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Kevin Van Dusen - Project Superintendent - Retirement

Kevin Van Dusen joined the P.J. Hoerr team in 1989 as a carpenter journeyman. It was soon evident that Kevin possessed strong leadership skills and he was quickly promoted to the title of Project Superintendent. Over his years with PJH Kevin developed a reputation for his dedication to the four foundational principles of the company: Client service; quality workmanship; high productivity and a dedication to job site safety for all. Kevin developed strong, interpersonal relationships over his 28 years at PJH with such diverse clients as OSF Saint Francis and Saint Joseph Medical Centers and Country Companies.

We at P.J. Hoerr will miss Kevin’s dedicated professionalism and wish he and his family God’s blessings as he begins this next phase of his life.

Volunteer project at Wild Life Prairie Park - March 1989
 Kevin Van Dusen (center in blue shirt)

Kyle Goodman - Project Manager

Kyle Goodman has recently joined the P.J. Hoerr team as a Project Manager. Before joining P.J. Hoerr, Kyle worked 5 years as an Estimator/Project Manager specializing in building envelope systems with an emphasis on roofing, architectural sheet metal, and waterproofing. Kyle's strong communication and leadership skills have built strong partnerships with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Kyle prides himself in consistently managing on-time, on- budget, and high-quality project completions.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Western Illinois University

Certifications
MCIRCC/ 2015/Infection Control Risk Assessment-Best Practices in Healthcare
OSHA Construction Safety and Health - 30 Hour Certification

Colin Logue - Senior Project Manager

Colin Logue has recently joined the P.J. Hoerr team as a Senior Project Manager.  He has successfully managed projects across central Illinois ranging from large new construction to smaller renovation projects.  His responsibilities have included developing and monitoring schedules, subcontractor coordination, material purchasing, owner and subcontractor contracts, cost estimating, budgeting, and working with clients to provide a successful project.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Certifications
MCIRCC/ 2015/Infection Control Risk Assessment-Best Practices in Healthcare

Continuing Education
AGC/ 2005 / Supervisor Training Program

Safety Training

OSHA / 2012 / Ten Hour Construction Safety and Health Course

Committees

Illinois State University – Dept. of Technology Construction Advisory Board

Here are some recent projects Colin has been a part of:

Community Health Care Center, Bloomington, IL - Project Manager for this $1.4 million, 11,000 sq. ft. renovation of an existing doctor’s office building into a new facility for the health care clinic. Current

Heritage Manor, Bloomington, IL – Project Manager for this $2.1 million nursing care facility renovation and 6,000 sq. ft. rehabilitation addition consisting of renovation to an operational nursing care facility and construction of a 2 story rehabilitation addition. 2011/2012

Castle Manor of St Clara SLF, Lincoln, IL - Project Manager for this $6.2 million, 50,000 sq. ft. new supportive living facility. 2010

Sullivan Courtyard Estates SLF, Sullivan, IL - Project Manager for a $6.5 million, 42,000 sq. ft. 2 story supportive living facility and site development for future independent living villas. 2008

Evergreen Place Village SLF, Normal, IL – Project Manager for this $7.5 million, 73,000 sq. ft. new 3 story supportive living facility. 2006

Central Illinois Pediatrics, Bloomington, IL – Project Manager for this $1.5 million 8,400 sq.ft. new pediatric clinic and office building. 2006

P.J. Hoerr People

Brent Hewitt - Senior Project Manager

Brent Hewitt has been an employee of P.J. Hoerr since 2010. Brent works primarily in the healthcare department of P.J. Hoerr with over thirty years of healthcare experience.  Brent came from the OSF Healthcare System where he worked twenty-nine years in the Purchasing Department as a buyer and also as the Purchasing Manager. His last six years with OSF he spent working as a Construction Project Manager. Brent's projects range from remodels to specialty equipment replacements. Some of his projects are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and he works closely with the state and his clients to get them in their new space as soon as possible. His responsibilities include developing and monitoring schedules, subcontractor coordination, material purchasing, budgeting and cost estimating. Brent successfully closed over 112 projects in excess of $2.5 million in 2014.

Education 
Illinois Central College

Certifications
ASHE / 2011 / Healthcare Construction Certificate Program
ASHE / 2013/ Infection Prevention Program

Memberships
American Society of Healthcare Engineers
Central Illinois Chapter of Hospital Engineers

Continuing Education
NFPA/ NFPA 101 + NFPA 99 Seminar

Brian Liesen - Project Manager

Mr. Liesen began his professional career as a project engineer for a specialized concrete contractor in Ohio and a very large general contractor in Bethesda, Maryland. Upon returning to Illinois, Brian became a project manager for a general contractor/construction manager. His duties included managing the construction of many commercial, industrial and healthcare projects from pre-planning to final closeout. In addition, his duties also included cost estimating and training young project managers. His career then progressed by acting as a Facilities Engineer for a Midwestern Fortune 500 company. In this capacity, Brian developed budgets and schedules and then oversaw the construction of major facilities in the United States and in Panama. 

Mr. Liesen joined P.J. Hoerr in 2014 and has since proven himself to be one of P.J. Hoerr’s top construction managers with a great attitude and extensive construction
knowledge.

Education 
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,
Edwardsville, Illinois 1998

Certifications 
OSHA Ten-Hour Construction Safety Course
ASHE Healthcare Certification 

Here are some of the recent projects Brian was a part of:

Lumber Yard Suppliers Headquarters, East Peoria, IL – Project Manager responsible for the construction of this 45,000 sf, $4.5 million office, showroom and warehouse. P.J. Hoerr acted as Construction Manager on this project. 2014 

Bethel Lutheran Church, Morton, IL – Project Manager responsible for the construction of this 28,300 sf, $8 million church that will connect to an existing Lutheran grade school. P.J. Hoerr performed this work on a design/build basis and aided the Owner in planning, designing and budgeting the project. 2015 

Caterpillar Inc. Panama Demonstration Learning Center, Panama City, Panama – Performed construction oversight on the construction of a grandstand and customer center. This $9 million project includes offices, classrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, exhibit space and an outdoor grandstand. This project provides Caterpillar the ability to showcase their product to current and potential customers in Central and South America. 2014 

Spring Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Springfield, IL - Project Manager for this $60 million, two-phase project that replaces the existing wastewater plant. Project includes new headworks, sludge tanks, disinfection building and office building. The new plant is able to treat 32 million gallons per day. 2009 –2011 

Caterpillar Inc. Storm Shelters - Project Manager for the construction of precast concrete storm shelters in Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri. This $2 million project serves the safety needs of employees at multiple plants by providing FEMA rated shelter. 2008 – 2009 

Caterpillar Inc. Building AC Industrial Design – Mossville, IL – Project Manager for this $7 million renovation to transform industrial space into offices, woodworking shop and high-definition 3D theater. 2008 

East Peoria Wastewater Treatment Plant Return Sludge Pump Stations, East Peoria, IL – Project Manager for this $1 million upgrade to the existing waste water plant including new pumps, piping, and valves. 2007 - 2008

Caterpillar Inc. Building AC Addition and Renovation, Mossville, IL - Project Manager for this $45 million renovation to transform former industrial space into offices, conference rooms and labs. 2006 - 2007