Pepper: Commercial Office & Warehouse Construction Studies

Building a healthy workplace

Tomorrow's corporate offices will be driven by health and wellness, technology and flexibility. As you determine your real estate needs, Pepper will help establish a program budget that supports your vision and long-term aspirations.

We maintain a close pulse on how market trends, materials and labor pricing and availability are shifting. This helps you analyze options and make informed decisions based on the lifetime performance of your facility.

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Experts

Jeff Johnson President, Pepper Construction, Wisconsin

Jeff Johnson President, Pepper Construction, Wisconsin

Jeff Johnson is a seasoned industry leader with more than 30 years of construction knowledge in virtually every market sector – including 20 years specifically focused on projects in Wisconsin. As an accomplished Lean practitioner, he became a founding member of the state's first Lean Construction Institute Community of Practice (LCI CoP). Major recent projects in the region under Jeff's leadership include completion of the BMO Tower, BMO corporate office and retail bank along with several other tenant and retail spaces, the multi-family space at Titletown and St. Rita Square senior-living residences. Jeff is also a recognized thought leader in Integrated Project Delivery and has worked with all contracting methods, including tri-party agreements.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from Montana State University. He is a member of ASHE and AGC of Wisconsin and gives back to the local communities through support of the American Heart Association, City of Hope and Habitat for Humanity.

Tim Cooper, LEED® AP BD+C Executive Vice President, Illinois

Tim Cooper, LEED® AP BD+C Executive Vice President, Illinois

Tim began his career with Pepper in 1995 as a project manager, where he served our healthcare, secondary education and corporate headquarters clients in both private and public sectors. He has developed strong teams who have managed several of Pepper's most long-standing client partnerships. Over the years, Tim has grown into various leadership positions and today serves as executive vice president of our Chicago and Milwaukee operations. He also has played a key role in the company's strategic planning initiatives with an emphasis on improving operations and continuing to enhance Pepper's approach to Lean construction. Tim holds an MBA from Indiana University, and he earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Purdue University. He is a LEED AP BD+C and is ASHE Healthcare Construction certified.

Robert Bruno Senior Vice President, Illinois

Robert Bruno Senior Vice President, Illinois

Bob leads our interiors group as well as our teams working in retail and mission critical/data center markets. He brings more than 27 years of construction expertise to every project, leveraging insights from his years spent in healthcare, commercial office and interiors to improve the both the end product and the customer's experience during construction. Bob has played a crucial role in developing Pepper's interiors market through strong client and team relationships. He holds a bachelor of science in economics from Indiana University and serves as a member of the board of directors for the Science and Math Excellence Network and is on the board of trustees for the Contractors Rallied about Servicing and Helping (CRASH).

Robert Martinelli Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Robert Martinelli Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

With 19 years of industry experience – including 13 years with Pepper – Rob has developed an impressive record of successfully delivering a range of K-12 and higher education projects, as well as commercial office buildings and corporate headquarters. Working throughout the Chicagoland area, the energy and enthusiasm that Rob brings to his projects is contagious and benefits design teams, trade partners and clients alike. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Eastern Illinois University and is a LEED AP.

Mick Metzger, LEED® AP Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Mick Metzger, LEED® AP Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Since joining Pepper in 1998, Mick has managed more than $1 billion of construction projects in almost every market the company serves - including commercial office, residential, mixed-use and interior build-outs. Mick appreciates collaborative delivery methods, such as design-assist, because he believes they are better suited to deliver a cost-effective end product that exceeds the owner’s expectations.

Mick holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Construction Management from Purdue University and an ASHE Healthcare Construction certificate, and he is a LEED AP. In addition to his role at Pepper Construction, he guest lectures at Purdue University and has served on the Executive Advisory Committee for their Construction Management Program. Mick is also a former board member of the ACE Tech High School board of directors.

Russ Pande Vice President, Project Director, Wisconsin

Russ Pande Vice President, Project Director, Wisconsin

As vice president and project director, Russ oversees project teams and is instrumental in building client relationships. With more than 20 years of experience in construction, he has worked on a broad spectrum of projects, from mixed use commercial developments and corporate offices to university dormitories and senior living facilities. Recent projects include The Corners of Brookfield and the Silverspot Cinema, St. Rita’s Square in Milwaukee, Meijer in Grand Chute and the Seda office renovation in Mount Pleasant. Russ also serves our industry on the ICSC Next Generation committee and the Illinois State University Construction Management advisory board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management & Manufacturing Management from Illinois State University.

Tony Smaniotto, MCR, MBA Director of Business Development

Tony Smaniotto, MCR, MBA Director of Business Development

Tony Smaniotto is a commercial real estate veteran with 30 years of experience in corporate real estate, capital markets, city planning and real estate development. A business developer and strong team player, Tony works closely with the executive leadership team at Pepper, where our client's projects represent the future. As business development director, he responsible for strategic account development with a focus on identifying new opportunities in the corporate workplace, retail and healthcare interiors markets.

Tony earned his MBA in Finance and Real Estate, with Academic Distinction, from the DePaul University Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tony is chairman of the CoreNet Chicago chapter, past president and honorary board member of The Dads Association at the University of Illinois and treasurer and board member of the Chicago Illini Club.

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Jeff Johnson President, Pepper Construction, Wisconsin

Jeff Johnson President, Pepper Construction, Wisconsin

Tim Cooper, LEED® AP BD+C Executive Vice President, Illinois

Tim Cooper, LEED® AP BD+C Executive Vice President, Illinois

Robert Bruno Senior Vice President, Illinois

Robert Bruno Senior Vice President, Illinois

Robert Martinelli Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Robert Martinelli Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Mick Metzger, LEED® AP Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Mick Metzger, LEED® AP Vice President, Project Director, Illinois

Russ Pande Vice President, Project Director, Wisconsin

Russ Pande Vice President, Project Director, Wisconsin

Tony Smaniotto, MCR, MBA Director of Business Development

Tony Smaniotto, MCR, MBA Director of Business Development