Community Involvement
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Community Involvement
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Meet the Team
Leadership
Ryan joined Felderman Design-Build in 2002 as a Business Developer after completing his Bachelor's degree at the University of New Hampshire. He progressed to Vice President in 2010 and President in 2014. Ryan focuses on project management, coordination of sales, administration of company personnel and directs the review of corporate quality control and performance. Additionally, he designs, implements and monitors Felderman's strategic business plan to guide future growth.
Ryan sits on the Nucor Building Systems Presidents Advisory Team and serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Transportation Network. He also enjoys spending time at the lake with his wife and children.
Ryan Harris
President
Jennifer joined Felderman Design-Build in 2019 as the Director of Business Development and was promoted to Vice President in 2022. Her primary duties are operations, strategic initiatives, working with new and existing clients and community engagement.
Jennifer is extremely active in the Fort Wayne community, serving as a development committee member for both Community Transportation Network (CTN) and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne. She serves as a classroom volunteer for Junior Achievement and is part of their events committee. Jennifer is also helping grow our community through her service on the Greater Fort Wayne, Inc Investor Committee.
Jennifer has her degree in Business Administration and in her free time likes to spend time with her family. She enjoys hiking, ballroom dancing, centering herself with yoga, and binge watching her favorite Netflix shows. She enjoys annual Florida vacations watching her son play football for the Miami University Redhawks, and exploring new local adventures.
Jennifer Vanderpool
Vice President
Chris joined Felderman Design-Build in 2022 as a Senior Project Manager. Chris is a graduate of the University of Akron and has a degree in Civil Engineering. He has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and is a registered Professional Engineer. Chris is also a LEED Accredited Professional through the United States Green Building Council and is a Certified Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America.
Chris's primary duties with Felderman Design-Build are planning and managing projects from inception to turnover ensuring customer satisfaction.
Chris Moore
Director of Construction
Todd Adams
Director of Design
Todd joined the Felderman team in 2021 as an Architect and is now our Director of Design. He has an Associates of Science in Architectural Engineering from IPFW and Bachelors and Masters in Architecture from Ball State University.
Originally from the east coast, Todd has been in Indiana since the early 2000s. He is married to a Fort Wayne native with two wonderful daughters who have polar opposite personalities!
Construction Team
Mike joined Felderman Design-Build in 2006 as an Associate Project Manager. Mike is a 2005 graduate of Purdue University, with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Technology and an Associate's degree in Architectural Engineering Technology. During his time with Felderman, Mike has been promoted to Senior Project Manager.
In his current role, Mike is responsible for planning and managing projects and customer satisfaction.
Mike Cress
Project Executive
Cory joined Felderman Design-Build in 2018 as a Project Manager. Cory is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and has a degree in Construction Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the Design-Build Construction Industry, working as a project manager, site superintendent and retail manager.
Cory's primary duties with Felderman Design-Build are managing projects and customer satisfaction. He was also an integral part of the redesign of the new Felderman Office.
In his spare time, Cory enjoys spending time with his family and watching thoroughbred racing.
Cory McMichael
Project Manager
Chuck joined Felderman-Design Build in 2022 as a Project Manager. Chuck is a graduate of ITT Technical Institute and has a degree in Construction Management. He has over 30 years of experience in the Design Build construction industry, working as a Project Manager, General Superintendent, and a Site Superintendent.
Chuck’s primary duties with Felderman- Design Build are managing projects and customer satisfaction.
Chuck Collier
Project Manager
Deshaum joined the Felderman team in 2022 as a Project Engineer. He is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology.
In his spare time, he enjoys working out, hiking and playing competitive basketball.
DeShaum Eddins
Project Engineer
DeShaum Eddins
Project Engineer
Will joined the Felderman team in 2022 as a Project Engineer. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
In his spare time, he enjoys riding motorcycles, boating, anything outdoors besides hiking and traveling.
Will Meranda
Project Engineer
Design Team
Kylie joined Felderman Design-Build in 2020 as an Interior Designer. Kylie is a graduate of the Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and a minor in Building Construction Management.
Kylie’s primary duties include drafting and designing with an emphasis on interiors.
In her spare time, Kylie likes watersports, visiting museums, and attending the ballet.
Kylie Zelt
Interior Designer
Nathan Abel
Architectural Technician
Nathan joined the Felderman team in 2022 as an Architectural Technician. He is a graduate of Ivy Tech with a degree in Design Technology.
When he's not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing various games, and trying new and different restaurants around the area.
John joined the Felderman team in 2022 as an Architectural Technician. He has Associates of Science in Architectural Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering Technology from PFW.
John is a 20 year Veteran of the U.S. Navy, an active member of his church and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is also passionate about grilling and smoking meat on his pellet grill.
John Pogue
Architectural Technician
Administrative Team
Rebecca joined the Felderman Design-Build team in 2021 as an Administrative Assistant after relocating to Fort Wayne from Cleveland, Ohio. She has 5 years of experience supporting the construction industry in an administrative assistant role, having worked for the County Building Department and a local Residential Contractor in Ohio.
Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family, reading, photography and exploring the new-to-her city of Fort Wayne.