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.

Brad joined Clarion in 1999. His responsibilities include permit expediting, equipment and supply procurement and assisting with project schedules. Brad manages lead time issues through monitoring each stage of the permit approval process, fostering relationships with city officials and suppliers; monitoring inventory levels and following up on any missing or incomplete shipments should they occur. Brad graduated with honors from Illinois State University with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences.

Prior to joining Clarion as an Estimator in 2016, Sean spent 5 years working for an environmental remediation construction company. Shortly after joining Clarion, Sean was promoted to a Senior Estimator/Project Engineer. His ability to prepare detailed, accurate and timely estimates are key characteristics that he uses in his current position of Project Manager/Estimator. His previous experience, along with his attention to detail, make him a great fit to successfully manage any project. Sean received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Eastern Illinois University.

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.

Kelly joined the Clarion team in 2015. Her responsibilities include assisting CFO in processing draws and sub-waivers, generating subcontracts, obtaining COIs, assisting with project close-out processes, and processing A/R. She also assists the Construction Department with timely and accurate information related to job cost tracking, construction draw management, and payment approvals. She is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and when she’s not crunching numbers, she enjoys boating, hiking, traveling as much as possible and spending time with her family.

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.

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.

During the summer of 2017, Danny interned with Clarion as an Estimator. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He joined the Clarion team as an Assistant Estimator-Engineer later that year. His current responsibilities include assisting his project team, preparing estimates and takeoffs, 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.