The latest People in the News highlighting new hires, promotions, honors & recognition of the men and women in the St. Louis building community.
Matthew Foust Joins G&S Acoustics as Project Assistant
Matthew Foust has been named Project Assistant at St. Louis based G&S Acoustics. Foust is responsible for customer order acknowledgements, shop drawings, issuing purchase orders and releasing orders.
Prior to coming to G&S Acoustics, Foust was a Shop Supervisor at a medical equipment repair facility for five years, as well as a freelance sports writer for eight years. Foust has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.
“We offer opportunities for young professionals to explore their talents at our growing company,” says Herb Golterman, president of parent company Golterman & Sabo. “Matthew is already using his computer skills to help the G&S team on various acoustical projects.”
G&S Acoustics®, a subsidiary of Golterman & Sabo, is a leading manufacturer of acoustical, tackable and sound diffusing wall and ceiling products distributed worldwide.
Midas Hospitality Hires New Information Technology Manager
Midas Hospitality, a premier hotel management group, recently hired Robert Schultz as its Information Technology Manager.
As the Information Technology (IT) Manager, Schultz will maintain the technology infrastructure for Midas Hospitality’s corporate office, as well as for the new and existing hotels the company manages. He will implement all computer and information systems including everything from hardware to software, as well as oversee the installation and maintenance for the entire network. Schultz also will be responsible for IT services at sister company MC Hotel Construction, which specializes in hotel construction and renovations with projects currently underway in six states.
Prior to joining Midas Hospitality, Schultz served as an Information Systems Manager for a local organization. He has more than 20 years of technology experience and managerial background.
Founded in 2006, Midas Hospitality has developed, opened and currently manages numerous properties including 30 hotels in 14 states.
Great Rivers Greenway Welcomes Four New Staff Members
Great Rivers Greenway is pleased to welcome four new staff members to its team of professionals who are working to connect the St. Louis region through the development of greenways so people can live life outside.
Michael Carson, of south St. Louis County has joined as Director of Finance and Administration. In this capacity, he will lead internal accounting finance, payroll and benefit functions and will also serve as a member of the organization’s leadership team. Carson has more than 30 years experience in financial management and accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, strategic planning and contract negotiations. He has held senior management and financial oversight positions in both the private and not-for-profit sector, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Jazz St. Louis.
Tina Heischmidt, of south St. Louis County, has been named Accountant for the organization. She is tasked with overseeing accounts payable, fixed asset tracking, and financial reporting. Her prior experience includes more than 30 years financial administration and accounting management in both the private and public sectors. Most recently, she held the position of Controller for Affiliate Merchandise Group. She also served as the Assistant Finance Director and Interim Finance Director for the City of Sunset Hills.
Sara Olmstead, of Belleville, Ill., has joined as Greenway Operations Supervisor. She is responsible for supervising and performing greenway operations, maintenance and conservation efforts, primarily in the City of St. Louis in partnership with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. She will focus her efforts on Luther Ely Smith Park, the newly renovated Kiener Plaza, and the Mississippi Greenway, from the downtown Riverfront north to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. Olmstead has worked as a horticulturist for the Lindbergh School District and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Her experience also includes time spent as a groundskeeper and public safety officer for Webster University and as a part-time horticulture instructor at Southwestern Illinois College.
Tiffany Clinton, of University City, has been named Administrative Assistant, serving as the first point of contact for visitors to the Great Rivers Greenway office and visitor’s center. She is responsible for welcoming visitors, vendors and partners, as well as directing inquiries and greenway feedback to the appropriate resources. She will also assist with education of the organization’s mission and help staff with special projects and events. Clinton has worked as a Medical Assistant, Youth Care Specialist at Great Circle and Home Health Aide for Home Instead. She brings to Great Rivers Greenway a strong track record for customer service, organization, and conflict resolution.
“The knowledge and experience of our four new team members will be put to good use as Great Rivers Greenway continues to expand and care for the more than 110-mile network of greenways in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County,” said Mike Sorth, Great Rivers Greenway Chief Operating Officer. “Their collective skills will not only ensure excellent fiscal stewardship of the taxpayer’s investment, but also enhance our processes and communication as we work with many partners to expand the network of greenways to connect people to their rivers, parks and communities.”
Great Rivers Greenway connects the St. Louis region with greenways so people can explore their rivers, parks and communities, making it a vibrant place to live, work and play. For more information, visit www.GreatRiversGreenway.org.
May 26, 2017
Geissler Roofing Co Inc. has named Mark Stanton Vice President of Sales and Estimating
Geissler Roofing Co Inc. has named Mark Stanton Vice President of Sales and Estimating. Mark has been a part of the Commercial Roofing Industry for 15 years and a part of the Geissler Roofing Co Inc. family for 11 years. Mark’s prior positions with Geissler Roofing include flat roof estimating and project management. Mark has a Bachelors degree from SIUE in Business Management and Marketing.
Mark Stanton in his new role will be overseeing all of the jobs that are being bid and managing our contracted jobs and sales. Mark is also the head of Geissler Roofing Co Inc. Marketing department.
Geissler Roofing Co Inc. is a commercial union roofing company that has been serving the Saint Louis area since 1929.
Spellman Brady Promotes Melissa Keeney and Alicia Nicolay
Spellman Brady & Company is pleased to announce that Melissa Keeney and Alicia Nicolay have been promoted to the positions of Director of Senior Living. They will share corporate responsibilities which include leading the firm’s team of designers on Senior Living projects.
Ms. Keeney is a certified interior designer by the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ®) and a LEED® accredited professional. She has 15 years of interior architectural design experience, including work in the furniture and furnishings industry. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Maryville University and is active in IIDA. Melissa’s portfolio of Senior Living projects include published projects in “Environments for the Aging,” (EFA) and “Healthcare Design Magazine” (HCD).
Ms. Nicolay, a certified interior designer by the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ®), has 18 years of experience. Alicia’s interior architectural design, furniture and furnishings knowledge combined with her experience in the Hospitality market result in Senior Living projects tailored to the needs of residents, staff and guests. Alicia received her Associate of Fine Arts degree from Stevens College and St. Louis Community College. Her project work has been featured in numerous hospitality and resort publications.
Spellman Brady & Company is a St. Louis–based interior design firm specializing in Senior Living, Healthcare, and Higher Education environments.
Recent Promotions at HDA Architects
Andrew Sitton has been promoted to Managing Director
Kyle Wilson has been promoted to Managing Director
Josh Goodman has been promoted to Director of Operations
Tyson Pyle has been promoted to Senior Project Designer.
Tarlton Corp. Hires Dale Harvey To Lead The Company’s Market Expansion Efforts In Higher Education
Tarlton Corp., a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm, hired Dale Harvey to lead the company’s market expansion efforts in higher education.
Harvey brings more than 30 years of experience in planning, design and construction to his position at Tarlton. In this role, he will spearhead Tarlton’s geographic market growth and manage new and ongoing relationships with higher education clients.
Serving 25 years in the higher education sector, Harvey was instrumental in the management of over $1 billion in capital and infrastructure projects nationally. He previously served as director of planning and development for Hastings & Chivetta Architects.
Harvey holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts, with an emphasis in design and construction from San Diego State University. He is a professional land surveyor and graduate of the Society for College and University Planning Institute and member of the Society for College and University Planners. Harvey is a life director of the Building Industry Association of Southern California and member of the American Planning Association. His industry honors include a Gold Nugget Award for Land Planning from the Pacific Coast Builders Conference and Associate of the Year from the Building Industry Association.
In business since 1946, Tarlton Corp. is a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise that completes projects for wide-ranging clients in the commercial, life sciences, health care, institutional, power and industrial markets, also providing special expertise in concrete construction and restoration as well as hydro excavation and industrial vacuum services.