Vince's business philosophy encompasses exceptional execution with uncompromising integrity. He has over 25 years of expertise in construction and renovation of commercial properties. In addition to overseeing the Sales, Business Development & Estimating teams, his responsibilities include strategic growth, administration & member of Clarion's Safety Council. Vince earned a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and is also an active member in AIRE and BOMA Suburban Chicago.

Prior to creating Clarion Construction, Vince worked for development companies Corporetum Development & Illinois Industrial Properties where he managed new projects for clients such as Motorola, Silo, Wrought Washer, Illinois Bell, Whirlpool, Interlake, Wickes & AT&T. Vince has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Roosevelt University.

Phil started with Clarion as an estimator and then a project accountant for ten years. Currently, he serves as the company controller and Chief Financial Officer. His responsibilities include contract and budget management, job costing, project payouts, managing cash flow, employee benefit plans, union audits, and risk management, overseeing accounting (AP/AR) and IT departments, as well as, financial reporting. Phil has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Roosevelt University.

Jonelle joined Clarion in 2013. Her decade of experience in commercial property management helps her identify winning solutions for tenants, real estate and construction managers alike. Her responsibilities include planning and executing business development strategies aimed at increasing new business and brand awareness; growing and strengthening relationships with clients, and partnering with our estimating team and account managers to build familiarity with partners and projects. She assists in the entire team's goal for seamless transitions and superior service delivery. Jonelle received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Illinois State University.

Michelle joined Clarion Construction in 1998 to assist with accounting duties. As the business continued to grow, so did Michelle's responsibilities which include managing payroll, union reporting and audits, human resources, and running the employee incentive program, in addition to supervision of accounts payables and receivables. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management from National Louis University enables her to participate in the daily sports recaps during lunch.

Todd joins Clarion with more than 20 years in Mechanical Systems & HVAC experience. He has certifications in OSHA 30, CPR and a Confined Space Permit. His career spans from being a Building Engineer to business owner of a trusted mechanical subcontractor for many years. Todd’s made the transition to Clarion team member seamlessly. As a Project Manager and Safety Director, his responsibilities include ensuring safety practices are continuously reviewed, updated and enforced, as well as, quick budget turnaround, particularly for projects with heavy HVAC requirements.

Roger joined Clarion in 2019 as a Project Manager. As a construction professional for more than 15 years, Roger has experience estimating and managing commercial interior, tenant improvement, retail, residential, and industrial construction projects. Roger prides himself on being an excellent communicator and being skilled in planning, organizing and time management. He works effectively with architects, real estate executives, engineers, officials, vendors, subcontractors and customers and has an excellent track record in running efficient projects. Some of Rogers clients include NAI Hiffman, JLL, Cabot Electronics and Millbrook. Roger attended Western Illinois University and received a degree in Business Management.

Maureen has been with Clarion since 2004. She has over 20 years of construction accounting experience. Her role has evolved from Administrative Assistant to her current role, Assistant Project Accountant. Her responsibilities include Glass and Service Department accounting, assisting CFO in processing draws and sub-waivers, generating subcontracts, obtaining COIs, assisting with project close-out processes, and processing accounts receivable. She also assists the Construction Department with timely and accurate information related to job cost tracking, construction draw management, and payment approvals.

Lena joined the Clarion Construction in August of 2018. After working simultaneously in our Accounting, Business Development, & Human Resources departments, Lena is now a Project Accountant. She has an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Management and 10 years experience in accounting & office management, which has given her the ability to tackle the many tasks that come along with her current role. When she’s not multitasking at Clarion, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters.

Arnas joined Clarion in 2019 as a Senior Project Engineer/ Estimator with 3 years of experience in ground up, renovations and estimating within the healthcare industry. Arnas Graduated from Western Illinois University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management and a minor in History. His responsibilities include calculating precise take-offs, attending site visits, compiling subcontractor bids and assisting in formulating job budgets and bid packages.

John is a 2016 graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. He worked as a residential laborer during the summer of 2016 prior to joining Clarion’s team as an estimator. His current responsibilities include interpreting construction drawings, preparing estimates and take-offs, and attending site visits.

Erik joined the Clarion team as an Estimating Assistant in January 2020. He graduated from Benedictine University in 2019 with a Bachelors in Business Management and Organizational Behavior. His current responsibilities include assisting his project team with preparing estimates and take-offs and attending site visits.

Dana joined the Clarion team in 2020 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to becoming a permanent member of our team, she interned with Clarion on several occasions. Her core responsibilities revolve around keeping our office running as smooth and organized as possible. Her communication skills, ability to multitask and can-do attitude has allowed her to seamlessly step into this role.

Jimmy has been a trusted member of the Clarion team for 25 years. As Superintendent, he has worked with clients of all sizes, but some of his more notable recent projects have been for Ticketmaster, Ware Malcomb and GM Financial. We regularly received rave client reviews for Jimmy’s work due to his high standards for safety, cleanliness and communication. In addition to his master carpentry skills, James is OSHA 30 and CPR certified.

Joining the Clarion team in 2014, Andrew has over two decades of experience in the commercial, industrial, retail, and residential facets of the construction industry. A graduate, with high honors, from Milwaukee Trade and Technical H.S., Andrew went on to continue his education at Milwaukee School of Engineering. As Superintendent, Andrew is responsible for site safety, managing the schedule, coordination of subcontractors, material acquisition and deliveries, and supervising labor for each project. Andrew’s strong attention to detail, along with his desire to complete projects to the highest standards, makes him an asset to Clarion and our clients. Andrew specialty as of late is exceeding client’s expectations completing capital projects in occupied spaces safely and with as little disruption as possible.