Schuchart | Commercial Builders | A History of Excellence

Founder & CEO

George Schuchart

Since he began his career as a carpenter’s apprentice, George understands the realities of day-to-day operations as well as issues involved in managing a large business. Before starting Schuchart in 1988, George was Director of Wright Schuchart, a large commercial and industrial contractor located in Seattle. As company president for Schuchart, he oversees sales, contracts, establishment of policies, employee training and business systems. His emphasis on safety has proven to be a valuable cost benefit to the company and its clients, resulting in a lower L&I rate and a safer, more efficient work environment.

Partner & President

Casey Schuchart

Casey has the responsibility of leading the Strategic Development of Schuchart. He began working as a laborer for the company and assumed more challenging roles including Sr. Project Engineer, Project Manager and Account Executive for work performed at Microsoft. He was instrumental in the delivery of the Bullitt Center; a six story office building deemed the most energy efficient commercial building in the world. Casey possesses the expertise in managing large teams executing complex project requirements. Casey earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego and developed his business sensibility further while completing his MBA at Seattle University.

Partner & Chief Operating Officer

Jeff Tobin

Jeff oversees day-to-day operations for Schuchart and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans focused on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, business process improvement and profitability. A proficient coach and mentor, he excels in creating robust teams dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. With more than two decades in the commercial construction industry, his experience working in the trades and for subcontractors, owners and general contractors, gives him a holistic view of the planning and construction activities as well as maintenance and operations functions across a project’s life cycle, and he applies this knowledge towards continuous process improvement on every Schuchart effort.

Chief Financial Officer

Christian Geismann

As Chief Financial Officer for Schuchart, Christian is a CPA and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional with more than 10 years of accounting experience in the US and the UK. With degrees in Economics and Accounting from Western Washington University, he has experience with private and public accounting, auditing, and sustainability services. He envisions how Schuchart can do things smarter and more productively and then implements them.

Partner & Division Manager, Industrial

Dan Rutkowski

Dan Rutkowski joined Schuchart Corporation in the spring of 2001. He holds a Bachelors of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado. His prior experience included work as a laborer on major construction projects, a designer for a large national design/build firm, and as project manager for a large national general contractor. Dan is Schuchart’s primary account manager for Boeing and has managed hundreds of Boeing projects throughout the Puget Sound region. Other project management experience has included high-end restaurant/kitchen projects, manufacturing facilities, hotels, hazardous material management facilities and retail.

Division Manager, Ground Up

Eric Petersen

With more than 20 years of experience in construction and architecture, Eric leads the Ground Up division. Beginning as a laborer and carpenter working alongside his father, he quickly developed an appreciation for the built environment. In concert with his degree in architecture from University of Idaho, Eric is a valuable member of our team. He serves as a facilitator and conduit between the team members—communicating with the owner, designers, subconsultants and subcontractors to reinforce design intent while looking for value-add solutions in the construction process.

Division Manager, Tenant Improvement

Travis Harth

LEED® AP. Travis is the Division Manager of the Tenant Improvement Division at Schuchart. With more than 19 years of experience in various aspects of the industry, he enjoys the variety of working with different people and on different projects. With a passion for philanthropy, Travis is an important member of Schuchart’s Giving Committee.

Division Manager, Major Accounts

Jeff Reinbold

Jeff is the Division Manager of the Major Accounts Division of Schuchart. He is responsible for providing a high level of service and communication for the key accounts for Schuchart. Jeff’s attention to detail and professional communication style allows him to collaborate effectively with diverse ownership and design teams.

General Superintendent

Joe Kay

As General Superintendent, Joe is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, placing and mentoring Schuchart’s superintendents, foremen, carpenters, and laborers. Over three decades of experience in the commercial construction industry uniquely qualifies him to share his expertise and provide support for Schuchart’s field operations. He is an accomplished professional with a passion for disciplined competency, planning, communication, and execution.

Office & Events Manager

Kylene Abbitt

Project Manager

Andrew Anderson

With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, Andrew is a project manager in our Tenant Improvement division. An integral part of the Schuchart team, Andrew has a solid technical knowledge of construction practices and is committed to providing quality customer service and integrated team communications to every project. His portfolio includes corporate tenant improvements, and commercial and residential construction.

Superintendent

Kevin Bakken

Kevin is a Superintendent with Schuchart’s Building Division. With more than 30 years of construction experience, beginning as a journeyman carpenter. Kevin has successfully completed the Superintendent, Supervisory and Loss Prevention and Control programs through Associated General Contractors. When not working, you can find Kevin on the golf course.

Contracts Administrator

Sinclair Ballmes

Superintendent

Brian Barge

With nearly 25 years of experience in various facets of the construction industry, Brian has extensive experience in all phases of restaurant, commercial and residential construction. Brian enjoys the process of taking a project from concept to completion. His role includes tracking budgets, coordinating subcontractors and field staff, implementing safety policies, performing take-offs for materials and coordinating deliveries.

Project Manager

Raphael Basilio

With more than six years of experience in the construction industry, Raphael is a project manager in our Tenant Improvement division focusing on delivering corporate workspaces. An integral part of the Schuchart team, Raphael has a deep technical knowledge of construction practices and the tools and processes that promote integrated communications between team members.

Project Engineer

Nick Behnen

Superintendent

Sean Belford

Sean Belford is a Superintendent in our Tenant Improvement Division. Sean started his 13-year career in construction as a laborer and mechanic. He then moved to a carpenter position and soon started running work as a foreman and superintendent, travelling across the US building large retail stores.

Project Engineer

Jola Bielecki

Safety Director

Brandon Biller

With 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Brandon has worked as a carpenter, foreman superintendent and safety officer. As superintendent, Brandon shined as a champion of safety, with Boeing touting his projects as examples of safety excellence. He holds a Construction Safety and Health Specialist Certificate through the UW OSHA program. As Safety Director, Brandon leads company safety protocols and initiatives.

Project Engineer

Rick Bisol

Superintendent

Tim Bowen

Tim is a Superintendent for the Tenant Improvement Division at Schuchart. He is responsible for the direct oversight of all aspects of ﬁeld operations including safety, quality control, schedule, budget tracking and subcontractor management. He analyzes projects from multiple viewpoint to confirm that critical items are delivered effectively.

Carpenter

Rodney Boyd

Warehouse Manager

Curtis Boyer

As Schuchart’s Warehouse Manager, Curtis has more than 43 years of experience in various construction disciplines including concrete cutting, underground utilities, demolition, excavation, as well as running his own company. A long-time adventurer, he flew in the world hang gliding championship in 1975.

Project Engineer

Ryan Bradford

Laborer

Rich Britton

Carpenter Foreman

Fred Brooling

Project Engineer

Jake Byrne

Project Manager

Roger Capestany

A strong project manager with experience with corporate office, restaurant and hospitality projects, Roger brings high energy, focus, and dedication along with unsurpassed customer service all while delivering exceptional results. He uses a high-touch approach with clients and team members that has resulted in a proven track record of success and list of repeat clients.

Superintendent

Elmer Carter

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Elmer is a Schuchart Superintendent for the Microsoft campus in Redmond, WA. A lifelong learner, Elmer has training in safety, equipment operation and hazardous waste management and handling. Elmer has also completed the AGC Superintendent 12 Step program. In his youth, Elmer played professional softball.

Carpenter Foreman

Nate Cataldo

Project Engineer

Dylan Clark

Division Accountant

Amanda Cole

Carpenter

Bill Collins

Marketing Coordinator

Jessica Congdon

Carpenter-Apprentice

Ilberto Contreras

AP & Payroll Specialist

Ashanti Corbitt

Carpenter

Jeff Crawford

Carpenter Foreman

Deron Crews

Carpenter-Apprentice

Ben DeGroote

Carpenter-Apprentice

Jesus Espinoza

Project Manager

Kaegan Faltys-Burr

With more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry, Kaegan’s experience spans all facets of the construction industry—from carpentry, to estimating, to management. Possessing the ability to lead complex teams and processes, his role begins with project inception and continues through completion.

Carpenter

David Fish

Project Manager

Bill Foster

Bill is a skilled Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. With a focus on relationship development, he looks to assemble the best possible team for every project. Immersed in construction from a young age, Bill is a skilled project manager that enjoys working shoulder to shoulder with each client to provide optimum service. Having grown up in a construction family, Bill and his three siblings all currently work in construction or real estate.

Project Engineer

Ryan Fransen

Superintendent

Aaron Fry

With more than 20 years of experience in all facets of the construction industry, Aaron enjoys the daily challenges that accompany his role as Superintendent. Through true team collaboration, he believes the best solutions are derived. Prior to working in the construction industry, Aaron was a professional rodeo cowboy and professional snowboarder.

Human Resources Manager

Annika Gaffney

Annika has nearly 20 years of experience in construction, retail, and hospitality environments. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our human resources and recruiting efforts, attracting and retaining top-tier talent and increasing overall employee engagement.

Carpenter

Alan Garnett

Carpenter Foreman

Ben Gleason

Superintendent

Dave Hathaway

Dave Hathaway joined Schuchart as a carpenter in 2006 and has risen through the ranks to his current position as Superintendent for the Industrial and Tenant Improvement Divisions. He is an action-oriented skilled professional with solid supervisory skills with a proven history of delivering on-time and on-budget projects.

Carpenter

Kyle Henselman

Carpenter

Mike Henselman

Carpenter

Kelly Holloway

Laborer

Kaden Holtz

Superintendent

Jeff Host

Jeff is a Superintendent with more than 20 years of experience. Beginning as a journeyman carpenter, he went on to complete the journeyman apprenticeship program at Renton Technical College. From his years spent working on and leading projects on the Microsoft campus, he has established strong relationships based upon mutual respect and hard work.

Carpenter

Dan Howden

Project Engineer

Matt Howell

Project Manager

Jacob Jacobski

A Project Manager for our Microsoft account, he is skilled in collaborating with teams, developing project budgets and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Jacob has experience in pre-construction, site development, and phased construction, successfully managed a variety of construction projects ranging from tenant improvements to industrial and heavy civil work.

Carpenter

Zach Krenke

Project Manager

Marsha LeMoine

A Project Manager for our Industrial Division, Marsha joined Schuchart with over 25 years of construction experience working on a variety of projects ranging from tenant improvements to large, complicated, commercial projects over $100 million. She holds a BA Degree in Finance and Business Management and a Construction Management Certificate from the University of Washington.

Operations Specialist

Anna Lennon

Senior Project Manager

Ross Liston

Ross is a Senior Project Manager in our Industrial Division. With more than 30 years of experience, the last 22 years have been spent working closely with Boeing to deliver exceptional projects. During his career, he has been a laborer, carpenter as millwright, pipe fitter and iron worker. In his free time, Ross is a member of the “Johnny-be-Good” racing team.

Carpenter Foreman

Brit Litwin

Superintendent

Steve Litwin

Steve began his 40 year construction career as a union carpenter, eventually serving in every capacity in the field. As Superintendent, he is experienced in delivering complex projects within and adjacent to occupied environments. He has worked on commercial tenant improvements, high-rise renovations and upgrades, power plants, and factories. Steve prides himself on managing both daily and overall construction efforts, with a focus on budget and schedule constraints.

Laborer

Aaron Losey

Project Engineer

Henry Ly

Project Engineer

Brett Mathews

Laborer

Ann McCullough

Senior Project Manager

Joe McInelly

With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Joe has successfully delivered infrastructure, education, retail, commercial and public projects nationwide ranging from small retrofits to large ground-up builds. As the lead for Schuchart Tacoma office, he is responsible for cultivating new clients and better meet the needs of our South Sound clients. Believing that high-accountability, integrity, and collaboration builds long-term trusted relationships, he focuses on creating robust teams that collaborate from pre-design through ribbon-cutting.

Senior Project Manager

TJ Modica

LEED AP. TJ is a Senior Project Manager in Schuchart’s Tenant Improvement Division with nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked on a wide range of projects, from small service work to large ground up corporate campuses. TJ holds a BS in Construction Management from the University of Washington.

Division Accountant

Eleanor Moore

Carpenter Foreman

Michael Muldowney

Project Engineer

PJ Nakhjiri

Carpenter

Dennis Newman

Carpenter

Dean Owen

Carpenter

Marcus Parker

Superintendent

Mike Petro

Mike has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry working on projects ranging from high-end residential projects to large scale commercial tenant improvements projects. His experience has provided him with a high level of craftsmanship, strong ability to interpret architectural drawings and working understanding of schedule, logistics, and budget.

Division Accountant

Lin Qi

Superintendent

Joe Ramos

Joe is a Superintendent with the Tenant Division at Schuchart. With more than 9 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, he is a skilled supervisor who works side-by-side with owners, project managers and subcontractors. He is adept in managing efforts with fast-paced schedules and challenging components.

Carpenter Foreman

Jacob Richmond

Superintendent

Dirk Ruana

Dirk is a Superintendent for Schuchart in our Industrial Division. For much of his career, he has worked closely with The Boeing Corporation working in complex, occupied environments. He is a lead member of this on-site team and has the reputation of providing reliable, consistent, and high quality service to this key client.

Superintendent

Ken Rushton

Ken is a Superintendent with Schuchart’s Industrial Division. With more than 25 years of experience, he began his career as a laborer, eventually earning his Master Electrician license. As a Superintendent for our work at Boeing, he enjoys working on site with a crew of individuals focused on delivering successful projects to this valued client.

Project Manager

Tony Sanchez

A Project Manager in our Tenant Improvement division, Tony is a motivated and dedicated construction professional with a broad history of successfully completed projects. He has a proven ability to effectively evaluate, organize, prioritize risks, and work with an overall project budget and construction schedule, and ability to work together in an integrated project team.

Laborer

Juan Santillan

Controller

Carla Simpson

As Schuchart’s Controller, Carla has more than 10 years of experience with all disciplines of construction accounting. She enjoys developing strong relationships with clients and consultants, working closely with the Schuchart team to deliver exceptional service and accountability.

Carpenter Foreman

Dan Smith

Superintendent

Jimmy Smith

Jimmy is a Superintendent for Schuchart’s Industrial Division with more than 19 years of construction industry experience. His understanding of how to self-perform various tasks combined with his experience with site management, safety oversight, drawing review and building schedules, allows him to expertly oversee some of our most notable projects in the Industrial Division.

Project Manager

Ashlee Stedman

A valued Project Manager on Schuchart’s dedicated Microsoft team, Ashlee is skilled in developing relationships with her clients, consultants, and construction team. She believes the best projects arise from a team that supports each other through the design and construction process, and celebrates the completion of each effort. When not at work, Ashlee spends her time cooking and sharing pictures of her creations.

Project Engineer

Tyler Stumpf

Carpenter

Rod Swenson

Carpenter-Apprentice

Josh Tcheng

Network Administrator

Jeff Thompson

Project Engineer

Tanya Trongtham

Superintendent

Dan Ulrich

Dan is Superintendent in Schuchart’s Building Division. With more than 21 years’ experience in the construction industry, his career path began with a carpentry apprenticeship, carpenter, lead foreman, culminating in his Superintendent role. He is skilled at coordinating the work of trades in the most efficient way for all involved parties.

Carpenter

Jeff Uno

Superintendent

Kent Voter

Kent is a Superintendent for Schuchart’s Industrial Division with more than 30 years of construction experience. He enjoys developing relationships with his Boeing clients, and has extensive knowledge in scheduling, safety, supervision and coordination of subcontractors, crews, equipment, and material.

Senior Project Manager

Joan Walters

With more than 20 years of experience in construction project management, relationship building, client and executive liaison, administrative and logistical oversight, Joan has managed multiple, simultaneous tenant improvements, big-box retail developments, and healthcare/technology environments. She brings a strong knowledge of the tools and processes that contribute to comprehensive team communications, project management, contract administration and budget and schedule adherence from preconstruction through project closeout.

Carpenter Foreman

Tim Wiggins

Project Manager

Kristin Wulf

Kristin is a Project Manager in Schuchart’s Industrial Division. With nearly 32 years of construction industry experience, she helps oversee the Boeing account. She has successfully managed projects up to $6.5 million and has a wide range of project experience for commercial, public, and private construction.

Estimating Engineer

Michael Wurdeman

Carpenter Foreman

Jeff Yun

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Founder & CEO

George Schuchart

Partner & President

Casey Schuchart

Partner & Chief Operating Officer

Jeff Tobin

Chief Financial Officer

Christian Geismann

Partner & Division Manager, Industrial

Dan Rutkowski

Division Manager, Ground Up

Eric Petersen

Division Manager, Tenant Improvement

Travis Harth

Division Manager, Major Accounts

Jeff Reinbold

General Superintendent

Joe Kay

Office & Events Manager

Kylene Abbitt

Project Manager

Andrew Anderson

Superintendent

Kevin Bakken

Contracts Administrator

Sinclair Ballmes

Superintendent

Brian Barge

Project Manager

Raphael Basilio

Project Engineer

Nick Behnen

Superintendent

Sean Belford

Project Engineer

Jola Bielecki

Safety Director

Brandon Biller

Project Engineer

Rick Bisol

Superintendent

Tim Bowen

Carpenter

Rodney Boyd

Warehouse Manager

Curtis Boyer

Project Engineer

Ryan Bradford

Laborer

Rich Britton

Carpenter Foreman

Fred Brooling

Project Engineer

Jake Byrne

Project Manager

Roger Capestany

Superintendent

Elmer Carter

Carpenter Foreman

Nate Cataldo

Project Engineer

Dylan Clark

Division Accountant

Amanda Cole

Carpenter

Bill Collins

Marketing Coordinator

Jessica Congdon

Carpenter-Apprentice

Ilberto Contreras

AP & Payroll Specialist

Ashanti Corbitt

Carpenter

Jeff Crawford

Carpenter Foreman