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PREMIER Celebrates Women In Construction Week 2024
March 8, 2024 (Buffalo Grove, IL) - PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC proudly celebrates the contributions of our women employees, recognizing their dedication, expertise, and passion as integral drivers of our success and significant part in shaping the construction industry. We embrace the opportunity to explore new ideas, approaches to projects, and problem-solving through diverse perspectives. Diverse workforces offer many benefits, explains Lisa Walwyn, Project Administr
Mar 8, 2024


Tom Rushing Sr. promoted to General Superintendent, Southwest Division
Congratulations to Thomas Rushing Sr. on his promotion to General Superintendent, Southwest Market! Tom’s dedication and proven track record for consistently delivering quality work product and working efficiently and proactively with our team members, partners and clients across the SW market, while embodying PREMIER’s core values, demonstrates his exemplary leadership capabilities in the field. “I like to see the younger generation join the team and help to mentor them, the
May 19, 2023


Paola Placko joins PREMIER as Preconstruction Manager
We are thrilled to welcome Paola Placko to PREMIER as Preconstruction Manager! With more than 20 years of experience in architecture design, zoning analysis and permitting, to construction management, Paola’s diverse knowledge and skills are instrumental in her new role where she will focus on residential/multifamily and industrial. She will work closely in the day-to-day and oversight of project scheduling, estimating, subcontractor selection, and coordinate with owners and
May 12, 2023


PREMIER Design + Build Group Names Michael Power, Jr. as Chief Financial Officer
PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Michael J. Power, Jr. has joined the firm as chief financial officer...
Mar 30, 2023


PREMIER Design + Build Group Elevates David Gasson to Senior Vice President, Northeast Market Leader
PREMIER Design + Build Group is pleased to announce the promotion of David Gasson to Senior Vice President, Northeast Market Leader, at...
Jan 5, 2023


PREMIER Design + Build Group Names Jason Spataro as Vice President of Preconstruction Services
PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC has elevated Jason Spataro to the role of Vice President of Preconstruction Services.
Sep 9, 2022


Rosa Schwartz, Samantha Skopek, and Alexandra Wellin Tapped for New Roles
PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC is pleased to announce promotions for three leaders at the design and construction firm...
May 2, 2022


PREMIER Design and Build Group Promotes Joseph Ahrens to Senior Vice President, Market Leader
In his new role, Ahrens will oversee all aspects of PREMIER’s Midwest division. He will also lead projects that are outside of the firm’s...
Jan 19, 2022


PREMIER Design and Build Group Names Alec Miller as General Counsel
Alec will be based at 71 South Wacker Drive, a new downtown office that PREMIER opened recently to better serve its growing base...
Sep 3, 2021


PREMIER Design + Build Group Promotes Two in its Northeast Division
PREMIER Design + Build Group is pleased to announce the promotions of Karl Hoermann and Cindy Dunson at the firm’s regional office in...
Aug 5, 2020


Beyond the Build: Cindy Dunson, Senior Project Manager
When everyone is working together to turn something around, it's a great feeling to have accomplished something as a collective.
May 21, 2020


Beyond the Build: Ronald Nelsen, Senior Vice President, Field Operations
Every morning you had to find the nearest payphone or gas station to call in and receive orders. It was very different than what...
Jan 22, 2020


Spotlight On: Christine Carlborg, Senior Vice President of Finance
If you consider laying on a raft in my pool a hobby, then that would be mine!
Jun 18, 2019


Spotlight On: Micah Shaw, Senior Project Manager, Southeast Division
Everyone has the mindset of being a team player not just being a team member, but proactively adding value and supporting each other.
May 5, 2019


PDB Group Promotes Mark Melone to National Leadership Role and Michael Long to Head Midwest Division
Mark joined PREMIER in 2006 as its first project manager and rose through the ranks as the company continued to grow.
May 1, 2019


PREMIER Welcomes Robert Hancock to New Jersey Office as Project Manager
With nearly 14 years in the commercial construction industry, Mr. Hancock brings with him a proven ability to deliver successful projects...
Feb 15, 2019
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