Todd discovered his passion for construction when he began his career as a carpenter 20+ years ago. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from Duke University, he went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. His aptitude in finance, combined with his field experience, led to his next role as a commercial estimator. When an opportunity arose to become a superintendent, he accepted the challenge, getting back into fieldwork, and eventually becoming a project manager. As Todd gained a holistic view of the construction industry, exposed to all aspects of the business, he realized his purpose: to raise the industry standard of doing business, and prove that great quality can come at a fair price with positive relationships with clients, owners, contractors and laborers. By founding Tober Building Company, Todd and his team guarantee a high standard of quality construction services with efficient planning, direct communication and competitive pricing on each project regardless of its scale or scope.
Over the course of his career, Ryan has overseen dozens of commercial construction projects with contract values near $300 million, accounting for more than 2 million square feet of space. A skilled estimator and project manager, Ryan has extensive experience with complex, fast-track projects for Health Care, Retail, Senior Housing, Multifamily and Higher Education. As TBC’s Chief Estimator, Ryan is instrumental in ensuring that our clients receive the specified quality and value for their finished projects.
During his 15+ year career, Kyle has served in field and office capacities for a variety of project types across multiple industries. Ultimately drawn to estimating, he’s functioned exclusively as an Estimator for the past 5+ years. Kyle has extensive experience with Historic, Multifamily and HUD projects and meeting the strict parameters that often accompany these projects (i.e. gov’t funding, MBE/FBE, workforce requirements, etc.). Given his niche experience and creativity with value engineering, Kyle has, for select design-build projects, been retained as a budget and design consultant for interior finishes. His experience, coupled with his creativity, makes Kyle an ideal estimator.
Most, if not all, successful construction professionals are fundamentally skilled communicators, highly organized, detail oriented individuals—Tim is no exception. Having spent the past decade as an educator, he practiced and refined this skill set on a daily basis. During his tenure, he was an accomplished, highly respected educator who, in addition to his classroom duties, oversaw the design and implementation of student curriculum. To date, Tim’s been successful in everything that he’s pursued, and with his eagerness to learn the business of commercial construction, his continued success is almost assured.
Lisa has built her successful career on the twin pillars of “Client Service” and “Attention to Detail.” Her customer-centric, detail oriented approach to office management focuses on the simple, but too often neglected, fundamentals of follow-up and follow-through. This accountability, coupled with her diverse skill set and industry knowledge, which includes interior design, showroom management, residential construction and remodeling, makes Lisa the ideal Office Manager.
John has joined ToVee bringing the experience of having managed construction on millions of square feet of industrial, military, commercial, residential, public, and retail. John brings the knowledge of marketing and business development by being able to locate and track potential clients and projects, estimating and overseeing the construction of projects regardless of the size or scope. With John’s diverse experience in multiple arenas of construction types, he proves to be a key element in assisting us in achieving our goals and continuing our mission of our promise to grow long-term relationships.
Before joining ToVee, Russ’s career had focused on managing manufacturing production facilities in the metal framing and steel industries. Bringing efficiencies to work flow and production techniques are Russ’s strengths which will be significant value adds to ToVee’s manufacturing lines.
When Russ is not at work he is always on the go. He fills his free time up by playing and coaching his daughter’s teams and enjoying time with family and close friends.
Mike joined Tober Building Company in 2019 as a fabricator for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He then started working with his father, who is a mason, and does all types of construction. When Mike was younger, he would help tear off roofs, hang drywall, mix mortar, and cement, and learned a lot from his experience with his father. After using tow motors, and Lull's, he found he likes operating machines, and is even certified with a Class 7, and tow motor license. He was able to get back into construction in his 20's, as a metal, and steel framer. With his 5 years of manufacturing experience, and 10 years construction experience, he was promoted to lead framer, then began running his own line, and finally quality control at his former employer. Now he runs the Howick 5600 and Howick 7800 roll formers for ToVee.
In his free time, Mike likes to play guitar for fun, and used to be in a band when he was younger. He also loves being a father to his daughter.
During his 15+ year career, Jamie has spent most of that time in various Architectural offices completing everything from proposal drawings to construction documents using the latest versions of Revit. Two years ago, his specialization in Revit and Architecture brought him to the software side of Light Gauge Steel Framing. In this role, he supported the sales team by giving trainings both on-site & online, and technical support for the software product.
Upon joining Tober Building, he looks forward to using his skills to increase the efficiencies in off-site light gauge construction. In his free time he competitively throws axes.
Chris joined Tober Building Company in 2019 and serves as Structural Modeling and MEP Designer for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has an extensive work history in the world of metal studs, with over a decade of hands on experience in structural steel framing, architectural curved track, and light gauge ornamental projects. It was a natural transition to wall panel design, and drafting, given his background in computer design, and processes of light gauge metal fabrication. Before joining ToVee, Chris spent 2 years as a panel drafter, using Vertex BD to design panel drawings from 3D models. His journey with ToVee started on the floor, learning various operations, and capabilities of our roll formers. After creating drawings, and altering CSV codes for our Howick roll former, he began working in Revit and MWF, designing wall panels, trusses, and floor systems, not to mention all aspects of MEP design. He is also heavily involved in the design, and detailing, of structural steel, on many of the TBC projects.
In his personal time, Chris enjoys creating many different types of art, including traditional, digital, and 3D printing. Outside of spending time with his fiancé, cats, turtle and fish, he enjoys drumming, which he's been doing for over 20 years.
Anthony joined Tober Building Company and ToVee in 2021 serving as Director of Design. His 38 years of design, construction and management experience, along with tradesman, estimator/project manager, business/salesman, construction admin, and architect skills, optimizes design, development, and construction processes. Always innovating better ways of building, designing and managing construction process, he ensures communication between TBC and other parties, to gain higher levels of service and quality.
Jamie joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as Assistant Plant Manager for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has 20+ years of experience coaching swimming and golf as well as managing the Natatorium and lifeguard staff at Kent City Schools. His experience enables him to organize and structure employees, while also motivating them to efficiently execute projects. His main objective is to develop a team driven approach enabling successful project fulfillment.
Dade joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as a BIM Modeler for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has 15+ years of experience as Journeyman carpenter and drywall expert, along with 10 years in structural engineering. Dade excels at BIM Models for Single and Multi-family residential housing, Commercial, Hospitality, Higher Education, Health Care, Civil, High Rise, Prefabrication and Government projects, working with steel, wood, CFS, CMU and concrete tilt-up.
Josh joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as a BIM Modeler for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has 14 years of experience working in the drafting department for a builder of single-family homes in the Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington area, alongside 2.5 years of experience modeling CFS, wood and SIP panelized walls for multi-family projects located across the US. His drive for excellence makes him the perfect fit for the design team at TBC and ToVee.
Taylor joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as a BIM Modeler for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado’s School of Architecture and Planning. Taylor has modular design experience in multifamily and single-family projects using CFS, wood and SIP panels, along with experience in the manufacturing sector. He holds several patents in the industry and seeks to be on the leading edge to progress the industry further.
Will joined T
ober Building Company in 2021 and serves as Senior BIM Modeler for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has 5+ years of experience in creating and managing accurate and detailed models for multifamily, residential projects. With a background in Architecture and Structural disciplines and Wood and Steel construction, Will has experience in all stages of a project’s lifecycle. His skill enables him to solve complex problems, while spurring a team-driven approach.
Derik joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and a welder for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He is originally from Puerto Rico, but has lived in the US now for five years. He has been a welder and manufacturer by trade for 8 years and studied at Mech-Tech College in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
In his down time, Derik enjoys playing basketball, spending time with his family, exercising, and playing video games among other things.
Austin joined Tober Building Company, ToVee & Atlas Frameworks in 2021. He comes from a retail and machining background. Austin was a manager at Under Armour, as well as, being a machine operator for four years. In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing, spending time with friends and going to concerts and sporting events. He truly enjoys spending time in the mountains of West Virginia.
Gene joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as Program Manager for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. His career began in the Steel Industry, with focus in HVAC, OEM, Construction and Transplant Automotive markets. Gene has 20 years of experience serving the Intellectually Disabled, including his current work with Special Olympics Ohio. His passion to empower others will focus on Continuing Education, Training, and the Education Apprenticeship Program at TBC.
Ashley joined Tober Building Company in 2021 and serves as Production Manager for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. She has over 7 years of experience in commercial construction, as well as 7 plus years of management experience with multimillion dollar companies. With her hands-on knowledge and office proficiency Ashley is driven by turning vision into value. She brings experience, hard work, and dedication to every project.
Eric joined Tober Building Company in January 2022 and serves as the Director of Business Development. His 20 years of experience in capital equipment sales and people leadership in healthcare, focused on large system strategies growing diagnostic solutions, has provided him an opportunity to come into our organization with fresh perspective on growth during a very exciting time in the construction industry. Eric is passionate about helping develop client strategy as well as people, personally and professionally.
Eric enjoys the time he gets sitting on two Akron OH based non-profit boards, Kylie Roses Run and Project Outrun, both of which are focused on the support of pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Eric attended Bowling Green State University for his BA and Miami University for his MBA. He lives in Copley OH with his beautiful wife, Carrie and three children: Kylie, Emmie and Blake. They enjoy hiking, running, water skiing, snow skiing, anything outdoors, their Bernedoodle Kobie, and going on family trips.
Dave joined Tober Building Company in 2022 and serves as Production Manager for ToVee, which is TBC’s Modular Manufacturing Facility. He has 30+ years in the building trade, owning his own business for 20 years, and has experience in both residential and commercial building, excelling at complete home remodels including kitchens and baths. His areas of expertise include concrete, masonry, wood and metal framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. He utilizes these skills for overseeing production of all ToVee workloads as well as doing MEP for their designs. In his Spare time Dave likes to camp at Kool Lakes from April to October. He also enjoys visiting with friends, and family, and binge watching TV shows.
