The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids Wisconsin's Construction Authority
On Oct. 22, 2020, The Daily Reporter honored 40 Newsmakers of the Year from across the industry, including estimators, educators, innovators, project managers, builders, unsung heroes and many more.
The honorees will also be featured in an upcoming special magazine in early November.
Watch the replay of the virtual event here
THIS YEAR’S HONOREES
Lifetime Achievement
Frank Falsetti – Hunzinger Construction
Architect of the Year
Bray Architects
Architect of the Year
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Builder of the Year
Hunzinger Construction
Business Agent of the Year
James Anderson – North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Business Operations Manager of the Year
Genette Zubrod – Michels Corporation
Charitable Organization of the Year
Kids Building Wisconsin
Charitable Organization of the Year
Miron Construction
Developer of the Year
J. Jeffers & Company
Educator of the Year
Kenn Kosowicz – J.H. Findorff & Son
Estimator of the Year
Joe Kolavo – Greenfire Management Services
Estimator of the Year
Jennifer Kolp – VJS Construction Services
Estimator of the Year
Savannah Wehinger – Mortenson
Executive of the Year
Scott Wendt – Hunzinger Construction
Green Builder of the Year
J.H Findorff & Son
Innovator of the Year
Brian Medina – CG Schmidt
Innovator of the Year
Devon Dent – Gilbane Building Co.
Innovator of the Year
Tracey Griffith – Walbec Group
Leader of the Year
Terry Russell – CCI
Lifesavers of the Year
Phil Talsma and Seth Sorenson – Miron Construction
Marketing Manager of the Year
Alison Nolan – Bray Architects
Mechanical Engineer of the Year
Mike Roller – IBC Engineering
Minority – Owned Business of the Year
Dairyland Energy Solutions
PreConstruction Manager of the Year
John Tucker – J.H. Findorff & Son
Project Manager of the Year
Tom Pagel – CG Schmidt
Project Manager of the Year
Vince Senese – Gilbane Building Co.
Project Manager of the Year
Ben McMullen – Mortenson
Project Manager of the Year
Dan Markeland – Walbec Group
Road Builder of the Year
Walbec Group
Senior Project Manager of the Year
Aaron Zutz – J.H. Findorff & Son
Super Super
Marty Halverson – Tri-North Builders
Super Super
Mark Sowinski – VJS Construction Services
Super Super
Will Wright – Hunzinger Construction
Super Super
Dan Zess – Gilbane Building Company
Super Super
Steve Firari – Walbec Group
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Lev Zvenyach – IBC Engineering
Team Lead
Andy Korb – AG Architects
Unsung Hero of the Year
Pastor Jim Melvin – CCI
Unsung Hero of the Year
Arron Glysch – Miron Construction
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Duwe Metal Products
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE FOR 2021
Previous Newsmakers of the Year