THE VENTURE TEAM
AN EXTRAORDINARY TEAM OF PASSIONATE ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS.
Executive Team
Our Executive Team is the driving force behind the significant happenings of Venture Construction Group, including assembling the staff and putting together the resources required for the company to run successfully.
Chief Executive Officer/President
Dan Eckerman
Responsible for the overall success of the organization and making top-level managerial decisions. Manages overall operations and leads the development and execution of long and short-term strategies, creating and implementing the Company’s vision, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management University of Wisconsin - Madison
Over 30 years in the construction industry
Chief Operations Officer/Accounting Manager
Cheryl Schuyler
Responsible for assisting the CEO in strategic leadership helping provide management and vision for growth and operating efficiency. Responsible for the daily operations of the accounting department, monitoring accounting data, producing financial and job costing reports, and coordination of annual audits. Cheryl’s experience comes from over 29 years working in the General Construction industry; performing a multitude of job functions from executive assistant, marketing, IT, human resources, project coordination, and accounting. Cheryl’s organizational skills and leadership abilities foster a success-oriented environment within the company and ensure the day-to-day efficiency of the business.
Project Management
Responsible for individual project management. Project Managers are involved in every phase of the project from pre-construction services, budgeting and cost estimating, value engineering, bid management, construction administration to project closeout.
Project Manager
Dave Dahlke
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
University of Wisconsin - Stout
24 years in the construction industry
Project Manager
Jay Hill
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Journalism
University of Wisconsin - Madison
31 years in the construction industry
Project Manager
Kyle Eckerman
Bachelor of Business, Finance & Risk Management
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
4 years in the construction industry
3+ years in commercial real estate
Project Superintendents
Responsible for project supervision and daily job site management. Superintendents assist the Project Managers with all aspects of on-site construction such as, coordination of subcontractors, planning and scheduling work, deliveries, shop drawings and field dimensions, and building layout.
Project Superintendent
Jason Radway
Jason has 20 years of construction industry experience in a supervisory position. He has extensive knowledge of all phases of construction from excavation through building finishes. Jason is results-oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously and consistently delivers our client’s projects on time and within budget. Jason is OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certified.
Project Superintendent
JB Bains
JB has his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from UWM. Bringing eight years of managerial experience in the construction industry, he is detailed and determined to effectively oversee and manage projects safely and efficiently while ensuring quality at every stage of the construction process. JB is OSHA-10 certified.
Project Superintendent
Dan Kallin
Dan has 20 years of construction industry experience. Dan’s background is residential rough and finish carpentry. Dan brings the ability to effectively work as a team overseeing and managing construction projects to deliver projects on time and on budget. His carpentry experience has given him the knowledge of all phases of construction. Dan is OSHA-10 certified.
Administrative Support
Responsible for providing professional administrative support to the entire team. Assists Project Managers and Superintendents in the development of project proposals, cost estimates, budgets, timelines and schedules. Perform all general office administrative duties such as answering phones, filing, copying and scanning documents.
Project Coordinator
Hilary Soika
Responsible for assisting Project Managers and Superintendents in the development of project proposals, cost estimates, budgets, timelines, and schedules. Ensures the communication of project information to staff is concise and accurate and project deadlines and budgets are being met. Generates subcontracts, work orders, job cost reports, change orders and invoices for clients in coordination with the Project Managers. Oversees the preparation of project closeout documents and O&M manuals.