For Immediate Release
November 11, 2005
Leopardo Construction Appoints New Community Facilities Business Development Executive
Superintendent Emeritus Brings Over 30 Years of Experience
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois (November 11, 2005) – Leopardo Construction, a leading Chicagoland construction services firm, today announced it has appointed Michael J. Chinino as Business Development Executive of the Community facilities group, which is responsible for building schools, libraries, churches and other notable public structures.
As Business Development Executive, Chinino is responsible for fostering community business relationships and procuring new community construction business for Leopardo Construction. Prior to joining Leopardo Construction, Chinino was the Superintendent of Calumet City School District 155 for 10 years. He previously held the Assistant Superintendent position at Orland Park School District 135.
Chinino received a Superintendent and Business Manager Endorsement at Illinois State University. He received his Master of Arts from Chicago State University and his Bachelor of Arts from Eureka College. Chinino is a member of several professional organizations, including The Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) and the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). He also serves as President of the Suburban Superintendents Association.
Chinino will report directly to Michael Behm, Senior Project Manager of Leopardo Construction’s Community group.
“I know first-hand that building educational and municipal facilities requires skilled and experienced construction experts who can steer a project through the complex approvals process, protect precious budget dollars and determine the most appropriate and efficient construction options,” Chinino said. “Leopardo Construction has the know-how and the team of experts to guide schools and other community institutions through the process and deliver quality buildings on time and within budget.”
“We are pleased to bring Mike on board with us at Leopardo. He brings a wealth of public sector experience to the table and will ensure that Leopardo Construction continues to deliver quality construction, superior service and tremendous value to our Community clients,” Behm said.
About Leopardo Construction
Leopardo Construction is a leading construction firm providing pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build and development services. The company’s team of 500 experts offers specialized capabilities in healthcare, retail, tenant interiors, office, industrial, residential condominium, senior housing, aviation and community-related projects such as libraries, churches, educational and municipal institutions.
For more than a quarter century, Leopardo’s family of employees has been committed to quality construction, superior client service and tremendous value. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Leopardo Construction also has a Chicago Loop office and job sites across Chicagoland. For more information, please visit www.leopardo.com.
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