Lead by Experience

With more than 30 years of experience, Fred was named Chief Executive Officer of Lee Contracting in 2019, and also serves on its board of directors.  Prior to being named CEO, Fred served three years as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Under his leadership, Lee is building on its strengths of providing high-valued industrial construction services to its customers, while offering long-lasting skilled trade careers with an excellent retirement program to its employees.  Additionally, Fred is focused on evolving Lee’s leadership and infrastructure to support the continued robust growth of the company.

Before joining Lee Contracting in 2016, Fred spent three decades in the automotive and banking industries with Ally Financial and General Motors. He served most of that time in finance and human resources roles; which included new business development, sales and marketing, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, regulatory compliance, product development and manufacturing.

Fred received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. He also completed the Executive Training Program at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.

With a focus on strategic planning, process improvements and financial management, Kevin has more than 25 years of experience in the industrial contracting industry.

Kevin oversees all operations at Lee Contracting, including the project management and skilled trades teams. He plays an important role in advancing and streamlining processes and procedures, with a focus on growth and strategy. Promoting a culture of safety, Kevin also works to attract and grow Lee Contracting’s talent in all of our locations.

Immediately prior to Lee Contracting, Kevin served as Executive Vice President at Feyen Zylstra, LLC, a large nationally based electrical services and technology firm. He was instrumental in aligning organizational objectives with the company mission, and managed full P&L for sales and operations, solidifying the company’s market position. Kevin also has a distinguished track record of leading business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organizations.

Kevin is a licensed electrician in the State of Michigan and holds a certificate in the Executive Leadership Program from Stanford University.

Bob Briggs joined Lee Industrial Contracting in 2024 and is responsible for guiding the company’s financial strategies and operations.

With a career spanning over three decades, Bob has financial expertise in the automotive, food services and sporting goods industries.

Before joining Lee Contracting, Bob served as the CFO-American at the Grammer Group, a Toledo, Ohio-based global supplier of automotive seating and interior systems. Bob also served as Vice President of Finance at International Automotive Components, where he oversaw the financial functions of a company with 20 manufacturing facilities.

Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Michigan – Dearborn.

Joining Lee Contracting in 2020, Krista brings more than 30 years of experience to her role as Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer. As CHRO/CAO, she directs the strategy and management of the organization’s HR, safety, IT and purchasing operations. She is also responsible for the organization and administration of board matters as the Secretary of the Board.

Immediately prior to joining the organization, Krista served as Senior Director, Total Rewards at Viseton Corporation, a global automotive electronics supplier and Fortune 500 Company. Krista led transformation efforts to globalize compensation strategies for effective resource deployment and built competitive benefits solutions to successfully attract and retain talent in target markets. She has also held roles with The Taubman Company, Ally Financial, Comerica Bank, Accenture and Ford Motor Company.

Krista received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University. She is a Certified Benefits Professional and Certified Executive Compensation Professional. Krista is a mentor with Menttium, a pioneer in corporate mentoring programs that support leadership development and inclusion efforts in the global community.

Michael joined Lee Contracting in 2004 as an Account Manager, where he built a strong customer base, contributed to revenue growth and led the sales team to  achieve the GM Supplier of the Year award for two years. He was also instrumental in placing Lee as one of the preferred installation contractors for all three OEM automotive companies.

Promoted to Director of Sales in 2018, Michael now leads the sales team, which includes more than 40 Account Managers, Project Managers and Sales Assistants. In addition to being responsible for achieving the company’s aggressive sales goals, he is also accountable for cultivating Lee Contracting’s client base, leading the acquisition strategy of new customers and the mentoring and training of the sales staff.

A Master Electrician by trade, Michael has spent more than 35 years in the industrial contracting industry. Michael also served as the Sargent of Arms for the Michigan Electrical Contractors Association (MECA) for two years. Prior to joining the Lee family, Michael owned his own electrical company and worked for several contracting companies.

Michael is a member of the executive management team and serves as a board advisor.

Neil has held various positions at Lee Contracting over the last 20 years. Prior to his current role as Director of Strategy, Neil has spent time in the Director of Sales and Facilities Manager roles at Lee. He also serves as a Member of the Board.

As Director of Strategy, Neil counsels the leadership team on creating ways to achieve long-term growth and revenue goals. He is tasked with identifying strategic opportunities to expand Lee Contracting’s business, while taking those strategies from planning phase to execution.

Prior to joining Lee Contracting, Neil has held mechanical engineering roles at Harley-Davidson and United States Steel.

Neil holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He also received his Master in Finance from Walsh College.

John has been a member of the Lee Industrial Contracting team for more than 25 years. Throughout his tenure with the company, he has held a variety of positions, starting as a Heavy Equipment Operator and advancing into his current role as Senior Operations Manager for Lee Contracting’s latest acquisition in Midland, Michigan. The Mid-Michigan location specializes in heavy civil contracting and underground utility work.

Prior to his current position, John led Lee Contracting’s rigging and machine repair department. There, he oversaw close to 100 team members working on more than 500 projects a year. John was responsible for starting Lee’s rigging division in 2004.

Vince joined the Lee Contracting team in 2009 and brings more than 20 years of experience to the organization. During his time at Lee, Vince has served as Electrical Foreman, Electrical Estimator and was promoted to the role of Operations Manager in 2015, where he oversees the day-to-day activities of the electrical department.

In his current role, Vince leads a team of 90, and is responsible for managing the operations of the department, while ensuring departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Prior to joining Lee Contracting, Vincent served as a Field Electrician with Summit Electric, Gemini Electric and Archery Electric.

Vince has his Michigan Master Electrician License and Michigan Electrical Contractor License.

Andrew is a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in mechanical operations. Since joining Lee Contracting in 2014, Andrew has risen to the role of Senior Operations Director, overseeing a team of over 100 staff across multiple departments, including air compressor, HVAC, pipefitting, Pontiac School Maintenance, and fire protection. A key aspect of his leadership is guiding Estimators and Department Managers to improve operational efficiency, while also driving efforts to strengthen the company’s safety culture.

Before joining Lee Contracting, Andrew accumulated over seven years of experience at Limbach Company, working in roles ranging from Pipefitter Foreman to Project Manager and Estimator. His career also includes over a decade at American Ideal Heating Company, adding to his industry expertise.

Andrew holds several State of Michigan licenses, including Mechanical Contractor, Boiler Installer, Plumbing Contractor, and Master Plumber. He earned an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems from Henry Ford College, is a certified DLSS Green Belt, ASSE Certified Backflow Tester, and has pursued further education at the Pipefitting Industry Training Center and Central Michigan University.

With more than 30 years of experience in the steel fabrication industry, Mike began his career at Lee Contracting in 2010 as an Install Foreman. Prior to being promoted to Operations Manager in 2018, Mike served as Weld/Fab Department Manager and played a key role in developing the department and building it in to what it is today.

Mike leads the operations of Lee Contracting’s weld/fab and machine repair teams, managing a staff of nearly 90 tradespeople, managers, engineers and estimators. In his role, Mike is the liaison between wed/fab, maintenance/repair and sales teams, driving the department’s revenue goals, while overseeing project execution.

Prior to joining Lee Contracting, Mike worked in a wide range of fabrication fields, including structural steel, machine bases and sheet metal.

Alec joined Lee Contracting seven years ago as a Carpentry Department Manager, ultimately transitioning to the role of Operations Director for Lee’s foundations and building departments. In his current role, Alec acts as the liaison between sales and the Foundations and Building teams, working to review estimates, forecast workload, implement training programs and oversee project execution.

Prior to joining the Lee team, Alec served in concrete construction roles with several organizations in Metro Detroit. His experience includes commercial and heavy industrial construction.

Alec studied electrical technology at Mott Community College and completed the Detroit Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Program through Carpenter’s Local 687. He also has his residential builder’s license and Storm Water Operator license.

With over 27 years of experience in the industrial contracting industry, Dan brings a strong focus on operational excellence, process improvements and strategic planning to his role at Lee Industrial Contracting. Overseeing operations for the Grand Rapids market, Dan plays a pivotal role in driving growth and implementing strategic initiatives for the region.

Dan is committed to fostering a culture of safety and is actively involved in attracting and nurturing talent for Lee Contracting in West Michigan. His extensive background in electrical construction and services, coupled with his military service in the United States Army, equips him with exceptional leadership and operational planning skills.

Prior to joining Lee Contracting, Dan held key operational and project executive positions at prominent national electrical services firms.

Dan is a licensed electrician in the State of Michigan.

Rob has served as the Chairman of the Board for Lee Industrial Contracting since 2016. He brings more than 35 years of leadership experience to the board, and has extensive knowledge of the successful operation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).   

Rob served as CEO of Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) from 1986 to 2018, and currently serves as Chairman of the company.  Under his leadership, SSR grew from 85 employees, generating $5 million in revenue, to 450 team members generating $75 million in revenue. SSR has been partially owned by an ESOP since 1983 and became 100% employee owned in 2016.  

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the construction management graduate program at Vanderbilt University.   

A registered Professional Engineer in 16 states, Rob serves on the Board of Architectural and Engineer Examiners for the State of Tennessee, and the board of SRF consulting engineers in Minneapolis. He is a Founder and former Board Chair of the Nashville Food Project, a not-for-profit organization which last year provided over 200,00 meals to homeless and food insecure people in the Nashville area.   

Joining the Lee Contracting board in 2020, David currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and board member at Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC, an infrastructure underground and general contractor based in Orlando, and as Chief Financial Officer and board member at ProcessMiner Inc., a leader in cloud-based predictive analytic solutions for manufacturers. He is also the founder of Life Expeditions, Inc., an executive coaching firm for C-suite leaders.

David has also held financial leadership positions at North Highland, TRX, GE Energy, Mirant and Arthur Andersen. In addition to the Lee board, he also serves on the board of SRF Consulting Group.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Notre Dame and his Master of Business Administration.

Rick joined the Lee Contracting board in 2017. He currently serves as the Vice President, Total Customer Satisfaction & Programs at Faurecia, one of the top 10 largest automotive parts manufacturers in the world.

Prior to Faurecia, Rick has held leadership roles with Gestamp, BorgWarner, Inc., Magna Powertrain, AL-KO Kober Group, TI Automotive and Vari-Form.

Rick received his Bachelor of Arts in administrative & commercial studies and political science from The University of Western Ontario, as well as his Certificate in Quality Assurance from Fanshawe College, located in London, Ontario. He is a Certified Quality Engineer and completed management and leadership training at the University of Michigan – Dearborn and Center for Creative Leadership.