Case Studies CEO/President Feature

Mark Schmitt – Trident Dock & Dredge

Est. reading time: 6 mins

Building a lasting business along the water requires more than technical skill. It demands an understanding of natural systems, disciplined growth, and a commitment to people who carry out the work. Under the leadership of Mark Schmitt, president of Trident Dock & Dredge, those elements have come together to shape a company that has built […]

Scott Kynoch, Lee Swendseid – Tri-Electric Ltd.

Est. reading time: 6 mins

Tri-Electric Ltd. has spent more than five decades becoming part of the rhythm of daily life in Drayton Valley, Alberta. On any given morning, a homeowner might walk through the front door seeking advice on a small repair project, while a contractor calls about materials for a commercial job and a municipal crew requests emergency […]

Cal Dueck – Dueck Builders

Est. reading time: 5 mins

Cal Dueck does not talk about custom homebuilding as a transaction. He talks about it as a relationship, one that begins long before ground is broken and continues well after a family moves in. As president and co-owner of Dueck Builders, he has given life to a company rooted in the belief that the most […]

Jeff Mayberry – D L Morse and Associates, Inc.

Est. reading time: 5 mins

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 […]

Chris Rossiter – TMI Services Inc.

Est. reading time: 5 mins

Roadways across North Carolina carry millions of drivers every day, and most travelers rarely think about the thin white and yellow markings guiding their path. For Chris Rossiter, those markings represent a career, a responsibility, and a mission. As president of TMI Services, Rossiter leads a specialty contracting firm focused on pavement markings, a niche […]

Brian White – Accurate Mechanical Inc.

Est. reading time: 7 mins

Brian White did not arrive at the presidency of Accurate Mechanical Inc. as an outsider with a mandate to disrupt. He arrived as someone who had spent nearly two decades inside the business, learning its rhythms, its people, and its strengths from the ground up. When he assumed the role in June 2025, the transition […]

Scott MacGregor – MAC Solutions

Est. reading time: 5 mins

Experience is often counted in years, but Scott MacGregor measures it in perspective and time spent in the field solving real problems. As president of MAC Solutions, he leads a construction management firm built around client representation on complex capital projects, where accountability and practical know-how matter more than titles. Since launching the company in […]

Seth Sayler – Midwest Glass

Est. reading time: 7 mins

Midwest Glass has been serving Brookings and the surrounding area since 1974. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when a company takes care of people, does honest work, and shows up day after day, even when no one’s watching. When Seth Sayler stepped into ownership, the goal wasn’t to flip the […]

Jason Werner – EverClear Pools & Spas

Est. reading time: 6 mins

Jason Werner’s path to entrepreneurship did not follow a straight line. It bent sharply, repeatedly, shaped by trauma, responsibility, risk, and a relentless belief that he could build something better if he stayed disciplined and honest. Today, as the owner of EverClear Pools & Spas, Werner leads one of New Jersey’s top pool builders, a […]

Scott Cline & Brandon Hunt – Henderson Turf

Est. reading time: 5 mins

As Henderson Turf celebrates its 65th anniversary, President Scott Cline and COO Brandon Hunt find themselves at the intersection of history and momentum. What began as a small turf farm founded by the Henderson family has evolved into a vertically integrated green industry leader, serving some of the largest homebuilders in the United States. For […]