Management Team

Chris Fannin

President

Chris Fannin’s expertise and leadership skills are particularly evident in his role leading our union group on large projects.

Chris Fannin brings a solid educational foundation to his role with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and an MBA from the University of Findlay. With decades of experience in the industry, he has become an invaluable asset to the company. Fannin’s expertise and leadership skills are particularly evident in his role leading our union group on large projects.

Drawing on his extensive industry knowledge, Fannin effectively navigates the complexities of managing large-scale projects. His ability to guide and coordinate the union group ensures smooth operations and successful project outcomes. His experience and understanding of the unique dynamics of the Northeast region further enhance his ability to deliver exceptional results.

Josh Herrin

Vice President

Josh Herrin’s expertise encompasses large turnarounds, new construction projects and maintenance sites, reflecting his versatility and ability to adapt to various project types.

Josh Herrin has established a remarkable track record by successfully managing a wide range of projects across the United States. His expertise encompasses large turnarounds, new construction projects, and maintenance sites, reflecting his versatility and ability to adapt to various project types.

As a trusted coordinator, Herrin plays a crucial role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration between customers, contractors and subcontractors. This ensures smooth operations, optimal safety measures, and successful outcomes for turnarounds and routine work at numerous major accounts.

With his comprehensive project management skills and dedication to ensuring the success of every undertaking, Herrin is a valuable asset to the organization, driving excellence in project execution and establishing long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Jc Adams

TAR/Combined Services Construction Manager

Jc Adams fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, empowering teams to achieve their best. He is dedicated to developing and mentoring employees, recognizing that a strong and motivated workforce is essential for project success.

Jc Adams is an accomplished construction manager with a strong focus on industrial services and a proven track record of building a robust safety culture within organizations. With decades of experience in the industry, he has successfully led and managed a wide range of construction projects, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards.

Adams fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, empowering teams to achieve their best. He is dedicated to developing and mentoring employees, recognizing that a strong and motivated workforce is essential for project success.

Jeff Dillow

Soft Crafts Construction Manager

Jeff Dillow is a third-generation Union Carpenter with a passion for building—both structures and relationships.

Marcus Cronier

Project Manager

Marcus Cronier’s professional growth is backed by multiple certifications and training in areas like safety, rigging, torquing and tube/pipe beveling.

As a dedicated member of Local 9 Plumbers and Pipefitters over decades, Marcus Cronier has honed his skills across diverse construction arenas, including nuclear and cogen powerhouses, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, breweries, food processing and commercial sectors. Cronier is a certified welder, proficient in multiple processes including automatic and orbital. His professional growth is backed by multiple certifications and training in areas like safety, rigging, torqueing and tube/pipe beveling.

Randy Cooper

Regional Safety Manager—Northeast

Randy Cooper emphasizes the pivotal importance of fostering safety cultures within organizations and empowering employees to prioritize well-being.

Randy Cooper is a highly accomplished safety professional with decades of experience in the nuclear and petrochemical industries. He emphasizes the pivotal importance of fostering safety cultures within organizations and empowering employees to prioritize well-being. As a Regional Safety Manager, Cooper implements HSE programs, conducts inspections, and provides technical support for risk assessments. He adeptly manages and trains field HSE experts, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with safety standards. With certifications in construction, nuclear safety and FEMA, Cooper’s extensive experience working alongside diverse professionals makes him a vital asset in overseeing GSCS’ Northeast Region.

Jeff Forlenza

Director of Business Development

Jeff Forlenza has consistently led initiatives that deliver measurable impact—from pioneering cost-saving execution strategies to integrating safety and lean methodologies across complex capital projects.

Jeff Forlenza holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Having spent most of his career working on the Owner side, Jeff deeply understands the client’s perspective, particularly the emphasis on value-driven solutions, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. He naturally builds trusted relationships and engages early in the project lifecycle to align stakeholders and delivery strategy, ensuring value is captured from day one.

Driven by a commitment to innovate, Jeff has consistently led initiatives that deliver measurable impact—from pioneering cost-saving execution strategies to integrating safety and lean methodologies across complex capital projects. Jeff has shaped scalable practices in construction, engineering, and technology deployment by bridging technical insight and practical solutions with cross-functional leadership. His contributions have helped transform traditional project delivery models into agile, future-ready systems embraced across the industry.

Eugene Howard

Regional Safety Manager—West

Eugene Howard rose from scaffold builder to a leader in HSE, honing his skills, earning key safety certifications, and driving organizations toward safer, more secure environments with his commitment to excellence.

Eugene Howard is an accomplished Regional Safety Manager with a rich history in the field of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). Howard’s journey began as a scaffold builder. Throughout his career, he has honed his construction and safety skills and demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. His commitment to professional growth led him to pursue educational opportunities, earning him certifications in safety management and OSHA 500 and 510 qualifications.

With a legacy of leadership, training, and a relentless commitment to safety excellence, Eugene Howard is a true asset to the field of safety management, propelling organizations toward safer and more secure environments.

Ken Kelch

Mechanical Construction Manager

Ken Kelch leads West Coast projects with a focus on quality, timeliness and teamwork, embracing challenges and celebrating team success.

Ken Kelch, a seasoned Mechanical Construction Manager, oversees West Coast turnarounds and construction projects. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and budget adherence, Ken fosters a collaborative team environment. Beyond his technical expertise, he enjoys the challenges of the industry and the satisfaction of witnessing team success.

Javier Martinez

Coatings Specialist

Javier Martinez is a TAR specialist with extensive experience in new construction, tank and concrete liners, maintenance and various other projects.

Javier Martinez is a seasoned industrial coatings professional boasting decades of progressive experience. Since beginning his career as an apprentice painter in 2003, Martinez has ascended through the ranks from journeyman painter to construction manager. His expertise spans various responsibilities, from hands-on coating application to comprehensive project management, encompassing quality control, crew supervision, specification preparation, budget development and cost tracking. Martinez holds AMPP certification as a coatings inspector, OQ certification in coatings and inspection and NCCER Plus. He is a TAR specialist with extensive experience in new construction, tank and concrete liners, maintenance, and various other projects. Passionate about enhancing logistics and execution to streamline costs and hours, Javier’s commitment to efficiency and quality stands out in his career.