CHICAGO, IL — Skender announces eight leadership promotions spanning senior project management, senior field operations, and corporate support.

“These eight promotions reflect not only individual achievements but the strong culture we’ve built together at Skender,” said Lisa Latronico, Chief People Officer at Skender. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated leadership, resilience, and a next-level commitment to our values. We’re excited to support them as they continue shaping the future of our firm.”

The promotions are:

Since joining Skender in 2016, Jacob Boyle has brought over 15 years of industry experience to project delivery across tenant interiors, health care, mission critical, and life sciences sectors. In his new role, Boyle will continue to champion client relationships and lead large-scale initiatives.

A team member since 2015, Kevin Chan has played a pivotal role on Skender’s health care team. Chan's promotion recognizes his technical expertise and his impact as a mentor and collaborative leader.

With a decade of industry experience, Lauren Bauer has led several projects across Chicago, Illinois, since joining Skender in 2019. Bauer's promotion reflects her preconstruction and project management leadership skills and growing impact on project outcomes and team culture.

Frank Alfano joined Skender in 2021. Alfano has construction experience spanning nearly 1 million square feet of projects, and his background includes work across commercial, health care, and tenant interiors.

Patrick Gately has contributed to a wide range of commercial and institutional projects since joining Skender in 2016. Gately brings over a decade of experience to the role.

Mike Matyja has led numerous affordable, market-rate, and senior housing developments across the region since joining Skender in 2021. In 2024, he was named Outstanding General Contractor Project Manager by the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates Chicago.

Tim Gertz has been an integral part of the Skender team since 2017, deepening the company’s expertise with over two decades of industry experience and an understanding of field operations. Gertz ensures projects are executed safely and efficiently.

Since joining Skender in 2013, Colleen O’Brien has helped shape the company’s culture, talent strategy, and organizational development. O’Brien oversees recruitment and internship programs, as well as team training.