
Mike VanGessel
Mike is President and CEO and a founding partner in Rockford Construction. His tremendous leadership has brought about 2,500 successful Rockford Construction projects exceeding $2.4 billion. Mike’s dedication to the community, immense knowledge of the construction industry and community-wide network help build Rockford’s reputation for quality.
Mike is President and CEO and a founding partner in Rockford Construction. His tremendous leadership has brought about 2,500 successful Rockford Construction projects exceeding $2.4 billion. Mike’s dedication to the community, immense knowledge of the construction industry and community-wide network help build Rockford’s reputation for quality.

Michael Maier
In addition to his membership on the Rockford Construction Board of Directors, Michael is a founding partner and President of Rockford Development Group. He has worked in real estate development since the company was formed in 1993, specializing in new and renovated office buildings, and institutional, medical, multi-family and industrial properties.
In addition to his membership on the Rockford Construction Board of Directors, Michael is a founding partner and President of Rockford Development Group. He has worked in real estate development since the company was formed in 1993, specializing in new and renovated office buildings, and institutional, medical, multi-family and industrial properties.

Julie Towner
As Chief Financial Officer for Rockford Companies, Julie is fiscally responsible for all activities and arrangements contributing to the overall financial success of the corporation. Julie personally supports several worthwhile charities and represents Rockford Companies in her service to an array of community functions.
As Chief Financial Officer for Rockford Companies, Julie is fiscally responsible for all activities and arrangements contributing to the overall financial success of the corporation. Julie personally supports several worthwhile charities and represents Rockford Companies in her service to an array of community functions.

Kurt Hassberger
A lawyer since 1978, Kurt began representing Rockford Construction on legal matters in 1988 with particular emphasis on zoning, municipal and real estate issues. He joined as Rockford Construction’s general counsel in 1995 and became Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Kurt is a member of Rockford Development Group and engaged in development and renovation initiatives.
A lawyer since 1978, Kurt began representing Rockford Construction on legal matters in 1988 with particular emphasis on zoning, municipal and real estate issues. He joined as Rockford Construction’s general counsel in 1995 and became Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Kurt is a member of Rockford Development Group and engaged in development and renovation initiatives.

Ken Bailey
Ken first joined the company in 1994 and is now Executive Vice President of Rockford Construction. In this capacity, he oversees all construction activities and lends expertise to preconstruction and estimating functions. Ken’s community outreach is instrumental in maintaining Rockford’s commitments to green building and diversity.
Ken first joined the company in 1994 and is now Executive Vice President of Rockford Construction. In this capacity, he oversees all construction activities and lends expertise to preconstruction and estimating functions. Ken’s community outreach is instrumental in maintaining Rockford’s commitments to green building and diversity.

Dan Clappison
Since joining Rockford as a Superintendent in 1994, Dan now serves as Vice President of Operations. His leadership guides the firm’s relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. His work with associations such as the Better Business Bureau and Re-Entry Employment Resource Center support Rockford’s strong corporate citizenship.
Since joining Rockford as a Superintendent in 1994, Dan now serves as Vice President of Operations. His leadership guides the firm’s relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. His work with associations such as the Better Business Bureau and Re-Entry Employment Resource Center support Rockford’s strong corporate citizenship.

Mike Meyers
Part of Rockford Construction since its founding in 1987, Mike now serves as Vice President of National Construction. He oversees all national construction activities currently spanning 41 states and growing. Rockford Construction’s proven approach to multiple roll-out construction has enjoyed much success through Mike’s strategic planning and process improvements.
Part of Rockford Construction since its founding in 1987, Mike now serves as Vice President of National Construction. He oversees all national construction activities currently spanning 41 states and growing. Rockford Construction’s proven approach to multiple roll-out construction has enjoyed much success through Mike’s strategic planning and process improvements.

Tom McGovern
As Vice President of National Retail Construction, Tom specializes in major retail projects. Tapping into his experience with two such retailers prior to joining Rockford Construction, Tom has been instrumental in fine-tuning the company’s approach to retail and client satisfaction. Tom has managed more than seven million sq. ft. of retail construction during his career.
As Vice President of National Retail Construction, Tom specializes in major retail projects. Tapping into his experience with two such retailers prior to joining Rockford Construction, Tom has been instrumental in fine-tuning the company’s approach to retail and client satisfaction. Tom has managed more than seven million sq. ft. of retail construction during his career.

Norm Noordeloos
Norm is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Rockford Construction. As such, Norm provides vision and direction to the company’s preconstruction and business development efforts. Norm serves on many community and non-profit boards, associations, and committees. In addition, Norm created and runs a mentoring program to serve and encourage many local, minority-owned subcontractors as an integral part of Rockford Construction’s diversity plan.
Norm is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Rockford Construction. As such, Norm provides vision and direction to the company’s preconstruction and business development efforts. Norm serves on many community and non-profit boards, associations, and committees. In addition, Norm created and runs a mentoring program to serve and encourage many local, minority-owned subcontractors as an integral part of Rockford Construction’s diversity plan.

Roger Rehkopf
Roger is Rockford Construction’s Vice President of Preconstruction Services and a principal for Rockford Bergé. His expertise in pre-planning is essential not only for the preconstruction phase of projects but also the development and coordination of wind farm construction.
Roger is Rockford Construction’s Vice President of Preconstruction Services and a principal for Rockford Bergé. His expertise in pre-planning is essential not only for the preconstruction phase of projects but also the development and coordination of wind farm construction.