VIP Structures has been providing Architecture, Construction
& Development services since 1975.
We are Central New York's largest integrated design-build firm offering
nationwide solutions.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science Degree, 1975, Cum Laude
LEED Accredited Professional
Recent Experience
2006-Present
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
President, Shareholder
1986-2006
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Vice President, Shareholder
Responsibilities:
In addition to duties required as Director of Operations of the Construction Division, the following duties were assumed as Vice President: Administration of Construction Estimating Department, supporting administrative staff, and management of day‑to‑day operation of office, coordination of Financial Department in regard to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, increased emphasis on owner/client relationships, marketing, job procurement and scheduling.
1983-1986
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Director of Operations
Responsibilities:
Supervision of Project Managers, Project Superintendents, and General Construction Supervision. Manage completion of all construction projects from $100,000 to over $4,000,000. Designed and implemented company‑wide safety program, including a life safety fall protection program for structural steel erection that is unique in the industry. Instituted a series of ongoing training seminars for company field employees and developed roof warranty system unique to the industry.
1982-1983
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
General Construction Superintendent
Responsibilities:
Supervision of all company field employees working in various trades such as carpenters, concrete finishers, sheetmetal, and ironworkers. This included hiring of new employees, annual salary reviews, employee terminations, etc., along with scheduling a work force of up to 75 employees working on as many as eight projects at one time. Coordinated with Project Superintendents in regards to manpower requirements to achieve timely completion of projects.
1980-1982
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Project Superintendent
Responsibilities:
Field Superintendent overseeing individual construction projects from ground breaking to owner occupancy. Project size ranged from $50,000 to $2,000,000. Coordinated actual in‑field sequencing of subcontractors and trade workmen. Day to day Owner contact.
1979-1980
VIP Structures, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Working Foreman
Responsibilities:
Started with company working as a member of field crews. Learned through "hands‑on" experience all aspects of construction, including carpentry‑rough and finish, structural steel erection, metal roof and wall sheeting, concrete formwork, and concrete placement and finishing. Directly supervised a construction crew of two to seven men involved in all phases of construction projects from foundation work to interior finishes.
1975-1979
Brang Company, Inc., Syracuse, NY
Project Manager
Responsibilities:
All aspects of work related to site development, landscaping, and construction of parks and playgrounds. Many contracts were for the City of Syracuse funded through Community Development Programs and various federally‑funded programs.
