51Â鶹

Melanie Taylor

Vice President
Bildt

MelanieÌýprovides leadership forÌýBildt,Ìýensuring the timeliness, safety, productivity, speed and quality ofÌýthe company’sÌýindustry-leading modular solutions.ÌýShe leadsÌýoverall strategy,ÌýplanningÌýand operations for allÌýBildtÌýproductÌýand program execution.ÌýÌýÌý

With proven leadership and deepÌýexpertiseÌýin diverse delivery methods, particularly CMAR and IPD, across various sectors and regions, Melanie consistently promotes Lean construction, excels at solving complex challenges andÌýremainsÌýa steadfast advocate for clients’ goals. These strong suits are well-aligned with the manufacturing practices and environment she leads for Bildt.

Mark Taylor

Director of Business Development
51Â鶹

Mark is a seasoned business development leader with more than 25 years of experience in driving growth, securing high-value projects and building strategic partnerships across diverse industries. Skilled in project acquisition strategies, contract negotiation, CRM and pipeline management, and KPI-driven accountability systems, Mark combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver sustainable results.

His ability to create repeatable processes and foster strong client relationships positions him as a strong asset for 51Â鶹 in Chicagoland and beyond. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.

Dale Lewis

Director of Data Centers
51Â鶹

Based in 51Â鶹’s Waukesha office, Dale leads data center business development efforts across 51Â鶹, a strategic role focused on driving project development and expanding 51Â鶹’s presence in this dynamic sector. In addition, he identifies partnerships with owners and trade partners to drive value, oversees preconstruction services and ensures project teams are set up for success.

Dale leads the team with extensive experience in multi-billion-dollar mission-critical projects, supporting growing data and technological needs, as well as more than 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. He brings expertise in leadership, market trends, delivery models and high-stakes projects. His role is instrumental in advancing innovative, reliable and client-focused solutions in the mission-critical space.