PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2025-Present: CONCRETENEXUS LLC

An international consulting firm specializing in education, certifications, building codes and standards advocacy, as well as business development services for the concrete industry.

 

CEO and Founder

 

Leads a consulting firm specializing in educational and certification programs for the concrete industry, with a focus on green building and sustainability. Represents building product companies in building codes and standards. Visit www.concretenexus.com.

 

2004-2025: NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION

A national trade association representing $60 billion concrete industry

 

Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability

 

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans to increase market share of concrete through communications, promotion, education and advocacy.

• Developed and successfully implemented the Build with Strength initiative, a $6 million per year marketing and promotion program to increase market share of concrete construction.

• Increased market share of concrete in building applications by 16% in 7 years.

• Led a team of 14 high-performing engineers, architects and sales professionals responsible for expanding and improving the use of concrete in building applications through education, research, communications and building code advocacy.

• Managed programs to assist concrete producers, contractors, and designers to improve the sustainability of concrete manufacturing and construction.

• Developed and managed programs to assist concrete producers implement sustainable manufacturing practices including Product Category Rules, Environmental Product Declarations and Responsible Sourcing Certifications.

• Successfully wrote grant proposals and selected for federal grants totaling $10 million.

• Produced technical publications and software tools to establish concrete as an economical and sustainable solution for building applications.

• Developed and delivered continuing education for engineers, architects and contractors on the proper design and use of concrete products.

• Initiated and managed www.ConcreteInnovations.com online platform to provide learning opportunities on the latest advances, knowledge, research and solutions for concrete.

• Played a key role in industry-wide coalitions with trade and professional associations, private businesses and government agencies to leverage resources and coordinate industry programs.

• Represented NRMCA at ACI, ASCE, USGBC, ASTM and other standards development organizations with the objective of implementing new concrete technologies at a faster pace.

• Authored articles in national trade publications on performance-based specifications for concrete and sustainable building practices.

 

1993–2003: PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION

A national trade association representing $15 billion cement industry

 

Managing Director, Market Promotion

 

Responsible for improving, expanding, and developing new markets for cement and concrete products in residential, commercial, and public construction.

• Led a team of 21 engineers, architects, and scientists to promote cement and concrete products through communications, education, and government affairs.

• Developed industry-wide marketing programs that increased market share of cement in residential, commercial, and public works construction.

• Built strategic relationships with government and private industry that generated over $7 million of cooperative product research and technology transfer. Strategic partners included the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, Federal Railroad Administration, and National Association of Home Builders.

• Implemented strategic marketing plan, which increased market share of concrete in residential walls and floors from 6% to 11%.

• Created national/local cooperative marketing program to promote concrete walls and floors, including advertising and media relations, which increased homeowner awareness from 52% to 68% and homebuilder awareness from 74% to 95%.

• Launched www.concretehomes.com and Concrete Homes magazine that increased awareness and improved perceptions of residential concrete products.

• Developed a successful proposal for a $500,000 cooperative research program with Department of Housing and Urban Development that resulted in new national building code provisions for residential concrete wall systems.

• Co-authored McGraw-Hill book titled Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Design and Construction that provided design guidance for architects and engineers.

• Developed education programs for video and CD format and presented seminars that trained contractors across the United States.

• Developed computer software and publications that resulted in cost-effective design for tilt-up, precast, and cast-in-place concrete wall systems.

 

1986–1993: HANSEN LIND MEYER, INC.

A national 300-person architectural/engineering consulting firm specializing in major office, healthcare, criminal justice, education, and research facilities.

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Director, Engineering

 

Responsible for providing structural design services for an office of 100 architects and engineers.

• Managed 9-person engineering department that provided structural designs for commercial and institutional buildings from $5–$200 million.

• Interfaced with clients throughout proposal, design, and construction phases. Clients included Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of Chicago, State of Illinois, and State of Florida.

• Developed and presented feasibility studies to building owners and developers that led to significant new business.

• Performed structural designs and developed construction documents for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry buildings.

• Used advanced computer software including GT Strudl, Etabs, RAMSteel, ADOSS, and AutoCAD to design and analyze new and existing structures.

• Redesigned and reinforced existing structures to meet new program and loading requirements, resulting in millions of dollars in construction cost savings.

 

EDUCATION

 

1986 – Present: Lifelong learning in business leadership and association management.

• Sandler Sales Training

• Loyola University Business Leadership Program

• Principles of Association Management

• Association Law

• Financial Management for Non-profit Organizations

• Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations

 

1986: Master of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

1984: Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

 

• Professional Engineer, Illinois (PE)

• Structural Engineer, Illinois (SE)

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

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