Prior to joining MasterGraphics, he worked in AEC fi rms for over eight years as a Job Captain as well as CAD Systems Manager.
As Job Captain, Dwane was involved in each phase of the architectural design process including bidding and construction.
In his experience as CAD Manager, he implemented Architectural Desktop and created and maintained company CAD Standards.
Dwane has an Associate's Degree in Architecture from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
to Contracting Business, as well as HVAC Insider. The News has written about him for his unique profi t producing seminars.
He has been the Keynote Speaker at Comfortech 2002, 2003 and RPA 2003 and has lectured on topics including: Sales
Achievement (Maintenance and Project Sales); Customer Service Excellence; Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Employees;
Actualizing Human Leadership; Managing Change to Inspire Greatness; Developing Vision, Values, Goals; Presenting Like a Pro;
and Improving Communication and Understanding Relationships.
commercial construction projects. Prior to this he has been providing commissioning services to the Chicago Public Schools
as part of ComEd's Energy Effi ciency Services group. During his 10-year tenure with ComEd, Chris provided a wide range of
energy services including energy audits, implementation of energy improvement projects for the City of Chicago, utility bill
analysis and program management. Clients include owners and managers of corporate headquarters, school and university
facilities, high-rise offi ce buildings, shopping centers, manufacturing facilities, health care organizations, and government facilities.
Mr. Philbrick has spoken extensively on energy effi ciency and commissioning and is a course instructor for the Building
Operators Certifi cation Courses presented by the Midwest Energy Effi ciency Alliance, as well as an adjunct professor at the
City Colleges of Chicago.
electrical systems, project management & administration, estimating & project scheduling, and construction material & methods.
Keith is also the faculty advisor for the MCAA student chapter at ISU.
Lawyers, and a past president of the American College of Construction Lawyers and of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys.
Mr. Sklar served as a director of the American Subcontractor Association Chicago Chapter and Builders Association of Greater
Chicago. He served as a member of the Governing Board of the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry.
He is a member of the select panel for Large Complex Commercial Arbitration Disputes for the American Arbitration Association.
He was the 2004 recipient of the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Industry Cornerstone Award for lifetime
achievement in construction law. He is listed as a Leading Lawyer for Construction, which is limited to the top 5% of lawyers
practicing in that area. Mr. Sklar graduated from Northwestern University School of Law.
including as both a specialty contractor and general contractor. Stevens has been hired by dozens of clients and conducted
hundreds of seminars across the country. He worked as a management consultant with FMI Corporation from 19972002.
Matt has performed Strategic Planning, Business Evaluations and Productivity Improvement engagements with dozens of
clients. He has held seminars and training sessions for associations and private companies and is certifi ed on several subjects
ranging from people skills to business processes.
accidents, including civil and criminal matters. Steve also advises employers on developing safety and health programs, and
conducting audits under privilege. He has extensive experience in representing industry trade associations in rule making and
litigation involving the development and interpretation of OSHA standards. He was named "the top OSHA lawyer in the country
for utility matters" in the 2005 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Additionally he was recognized
as "highly respected both in the industry and with the federal agencies" in the 2006 Chambers USA guide, and as an "acknowledged
expert" in OSHA in 2007. Steve is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the category of Construction/OSHA.