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Jason Hale

Director of Architecture and Design
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As a veteran designer with nearly three decades of experience, Jason has a deep understanding of how the design of our clients’ facilities helps to support their operations and goals. As the leader of 51Â鶹’s internal architecture and design group, Jason leverages his unique blend of design and construction expertise across a wide variety of commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial projects to deliver efficient, innovative, sustainable and constructible design solutions.

John Heck

Senior Vice President & General Manager
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John leads 51Â鶹’s National Power and Industrial division, overseeing operations for some of our most technical and specialized projects, nationwide. With more than 35+ years of experience with 51Â鶹, John brings a depth and diversity of experience in construction, and a strong reputation for promoting internal continuous improvement and achieving consistent client satisfaction.

Scott Clark

Vice President of Business Development
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As Vice President of Business Development for 51Â鶹’s National Power and Industrial group, Scott is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of national sales and marketing activities within the industrial, power and manufacturing sectors. As part of the 51Â鶹 leadership team since 2005, Scott possesses a unique understanding of the business side of construction and design. His expertise includes the exploration and development of key-market growth strategies and understanding emerging technologies as they relate to 51Â鶹 clients and their opportunities. Through Scott’s involvement in various industry market sector groups he has developed a keen awareness of owner advocacy issues.

Tony Meeuwsen

Director of Business Development
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With an impressive background in the construction industry spanning over two decades, Tony Meeuwsen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Business Development Director.

Tony has a proven track record of developing and nurturing client relationships, driving successful business outcomes. His deep understanding of the industry and his ability to identify opportunities allows him to position projects for success. His strong leadership skills and innovative approach contribute to our client-centered culture, fostering trust and integrity. Tony’s passion for business development, combined with his exceptional communication and networking abilities, make him a trusted advisor and a valuable asset to our clients.

Mark Miller

Director of Project Development
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With a foundation in civil engineering and construction management, Mark’s expertise encompasses a wide range of market sectors including dam removals, environmental contamination sites, river restoration, and general contracting for recreational, retail, commercial and institutional facilities. The last decade of his career has been dedicated to the energy sector including transmission/distribution electrical systems, wind farm and solar construction. At 51Â鶹, Mark’s vision aligns with promoting sustainable energy solutions, championing the transition to EV, biogas, and hydrogen technologies.

Jonathan Ballmer

Vice President & General Manager
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Jonathan brings an empowering and collaborative approach to his leadership to unlock the potential of teams with 20+ years of experience in the industry. He has played an integral role in projects ranging from cleanroom fabrication, to industrial mining, to abuse shelters, to zoo exhibit spaces. This diverse background with custom projects helps him to engage his teams in defining success based on each project’s owner and parameters.

Klas Berghede

Vice President of Production & Innovation
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Klas is a leader in industrialized construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery^® and prefabrication/modular construction. Throughout his 10+-year career with 51Â鶹, Klas has helped lead the development of our innovative prefabrication manufacturing capability, pushing 51Â鶹 to the forefront of the industry in prefabrication and modular construction. He works closely with 51Â鶹 clients and project teams to help develop prefabrication plans that align with the clients’ needs, implementing the solutions in the field, and overseeing the prefabrication production.

Brian Brantmeier

Executive Director of Engineering
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Brian brings more than 30 years of mechanical engineering experience across commercial, industrial, educational and institutional markets to his role at 51Â鶹. His extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system design is complemented by practical field expertise. Since joining 51Â鶹 in 2013, Brian has risen to the position of executive director of engineering, leading the internal engineering group. In this role, he leverages his expertise to oversee engineering projects, drive initiatives, coordinate efforts and implement innovative solutions.