The Axia Team
Brett Rossell
EXPERIENCE: PRESIDENT & CEO, AXIA CONTRACTING 2015 To Present
- One of the founding members of Axia Contracting
- Directs all aspects of the company including:
- Estimating
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Sub-contract negotiations
- Field project operations
- Accounting
- Human resources
BAKKEN CONTRACTING – VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
- Successfully organized the operations of the company and managed growth to $150M annually in the first three years
- Projects ranged from $1M to $50M
- Responsibilities included supervision of the following functions:
- Estimating
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Sub-contract negotiations
- Field project operations
THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT – DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
- Projects ranged from $5 to $50M
- Accomplished two consecutive years of 50+ hotels built
- Built 17 Different Franchises
- Involvement in 450+ hotel builds in 27 states and Latin America
- Oversight of new hotel projects as well as:
- Re-branding
- Refurbishment & PIP’s
- Construction
EDUCATION
CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, B.A. – 1991
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION, B.A. – 1991
Jeff Schaumann
EXPERIENCE: PRESIDENT, AXIA CONTRACTING 2015 To Present
- Provides organizational leadership and strategic planning
- Oversees client services and contract administration for Axia Contracting projects
- Project coordinator for all merchant builds and development projects
- Responsible for site selection and procurement, planning and entitlements, and architecture and engineering coordination
- Manages projects through the entire life-cycle, including: contracting and construction oversight, leasing and sales
ARISTA DEVELOPMENT & BAKKEN CONTRACTING – VICE PRESIDENT
- Responsible for sourcing, coordinating and managing all land development projects for Arista Development. Duties included land selection and procurement, site planning and entitlements, improvement oversight and sales. Annual volume of sales grew from $1M annually to over $100M annually during the term of employment
- Diversified company operations from a solely merchant-based business to a business focused on establishing long-term joint venture partnerships and project sponsorship, thus leveraging market knowledge and expertise
- Led the formation of Bakken Contracting in 2012, and for ongoing business development and contract negotiation / administration for all Bakken Contracting projects. During its first 3 years of operation, grew company revenues to $160M annually
- Managed projects through the entire life-cycle of projects including: contracting and construction oversight, leasing and sales
- Supervised all staff and led acquisition and construction for all RDO Equipment facilities throughout a 10-state region, with approximately 10 projects managed annually, totaling an estimated value of $30M
CITY OF MOORHEAD, MN – PLANNING DIRECTOR
- Provided strategic planning and code development for a growing city of 35,000, including the development of a new comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. Managed staff in the administration of all zoning functions
- Built community relationships with the development community to strengthen and grow long-term relationship for the betterment of the City
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, IOWA CITY, IA
URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING, M.S. – 1998
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, GRAND FORKS, ND
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, B.S. – 1996
LEADERSHIP
Oakport Town Chairman, Clay County Joint Powers Board, Oakport Joint Powers Board,
Dilworth Fire Department Board, Rotary Club of Moorhead and JDRF Walk.
John Hilz
Vice President, Business Development and Marketing
John brings to the Axia family of companies more than 35 years of experience and knowledge of the construction, construction services, and business development industry. John is well versed in Multi-family, student housing, senior housing and hospitality. John is responsible for the introduction of the Axia family of companies to the real estate and development communities in Texas, the Southwest and Southeast. John is a native Texan and holds a BS degree in both Business Administration and Science from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. He also holds a state of Texas Real Estate Broker’s License. John has been on both sides as an owner and developer.
Ryan Jenson
Project Manager
Located in Axia’s Fargo office, Ryan is responsible for overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion. This includes estimating, developing project budgets and schedules, subcontractor negotiations and contracting, coordinating with on-site project superintendents, and ensuring the use of quality construction standards and proper techniques to complete projects on schedule, budget and with high quality. Ryan has experience working on multi-family and light commercial projects throughout North Dakota and Texas. He studied at North Dakota State University, where he acquired his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration.
Dave Berdal
Project Manager
David Berdal Project Manager Located in Axia’s Fargo office, David is responsible for overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion. This includes estimating, developing project budgets and schedules, subcontractor negotiations and contracting, coordinating with on-site project superintendents, and ensuring the use of quality construction standards and proper techniques to complete projects on schedule, budget and with high quality. David has been involved in construction for over 30 years and his work has included construction field management, field staff training, construction operations as well as over 12 years as a Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.
Brittany Feickert
Controller
As Corporate Controller, Brittany provides critical support to the daily operations of the various divisions within the Axia family of companies. She is responsible for the oversight of all accounting records and production of financial reporting. This includes directly managing accounting processes and procedures, cash management, general ledger accounting, internal controls and financial reporting for all Conventional and HUD 221 (d)(4) projects.
Brittany joined Axia Companies in 2015 and has over 14 years’ experience in the accounting industry in which she maximizes technology to accomplish and meet deadlines in a timely and accurate manner. She studied at North Dakota State University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major focus on HR Management.
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