Bob Kort
Bob KortFounder & Co-Owner
“One of the cornerstones of success is not only developing, but maintaining long-term relationships”

As Founder & Co-Owner of Kort Builders, Bob is responsible for the oversight of all company management, including new business development, sales, client relations, business planning and the development of all Negotiated & Design/Build projects. He is personally involved in working with prospective owners in order to get their projects to the construction phase in the most expedient manner.

Jeff Morone
Jeff MoroneCo-Owner & Operations Manager
“Decide. Commit. Succeed.”

Jeff’s primary focus is on facilitation of operations and production for the larger, more sophisticated projects while maintaining close interaction with clients, from pre-construction services through move-in and post-construction needs.

Rebecca Ogle
Rebecca OgleCFO
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

Rebecca has over 25 years of experience in accounting with a construction industry focus. As Chief Financial Officer for Kort Builders, Inc., Rebecca is responsible for managing and directing accounting and reporting functions, treasury management as well as managing external relationships for accounting, banking, tax, and benefits.

Tyler Schaefer
Tyler SchaeferSenior Project Manager
“The road to success is always under construction.”

Tyler is responsible for overseeing the entire project from beginning to the end, including but not limited to; budget, schedule, project procurement and overseeing the project. Tyler has worked on projects ranging from $100 – $100 million. Tyler believes in streamlining successful completion of projects under budget and ahead of schedules with safety as a priority.

Amanda Garcia
Amanda GarciaSenior Project Manager
“When you don’t know the answer, find someone who does. There is never a bad question, only those that go un-asked and un-answered. The more informed and detailed you are, the better you will deliver a superior finished product”

Amanda helps strengthen and grow new and established relationships with clients, subcontractors and design teams. She is involved through the entire process – at the start bidding opportunities, establishing budgets & schedules, and managing the construction and timely completion of each unique space with assistance of field supervision.

Her projects include office, warehouse, retail restaurant, fitness studios and other commercial spaces from small to multimillion-dollar renovations.

Brad Smith
Brad SmithEstimator and Project Manager
“Honesty. Open-Mindedness. Willingness. Own What You Do. Remain Teachable. Don’t let your expectations out pace your willingness to participate.”

Perform overall estimating services including: order of magnitude, feasibility and conceptual budgets; negotiated estimates and proposals; hard-bid estimates and proposals; design-build process including all phases of estimates/pricing and coordination with designers, architects, engineers and end-user.

Daniel Sutton
Daniel SuttonProject Manager
“Every winner is just a loser that didn’t quit.”

Daniel runs quantity take-offs and creates scopes of work to build estimates and budgets for clients. As a full-blown project manager, Daniel coordinates all parts of the construction process. He works with architects, vendors, engineers, and others to ensure project requirements and standards are met.

Tony McClurg
Tony McClurgProject Executive
“Listen if you want to be heard.”

Tony brings Kort Builders over 22-years of construction management experience with valuable industry insight. He has managed a range of project sizes, from tenant finish renovations to ground-up buildings valued over $50 million, in a variety of markets, including: office, hospitality, multi-family, medical and warehouse.

At Kort, Tony utilizes his understanding of the construction industry to develop new and strengthen existing client relationships. He emphasizes the importance of creating a cohesive project team, pulling together the client’s expectations with the subcontractors & design teams, to ensure close attention to detail and prompt solutions from start to a successful finish.

Lance Stephenson
Lance StephensonSenior Project Manager
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Lance’s passion for building and design began while working for his uncle’s construction company in high school. After high school, Lance graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management (BCM) and an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology.

Lance owned his own Residential construction company for 10 years before moving to the commercial sector. With 30 years of construction experience under his belt, Lance is experienced in a multitude of project styles. From ground-up retail centers and restaurants to tenant finishes and remodels, Lance utilizes his experience to handle the details of his projects from start to finish.