Professional Builder 40 Under 40: Brandon Rogalski

Brandon Rogalski, 36 Senior project manager Norcon Inc., Chicago EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS LEED AP ACCOMPLISHMENTS Managed design and construction for numerous award-winning residential and commercial projects throughout Chicagoland area, including the Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home demo home and a Gordon Gill-designed residence in Lincoln Park AIA Distinguished Builder Award and Devine Detail Award winner for high-end, 14,000-square-foot residence in Lincoln Park Responsibilities expanded to include management of company’s IT department and staff mentoring and recruitment efforts OFF THE CLOCK Collects street-artist paintings (“They’re my favorite souvenir when I travel”) Getaway spot: Colorado Rocky Mountains Hobbies include skiing (water or snow), boating (sail and power), biking, and hiking Fave flick: Any James Bond movie, especially “Casino Royale” SECRET LIFE Competed in (and completed) 50-mile extreme biking race that took 14 hours Appeared on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” where he helped build a home in less than five days