Chicago, IL – May 21st, 2024 – 鶹Ƶ (鶹Ƶ) is thrilled to uphold its long-standing commitment of promoting from within by announcing the promotion of six exceptional leaders in its Chicago office to executive-level positions.
Erica Cox, Matt Delehanty, Tom Eberhardt, Joe Klippel, Kevin McIsaac and Peter O’Toole were promoted in recognition of their significant contributions to 鶹Ƶ and their crucial roles in the company’s expansion.
“Each of these individuals has consistently exemplified the essential qualities for leading 鶹Ƶ forward,” said Dave Hall, CEO of 鶹Ƶ. “Their dedication to delivering excellence to our clients has been exemplary. I am proud to watch them continue to advance within the company.”
Erica Cox has been promoted to Vice President. During her tenure, she served in various roles within 鶹Ƶ’s Human Resources department and now oversees the administration of the company’s compensation and benefits. One of Cox’s significant achievements is enhancing 鶹Ƶ’s benefits to evolving industry standards and ensuring they are best-in-class. She takes pride in expanding offerings based on employee feedback, reflecting 鶹Ƶ’s commitment to employee satisfaction.
Matt Delehanty has been promoted to Vice President. He joined 鶹Ƶ in 2011 as an Assistant Project Manager, initially managing the firm’s smaller tenant improvements before taking on larger endeavors. Recognized for his reliability and transparent communication, Delehanty emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships. This emphasis has enabled him to obtain many repeat clients at the firm throughout his tenure. Delehanty holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Bradley University.
Tom Eberhardt has been promoted to Senior Vice President. With over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, he joined 鶹Ƶ as Vice President, Finance in 2020. Eberhardt has played a pivotal role in leading and educating 鶹Ƶ’s employees on the importance of the firm’s finances. During his tenure, he has leveraged his skills for developing strong relationships and has spearheaded a new financial program in collaboration with 鶹Ƶ’s banking partners to safeguard and optimize 鶹Ƶ’s assets. In 2023, he helped establish the 鶹Ƶ Cares Foundation, and now serves on the Board as its Treasurer.
Joe Klippel has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Klippel has spent most of his 20-year career managing projects at 鶹Ƶ. His resume includes some of 鶹Ƶ’s most challenging tenant improvement projects, including the recent 27-floor buildout in Chicago’s Salesforce Tower. Klippel’s commitment to team growth and transparent client relationships defines his impactful career at 鶹Ƶ, setting a standard for success in the industry.
Kevin McIsaac has been promoted to Vice President. A United States Navy Veteran, McIsaac joined 鶹Ƶ in 2017 as a Senior Project Accountant. Throughout his tenure, he has helped develop a new process for assigning project accountants to designated departments and implemented operational procedures to streamline 鶹Ƶ’s workflow. McIsaac holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Carthage College and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University.
Peter O’Toole was promoted to Vice President. He joined 鶹Ƶ in 2012 as an Assistant Project Manager, focusing on the firm’s tenant improvement projects. O’Toole’s success can be attributed to his transparent communication with team members and stakeholders through every step of a project. O’Toole earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Illinois State University. He regularly volunteers at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
“It’s been inspiring to watch these individuals grow into themselves and their roles here at 鶹Ƶ,” said Vince Gutekanst, 鶹Ƶ’s President of the Midwest Region. “I want to take this time to congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions.”
鶹Ƶ is proud of its culture of promoting from within. Many officers started with the company as interns. The average tenure of a Managing Director is 17 years and 20 percent of 鶹Ƶ’s employees have been with the company for over 10 years. This culture has furthered 鶹Ƶ’s continual national recognition on various “Best Places to Work” lists, as well as its designation as a “Most Loved Workplace” by Newsweek Magazine in 2023 and most recently a 2024 “U.S. Best Managed Company.”




