As General Manager of McGough’s Industrial group, Jesse provides departmental oversight of business development, staffing, operations and project execution for the Industrial and Ag-Industrial sector as well as Power + Infrastructure. Jesse started his career in project management working within the commercial higher education sector, primarily with the University of Minnesota and various laboratory clients. Following completion of UMN Pioneer Hall, a high profile complex dormitory renovation and expansion, he transitioned into the Power + Infrastructure (P+I) industrial sector leading a team on the Penn State Combined Heat and Power project. Following completion of that project, he took on the role of General Manager. Jesse thrives in operational execution and enjoys adding value to projects by digging into challenges and finding ways to problem solve and drive success. He has a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University – Moorhead in Construction Management. He is LEED GA accredited and completed his Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) professional exam.