteer and room mom for her children’s school and church, and a Hunger Task Force volunteer.

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‍Matt Femal: Matt, recently promoted to Senior Project Manager, has 11 years of industry experience. Two of his recent projects include the D.C. Everest Area School District administration building and the Bone & Joint – ASC and Pain Clinic. Outside of work, he’s a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, a hockey coach for the Everest Youth Hockey Association, and a committee member for the Joint Apprenticeship Committee – Carpenters Union.

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‍Tom Ganser: Tom brings 14 years of industry experience to his new role as Senior Project Manager. Tom is currently working on projects for clients including Catalent and Madison Metropolitan School District. He’s on the Property Committee for St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, a member of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, and a member of the Groundswell Conservancy.

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‍Victoria Georgeson: Victoria has been in the data and analytics industry for 7 years. Currently, she’s leading the effort to stand up Findorff’s data warehouse, Snowflake. This will help Findorff get faster business insights, and better data quality, and allow for the continued growth of data-driven decision-making. She has also been establishing key performance indicators to help our departments understand how they’re performing. Outside of Findorff, she volunteers at her husband’s chiropractic clinic and recently held a cookout to raise money for the new Children’s Museum in Sun Prairie.

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Ben Hager: Ben brings 17 years of industry experience to his new position as Project Executive. Recently, he has worked on projects including the Westin Milwaukee Hotel, Summit Credit Union Headquarters, Hub Tampa, and the Marriott Milwaukee Hotel. He is also a member of the State Ironworking Advisory Committee and a member of the Wisconsin AGC.

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‍Chris Helt: Chris has been in the industry for 12 years. His recent projects include the SHINE Medical Technologies LLC office and Therapeutics Buildings, ōLiv Madison, and The Dean – Champaign. When he’s not in the office or on a job site, he spends his time at the Waunakee Volunteer Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter.

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‍Menno Huiser: Menno has been a part of the Findorff family for 10 years and has been in the construction industry for 15 years. Menno has recently worked with Hooper Corporation to create their corporate office in DeForest. He has also worked with Exact Sciences to renovate the Rayovac Building on their Nexus Discovery Campus. Menno is involved with AGC Wisconsin as a Leadership AGC Alumni, as well as Stoughton Area Youth Soccer Association as a board member.

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‍Erik Ivers: Starting as a Findorff Co-op in 2012 and joining the company full time in 2013, Erik is now a Senior Project Manager. He recently worked on Hub Park Avenue – Tucson, AZ as well as the new Verona Area High School, and he’s currently working on ōLiv at Seattle.

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‍Michelle Kraemer: Having worked in human resources for 13 years, Michelle has been promoted to People Solutions Manager. She’s helped rebrand Findorff’s HR department into the People Strategy department. She also has a passion for helping map out the careers of field employees who want to move into project management. She’s currently involved with the Recovery Foundation, Special Spaces, and St. Mary’s Care Center.

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‍Adam Lawrence: Adam has worked in the IT industry for over 15 years. He’s currently co-leading the migration of Findorff’s phone and conferencing systems over to Microsoft Teams. This will make video conferencing and phone calls blend in with the Microsoft software we’re currently using, making processes more streamlined for employees. Outside of work, he has been involved with Meals on Wheels for the past nine years.

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‍Greg Manzetti: Greg has over two decades of industry experience, which make him a great Project Executive. His recent projects included the Central Wisconsin Airport‘s terminal remodel and boarding bridge replacements, the new amenities building and parking ramp at TruStage Foundation, and the facility assessment of Westfield Schools. He also volunteers for Meals on Wheels and is a member of Leadership Greater Madison 2022.

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‍Camilla McKay: Camilla brings 8 years of industry experience to her new position as Employee Experience Manager. She recently helped rebrand Findorff’s HR department into the People Strategy department and organized the 2022 Summer Company Picnic to celebrate Findorff employees coming together as a whole company since the pandemic. She’s currently involved in the Board of Directors for GiGi’s Playhouse Madison as Vice President, Tri4Schools as a volunteer, and Meals on Wheels as a volunteer.

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‍Eric Mergen: Eric brings 10 years of industry experience to his new role as Senior Project Manager. He has recently been involved in projects for the Hub at Champaign, Sentry Insurance, and Bell Laboratories, Inc. Eric is involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a committee member, as well as the St. Thomas Aquinas Church as a member.

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‍Brad Olson: For over 20 years, Brad has worked his way up the ladder in this industry to be the Project Executive he is today. Recently, he worked on Exact Sciences‘ Nexus Lab and Warehouse expansions, as well as Associated Bank‘s Mineral Point Road branch. Brad is a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity, a member of Downtown Madison, Inc., and a Board Member for Friends of MSCR.

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‍Matt Premo: As Project Executive, Matt brings 20 years of experience to his new position. A few of his most recent projects include Hub at Cincinnati, his work on the Middleton High School Referendum, and the Sun Prairie School Referendum. He’s currently the Vice-Chair of the Madison Children’s Museum Board of Directors, a volunteer for United Way and Meals on Wheels, as well as a member of the American Hard Hats with Heart’s Executive Leadership Team Committee.

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‍Pierre Rideau: Beginning his career in construction in 2009, Findorff has promoted Pierre to Senior Project Manager. Recently, Pierre has worked on projects including the SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility, the URP Element Lab Facility, and the Exact Sciences B1 clinical lab and parking structure.

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‍Matt Stadelman: Matt, recently promoted to Project Executive, has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. Matt has recently worked on projects including ōLiv at Seattle, Hub at College Park, and the School District of Waukesha. Outside of Findorff, Matt holds the position of Lead United Council Member for United Way of Dane County as well as member of the Miracle League of Dane County.

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‍JoAnn Taylor: JoAnn brings over 32 years of industry experience to her new position as Senior Project Cost Accountant. She handles all Core Spaces projects which is a significant effort. When she’s not in the office, she’s riding a UTV with her partner.

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‍Aaron Zutz: As the newly appointed Director of Project Management, Aaron has 12 years of industry experience. Recently, he has worked on the successful Madison Metropolitan School District 2020 Referendum, the Verona Area High School, and the UW Credit Union on Excelsior Drive Campus Expansion. When not attending school board meetings or managing multi-million-dollar K-12 education projects, Aaron is volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Junior Achievement, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, as well as the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra as a board member.

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