Mia Rose Holdings Adds Two Partners
St. Louis-based developer, Mia Rose Holdings has added Joyce Morgan and Nathan Wever as Partners to help grow the firm’s vision to develop high-quality properties that support the growing needs of the surrounding community. Mia Rose Holdings is currently developing several commercial, multi-family and mixed-use properties including Meadows Luxury Living in Lake Saint Louis, The Prairie in Dardenne Prairie, PURE Springdale in Springdale, Arkansas and a 97,000-square-foot youth volleyball and basketball sports complex in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Joyce Morgan brings nearly 25 years of construction industry experience to Mia Rose Holdings. Morgan is a partner on key development projects and is the property owner and manager at Mia Rose Holdings’ Timber Ridge multifamily complex in Hillsboro, Missouri. Morgan most recently was the Diversity Coordinator for a large, national general contractor. In that role, she helped hire numerous women and minority contractors and apprentices on prominent local projects.
Nathan Wever brings valuable construction and real estate industry expertise to Mia Rose Holdings, including work on public and private projects across the United States, ranging from $1 million to over $200 million. He has more than 16 years of experience in construction engineering, consulting and contracting as well as investment property acquisitions and ownership. As Development Manager, Wever will oversee all aspects of the real estate development process from site acquisition to due diligence through construction to stabilization. He will develop and implement strategic planning, project management and financial oversight for the firm’s commercial development projects.
Founded in 2014, Mia Rose Holdings LLC (MRH) is a Chesterfield, MO-based commercial real estate development company that actively acquires and develops real estate to support the needs and vision of local communities. MRH was formed in 2014 by Tom Kaiman who oversaw more than $1 billion in development during his previous 15 years of design and construction experience. For more information about Mia Rose Holdings, visit www.miaroseholdings.org.
May 21, 2021
Knoebel Construction Promotes Erica Boyd to Controller
Erica Boyd, of O’Fallon, MO, has been promoted to Controller at Knoebel Construction. Boyd is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions for the national general contracting firm, including overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, establishing benchmarks and measuring Knoebel’s performance, overseeing licensing and financial reporting, annual budgeting and implementing internal control policies.
Boyd joined Knoebel Construction in 2018 as an Accounting Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Knoebel Construction, Inc. is a national general contractor specializing in retail center, multi-use, restaurant, grocery, healthcare and retail store construction. Projects range from major regional shopping centers to local restaurants. Celebrating its 40-year anniversary in 2021, Knoebel Construction provides full-service development and general contracting services to real estate development firms, independent restaurant and retail owners, and retailers. Centrally based in the St. Louis region, Knoebel Construction offers services nationwide.
Mackenzie McCulloch Promoted to Director of Design, Interiors at HOK
Mackenzie McCulloch, LEED GA, has been promoted to Director of Design, Interiors in HOK’s St. Louis studio. McCulloch brings more than 10 years of experience in design and workplace strategy on complex projects across the country.
With special expertise in workplace strategy, Mackenzie works collaboratively with clients and project teams to elevate the workplace experience. “We are excited to promote Mackenzie to Design Director, his creativity, talent and passion position him to lead clients and the design team.” Margaret McDonald, Senior Principal
As Director of Design, Interiors, McCulloch will continue leading significant projects for the firm, foster relationships with potential clients and collaborate with HOK’s interiors leaders globally.
Since joining HOK in 2013, McCulloch has led the design of award-winning workplace projects in the St. Louis region and beyond for clients including Microsoft, Tyson Foods and Visa. Mackenzie also led the interior design for the new $154 million transformational Stryker Instruments R&D facility.
McCulloch is active with professional and civic organizations across the city including the St. Louis Chapter of AIA and Young Architects Forum, as well as Focus St. Louis. He is a board member of St. Louis Start Up Ambassadors. McCulloch has a Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University.
With offices around the globe, HOK designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. HOK designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities.
May 7, 2021
Holland Construction Services Hires Stacey Martin as Director of HR &Talent Strategy
Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce that Stacey Martin has joined the Holland team as the new Director of Human Resources and Talent Strategy.
Martin has 14 years of human resources experience, and brings a wealth of knowledge in providing strategic leadership in the planning and implementation of quality-based, integrated human resources programs for employees. In her new role with Holland, she will be responsible for managing all aspects of talent management including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, engagement and total rewards.
Martin’s key responsibilities will be to develop and coordinate HR activities and strategies across all departments within the organization. She will be working closely with department heads throughout the company to design and implement plans that will benefit employees, especially around recruitment, employee satisfaction and professional growth.
Martin graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and is a certified Strategic HR Business Partner through the Human Capital Institute (HCI). Outside of work, she is actively involved in the community, and has volunteered her time with Ronald McDonald House Charities, Operation Food Search and the nonprofit, KidSmart. She has also raised thousands of dollars over ten years volunteering her time with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Holland Construction Services is a full-service construction management, general contracting, and design/build firm guided by the principle of providing clients the best possible build experience on every project. Holland has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, and is led by founder and CEO Bruce Holland, President Mike Marchal, and Vice President & Multi-Family Director Doug Weber. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.
Brad Hilton joins Wiegmann Associates as Project Engineer
Brad Hilton of St. Charles, MO has joined Wiegmann Associates as Project Engineer. He is responsible for designing energy-efficient, cost-effective and high-performing HVAC systems. He also performs heating and cooling loads for HVAC systems, selects appropriate HVAC equipment and uses 3D modeling software to generate design and construction documents.
Hilton previously interned with U.S. Steel as a Mechanical Engineer. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.
ABOUT WIEGMANN ASSOCIATES
Wiegmann Associates is a St. Louis-based mechanical contractor and a national leader in design/build HVAC projects. Since 1995, Wiegmann Associates has engineered and installed innovative, energy-saving and cost-efficient HVAC solutions, refrigeration systems and automation controls for clients in a wide range of industries, including senior living, food and beverage distribution, warehouse, healthcare, commercial and industrial. Wiegmann also provides 24-hour preventative maintenance programs and service in the St. Louis region. Wiegmann is ranked among the top 50 specialty contractors in the Midwest by Engineering News-Record and the largest mechanical contractors by the St. Louis Business Journal. For more information, visit www.wiegmannassoc.com or call (636) 940-1056.