Pepper: Civic and Cultural Venue Construction Case Studies

Designed by world-renowned architects, custom-engineered by specialists and crafted by artisans, civic and cultural spaces bring communities together through exhibits and programs that educate and engage. They preserve the past, sustain the environment today and build connections for tomorrow.

We appreciate the complexity and purpose in each distinctive design and philanthropic story, and we embrace the heart behind the vision. That's why we use visionary tools, like mockups, 3D models and immersive reality, to help bring them to life.

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Anthony Alleman Vice President, Illinois

Anthony Alleman Vice President, Illinois

Anthony Alleman joined Pepper in 2007 and has worked on projects ranging from Apple retail stores to international-award-winning museums. After completing the St. Louis Art Museum, Anthony quickly became a go-to expert for similar opportunities, including the expansion and renovation of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and The Women’s Leadership Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, both with Studio Gang architects. In addition, Anthony is helping to lead the team at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo on the Tropical Forests exhibit. Much of his success is tied to his ability to lead through partnership, collaboration, innovation and hard work. Anthony has also worked with long-term Pepper clients such as the Art Institute of Chicago and The University of Notre Dame. Within the industry, Anthony serves as chair of the Chicagoland chapter of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the national AGC Construction Leadership Committee.

Mike Stensland Senior Vice President, Illinois

Mike Stensland Senior Vice President, Illinois

As senior vice president Mike leads our teams on hospitality, cultural, civic and retail projects. He is responsible for the overall profitability and growth of the markets he supports, as well as supporting and developing the teams in his group. Over his lengthy career at Pepper, Mike has been instrumental in expanding our geographic reach, developing new clients, and taking existing relationships to a new level. Through his leadership, Mike and his team have significantly grown our institutional and higher education markets. Mike earned his construction engineering degree from Iowa State University and his MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Greg Leofanti Vice President, Illinois

Greg Leofanti Vice President, Illinois

Greg began his career in construction in 1995 and joined the Pepper team in 2000. He has championed our work at museums and zoos, including the Lincoln Park and Brookfield Zoos in Chicago. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management & Technology from Bradley University and is a LEED AP BD+C.

Wes Brown Senior Project Manager

Wes Brown Senior Project Manager

Warren Stevens, LEED AP BD+C Project Executive, Ohio

Warren Stevens, LEED AP BD+C Project Executive, Ohio

Warren serves as Project Executive for Pepper's Dublin, Ohio office. With more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Warren has primarily focused on civic and cultural, distribution, industrial and manufacturing projects. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology along with a minor in Business Administration. He’s also a member of the Builders Exchange Rising Leaders Class of 2017 and completed the Effective Personal Productivity course of study from Leadership Management International, Inc.

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests

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Walter Family Arctic Tundra Exhibit at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Experts

Anthony Alleman Vice President, Illinois

Anthony Alleman Vice President, Illinois

Mike Stensland Senior Vice President, Illinois

Mike Stensland Senior Vice President, Illinois

Greg Leofanti Vice President, Illinois

Greg Leofanti Vice President, Illinois

Wes Brown Senior Project Manager

Wes Brown Senior Project Manager

Warren Stevens, LEED AP BD+C Project Executive, Ohio

Warren Stevens, LEED AP BD+C Project Executive, Ohio