ReArch Co.

As the President of ReArch Company, Bert is responsible for overseeing all company operations to ensure they align with our strategic goals. With over three decades of industry experience, Bert provides the knowledge and professionalism to lead by example in all areas, including customer services, subcontractor relations, safety, and teamwork. His steadfast leadership encourages effective communication and the sharing of knowledge. Bert maintains a strong presence during all phases of the process but primarily focuses on pre-construction services and estimating.

Experience

Before joining ReArch Company, Bert was the Vice President of Estimating and Purchasing at Bread Loaf Construction in Middlebury, Vermont, where he worked for 21 years.

Education

Bert is a Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate with a degree in Building Construction Technology.

Background

Bert resides in Jericho, Vermont, with his wife, Katrina. He is a native of the Northeast Kingdom and loves the outdoors, spending most of his free time on his boat, four-wheeler, snowmobile, and camping trips. Bert has two grown children and four grandchildren.

As Chief Executive Officer, Johnny provides inspired leadership company-wide through his involvement in the company’s day-to-day operations. He makes high-level decisions regarding the development of ReArch’s processes, policies, and future growth plans, focusing on innovation and technology. He is very involved with company culture and is continually striving to make ReArch the Best Place to Work. During his time as Business Development Manager, John spearheaded ReArch’s employee-driven philanthropy program, in which employees request funds to be donated to organizations that are important to them.

As a member of the executive team, Johnny provides insight into strategic decisions that foster growth across all of ReArch’s business entities. He oversees all company marketing and sales functions, including generating new project leads, company brand awareness, and the development of project proposals. He establishes and maintains ongoing client relationships, focusing on long-term satisfaction. Johnny actively assists the VP of Development & Preconstruction to identify, vet, and pursue new development, construction, and property management opportunities. His responsibilities include the management and leasing of various development properties, including Technology Park in South Burlington, VT.

Johnny firmly believes in giving back to his community by volunteering his time and expertise. He serves as a board member for the South Burlington Business Association and is actively involved in the Vermont Business Roundtable, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, and Chittenden Commercial Real Estate Association. He has also coached little league baseball in Shelburne, VT.

Experience

Johnny has been a member of the executive team at ReArch Company since 2015, and has held the position of Vice President of Development and Business Development Manager.

Education

John earned a B.S. in Construction Management from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. He is First Aid and CPR Certified and has completed his 10-hour OSHA certification.

Background

John and his wife have two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time boating on Lake Champlain, golfing, snowboarding, and being active with his family.

As Preconstruction Manager, Ben is involved with projects at the earliest stages of development to leverage his architectural experience and build team unity. Ben serves as the client’s primary point of contact for the ReArch team throughout the Preconstruction phase. He advocates on behalf of the client to ensure a collaborative approach and that all team members remain focused on the client’s project goals and objectives. Ben helps manage the preconstruction schedule to lead the team to achieve critical milestones. Consistent with ReArch’s core values, he promotes energy conservation and sustainable building practices. Additionally, Ben coordinates with the estimating department to review that the project scope and the Owner’s requirements are aligned.

Experience

Ben has over a decade of design and project management experience in the architecture and construction industry. Before joining ReArch Company, he worked as lead designer and project architect for the Princeton based firm KSS Architects, where he focused on elevating the firms design language and collaborating with clients and consultants throughout all project phases. Ben has experience in a wide range of project types and sizes including new construction and renovation of schools, offices, the performing arts, and commercial industrial development. One of Ben’s last completed projects, ‘2505 Bruckner’ in the Bronx, is a 1 million square-foot state-of-the-art multi-story urban logistics facility and a first of its kind on the east coast. Ben has also volunteered with the ACE Mentor Program of America “to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction.”

Education

Ben graduated with his Master of Architecture degree in 2012 from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where his thesis on future urban farming was selected as the school’s Archiprix International submission. He also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from SCAD, with a minor in Design for Sustainability..

Background

As an avid snowboarder, hiker, and camper, Ben and his dog, Timber, recently relocated from New Jersey to be closer to the mountains. He is a self-proclaimed film buff and a big fan of NJ Devils hockey. Ben is also a design lover and a small business owner who restores vintage mid-century modern furniture.

As Vice President of Preconstruction at ReArch Company, Chris provides overall leadership and direction on preconstruction project development. Chris serves as the client’s direct point of contact throughout the development and preconstruction process to advocate for team collaboration, innovation, and consistency of high-quality services on every ReArch project. He leverages his past experience to promote energy conservation and sustainable building practices, and he will use his background in team management to lead, cultivate, and mentor team members. Chris coordinates with the estimating department to ensure accurate scope and Owner requirements are conveyed and priced accordingly.

Chris believes that the most successful projects are the result of deep, empathic listening to clients’ needs, a clear understanding of project requirements, and attention to detail.

Experience

Prior to joining ReArch Company, Chris held a wide range of management positions throughout his career, beginning with over a decade at Boston-based architecture firm DiNisco Design, where he specialized in designing learning environments and he became a Vice President. In 2004, Chris moved to Middlebury, VT to be the Architecture Operations Manager at Bread Loaf Corporation and went on to become the Vice President of Architecture for over 14 years. His most recent experience was Principal of his own firm, Bellwether Architects. Throughout his career, Chris has enjoyed creating award-winning buildings of significance with a focus on client satisfaction, energy and sustainability, and building lasting relationships.

Education

Chris graduated Cum Laude and earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1991 from Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI.

Background

Passionate about all things outdoors and with the opportunity to raise his family in Vermont, Chris and his wife, Lesley, moved from Boston in 2004 with their three children. Outside of work, Chris enjoys the wide range of outdoor sports Vermont has to offer. He can also be found building furniture, maple sugaring, and creating watercolor and soft pastel art. Chris is inspired by the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us.

As Vice President of Construction, Ben will oversee the office and field operations of ReArch’s construction department to help ensure our projects are delivered safely, on-time, within budget, and with the high quality that ReArch and our clients expect.  Additionally, Ben will work in tandem with the executive team to define ReArch’s standard operating policies & procedures, seek out and implement new and innovative construction processes, improve communications, and support on-going employee development.

Experience

Ben comes to ReArch Company following an active career with PCL Construction Services, Inc. where he worked as both a Project Manager and Superintendent. During his time with PCL Ben worked on several large scale and technically challenging projects to include the Anchorage International Airport and Kodiak Near Island Research and Administration Facility.

Education

Ben earned his B.S. in Geography/Earth Sciences from Northern Michigan University. In addition he has completed several ongoing education courses and safety oriented classes including his OSHA 30, and holds certificates as an ICC Commercial Building Inspector, LEED AP, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STSC), and is also First Aid & CPR certified.

Background

Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ben now resides in Huntington, Vermont where he enjoys time in the outdoors hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and fishing with his family.

As Senior Project Manager, Calvin oversees some of ReArch’s most technically challenging construction projects. He excels at building relationships with owners and subcontractors and enjoys serving as a mentor to the project management staff. Calvin is responsible for managing projects from start to finish, beginning with budgeting and sourcing, throughout construction, coordinating between ownership, the design team, and field staff, and keeping the project on schedule through project completion.

Experience

Calvin has over a decade of construction project management experience with national and local construction management firms on highly technical projects. He is familiar with all stages of construction including preconstruction, construction, and closeout. Calvin has extensive experience overseeing projects with contract values ranging from thousands to multi-million dollar projects.

Education

Calvin obtained an A.A.S. in Construction Management at Vermont Technical College, followed by a B.S. in Construction Management from Central Connecticut University. He has his 30-hour OSHA and is First-Aid & CPR Certified.

Background

Calvin enjoys spending time with his wife and three children in Randolph Center, VT. He enjoys skiing, hiking, going to parks, lakes, and camping with his family and friends.

As a Project Manager, Erik is responsible for managing projects on time, within budget, and adhering to all project documents. Erik works closely with the Project Superintendent, Owner, Design Team, and Subcontractors to ensure a shared understanding of project goals. He takes a proactive approach in the field and office, where his experience has allowed him to implement procedures that streamline company policy and reduce redundancies.

Experience

Erik has over 20 years of construction management experience in a variety of industries including senior/ assisted living, multi-family/student housing, and hospitality.  He began his career in the custom home/residential market and has a strong background in architectural millwork and interior finishes.  He is up to date on all of the latest construction management technology and has experience on large-scale projects such as Legoland Resort and Lake Placid Olympic Redevelopment. 

Education

Erik has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering-Construction Management from Drexel University. He has his 30-hour OSHA Certification and is First-Aid & CPR Certified.

Background

Erik and his daughter live in Winooski, VT.  They enjoy camping, traveling, skiing and golfing.

As a Project Manager, Hunter is responsible for managing projects on time, within budget, and adhering to all project documents. Hunter works closely with the Project Superintendent, Owner, Design Team, and Subcontractors to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements and goals. He takes a proactive approach in the field and office. His previous experience as an owner’s rep, project superintendent, and construction manager gives him a unique perspective and ability to communicate cooperatively amongst all project stakeholders.

Experience

Hunter has 10+ years of project management experience in various construction leadership roles. He has managed all aspects of large-scale capital construction projects from conception through project closeout. Hunter is detail-oriented with a sharp eye for the nuances of construction fit and finishes and diligent oversight of project costs and schedules. He is passionate about sustainable construction, having successfully managed the first LEED Gold-Version 4 project in the State of Idaho.

Education

Hunter received a B.S. from the University of Vermont, in Burlington, VT with a major in Soil Science and a minor in Business Administration. He has his 30-hour OSHA certification, is First-Aid & CPR Certified, and has undertaken multiple Erosion and Sediment Control training courses.

Background

Hunter is a native Vermonter who has returned to Northwest Vermont after a period of living in the western United States. He enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and miniature Australian Shepard. They spend their time camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and skiing while generally enjoying all our beautiful area offers.

As a Project Manager, J.T. is responsible for managing projects on time, within budget, and adhering to all project documents. J.T. works closely with the Project Superintendent, Owner, Design Team, and Subcontractors to ensure a shared understanding of project goals. He takes a proactive approach in the field and office, where his experience has allowed him to implement procedures that streamline company policy and reduce redundancies.

Experience

J.T. has over 12 years of construction management experience on a wide range of projects with values up to $73 million. He started his career in construction with Turner Construction Company in Cincinnati, OH, as a project engineer working primarily on K-12 projects. In 2013, he began working for P.J. Dick out of Pittsburgh, PA, where he spent most of his career. J.T. has experience on many projects, from senior living, multi-family, and healthcare, to office and educational projects.

Education

J.T. obtained his B.S. in Civil Engineering, followed by his M.B.A from the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH. He also has his 30-hour OSHA and is First-Aid & CPR Certified.

Background

J.T. grew up in Cincinnati, OH, before moving to Pittsburgh, PA, in 2013.  J.T. now resides in Shelburne, VT, with his wife and son.  He is excited to enjoy all the outdoor activities Vermont has to offer right out the backdoor.  When he’s not cheering on the Packers or his UD Flyers, he enjoys the outdoors by running, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and climbing.

As a Project Manager, Jordan is responsible for overseeing construction projects by working with the client, design team, and field personnel to ensure a project’s completion per project documents. He has a wealth of construction experience, including working in the field, estimating projects, and in an office position. He has progressed from a Project Engineer to an Assistant Project Manager, to a Project Manager. His education in construction and work experience brings insightful recommendations to all phases of a project.

Experience

Jordan started his career as a masonry laborer. Upon graduating from college, Jordan worked for two large general contractors in the area. He has experience working on projects ranging from $35,000 to $10 million, across a variety of industries throughout our region.

Education

Jordan has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He is an Associate Constructor and is 30-Hour OSHA Certified.

Background

Jordan was born and raised in Williston, Vermont. He attended college in Boston, Massachusetts, and upon graduating moved back to Chittenden County, Vermont, where he has been living to date. He enjoys spending time with his two young children, as well as watching and participating in many organized team sports, including golf in the summer months.

As a Project Manager, Majken is responsible for overseeing our construction projects to ensure that they are completed in accordance with all project documentation and on time. Majken’s previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager with ReArch over the past few years has given her a unique ability to move seamlessly into her new role as Project Manager. She has a wealth of experience with bid procurement, submittal review, construction design, and contract administration, which helps to ensure project quality throughout all phases of the construction process.

Experience

Before joining ReArch Company, Majken worked as the Project Manager for a residential design/build company, Sweeny DesignBuild, located in Shelburne, Vermont.

Education

Majken earned a B.S. in Architectural Engineering Technology from Vermont Technical College and is First Aid, and CPR certified. She is 30-hour OSHA certified and received 12.5 continuing education hours for an ASHE healthcare workshop.

Background

Majken and her husband reside in Underhill, Vermont, with their two daughters and two loveable dogs. She enjoys taking her athleticism outdoors through hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking. She is a lover of animals and has previously participated in several rescue organizations, including Potter’s Angels and Passion 4 Paws.

As a Project Manager, Mike works with the client, design team, and field personnel to develop a unified understanding of project tasks and deliverables. Mike is responsible for the overall success of each project, taking a lead role in scheduling, quality control, and customer service. Mike provides insight on new technologies to improve the sharing of information between team members, thereby improving the accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.

Experience

Mike has spent the majority of his career working in the greater Boston area managing large healthcare and institutional projects. Notably, Mike was a Project Manager for the Martin Luther King Jr. School in Cambridge — a $78M, four-story, 190,000 SF elementary school constructed in a tight urban environment with a zero-tolerance exterior wall system and a net zero carbon footprint.

Education

Mike earned his B.S. in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. He has completed a 30-hour OSHA Certification course and a First Aid & CPR Certification.

Background

Mike grew up in New York City and northern New Jersey, and in 2004 he moved to Boston, where he is an avid fan of the Patriots and Bruins. He currently lives in the Capitol Region with his wife and cats. They enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking, boating, skiing, and snowshoeing.

As Director of Field Operations, Ryan works closely with the VP of Construction & the Senior management team to oversee all aspects of ReArch’s construction field operations in VT, NH, and the surrounding area. His responsibilities include assigning and overseeing ReArch’s field staff, fostering a strong safety culture, conducting career development sessions with direct reports, and providing tools and support to help grow people in their careers. Ryan focuses on updating and implementing standard operating procedures, assisting and mentoring teams on proper work planning, ensuring on-time delivery of projects, monitoring project job costs and cost projections, overseeing quality control, ensuring strong project completion and closeout processes, and maintaining contact with clients throughout the building process, warranty period and beyond. 

Experience

Ryan began his career at age 14 as a laborer renovating residential apartment buildings with his family in the Boston area. This experience motivated him to work for other contractors during weekends vacations and summer break throughout college and high school. Ryan worked as a project engineer right out of college for Kiewit Pacific in Los Angeles on large civil projects. Then he worked for Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston taking on several roles as part of a leadership development program in estimating, project management, and field supervision focusing on large commercial projects. Ryan then made his way to Vermont working as a hybrid building system installer of SIP, timber, stick and log hybrid structures with North Timber Associates and VT Timber Frame. Shortly after he began a career as a superintendent for a local general contractor managing commercial projects throughout the state where he left as their Director of Safety and Training.

Education

Ryan went to a 4-year high school training program for carpentry and construction in MA. He obtained a B.S. in Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and has his 30-hour OSHA Certification and is First-Aid & CPR Certified.

Background

Ryan and his wife reside in Fairfax with their 14-year-old son, cat and dog. Ryan enjoys the outdoors finding new swimming holes, hiking trails and road trip adventures. He spends as much time as possible with his son acting like a kid doing jiu jitsu, playing games, and building tree forts.

As marketing manager, Jordan works closely with the director of marketing to position the ReArch Company brand. He is an integral part of the team developing ReArch’s multimedia, graphic design, marketing collateral, and brand-building initiatives. He also works alongside the business development team on the production of proposal materials and on interview preparation.

Experience

Jordan has nearly 17 years of experience in media content and marketing creation as well as client recruitment, customer service, and contract negotiation. Most recently, he served as Director of Production for a videography company, with a focus on live event production, new business development, and commercial marketing creation.

Education

Jordan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lyndon State College in Journalism and a Master of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Sports Management.

Background

Jordan resides in Shelburne, VT with his wife and five kids. He enjoys exploring nature with his kids as well as hunting and mountain biking.

As the Director of Marketing & communications, Stacey is responsible for developing and overseeing all areas of the marketing department, including brand management, creative, media, advertising, social, events, and thought leadership. She ensures that messaging strategies align with the company’s brand identity and core values. She will focus on ReArch’s broader purpose, internally and externally, and build impactful relationships to strengthen and facilitate partnerships throughout our community.

Experience

For over 20 years, Stacey has worked to build brands from education to finance to construction. She has led all facets of integrated marketing and communications, including budgeting, planning, and strategy development. Prior to joining ReArch, Stacey directed the marketing efforts for a construction management company. Under her leadership, the company underwent a rigorous rebranding transformation. She implemented a comprehensive marketing plan to expand the company’s reach in the northeast and collaborated with the business development team on strategies to secure construction projects ranging from $1M–$100M.

Education

Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Arizona State University.

Background

Born and raised in the Green Mountains, Stacey and her family reside in Essex, VT. She enjoys attending her childrens’ sporting events, hiking, boating, and cooking. She loves traveling and exploring new places.

As the Chief Financial Officer for ReArch Company, Christa is responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial health, manpower, and strategic goals are properly aligned. She collaborates with other members of the executive team to establish thoughtful and forward-thinking corporate policies and to ensure ReArch is properly positioned within the construction and property management markets.

Christa works closely with the management team to create and maintain operating budgets based on historic data, current policy, and the company’s long-term goals. She oversees all job cost accounting and financial functions for the construction, development, and property management markets.

Experience

Prior to joining ReArch Company in 2006, Christa worked as the Controller for a Canadian-based materials distribution company. She has also worked as an Accounting Manager for a national bakery and delicatessen chain with stores in 32 states, and as an Accountant for a CPA firm.

Education

Christa is a graduate of the University of Vermont where she obtained her B.S. in Accounting.

Background

Christa and her husband, Kirk live in Essex, where they operate a small horse farm. Christa is active outdoors, where she enjoys running and horseback riding.

As the Director of Health, Safety & Risk Management, Holly promotes and fosters the health and safety culture for ReArch. She focuses on maintaining, improving, and implementing the company’s health and safety standards, along with protocols and procedures. She ensures ReArch is compliant with occupational health and safety guidelines and spearheads all training programs for employees and subcontractors to support their health and safety needs. Holly maintains and manages the status of all employee’s health and safety credentials, and is responsible for developing wellness initiatives for the office and field staff.

Experience

Holly originally started her safety career in 1995 as a safety officer at a construction company. Then in 2000, she was hired as a safety consultant in the insurance industry. Throughout her 20-year career as a safety consultant, she developed and administered loss prevention/safety strategies for a variety of industries throughout Vermont while also maintaining and managing a growing Risk Management Team.

Education

Holly earned her B.S. in Psychology from St. Michael’s College. She is an OSHA Authorized Trainer for the 10 and 30 Hour Course for both General Industry and Construction. Holly is a certified Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor for the Workplace and holds a license in Property/Casualty for the State of Vermont. She has an Associates in Risk Management, is a certified Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist, and a Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist.

Background

Holly and her husband reside in South Burlington, Vermont with their 4 children, cat, and three dogs. Holly enjoys hot yoga, spending time with her family, and being outdoors. She is the Secretary of The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and is a proud South Burlington High School Social Media Volunteer for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team & Indoor/Outdoor Track.

As Human Resources Manager, Lillie works closely with ReArch’s hiring managers to attract, motivate and retain top talent. She spearheads recruitment, hiring, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll processing. Lillie cultivates ReArch’s culture by supporting and engaging with employees, driving ReArch Company’s social mission and continually working to enhance benefits to ensure that ReArch continues to be one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont”.

Experience

Lillie has nearly 10 years of Human Resources management experience, with an extensive background in Office Management. Most recently, Lillie worked for a local nonprofit anti-poverty agency with over 200 employees. In that role, she worked to streamline company onboarding and recruiting systems, managed HR and payroll records, supported bill processing, employee benefits, and administrative and recordkeeping tasks related to staffing.

Education

Lillie graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management. She completed the SHRM Learning System Course at Vermont Technical College to become SHRM-CP Certified in 2019.

Background

Lillie lives in Essex Junction with her husband, son, and two cats.

As Director of Information Technology, Ted oversees the implementation of computer- and technology-related activities for ReArch Company and related organizations. Ted leads IT training for new employees and manages systems and equipment that support ReArch staff. Ted acts as the primary liaison with third-party vendors for IT issue resolution. Ted will take a proactive approach in researching and proposing additional innovative IT solutions and improvements to help ReArch operate as efficiently as possible and meet changing business needs.

Experience

Ted is an accomplished technology and business leader with over 17 years of experience in Information Technology. In his most recent position, he was responsible for project management, software engineering, systems design, and architecture. He served as a lead architect to the senior management team on mission-critical data systems. Ted demonstrates advanced systems development aptitude, including requirements gathering, systems design, architecture, testing, and support. He specializes in streamlining workflow to enhance efficiency and reduce processing times and costs. He has engaged with C-level leaders to help with adaptation to rapidly changing environments in which technology serves as a driver of cost savings, process improvements, efficiency, and consistent operating improvements.

Education

Ted earned a Bachelor of the Arts, Linguistics & Russian from the University of Oregon.

Background

Ted lives in South Burlington with his wife, children, and cats. He enjoys international travel, brewing beer, making music, snowboarding, volleyball, camping, and hiking. Ted sits on the Full Barrel Cooperative Brewery and Taproom board and sings with Root7, a local a cappella group.