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Michael Bruss : President, Dir. of Design & Project Development
President/Project Development/Architectural Liaison

Professional Background
With over 30 years in the construction business, Michael Bruss is also the founder of Bruss Construction. He has extensive experience in historical renovations and commercial construction. Projects ranging from $10,000 to $6,000,000.

Educational Background
Graduate of Professional Certificate at Northeastern University
Building/Design Program in Construction Management

Affiliations
Board of Director NH Preservation Alliance
Associated Builders & Contractors
New Hampshire League of NH Craftsmen since 1980
American Institute of Architects
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Representative Projects
  • Family Tree Health Care, Hopkinton, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, New London, New Hampshire
  • Flash Photo, New London, New Hampshire
  • Proctor Academy Ice Arena, Andover, New Hampshire
  • Proctor Academy Daycare Center / Dining Hall / Dormitory
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Andover, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence / Riding Arena / Studio / Main Barn, Newport, New Hampshire
  • Harris Center for Conservation Education, Hancock, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence, Meredith, New Hampshire
  • Sunapee School District Gymnasium, Sunapee, New Hampshire
  • Canterbury Shaker Village Visitor Center, Canterbury, New Hampshire
  • Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Concord, New Hampshire
  • St. Paul's School, Renovations, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Concord Food Co-op, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Not So Plain Jane's, Manchester, New Hampshi
  • Landmark Title, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Newbury Public Library, Newbury, New Hampshire
  • Bara Dental Office, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, New Hampshire
James Bruss : CEO, Dir. of Business Development
Vice President/Chief Executive Officer

Professional Background
Jim has been co-owner since 1993. He has over 13 years in the Construction business including both residential and commercial. Previously he was the Northeast Regional Construction Manager for Hallmark Cards. Jim has managed projects ranging from $10,000 to $3,500,000.

Affiliations
NH Home Builders Association
Concord Area Chamber of Commerce
Bradford Economic Opportunities Committee
Associated Builders & Contractors, Board of Directors
Associated Builders & Contractors ~ National ~ Board of Directors
Leadership Council
Lake Todd Association, Vice President

Representative Projects
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Early Enrichment Center, Concord, New Hampshire
  • St. Paul's School, Renovations, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Casey Family Services, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Charter Trust, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Paul A. Smith School, Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Flash Photo, New London, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, New London, New Hampshire
  • Proctor Academy Dormitory, Andover, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Andover, New Hampshire
  • Not So Plain Jane's, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Landmark Title, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Newbury Town Hall / Town Garage, Newbury, New Hampshire
  • Newbury Public Library, Newbury, New Hampshire
  • Bara Dental Office, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Hillsboro Fire Station, Hillsboro, New Hampshire
  • Farmsteads of New England, Inc., Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Claremont, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Enfield, New Hampshire
John Bruss : Vice President, Chief Estimator
Vice President/Chief Estimator

Professional Background
John Bruss has been a project manager on projects ranging from $250,000 to $8,000,000. He has over 26 years of experience in the Commercial Construction Field.

Educational Background
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College- Green Bay, WI
Completed courses: Blueprint reading, Advanced Blueprint reading, Transit/level, basic Welding, Rigging,
Standard First Aid, CPR, OSHA Safety
OSHA 10-Hour Card Holder

Affiliations
Management Representative for Bruss Construction Safety Committee
Bradford Community Center Board of Directors

Representative Projects
  • Lake Opechee Inn & Spa, Laconia, New Hampshire
  • Bank of New Hampshire, Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Hillsboro Fire Station, Hillsboro, New Hampshire
  • Farmsteads of New England, Inc., Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Paul A Smith School, Franklin, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, New London, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, New London, New Hampshire
  • Sunapee School District Gym, Sunapee, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Sunapee, New Hampshire
  • Nicolet Elementary School, Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Jefferson Elementary School, Neenah, Wisconsin
  • Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College, Marinette, Wisconsin
  • Sunrise Elementary School, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
  • Sunset Elementary School, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
  • Door County YMCA, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
  • South Works Project - Manitowoc Engineering, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
John Forgiel CPA : CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Professional Background
John is a registered CPA in the State of New Hampshire. He has over twelve years of public practice as a CPA. He has extensive experience in administrative and management of a construction office, including workmen's compensation administration and job costing and all aspects of financial reporting. John has acted as accountant and treasurer for Bruss for the past 17 years.

Educational /Background
Graduate of Providence College BS in Accounting

Affiliations
Member of NH CPA Society
Amy Bruss : Office Manager
Project Development Facilitator

Professional Background
Amy joined Bruss Construction's operations team in early 2004. Previously, Amy was Administrative Assistant/Schedule Coordinator for a multi-clinic medical practice in Green Bay, WI.

Educational /Background
Graduate of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with an Associates Degree in Health Care Business Services
Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT Excellence Committee
Elected Director 2007 of National Association of Women in Construction New Hampshire Chapter
Certificate holder of Administrative Assistant Skill Path Seminar
Participant in the Leadership Conference for Women
Ed Rimm : Commercial Project Manager
Commercial Project Manager

Professional Background
Ed comes to the Bruss team with over 30 years of experience in the custom residential and commercial construction field and has experienced many positions within the industry. With Ed's extensive background in the construction process, his understanding of building codes and engineering requirements, he is able to walk clients through the building process from contract to completion with a strong "can do" attitude.

Educational Background
Mt. View High School, Thorndike Maine
Waldo County Vocational Technical Institute, Waldo Maine
Associated Builders and Contractors
Certificate of Achievement in Construction Supervision
Associated Builders and Contractors
Leaders in Construction Program
2000 International Residential Code Review

Affiliations
NH/VT Associated Builders and Contractors
NH Home Builders Association
National Association of Home Builders

Representative Projects
  • Concord Hospital ~ Pediatrics Wing Renovation, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence ~ Lincoln, Massachusetts
  • Commercial Building ~ Exeter, New Hampshire
Jon Edmunds : Project Manager
Project Manager

Professional Background
Jon Edmunds joined Bruss Construction as Project Manager in March 2007. He has over 15 years of experience in the custom residential and commercial construction field and has experienced many positions within the industry. With Jon's extensive background in the construction process, his understanding of building codes and engineering requirements, Jon is able to walk clients through the building process from contract to completion of the project.

Educational Background
Alfred State College, Alfred, New York
Dale Carnegie - Human Relations

Representative Projects
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence Custom Barn, New London, New Hampshire
Peter Swislosky : Special Project Manager
Special Project Manager

Professional Background
Peter joined the Bruss in April of 2006 as a Project Superintendent. During the past two years Peter has proven himself as a motivated team leader and quite capable of getting the project finished on time and within budget. In the fall of 2007 Peter was promoted to Special Project Manager in charge of the newly created Bruss Small Projects Division and several repeat business company accounts. Peter utilizes his education in team leadership and past experiences as a project superintendent, estimator, lead carpenter and group leader to make sure the project is completed to the Bruss quality standard.

Educational Background
Graduate NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH
  AS Business Administration, Computer Aided Design

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, Clemson, S.C.

Associated Builders & Contractors NH courses
  Communication, Leadership, Estimating, Project Planning, and Scheduling.

Completed OSHA 10 Hour Card Program

Representative Projects:
  • Laboratory Renovation ~ Pike Industries, West Lebanon, New Hampshire
  • Custom Barn at Private Residence ~ Lake Sunapee New London, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence ~ Bethlehem, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Country Club Renovations & Addition, New London, New Hampshire
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm ~ Governor's House Renovation, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank ~ White Building Renovation, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Nancy Smith : Field Project Assistant
Project Engineer

Professional Background
Nancy is a recent graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Construction Engineering Technologies, during the off periods from school she worked in many different aspects of the construction industry gaining her lots of project field experience. Nancy brings a strong knowledge of schedules and material ordering which allows here to keep the flow of materials to the site matched with the production timetables of that project. Bruss Construction is proud to have Nancy out in the field and see her as a valuable resource capable of achieving the tasks assigned to her.

Education and Affiliations
Montana State University ~ B.S. Construction Engineering Technology
Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT.

Representative Projects
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Chris Simpkins : Project Superintendent
Project Superintendent

Professional Background
Chris joined Bruss Construction in the winter of 2006. Chris comes to us with a vast background of experience in all types of construction with over 26 years of service in this industry. Chris has a high level of interest and knowledge in sustainable construction.

Educational Background
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Real Estate Sales License in NH
OSHA 30 Hour Card Holder
Northeast Sustainable Energy Assoc. Conference Attendee

Representative Projects
  • St. Paul's School Boat House, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Green Woodlands Environmental Education Center, Lyme, New Hampshire
  • Cardigan Mountain School Infirmary, Canaan, New Hampshire
  • Phillips Exeter Academy Faculty Housing Units, Exeter, New Hampshire
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Rick Alibrandi PE : Special Project Superintendent
Special Project Superintendent

Professional Background
Rick has been with Bruss Construction for ten years along with another ten years of experience in construction engineering for the State of NH DOT highway, bridges and public works projects. He also has ten years experience as a Construction Company Principle and three years experience as Head of Construction for the State of NH Fish and Game Access & Engineering.

Educational Background
Graduate of University of New Hampshire- Civil Engineering
Graduate of Clarkson University with B.S. in Industrial Distribution
Graduate ABC Craft Skills Evaluator
Graduate OSHA 40 hour Construction Safety Program
Registered Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer #5498
Field Management Representative on Bruss Construction's Safety Committee

Representative Projects
  • Pine Rock Manor, Warner, New Hampshire
  • Newbury Town Library / Newbury Town Garage, Newbury, New Hampshire
  • Multi-Million Dollar Residential Project, Moultonborough, New Hampshire
  • Cricenti's Market, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Numerous Projects at St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire
  • White Mountain School, Bethlehem, New Hampshire
  • Multi-Million dollar project, Newport, New Hampshire. Consisting of:
      Renovate & Refurbish 18th Century Residence
      Office Building
      Riding Arena
      Horse Barn Addition w/2nd Floor Residence
  • Knoxland Equipment, Metal Building, Warner, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence with separate garage, Newbury, New Hampshire
  • Bradford Town Library, Bradford, New Hampshire
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Corey Cheever : Field Manager Special Projects
Field Manager Special Projects

Professional Background
Corey has over twenty-five years of experience in the construction industry with extensive knowledge of residential projects. He brings to us his solid understanding of site, utility and road plans as well as his experience overseeing 120 subcontractors while owning his own residential construction company.

Representative Projects
  • Green Woodlands, Dorchester, New Hampshire
  • Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
  • The MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence Custom Barn, New London, New Hampshire
Al Cyr : Project Superintendent
Project Superintendent

Professional Background
Al has been with Bruss Construction for 10 years as project foreman. He has a total of 19 years of experience in the construction industry.

Educational Background
Graduate of Belmont High School
Two years of schooling in the Building Trades Program at Laconia High School
10 years of experience as member and leader of production framing crew
Completed the Building Technology Program at NHTC
OSHA Ten Hour Card Holder
Associated Builders & Contractors Supervisory Management Program

Representative Projects
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Andover, New Hampshire
  • Landmark Title, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Not So Plain Jane's Phase I & II, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Charter Trust, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Bank, Peterborough, New Hampshire
  • Bara Dental Clinic, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Sunapee Gymnasium, Sunapee, New Hampshire
  • White Mountain School, Science Center, Bethlehem, New Hampshire
  • Lake Sunapee Country Club, New London, New Hampshire
  • Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Tim Morrison : Project Superintendent
Project Superintendent

Professional Background
Tim has been with Bruss Construction for nine years. He has a total of 27 years of experience in the construction industry. Tim is also quite experienced in the salvage of older buildings and reusing as many original parts as possible both inside and out, most recently a 232 year old New Hampshire colonial.

Educational Background
Graduate New Hampshire Technical College- Manchester
Building Technology Program
Graduate ABC Craft Skills Evaluator
Graduate ABC Superintendent Training Program
Certified OSHA competent person
Certified OSHA 10 hour construction safety course instructor
Graduate of OSHA 30 hour Construction safety course
Graduate MEMIC staging and fall protection
Field Personnel Representative for Bruss Construction's Safety Program

Representative Projects
  • Visitor Education Center, Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, New Hampshire
  • Million Dollar Private Residence, Hopkinton, New Hampshire
  • Million Dollar Residential Project, Meredith, New Hampshire
  • $900,000 Private Residence, Bedford, New Hampshire
  • Concord Food Co-Op Food Store, Concord, New Hampshire
  • Capitol Region Health Care, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • Private Residence, Concord, New Hampshire
  • The MacDowell Colony, Colony Hall Renovations, Peterborough, New Hampshire



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