Name:  CJ Black Position:  Construction Professional

CJ has several years of experience in the construction industry in various roles. At CK, CJ leads our estimating efforts. Although we get to see his estimating skills in action daily, a skill CJ has that not many people know about is his pro-level ironing capabilities. He was trained to iron meticulously in the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. If CJ could have one superpower, he would choose the ability to fly so that he could travel all over the world while saving on gas, which would be pretty amazing! CJ was drawn to CK because CK makes building fun! During his interview, he could tell how close-knit the team was. He was intrigued by CK's progressive approach to construction and liked the team dynamic and wide variety of experience every team member brought to the table. We are so thankful that CJ joined our team and can't wait to see which projects he helps CK build next!

With estimating, I am performing one of the first steps in planning a particular project. It is amazing to see the blueprints and budgets become a tangible and unique space at the conclusion of each project. I get to be part of every project we work on!

Name:  Phil Harris Position:  Senior Construction Professional

Phil is an experienced senior superintendent who brings a wealth of experience in a variety of project types to the team. Although Phil would choose telekinesis as his superpower of choice, we believe his positivity is his superpower. Phil is a proactive problem solver by nature and brings that positivity along with a personal touch to every project he builds. His passion for leadership and delivering projects on time at the highest level of quality is appreciated by all who work with him. Phil was introduced to CK through a former associate, and as they say, the rest is history. Phil plays a key role in CK's leadership, and we are grateful to have him on our team.

I enjoy taking the drawings, a 2 dimensional image, and making a real work thing or place.  Something 3 dimensional that exists in real time and space.

Name:  Mike Turner Position:  Senior Construction Professional

Mike is a client-service-driven senior superintendent who is just as passionate about building out spaces for clients as he is about building relationships. While his client service skills are top-notch, not many people know about his ability to make any pair of Crocs look good (although we as a team don't find this hard to believe since we see this skill often!). If his stylish Crocs weren't his superpower already, Mike would choose the ability to control animals. Because land, air, and sea travel would be easy, and he feels pretty confident he could beat any supervillain in any environment with his animals. Mike was drawn to CK for its workplace culture and the endless cool supply of CK swag. Mike brings his sense of humor, positivity, and a can-do attitude to everything he does, and we are lucky to have her as part of our growing team.

I enjoy watching a project come full circle and reflecting back on what it took to get to the final product.

Name:  Mike Azzara Position:  Director, Development and Engagement

As part of CK's senior leadership team, Mike is CK's Director of Development and Engagement, who helps guide and develop CK's strategic plan. With a diverse skill set, Mike participates in many components of CK, including business development, financial strategy, and even recruiting. One skill that not many know Mike has is his ability to juggle. If his ability to juggle different CK tasks is any indication, we aren't surprised! If Mike could have one superpower, it would be the ability to teleport so he could go to dinner in Italy and play golf in Ireland or Scotland whenever he wanted. What drew Mike to CK was another Mike...Mike Crim! We are so grateful to have Mike's experience, enthusiasm and creativity as part of our team. He plays a vital role in the company's strategic direction and is a fantastic asset to our team!

What I love about construction is the transformation from drawing to completed space. 

Name:  Kevin Snyder Position:  Construction Professional

Kevin is our fearless construction professional who has a passion for renovations and woodworking in his spare time. Kevin’s enthusiasm for all things construction is contagious. While many know about his passions, his best skill is that he is not afraid to try anything and is confident in his ability to complete any task. Although we can think of several superpowers Kevin already has, if he could choose one, it would be time travel for many reasons, but the main one would be to buy bitcoin at its lowest. As one of our superintendents out in the field, Kevin was drawn to CK after meeting the team, and he’s never looked back! Kevin loves building more than just projects, he enjoys building relationships, and we are excited to see what Kevin builds next!

What I enjoy most about construction is the process each trade goes through and seeing the final product.

Name:  Ben Gallucci Position:  Junior Construction Professional

Ben is a passionate junior construction professional who hit the ground running from day one, learning and thriving in the construction industry after spending five years in commercial real estate. Ben's skills in client service are well known among our team, but one skill he has that not many know about is his ability to dominate at FIFA. Beyond those skills, if he could have one superpower, it would be to fly because he thinks it would be cool to travel worldwide. CK caught Ben's attention through its hiring posts on social media. He was looking for a change and was drawn to CK's tight-knit, people-first culture. He was also interested in the construction industry, which was pretty new to him, and so far, it has been a challenging and rewarding experience for Ben. We are so glad that Ben made the change into construction and can’t wait to see which project he dominates next!

What I enjoy most about construction is the fast pace. No day is the same. Sometimes it can be hectic but it also makes it a lot of fun!

Name:  Rick McIntire Position:  Senior Construction Professional

Rick is one of CK’s Senior Superintendents. His strong interpersonal skills drive his customer service-focused approach on each of his projects. Even though we think customer service is Rick’s superpower, if he could choose a superpower, it would be time travel so he could witness different periods of history in real-time such as the Coliseum or Chicago when Al Capone was running wild! Rick joined CK in its earliest days because he was at a professional crossroads and took a chance on CK and its founder because he believed in the mission and vision and wanted to be a part of something from the beginning. He never thought it would be as special as it is today and never realized through it all he would end up loving the crazy construction world as much as he does. Rick is the embodiment of CK’s values. His passion and commitment can be seen on every project in the way he manages project schedules all the way through to working with our subcontractor partners. We appreciate Rick’s passion and commitment to our mission and can’t wait to see what he builds next!

What I enjoy most about construction are the PEOPLE first and foremost. The different relationships whether it be C|K, subs or ownership, I truly believe some of those relationships go beyond the jobsite or owners meeting. I also really enjoy the different challenges day to day, I love digging into whatever challenge is presented and knockin' it down. And let's not forget DEMO DAY who doesn't love DEMO DAY, break the walls down and give us a clean slate.