MILWAUKEE, WI — Findorff is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as a new chapter of growth for the Milwaukee leadership team. The company appoints Chad Bathke to Vice President - Milwaukee, Mike Stern to Director of Project Management, and B.J. Bowen to Director of Special Projects & Preconstruction.
Bathke joins Findorff’s Milwaukee leadership team as Vice President - Milwaukee. He will play a role in driving growth and strengthening the company’s presence in the Milwaukee area. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Bathke has held several positions, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer.
He brings industry knowledge and experience in the education market, along with connections to the Milwaukee community through engagement and board memberships, including Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Greater Milwaukee, Saint Joan Antida High School, and the United Way in Waukesha County. Bathke has also been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of America.
A mentor with 15 years of industry experience, Stern leverages his expertise and leadership to deliver craftsmanship to projects of all sizes in Milwaukee. Stern has led teams on many Milwaukee builds, including The Moderne, multiple projects at Marquette University, Eagleknit Innovation Hub, and more.
Stern is active in the community, having served as a former President for the AGC of Greater Milwaukee. He is additionally on the Marquette University Civil Engineering Advisory Committee and Building Advantage Board of Directors.
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Bowen oversees preconstruction efforts and leads the Special Projects Group, a construction team that tackles small-scale projects for clients throughout Milwaukee. His leadership experience spans local projects such as Associated Bank, BMO, University Club Tower, Spring Creek Church, WeEnergies, and more.
Beyond construction, Bowen serves on the AGC of Greater Milwaukee Board of Directors and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Light the Night Executive Committee, in addition to working with Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, and United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
John Ferguson, Robbie Oldenburg, and Jeff Eckstein will continue to serve as Directors of Business Development in the Milwaukee market.
