Reno In The Press
Reno Contracting Promotes Chris Heim and Erik Kissner To Vice President Positions
Both Executives to Perform Critical Roles in Helping Drive Company's Future
October 12, 2011 (San Diego, California) –– Reno Contracting announced today the promotion of Chris Heim to Vice President of Construction and Erik Kissner to Vice President of Operations. Heim had been serving as Project Director, and Kissner as the firm's Director of Field Operations. Accredited LEED professionals since 2008, they both report directly to Reno President and Chief Operating Officer Walt Fegley. Reno Contracting is one of the leading build-to-suit general contractors in Southern California.
"The promotion of two of Reno Contracting's most dedicated and longstanding leaders is a reflection of the company's appreciation of quality work performed by our team members on a daily basis, and a commitment to providing the best talent in meeting our clients' needs in all areas of our business. This includes Reno's expansion in tenant improvements, energy efficiency and solar capabilities," said Fegley. "We continuously look for ways to increase our own efficiencies and strengthen operations. In their new positions, Chris Heim and Erik Kissner will provide strong internal management, as well as continue to build upon and nurture their many key industry relationships in the Southern California region."
Chris Heim has a career in construction that spans more than 30 years, with a solid background in both project management and estimating. He joined Reno in 1993, providing strategic company planning and input on issues such as staffing, budgeting and scheduling, interfacing closely with construction teams on projects from start to completion.
Erik Kissner joined Reno in 1998, and has worked closely with the preconstruction, project management and field teams and provides strategic planning within the company's executive group. His experience includes involvement with site logistics planning, construction sequencing and scheduling, estimating and project procurement scheduling. An excellent builder, he also facilitates communication between clients and the operations/field teams, performs quality control evaluations and coordinates job safety inspections.