As Senior Vice President with Alter Construction Group, Bob French brings more than 30 years of hands-on construction experience, strong supervisory qualities and an attention to detail that brings different projects in on time, within budget, safely and at the level of quality that the client expects.

Bob’s extensive background includes millions of square feet of diverse projects throughout the Chicago area. After rejoining Alter Construction Group in 2010, Bob’s initial project was the renovation of a 70,000 SF Historic Roundhouse on Chicago’s South Side for the DuSable Museum of African American History. Currently, Bob is leading the construction-management delivery of the new north suburban Grayslake Fire Station No.3. The 10,600 SF fire station facility is located at 22405 Peterson Road at Route 60. Bob’s past efforts on Alter Construction Group’s behalf include the 35,000 SF Robert Morris University campus in Orland Park, IL; the 12,000 SF Northern Trust Company bank on Oak Street, Chicago; the Robert Morris University Institute of Culinary Arts, Aurora, IL; and a 60,000 SF data center for Volkswagen of America, Libertyville, IL.

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Primary Responsibility

As Senior Vice President with Alter Construction Group, Bob French brings nearly 30 years of hands-on construction experience, a can-do attitude, leadership qualities and an attention to detail that brings projects in on time, within budget, safely and at the level of quality that the client expects.

Project Experience

Mr. French's extensive background includes millions of square feet of diverse projects throughout the Chicago area. Initially, he will be directing the completion of the renovation of a 70,000 SF Historic Roundhouse on Chicago's South Side for the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Mr. French's past efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Group have include the 35,000 SF Robert Morris University campus in Orland Park, IL; the 12,000 SF Northern Trust Company bank on Oak Street in Chicago; the Robert Morris University Institute of Culinary Arts, Aurora, IL; and a 60,000 SF data center for Volkswagen of America in Libertyville, IL.

Background

Mr. French has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Group from the University of New. He originally joined The Alter Group in 1998.

Representative Projects

  • DuSable Museum of African American History,
    Chicago, IL:
    70,000 SF Historic Roundhouse renovation
  • Robert Morris College,
    Orland Park, IL:
    35,000 SF educational facility
    • The Northern Trust Company,
    Chicago, IL:
    12,000 SF bank

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management,
University of New York

As Alter Construction Group’s Vice President of Finance, Mike Ochs manages the critical banking, insurance and legal relationships that assure a smooth construction process for clients and guarantee fiscal accountability and success over the entire project. As a CPA and 30-year veteran of the industry, Mike has extensive experience with intricate financing structures, including Tax Increment Financing, public/private partnerships, not-for-profit tax credits and joint ventures with foreign capital sources, including sovereign wealth funds.

At Alter Construction Group, Mike has been involved in projects such as the construction of Superior Ambulance’s 100,000 SF national headquarters, Elmhurst IL; the construction of Lake Center Corporate Park, Mt. Prospect, IL; the expansion of the luxury Landmark Condominiums, Vail, CO; the development of an 835,000 office/distribution center for Thomson Learning, Independence, KY; the construction of two 225,000 SF corporate headquarters office buildings for Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL; and the development of a 150,000 SF headquarters office for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation at Riverwalk Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ.

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Primary Responsibilities

As Vice President of Finance, Mike Ochs oversees finance, accounting, banking, legal issues, insurance coverage, asset underwriting, property-operational analysis, due-diligence review and lease-transaction analysis for The Alter Group. He provides expertise in reporting processes of property operations, including cash flows, NOI statements, budgeting, debt service, real estate tax administration, as well as pro forma analysis of various projects and construction options.

For Alter Construction Group, Mike has been involved in projects such as the construction of Superior Ambulance’s corporate headquarters, Elmhurst, IL; Robert Morris College, Orland Park, IL; and the five-building Loudoun Gateway Corporate Center, Dulles, VA. Additionally, Mike has participated in projects for The Alter Group such as the development of an 835,000 SF office/distribution center for Thomson Learning, Independence, KY; the construction of two 225,000 SF corporate headquarters office buildings for Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL; and the development of a 150,000 SF headquarters office for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation at Riverwalk Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ.

Background

Following his extensive career experience in the real estate and hospitality industries, Mike Ochs joined The Alter Group in 1990.

Representative Projects

  • Superior Ambulance, Inc.,
    Elmhurst, IL:
    100,000 SF corporate headquarters office
  • Robert Morris College,
    Orland Park, IL:
    35,000 SF educational institution
  • Loudoun Gateway Corporate Center,
    Dulles, VA:
    38.6-acre business park

Education and Accreditation:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting,
Millikin University

Certified Public Accountant,
State of Illinois

Mike Urick has unique expertise in managing construction trades, including a talent for team building, direct technical supervision and detailed daily progress reporting. A union carpenter for 30 years, Mike learned the business from the ground up, both as a tradesman and a leader, on some of Chicago’s most complex high-rise and civic projects.

Mike’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Group have included the Sullivan Center, the transformation of the landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company department store, Chicago, IL; the 100,000 SF Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL; Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office building, Joliet, IL; The Gale Group, a 200,000 SF corporate headquarters, Farmington Hills, MI; and Blankenbaker/325, a 325,000 SF warehouse, Louisville, KY.

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Primary Responsibility

As Site Project Superintendent, Mike Urick is responsible for construction monitoring and quality control. In this capacity, he establishes written procedures and schedules for all work in cooperation with the client. During construction, he performs daily manpower and progress reports, and weekly safety inspections in order to abide closely to schedules and budgets. He also maintains strict quality control over contractor performance in order to guarantee that it meets the requirements of the construction contract.

Additionally, Mike manages all necessary disruptions during the project, and provides adequate advance notice to the client. He reviews and evaluates the contractors’ supervision of their own personnel, equipment, and procurement of required materials and supplies.

Project Experience

Mike’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Group include the makeover of architect Louis Sullivan’s landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company flagship store into a mixed-use project, Chicago, IL; the South Lincoln Park Athletic Field, Chicago, IL; the Orr High School Athletic Fields, Chicago, IL; Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office building, Joliet, IL; the 100,000 SF Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL; and Gale Research, a 200,000 SF corporate headquarters office, Farmington Hills, MI.

Background

Mike has nearly 30 years of construction experience with such diverse companies as Walsh Construction, Inc., and Vacala Construction Company. He worked for Alter Design Builders from 1996 until 2002, and joined Alter Construction Group in 2006.

Representative Projects

  • Sullivan Center,
    Chicago, IL:
    Transformation of 50,000 SF of a landmark building into a corporate headquarters office
  • South Lincoln Park Athletic Fields,
    Chicago, IL:
    4.5-acre athletic field
  • Orr High School Athletic Fields,
    Chicago, IL:
    5.4-acre athletic field
  • Madison Medical Plaza,
    Joliet, IL:
    70,000 SF medical office building
  • The Amalfi Hotel,
    Dearborn Plaza,
    Chicago, IL:
    100,000 SF hotel
  • Gale Research,
    Farmington Hills, MI:
    200,000 SF corporate headquarters office

Professional Memberships

Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters,
Chicago, IL