Barry L. Cooper - Founder and CEO

Upon discharge from Military Service, Mr. Cooper's construction experience commenced again in 1969 as an experienced Ironworker.  He was responsible for the erection of structural steel on numerous high-rise structures.  In 1982, Mr. Cooper expanded his erection experience by serving as a General Superintendent for a reputable erection company, responsible for the installation of Precast Concrete and Natural Stone Products.

 

 

  Charles N. Mayer - Founder - Precast Services, Inc.

Since 1956, Mr. Mayer has been directly involved with the installation of Precast concrete and Natural Stone Products.  He began his career as an Ironworker Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman and General Superintendent.  The valuable knowledge gained from actual field experience has attributed to Mr. Mayer's successful advancement to positions of total managerial responsibility as Precast Division Manager and Vice President for a reputable erection company.

 

 

James Mirgliotta - Founder - Precast Services, Inc.

Mr. Mirgliotta served his apprenticeship with Ironworkers Local 17 starting in 1951 working for American Bridge Company on such projects as steel mills, power houses, bridges, and general steel erection projects.  Five years following he was a foreman, general foreman and superintendent for various companies in the Cleveland area both in the steel erection and general contractor field. 

 

 
 
 

   Paul Entres - CFO                             Lorri Sroka - Controller

 
 
  Bo Kusznir - President

Bo began his career with a Bachelor’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University in Civil Engineering.  His work experience spans a diverse range, from being a Research Assistant at the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, studying asphalt binders, to working at various companies in Sales and Project Management.  He has been involved in the construction of roads, bridges, movie theaters, shopping centers, warehouses, offices, parking garages and manufacturing facilities.  Mr. Kusznir has been a Director of Project Management for a major precaster headquartered in Pennsylvania.  Recently he has been active at the Precast/Prestress Institute working with various committees.  Mr. Kusznir holds an Honorable Discharge from the Army Corps of Engineers, and currently resides in Ohio with his wife and four children.

 

  Jonathan Smith - Executive Vice President

Mr. Smith's construction experience began in 1968 as a Project Coordinator for a major precast operation.  His construction experience has been well diversified, serving in many functions including estimating, design, delivering and erecting Masonry, Natural Stone and Precast concrete products for many commercial projects.  Mr. Smith has also served as Vice President and Operations Manager for an area specialty subcontractor.

 

 

  Ron Cooper - Executive Vice President

Mr. Cooper's career in the construction industry began in 1980 as a State Certified Welder.  After completing an Engineering Program at Kentucky State University, Mr. Cooper served as a Project Engineer on a multi-million dollar renovation project in California.  Mr. Cooper has since held such positions as Project Foreman, Project Superintendent, Field Engineer, and Estimator for a major Construction Management company.  Mr. Cooper currently holds an Associate Degree in Architecture from The University of Kentucky.  Mr. Cooper is also recognized by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) as a Certified Field Auditor.

 

  Michael J. Drop - Vice President - Architectural Precast

Mr. Drop holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management.  His construction experience commenced in 1988 as an Estimator and eventually to the position of General Manager for a prefabricated architectural panel subcontractor.  His assorted responsibilities were comprised of contract review, design planning, production scheduling, erection and material inventory for several commercial office building projects. 

 

IN MEMORY OF:

  Glen W. Winterfield - Vice President of Field Operations

Mr. Winterfield worked in the construction industry since becoming an apprentice Ironworker in 1966.  His experience was exceptionally diverse encompassing Structural Steel, Precast and Natural Stone Erection.  Mr. Winterfield had performed in the roles of Journeyman, Gang Leader, Area Foreman, General Foreman and General Superintendent. 

 

 

  Bernie Nowak - Project Manager

Mr. Nowak started his professional career in sales after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Statistical Analysis from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  He has been involved in the construction industry since 1990, advancing into upper management with a mid-size General Contractor specializing in retail development, supermarket and light industrial projects.  Mr. Nowak has extensive experience in all aspects of the construction business ranging from management of office and field personnel to negotiations with project owners.  Mr. Nowak is a past member of the Construction Employers' Association Board of Trustees.

 

  Aaron Vnuk - Project Manager

Mr. Vnuk started his construction experience while still enrolled in college on a co-operative education assignment at the Notre Dame Stadium Project in 1996 assisting with project management and engineering.  After completing his undergraduate work at Valparaiso University (Indiana) with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree, he joined Precast Services, Inc. full time in 1997 to assist with estimating and erection operations.  Mr. Vnuk is active within the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute' (PCI) Erection Committee and is a Certified Field Auditor under the Qualified Erector Program.

 

  Michael A. Hudgins - Safety Officer

Certified as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Mr. Hudgins' career in the field of Construction began as a laborer with Local 860 in 1988.  Mr. Hudgins soon became involved with all aspects of construction safety, serving as a Safety Officer since 1991.  His knowledge gained through both on the job training and classroom instruction, including the OSHA Training Institutes '500 Instructor Course, allows him to perform a variety of duties which include employee safety training, site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and the maintenance of OSHA record-keeping requirements.  Mr. Hudgins is also recognized by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) as a Certified Field Auditor, and is a Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

 

Office Directory

Leslie Bowers      Barry Cooper     Ron Cooper     Mike Drop     Paul Entres    

 Andrew Hinesman     Michael Hudgins     Sandy Kuzmiak     Bo Kusznir    Charles Mayer     Bernie Nowak   

Dan Perko     Barbara Dove     Jon Smith     Lorri Sroka    Aaron Vnuk    Frank Zwiercan           

 

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