BREESE, Ill. – Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned business specializing in utility construction, has promoted three of its project leaders: Brett Timmermann, Adam Rennegarbe and Eric Kahre.
Timmermann first joined Poettker as a project intern eight years ago. That same year, he came on full-time as a project engineer after earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Recognizing his talent, Poettker Industrial promoted Timmermann to senior project engineer, project manager, senior project manager and now project director.
In his new role, Timmermann will serve as the primary lead on projects, manage the project’s operations, implement best practices, oversee project finances and provide a positive customer experience.
Rennegarbe earned a promotion to senior project manager in which he will oversee construction efforts toward keeping projects on schedule and within budget, manage drawings and materials, oversee daily communication with the client and partners and mentor project team members.
In 2019, he started at Poettker as a senior project engineer and earned a promotion to project manager before attaining this latest promotion. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.
Kahre brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the company. He started at Poettker in 2015 as a carpenter. He achieved a promotion to superintendent in 2018 and now will support the company as general superintendent. Kahre’s new responsibilities include overseeing field operations, managing superintendents, conducting site visits and coordinating with trade contractors.