Board of Directors

Current Role

As the President & CEO, Lou provides leadership for all aspects of the firm’s operations with an emphasis on strategic goals, growth and shareholder return on investment. He actively builds industry and market relationships while also fostering V3’s culture and maintaining the firm’s core values.

Experience & Education

Lou began his career as a bridge design engineer. He then spent 15 years in construction management on major highway, railroad, aviation and facilities projects in the greater Chicago area, followed by oversight of both design and construction services for all of V3’s public sector operations. Prior to being named as V3’s President & CEO, Lou was responsible for firmwide business development for several years. He is a recognized leader in the industry and serves on the Board of Directors for several professional associations.

He graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. Lou is active in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, the Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association, American Public Works Association and Engineers Without Borders. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois.

Current Role

Pat is responsible for leading the strategic growth of V3 into new service areas and geographic markets, as well as leadership of business development across the firm.

Experience & Education

Pat began his career with V3 Companies in 1988 as an intern. Upon graduating from the University of Illinois he joined the firm full-time as a design engineer and worked his way through the ranks of project engineer, project manager, director of land development and president of V3 Illinois. He is currently the Chairperson of the board of Haiti Outreach, a not-for-profit organization committed to making Haiti a developed country through creating accessible clean sustainable water for all Haitians. Locally, he serves as the Chairperson of the Naperville Riverwalk Commission.

Pat graduated from the University of Illinois in 1991 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering and DePaul University Kellstadt School of Business in 2001 with a Masters of Business Administration. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois and is active in International Council of Shopping Centers, NAIOP, and The Urban Land Institute.