BREESE, IL — Poettker Construction promotes six of its employees to better address the needs of the growing business.
“Poettker Construction Company’s mission statement is ‘Our quality relationships build your quality projects,’” said Ryan Poettker, President of Poettker Construction. “Building those lifetime partnerships with our customers begins with building solid relationships with our employees. We invest in our employees’ futures by providing them with the resources, training, and mentors they need to build successful careers at Poettker Construction.”
Poettker Construction’s first promoted employee is Ryan Fuhler, who quickly rose through the ranks in his 14-year tenure with the company. He joined Poettker Construction as a Project Engineer before being promoted to Project Manager, then Senior Project Manager in 2022, and now to Project Director. As the primary project lead, Fuhler will spearhead the overall direction, management, and financial outcome of multiple projects. Fuhler earned his Bachelor of Science in construction management from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
With a Bachelor of Science in construction management from SIUE and a Green Building and LEED Fundamentals certification, Ben Evelsizer began his construction career in 2011 as an Operations Project Engineer and was later promoted to Project Manager. With an increased interest in connecting with contractors early in the project planning process, he transitioned to the preconstruction team in 2021 and was recently elevated to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Evelsizer specializes in communication skills and constructability analysis for complex projects contracted through the construction management delivery method. His expertise includes keeping clients informed about project progress, conducting risk analyses, developing budgets and schedules, and engaging trade contractors.
In his new role as Project Manager, Kris Groves will provide project leadership and technical direction, manage the project finances, communicate with stakeholders daily, and ensure construction adheres to the design, budget, and schedule. Groves joined Poettker Construction in 2018 as a Project Engineer and earned a promotion to Senior Project Engineer in 2021. He received his Bachelor of Science in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
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Poettker Construction hired Nic Perkins in 2021 as a Project Engineer, and with his promotion to Senior Project Engineer, he will ensure the accurate preparation of shop drawings, material, fabrication, erection drawings, and other submittals, as well as assist the Project Manager with financial tracking and subcontractor coordination. Perkins earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from Drury University and has his OSHA 30 certification.
Samantha Atkins joined Poettker Construction in 2022 as a Project Management Administrator, and after she expressed interest in pursuing an onsite role, she has been elevated to Project Engineer - Operations. Her new responsibilities include assisting the project teams with the overall management of projects to ensure they meet all specifications. Atkins received her bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University and her master’s degree from SIUE.
Poettker Construction invests in the next generation through hands-on internships, and Johnny Leigh received one of those opportunities as a Project Engineer Intern. Eager to increase his involvement with the company, Leigh is being promoted to Project Management Support, a role he will fulfill full-time while pursuing his Bachelor of Science in construction management at SIUE. As he expands his knowledge of the industry, he will assist with project scheduling, meeting planning, and subcontractor coordination.
