鈥�In founding 91成人 in 1997, it was my dream to build an environment that fosters and rewards everyone鈥檚 achievements and pride in all aspects of the company鈥檚 efforts.鈥�
Photography: Left 漏91成人, Center by ClUNE CONSTRUCTION Right: 漏Gensler / Ryan Gobuty
鈥�Since our founding, Clune has grown immensely while maintaining the focus on our people that Mike Clune initiated.鈥�
Our core values
Service Through Stewardship. We support our clients, colleagues and communities with humility and purpose. We strive to build trust, add value and help advance our clients鈥� goals in everything we do.
We actively give back in the communities where we live and work, with many employees engaged in charities nationwide. Each year, Clune donates a portion of our profits to more than 100 organizations, and in 2023 we furthered these efforts by establishing the Clune Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Respect at Every Level. We listen, include and lead with empathy. We treat every voice – client, trade partner or teammate – with fairness and professionalism. We recognize and appreciate our people, encouraging new ideas that create positive social value. Our diverse team is our strength, and we foster inclusion through engagement, learning and community support. We are committed to climate action and the SBTi has approved our near-term science-based emissions reduction target. Guided by unwavering ethics and integrity, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards in every aspect of our work.
Teamwork in Action. We believe collaboration drives excellence. We show up for one another, share credit and work as One Clune across every project and region. Our culture of co-leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, spanning every regional office, fosters an environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
Excellence Without Exception. We don鈥檛 settle for 鈥済ood enough.鈥� We plan ahead, focus on every detail and deliver work our clients are proud to stand behind. Our consistent recognition as a Best Managed Company and Best Place to Work reflects this commitment and shows that excellence is not just a goal, but how we operate every day.
Innovation That Matters. We embrace new ideas, technologies and methods that make building smarter, safer and more efficient. Our focus is progress, not novelty. We invest in our people so they can stay current, grow their skills and continuously improve. Innovation is our mindset, guiding how we work, think and plan for the future of our clients and teams. Our in-house virtual construction group advances this effort through reality capture and BIM, improving coordination, revealing issues early and strengthening collaboration across every project.
Safety
At Clune, safety is more than a priority 鈥� it鈥檚 a core value ingrained in every step of our process. Our dedicated Safety Team develops project-specific safety plans from the very first kickoff meeting, addressing potential issues long before work begins. We take every measure to ensure that everyone on-site returns home safely, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and care.
Service
Sharing appreciation and recognition for our staff emboldens employees at all levels to bring new, creative ideas to the table that provide positive social value. Our internal teams continually look for ways to improve our environmental impact, ethical approach and personal relationships.
Environment: Recognizing the urgency of environmental sustainability, Clune is committed to making choices that reduce our impact, both on jobsites and in our offices, and has assessed our Scope 1-3 impacts with a view to developing SBTis be the end of 2025. Our structured approach emphasizes commitment, operational support, communication, evaluation and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with third-party experts, we are working to monitor and elevate our environmental performance across all aspects of our business.
People-Centric: Clune鈥檚 strength lies in the diverse experiences, perspectives and cultures that make up our team. We strive to foster understanding and inclusion in everything we do, prioritizing initiatives in workplace engagement, learning and development and community outreach and support. By integrating these into our daily work, we build a stronger and more inclusive future.
Ethics: At Clune, ethical conduct is a standard that guides every action. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and corporate responsibility, creating a culture where ethical practices are recognized and celebrated by all employees.
Respect
Sharing appreciation and recognition for our staff emboldens employees at all levels to bring new, creative ideas to the table that provide positive social value. Our internal teams continually look for ways to improve our environmental impact, ethical approach and personal relationships.
Environment: Recognizing the urgency of environmental sustainability, Clune is committed to making choices that reduce our impact, both on jobsites and in our offices, and has assessed our Scope 1-3 impacts with a view to developing SBTis be the end of 2025. Our structured approach emphasizes commitment, operational support, communication, evaluation and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with third-party experts, we are working to monitor and elevate our environmental performance across all aspects of our business.
People-Centric: Clune鈥檚 strength lies in the diverse experiences, perspectives and cultures that make up our team. We strive to foster understanding and inclusion in everything we do, prioritizing initiatives in workplace engagement, learning and development and community outreach and support. By integrating these into our daily work, we build a stronger and more inclusive future.
Ethics: At Clune, ethical conduct is a standard that guides every action. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and corporate responsibility, creating a culture where ethical practices are recognized and celebrated by all employees.
Teamwork
At Clune, teamwork is the foundation of every successful project. We work with architects, project managers, trade partners, clients and stakeholders to bring each project to life. Our culture of co-leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, spanning every regional office, fosters an environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
Excellence
For over 20 years, 91成人 has earned recognition for both project achievements and company-wide excellence, including accolades such as US Best Managed Companies, Best Places to Work and Newsweek鈥檚 Most Loved Workplaces. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence at every level 鈥� proof that our corporate values are not just principles but a way of life embraced by our employees. Each award reinforces that, together, we are continuously striving toward the highest standards in everything we do.
Innovation
At Clune, we believe in continuous evolution and innovation, not just in the tools we use but in the way we think and run our business. We invest in our people to stay current on new trends, to build their skills and honestly assess themselves and improve. It is a mindset. We think about the future and how we can make it better for our clients, our teams and our clients. In addition to individual growth and improvement, we also think about the future of construction. We have an in-house virtual construction group dedicated to reality capture and applying Building Information Modeling (BIM). We utilize Virtual Construction to elevate our field verifications, strive to make information easier to read, and keep information readily available for all project members to use. It also allows Clune鈥檚 team members to weed out unknown issues with existing conditions, produce final build visualizations for the owner, and increase open collaboration with all project stakeholders.
Leadership
Leadership content
Our team
Board of Directors
Mike Clune
Chairman of the Board
Chicago
Tom Nickele
Chief Financial Officer
Chicago
Susan Gallagher
Board of Directors
Chicago
Dave Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago
Ben Walker, LEED AP
Chief Operating Officer
New York
Pam Light, FIIDA
Board of Directors
Los Angeles
Paul Hensel
Board of Directors
Chicago
Bob Dahlstrom
Board of Directors
Los Angeles
C-Suite
Tom Nickele
Chief Financial Officer
Chicago
Dave Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago
Ben Walker, LEED AP
Chief Operating Officer
New York
Department Leadership
HR & Talent Acquisition
Lisa De Lor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Human Resources
Chicago
Erica Cox
Vice President, Director of Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Chicago
Business Development, Marketing & Communications
Jen Clune
Managing Director, Natl. Accounts Business Development
Business Development
Chicago
Jessica Doyle
Senior Vice President
Marketing & Communications
New York
Denise Moy Duffy
Senior Vice President
Marketing & Communications
Chicago
Risk, Corporate Counsel & Safety
Charlotte Scaglione
Senior Vice President
Counsel
Phoenix
Mike Themanson CHST, CRIS
Senior Vice President, Head of Safety
Safety
Chicago
Ernest Sobieski, MPH
Vice President, Senior Risk Manager
Risk Management
New York
Finance, Accounting, & Corporate Compliance
Luis Delarosa
Senior Vice President
Corporate Controller
Chicago
Tom Eberhardt
Senior Vice President
Finance
Chicago
Rachelle Mason
Vice President, Corporate Compliance Manager
Corporate Compliance
Chicago
IT, Corporate Systems, MEP Coordination
Mike Carr
Vice President
Corporate Technology
Chicago
Steve Green
Vice President
Corporate Systems
Chicago
Joe Zobel
Executive Vice President, Head of MEP & Virtual Construction
MEP Coordination & Virtual Construction
Chicago
Operational Systems
Andy Holub
Senior Vice President
Operational Systems
Chicago
What our clients and team members say about us
Being an intern in the 90鈥檚 was a lot different than that of today, but what remains the same is the exposure to great people, new opportunities and to be a part of the inner workings of construction management. Applying what you are learning in real world, everyday experiences is important to the development and understanding of the career path you are choosing. Being a Civil Engineering major I never had the idea of being a General Contractor, but my internship changed all of that and I鈥檓 glad it did.
91成人 is always available to us and they are excellent with follow-up. They really understand our processes. Clune is flexible and proactive for mission critical work. They are a partner. When we were up against the wall, they came up with good solutions.
I am forever grateful to Clune for giving me the opportunity to intern and gain experience within the construction industry during college. My internship experience with Clune better prepared me for when I started my career鈥� As an intern, I was able to see how a GC operated, what specific roles consisted of, and how a project team works together to accomplish one common goal鈥� My internship experience was a very rewarding one and my advice to any college student is to take any opportunity you have to intern before beginning your full-time position.
Clune is a partner we鈥檝e used for years. They have become one of our top GCs across the country because they perform so well for us. Clune is a team player. They are willing to go the extra mile and are very flexible with our schedule. There is a lot of critical work that needs to be done in data center work, ensuring everything is all set up and safe. The Clune team really invests themselves in Cyrus One鈥檚 projects. It鈥檚 like having a good friend鈥� when you need them, they are there.
When we have a project in 91成人鈥檚 area, we know they are the team for us鈥攏o question. Clune takes a collaborative approach to our projects together. The team鈥檚 business sense is unparalleled, and our people and theirs have great relationships. Deltek is responsible for large-scale, complex projects, and Clune makes it easy on me. They take stuff off my plate, own it and manage it. Clune is an extension of my team.
I want to send along a personal thank you to you and your team on the recent turnover of Tecovas in SoHo. I understand it was a very clean turnover and appreciate the effort this takes… We look forward to building many more with Clune.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for the great work you've done in getting us to this point in the project… I really appreciate the way you've stayed on top of everything throughout the closeout process. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to wrapping things up properly haven't gone unnoticed. It makes a big difference, and it's been a pleasure working with you. Thanks again.
Being a safety intern at Clune was a wonderful experience, both personally and professionally鈥� With proper direction and guidance, I was given all the tools needed to succeed. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to stay on, when the summer internship was over. And when the opportunity to move to the Clune Los Angeles office came up, I jumped on it. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of Clune and to be able to grow along with the continued company growth鈥� Being a part of something bigger than yourself is very rewarding.
When I started as an IT intern I was brought up to speed gradually through on the job training, I鈥檇 learn a new aspect of IT responsibilities each week and add it to my repertoire until I was operating at the level of a full time Systems Technician. In my experience a Clune internship is a great way to learn a lot about a profession very quickly.
I walked into my first internship interview in 1992, hoping for a summer job. Instead, I found a lifelong career. That experience was the beginning of my journey that led me to now serve as a Managing Director at Clune, proof that the right opportunity, taken at the right time, can shape everything.
Building more than structures
