BlackRock Construction co-owners Adam Hergenrother and Tom Hergenrother, Jr. are very pleased to announce Mark D’Angelo as CEO of BlackRock Construction.
Mark has been in the construction management industry for over 35 years. After obtaining a BS in Construction Management from Syracuse University in 1977 he has held a series of management positions of increasing responsibility including Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Vice President of Operations for two different construction companies, and ultimately owner of P. Mark D’Angelo Construction Management. Mark’s prior experience also includes assignments as a direct employee for the Stone and Webster Engineering Company in the nuclear power industry and IBM Real Estate and Construction Division as one of the youngest Senior Project Mangers on their staff. He counts among his broad career experiences working as a contractor, engineer, owner, owner’s representative, expert witness, claims consultant, and architects representative. This diverse career path has provided Mark with a unique perspective and an insider’s understanding of the complex processes that make up the construction industry and just as importantly, how they interact. A consummate manager with strong financial management skills, Mark has never had a project under his management exceed budget, go beyond scheduled completion, or go to litigation.
“We’re excited to be in partnership with Mark and have him at the helm,” said Adam Hergenrother. “His extensive experience, attention to detail, and focus on the client will mean incredible growth for BlackRock Construction.”
In November 2012, Hergenrother Custom Development merged with Adam Hergenrother Construction to form BlackRock Construction to continue to leverage resources and provide unbeatable service to their clients. BlackRock Construction will focus on innovative design for residential homes and on larger commercial projects in the health care, education, environmental, retail, hospitality markets, and more, with an eye on building sustainable communities, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth worldwide.
As co-owner of BlackRock Construction, Adam’s visionary thinking and extensive background in finance, real estate, and marketing guides the business. After graduating from the University of Vermont with a degree in Finance, Adam began work as a commercial underwriter and then financial controller before breaking into real estate and moving quickly to the top. Within his first 3 years in real estate, Adam was named a Top 30 Under 30 Agent by Realtor Magazine and a REMAX associate of the year, featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, was named Rookie of the Year by Northern Vermont Board of Realtors and voted Rising Star of the Year by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Adam made one of his first of many bold moves and left REMAX to open a Keller Williams Realty franchise – the first in Vermont. In less than 1 year, he helped grow the office from 5 to over 50 agents and employees and is Vermont’s #1 Keller Williams Realty agent. Adam is a dynamic, decisive, results-oriented leader with remarkable foresight and innovation, driven to continuously bring business to the next level. His superior interpersonal skills and dedication to a team approach drives organizational improvements and implementation of best practices, while motivating his team to peak performance. Adam currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont.
Tom Hergenrother Jr.’s, co-owner of BlackRock Construction, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and critical thinking combined with his background in business, finance and real estate development will provide the perfect synergy. Upon graduating from The University of Vermont with a degree in Business with dual concentration in finance and marketing, Tom started his business career in the finance industry working for Bombardier Capital. Tom continued his education upon graduation from UVM by obtaining his Master’s degree from Saint Michaels College. In 2006, Tom decided to leave the financial world of commercial underwriting and embark on a career in real estate. In 2008, Tom founded Hergenrother Custom Development which specialized in residential and light commercial development. Over the next five years, Tom’s development expertise and direct, but inspiring, management style, helped provide the platform to grow Hergenrother Custom Development to a successful business in the greater Burlington area. Combined with a bold yet calculated decision-making mindset, Tom’s innate ability to structure and streamline organizational and construction practices helps to provide the foundation for increased business productivity. With his focus on growth, providing exceptional value, and employee satisfaction, Tom has created a platform for success. Tom remains active within the local builder community, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont.