Case Studies June 2026

There is a particular kind of person who, upon finishing a long week of managing four performance venues, overseeing a $2.5 million instrument collection, and coordinating a major construction project, chooses to spend the weekend responding to fire calls. Kathy O’Leary is that kind of person. A volunteer firefighter for 37 years, she has never […]

Rory Salimbene built a career defined by scale, discipline, and a consistent focus on serving communities through infrastructure. As the recently retired chief facilities officer for Orange County Public Schools, he closed out nearly five decades in public service with a portfolio that touched one of the largest and most complex school systems in the […]

In the fast-moving world of hospitality construction, where speed and precision must coexist, Matt Schollmeyer has found the perfect rhythm. As senior project manager of design and construction for Wonder, the rapidly expanding mealtime platform founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Schollmeyer leads with a balance of technical expertise, calm confidence, and a deep respect for […]

Great leadership in architecture often begins long before a building rises from the ground. It begins in conversations around conference tables, in the interpretation of dense technical language, and in the shared understanding that design ultimately serves people. For Russell Flynn, director at KTGY Group, that philosophy guides both the communities he helps design and […]

Sandy Maus has spent nearly three decades proving that strong processes, trust in people, and a commitment to shared values can scale from small projects to some of the most complex builds in the Pacific Northwest, and her work today reflects a career defined less by titles and more by the teams she has developed. […]

On game days, most fans notice the scoreboard, the crowd, and the action on the court. Few notice the storage room removed to make way for premium space, the scorer’s table reconfigured to meet new conference rules, or the months of planning required to support a brand-new varsity sport. Athletic Facilities and Operations staff notice […]

A career that spans engineering, global project delivery, and executive leadership has positioned Saquib Butt to see the life sciences construction sector from a uniquely comprehensive vantage point, and now, in his role as vice president of sector solutions for life sciences at Suffolk Construction, a national leader in the construction industry, he is applying […]

Jen Fager has spent her career challenging the notion that project management is merely administrative, redefining it as a leadership discipline that goes far beyond timelines. At its best, she believes that project management creates clarity, builds accountability, and connects people and systems in ways that ultimately determine whether complex projects and initiatives succeed or […]

Jeff Mayberry never set out to lead a construction company, but his path to the presidency of D L Morse and Associates reflects a career shaped by hands-on experience, calculated risk, and a deep commitment to relationships that extend far beyond any single project. Today, as president, Mayberry oversees a company built on four decades […]

Craig Zakrzewski’s path at Wake Forest University is defined by steady growth that mirrors the evolution of collegiate athletics. From his early days as a student manager to his current role as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations, his career reflects both continuity and adaptation. In a landscape shaped by NIL, revenue […]