New faces join Hagerman team in Fishers

The Hagerman Group, a construction solutions provider, adds to its team in their Fishers and Fort Wayne offices and promotes Steve Meier to Preconstruction Manager.

Kevin Sexton has joined Hagerman’s Fishers office as a project estimator. Sexton will work closely with the chief estimating officer and preconstruction manager to assemble accurate, well-organized estimates and provide detailed quantity take-offs. Sexton has 21 years of similar experience and has managed a full spectrum of projects, services and functions in the construction industry. His alma mater is Vincennes University where he obtained a degree in Building Materials Technology.

Elisa Meredith has joined Hagerman as a project coordinator based in the Fishers office. Meredith’s responsibilities include working closely with project managers and project executives to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets. Meredith majored in Electrical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and recently worked at Gaylor Electric as a project administrator.

Lee Emenhiser has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Specialization with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University. Emenhiser is based in Hagerman’s Fort Wayne office and serves as a project engineer. As a project engineer, Emenhiser will support the project manager on contract administration matters related to trade/subcontracts. He will also prepare trade/subcontracts, administer change processes, maintain and update schedules and communicate with the designer. Additionally, he will prepare RFIs, administer progress payments, assist in implementing quality control procedures, manage the submittal process, and initiate claims management controls.

Maranda Taylor serves as business development coordinator and works out of the Fishers office. Taylor is responsible for new business, as well as coordinating BD efforts with the director of business development. Taylor obtained a Bachelor of Corporate Communications from IUPUI in Indianapolis and most recently worked for a local developer.

Nick Kortepeter, a Purdue University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management, has joined Hagerman as an assistant project manager. Having worked in the construction industry for the past 20 years, Kortepeter is well-versed in contract negotiations, project estimation, document preparation, building codes and regulations, material purchasing, site management and CPM scheduling.

Trent Meyer has joined Hagerman as a project engineer and is based out of the Fishers office. Meyer is a 2016 graduate of Ball State University with a minor in Business Administration and a major in Construction Management. As project engineer, Meyer will work in the office and on-site to assist the project manager with construction administration.

Hagerman’s senior estimator of just over a year, Steve Meier, has been promoted to preconstruction manager. Meier is responsible for overseeing projects, evaluating the site, developing itemized expense lists based on personnel and materials and collaborating with owners and designers to explain cost findings. Meier has nearly 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

About The Hagerman Group

The Hagerman Group, a 110-year-old privately-owned construction company with offices in Fishers, Fort Wayne and Louisville, Ky., prides itself on reputation, integrity and its emphasis on people – clients, users of the spaces it constructs and its employees. In the end, its focus is on creating spaces where people work, learn, play and conduct life’s everyday activities. For more information, please visit thehagermangroup.com/home.