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Team
Veksel partners with others to provide risk, design, and project management with a unique skill for integrating solutions across industries to solve big problems. We venture where others won't, tackle what others can't, resolve what others avoid, and achieve what others can only dream of. We leverage world-class lateral thinking, industry expertise, and our vast network to build amazing facilities and drive innovation in the data center industry.
Erik Bondo, Founder & CEO
Erik joined the construction industry in 2004, and his skill set includes sales, development, estimating, scheduling, purchasing, personnel management, financial reporting and forecasting, standardization, process improvement, business operations, and planning, change management, subcontract management, and risk management.
One of Erik’s most valuable attributes is a proven ability to jump into challenging projects mid-stream and quickly and effectively identify issues, create pathways to improvement, enhance credibility, problem-solve, and restore and strengthen Owner-Contractor relationships.
Erik has completed a wide range of public and private projects for universities, hospitals, public agencies, real-estate investment trusts, composting facilities, and critical environments.
SmartLam North America is dedicated to empowering sustainable construction through innovative, regionally sourced mass timber solutions. With state-of-the-art facilities on both coasts, SmartLam serves projects nationwide, advancing a new standard of sustainable building with local, responsibly sourced timber solutions. We combine craftsmanship with environmental stewardship to create a lasting impact in every structure we build. Our promise to clients is simple: we are your trusted partner in building a future where communities thrive alongside the natural world. ​
Corey Hokanson, Mass Timber Specialist
Wants to remove "We've always done it this way" from the English language.... Then gain a complete understanding of the universe and everything in it.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for commercial markets in technologically advanced industries. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. ​
Scott Brown, National Mass Timber Specialist
With over 24 years of construction and manufacturing leadership experience, Scott Brown is the National Mass Timber Specialist at DPR Construction. Scott has developed deep expertise in vertically integrated volumetric modular technology, the integration and utilization of prefab components, and profound knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly processes in both prefabrication and mass timber. Scott’s passion is evident in his work. His unique perspective, drawn from his experience managing job sites and manufacturing facilities, enables him to drive the evolution of integrating manufactured components into construction processes. Scott is dedicated to advancing DPR’s national mass timber strategy, taking DPR’s “ever forward” approach to prefabrication and industrialized construction to the next level, transitioning from traditional field construction to offsite manufacturing and field assembly.
Generate Design has pioneered a powerful software solution aimed at enhancing and expediting design, feasibility, and procurement for MT Buildings of all types. They are in charge of the upfront planning that sets the entire project on the right footing. Addressing key aspects of the design and building early on helps prevent costly problems down the line. Generate Design manages those early phases, such as materials procurement, local building codes, etc. ​
Ethan Martin, Mass Timber Expert
Graduated from Cornell University with a strong background in building theory for steel and concrete building design. Began studies of masonry and wood after college. Started my own engineering firm and began researching the environmental impacts of building materials. Realized the benefits of mixed material buildings using materials where they make the most sense structurally, aesthetically, and environmentally. Currently assisting architects, engineers, developers, and contractors with the design and construction of wood buildings for the Wood Products Council.
McKinstry brings extensive MEP capabilities to the team, providing state-of-the-art Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) solutions to make the MT data center faster, safer, and more affordable. McKinstry’s expertise allows us to build large-scale data centers that are not just competitive with typical steel and concrete buildings but superior in many ways. ​
Rachel Schiebout, Business Development and Marketing Manager
Marketing professional offering a unique combination of background qualifications, creative thinking, and analytical skill pursuing an opportunity to lead, build relationships and be challenged in a position that creates an effective balance of sound results and business decisions in a business/market development environment providing employee contribution and adding value to clients, company services and the success of the organization.
Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Gregory Zamell, AIA
Principal Architect, Design Innovation, Global
Olson Kundig is a collaborative, global design practice whose work expands the context of built and natural landscapes. Olson Kundig designs for people, place, and experience, balancing rational and intuitive thinking. ​