Daily Reporter honors its 2017 Newsmakers of the Year

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The Daily Reporter honored its 2017 Newsmakers of the Year on Wednesday at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. Nearly 325 construction industry professionals were in attendance to honor 32 Newsmakers.

2017 Newsmakers of the Year

Creative problem-solving drives Nourzad’s success

Architect of the Year
Falamak Nourzad, Continuum Architects + Planners

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Built on solid foundation, evolving for future

Architectural Firm of the Year
Bray Architects

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J.P. Cullen makes its name taking on tough jobs

Builder of the Year
J.P. Cullen & Sons

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Mlsna’s career comes full circle

Business Developer of the Year
Christin Mlsna, J.H. Findorff & Son

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Scherrer Cares builds support for anti-bullying campaigns

Charitable Organization of the Year
Scherrer Construction – Scherrer Cares

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Catalyst provides stimulus for future workforce

Construction Manager of the Year
Catalyst Construction

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O’Toole sees the fruits of his labor

Director of the Year
Ryan O’Toole, Hunzinger Construction

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Schwengels on mission to change industry’s perception

Educator of the Year
Joe Schwengels, J.P. Cullen & Sons

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Sperberg stays on top of industry trends, technology

Educator of the Year
Dan Sperberg, Operating Engineers Local 139 Training Center

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Reisenauer finds her calling on renewable energy projects

Engineer of the Year
Caramy Reisenauer, Faith Technologies

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Wickman shaping the Milwaukee skyline

Estimator of the Year
Carl Wickman, J.H. Findorff & Son

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Simpson tackles the toughest projects

Estimator of the Year
Scott Simpson, Mortenson Construction

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Vetterkind LEEDS the way in green building

Green Builder of the Year
Phil Vetterkind, Sustainable Building Solutions

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Nate stays humble and hungry

Humanitarian of the Year
Pat Nate, Miron Construction

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Effinger discovers joy in finding travel efficiencies

Innovator of the Year
Justin Effinger, Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Jansen ‘never settles,’ continues to push boundaries

Innovator of the Year
Mike Jansen, Faith Technologies

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Witzling builds career as local leader, teacher, industry icon

Lifetime Achievement
Larry Witzling, GRAEF

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Greenfire bets big on the construction industry

Minority-Owned Business of the Year
Greenfire Management Services

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Career in cinema building comes full circle

Project Manager of the Year
Gary Berkley, Tri-North Builders

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Helfert straightforward, solution-driven and on-schedule

Project Manager of the Year
Angie Helfert, Mortenson Construction

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Pagel saves time, adds value

Project Manager of the Year
Tom Pagel, C.G. Schmidt

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Vos takes transportation fight to the streets

Public Official of the Year
Robin Vos, Wisconsin State Assembly

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Shafer concentrates on innovation as he drives MMSD forward

Public Official of the Year
Kevin Shafer, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

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Mersberger takes pride in helping build Milwaukee

Rising Young Professional of the Year
Reese Mersberger, J.H. Findorff & Son

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Massaroni makes name for herself on Bucks arena project

Rising Young Professional of the Year
Tess Massaroni, Mortenson Construction

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DeMark starts from principles in all he does

Service Provider of the Year
DeMark’s Building Maintenance Solutions

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Thomas turns challenges into opportunities

Team Leader of the Year
Ryan Thomas, Madisen Maher Architects

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Bauer shines behind the scenes at Miron

Unsung Hero of the Year
Jen Bauer, Miron Construction

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Anderson wears many hats at Scherrer Construction

Unsung Hero of the Year
Cheryl Anderson, Scherrer Construction

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Company answers the Bell to put veterans to work

Veteran Owned Business of the Year
US Vet General Contracting

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Cullen Schultz courts success at family firm

Woman in Construction of the Year
Jeannie Cullen Schultz, J.P. Cullen & Sons

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With C.O.R. Improvements, Hein turns dreams into reality

Women Owned Business of the Year
C.O.R. Improvements

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