Wieland

Andy Yarber joined Wieland in 1998. He began his career at Wieland as a Site Superintendent,

and after three years took on the role of Project Manager and then Senior Project Manager. Andy was

the focal point of Wieland’s Florida office in 2006, moving to Orlando with his family to start the office

which he now runs. He received his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from

Michigan State University in 1994. Andy’s professional involvement includes membership in the

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Central Florida; the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging

Association (CFHLA); and, serving on the building committee and attending Corpus Christi Catholic

Church in Celebration, FL.

Craig Wieland joined his father – Wieland founder Don Wieland – as a superintendent in 1981, and has served in almost every capacity at Wieland since, including his current role as President. Known for his dynamic optimism and his ability to see the upside in most every situation, Craig has established himself as a national leader in the construction and business community. Craig was named Wieland’s second President in 1989, just shortly before the passing of his father in 1990. Prior to this passing of the mantle, Craig served as a superintendent, project manager and vice- president, overseeing Wieland’s early growth and helping bridge the generational transition from Wieland as a local construction company to a regional, and now international, one. Craig has overseen the formation and installation of much of what makes Wieland the company that it is today. Wieland’s proprietary 30-60-90 program, its Value Engineering System, and its transition to an ISO Certified firm in 2000 were all benchmarks of his leadership. Perhaps the hallmark of Craig’s three decades at the helm are his famous “Monday Morning Meetings”, a time on the first Monday of every month where all Wieland employees are invited to join in and discuss the firm’s latest activities. Craig is a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and is proud to be married to his wife Jennifer for over 30 years. He has financed and led the construction and administration of several orphanages in India and Honduras. He has served in leadership capacities at South Church (Lansing) and The Michigan Chamber of Commerce; and, he is the author of three books, including “Pointed Poems: Tools for Teaching Conservative Thinking”, a fully illustrated book of his thoughts on business and politics.

Ed Lorenz joined WIELAND in 2014 as a Sr. Project Manager after spending 20 years at a previous firm. Throughout Ed’s career his experience has been in Industrial, Higher Education, K-12 and Correctional projects. Project locations have been in Michigan, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina and Ohio. He started his career as a carpenter working his way to become a Sr. Project Manager by 2010 and becoming a partner in January of 2018. In January, 2020, Ed was named WIELAND's Managing Director.

Gunnar VanDeberg joined Wieland in 2004 after starting his career with stops at several other firms,

including as owner of his own firm in Utah. He became a partner in 2012. Gunnar regularly manages

complex industrial and manufacturing projects for Wieland, and also has experience in the K-12, Higher

Ed and Hospital sectors. He has completed projects for Wieland in Michigan, South Carolina,

Tennessee, Ohio and Alabama. Gunnar graduated from Ferris State University in 1993 with a Bachelor

of Science in Construction Management and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Matt Getchell joined Wieland in 1998 as an estimator, after having provided project management duties

in Nassau, Bahamas for Wieland’s renovation of the historic British Colonial Hotel. Matt then made the

successful transition to Project Manager, and then Senior Project Manager, before becoming a partner

in 2012. Matt graduated from Michigan State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Building

Construction Management. Throughout his career at Wieland he has worked on all types of

projects including office buildings, churches, and warehouse/manufacturing facilities ranging from $1 to

$50 million. Matt is also a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Storm Water Operator.

Maureen Devota joined Wieland as Controller in 1993, and has held numerous positions at Wieland, including Vice-President Finance, and now Chief Financial Officer, a position she assumed on January 1, 2014. Maureen – or Moe as she is affectionately known – became a partner in 1998 and has complete oversight of all of Wieland’s accounting, finance, human resources and risk management activity. Maureen earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ferris State University in 1987, and spent several years in public accounting, including being a senior auditor for Peat Marwick. She is an active memberof the Construction Financial Management Association(CFMA) and a memberof the Lansing Regional Chamber and the Lansing Economic Club.

Ryan Roberts joined the Wieland team in March of 1999, first as a Site Superintendent and then as a

Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. After running numerous successful projects for Wieland

in the early 2000s, Ryan was asked, and accepted the challenge, to move to Shreveport, LA to open and

run Wieland’s Louisiana and Texas offices. He is a LEED Accredited Professional. Ryan received his

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Western Michigan University in 1998. He is

involved in the Greater Shreveport community through a variety of industry and professional

organizations.

Kevin Shaw joined Wieland in 2000 and was named partner and Vice President in 2005. In his role, Kevin oversees all marketing, business development and sales activity for Wieland’s five offices in the United States. He received his BA (English) in 1987 from Cedarville University and his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Michigan State University (2002). He is a LEED Accredited Professional. Kevin’s community service includes or has included: Board of Directors, Ele’s Place; Chairman of the Lansing Economic Club; Trustee Board, South Church (Lansing); Vice-Chair of the Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC); and, Founder and board member of the Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails (FLRT).

Steve Opper joined Wieland in 2005 after a successful career with the Michigan Economic Development

Corporation (MEDC). In his role at MEDC, Steve was a key member of Michigan’s business retention

efforts and was an active recruiter of talent and industry to the state of Michigan. Steve became a

partner in 2012 and is a LEED AP, with a Building Design plus Construction Specialty. Steve received his

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Greenville College in 1983. He is also a Licensed

Real Estate Broker, and is a long-time member of CoreNet Global, including Past President of the

Michigan Chapter Board. He is also active in BOMA-Mid-Michigan.