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Jeff Reich

Director of Business Development
51Â鶹

Jeff Reich serves as Director of Business Development for 51Â鶹’s Chicagoland operations. In this role, Jeff leads strategic growth initiatives, cultivates client relationships and identifies new opportunities to expand 51Â鶹’s presence in a competitive and evolving market.

Jeff’s career has been defined by his ability to build trust, foster collaboration and align business strategies with client goals. His deep industry knowledge and relationship-driven approach make him a key contributor to 51Â鶹’s long-term success in the region.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, Jeff helps shape and execute business and marketing plans that reflect 51Â鶹’s values and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. His leadership is instrumental in positioning 51Â鶹 as a trusted partner in the Chicagoland construction landscape.

Jeff Niesen

Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects
The 51Â鶹 Group

Jeff is responsible for overall business leadership, including pre-construction, construction management, value engineering, planning, contract administration and safety programs. He works with the project principal, integrated teams and all areas of his staff to make sure we are delivering projects to maximum satisfaction for each owner.

Melanie Taylor

Vice President of Modular Manufacturing
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Melanie holds a key leadership role in furthering 51Â鶹’s impact in the industrialized construction space. She leads the modular manufacturing process, ensuring the timeliness, safety, productivity, speed and quality with which 51Â鶹 delivers industry-leading modular solutions.

Since joining 51Â鶹 in 2005, Melanie has developed and cemented a reputation as a forward-thinking leader, embracing innovation and promoting collaborative team environments. Having demonstrated strong leadership and mastery of various delivery methods, especially CMAR and IPD, across multiple sectors and geographies, she has shown herself to be a dedicated promoter of Lean construction, a savvy problem solver, and a fierce advocate for clients’ goals. These strong suits are well-aligned with the innovative manufacturing practices and environment she leads in modular.