A Passion for Building
That’s the spirit of leadership at Power.
Power leaders take an active role in every project, working side-by-side in the field and the office. This hands-on leadership enables people to learn faster, empowers team members and promotes collaboration. And it provides clients real-time assurance that their project will be successful from start to finish.
Plus, with roots deep in the Chicago community and a passion for building what matters, our leaders have grown up, so to speak, in the Power Way. We believe it is this tradition of growing from within that ensures our company’s stability, strength, and ability to thrive in the years ahead.
Executive Leadership
Jeff GeierPresident & CEO
With Power since: 2000
First construction job: On one of my very first projects I was responsible for a 200-acre intermodal facility and rail yard for the Santa Fe Railroad in California. When I started the project, I knew virtually nothing about railroads. Three years later the project opened as a big success and I had become somewhat of a history buff on the railroads.
Words of wisdom for a new person: Do lots of listening even if you’re not directly involved. Get out on the job site as much as you can. Take time to walk your project every day.
Best thing about living in Chicago: The combination of the unbelievable restaurant scene, the lakefront, the architecture, and endless things to do. It's a good thing our winters can be miserable otherwise everyone would want to live here!
Favorite Chicago Landmark: The Wrigley Building, one of the most recognizable buildings anywhere.
Best view of the skyline: Looking south along the lakefront path from North Avenue.
Jeff Geier
Dave AnderskowSenior Vice President & CFO
With Power since: 1995
First construction job: Controller at Power. A recruiter friend of mine told me about the company culture and Power's president at that time, Tom Settles, and that he was confident it would be a marriage made in heaven. I've been learning about the construction industry ever since.
Words of wisdom for a new person in the business: Each and every day - Learn something new and have fun.
Something you're proud of: My son and daughter are genuinely caring and thoughtful young adults.
Favorite place on Earth: Everyone that knows me would expect me to say Wrigley Field since I am a huge Cubs fan. But my real answer these days is simply wherever my grandkids are. However, if they happen to be in Maui that's cool with me.
Good book recommendation: I like to listen to TED Talks and have been inspired, like many others, by Simon Sinek. His book "Start with Why" is one of my favorites. I recently have started reading his newest book "The Infinite Game" and have high hopes that I'll be further motivated and inspired by his insights.
Dave Anderskow
Sean BowkerSenior Vice President
With Power since: 1996
Project you're most proud of: Lurie Children's Hospital - a uniquely complex project due to its design and program for a fantastic client and mission. Everything we did was about and for the kids!
How do you like to spend your free time: Getting in a round of golf with our son or catching a University of Alabama football game. Roll Tide!
Why Power? Our people and culture. I am so proud to work and lead a company that prioritizes clients, our people, and doing the right thing above everything else.
Place you'd like to visit: Napa Valley is our happy place. There is nothing better than being in the valley in the Fall, sipping a glass of wine on a patio in the sun, smelling the aroma of the valley during crush.
Words of wisdom for a new person: The day you stop learning in construction is the day the industry will pass you by! Always keep an open mind to new ideas, approaches and technologies from young and old.
Sean Bowker
Tim GiegerichSenior Vice President
With Power since: 2002
First job with Power : The Naperville Public Library at 95th Street.
Words of wisdom for a new person: Active listening is more rewarding than being a vocal leader.
Proudest accomplishment: Successfully navigating the challenges of both work and life.
Skill you'd like to learn: At one point it was learning to play the guitar but I was quickly reminded that I was not born to be a musician.
How you like to spend your free time: Spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as we can.
Tim Giegerich
Chris JonesSenior Vice President
With Power since: 2003
Why did you choose Power? I chose Power because of the culture - ultimately it's the people that make the culture a reality.
Project you're most proud of: The replacement hospital for Lurie Children's. Great people, great cause, great building.
Words of wisdom for a new person: Always be curious, don't be afraid to ask questions.
What do you like to do in your free time? I'm a father of three, so not much free time. I enjoy watching my children's sporting events and spending time with them. Other than that, I enjoy working in my yard and landscaping.
Favorite Chicago Landmark: The Rookery Building, if you don't know what it is, look it up! It's a great piece of architecture.
What's your favorite place on earth? The Swiss Alps, it's great in both the winter and summer.
Chris Jones
Paul MeyerSenior Vice President
With Power since: 2003
Project I'm most proud of: Loyola's Quinlan School of Business. We had some tough days and weeks on the project, but the team really banded together to build a remarkable building in an incredible timeframe. To this day, the entire team is extremely proud of what we accomplished.
Most rewarding part of the job: For me, there is nothing more rewarding or enjoyable than working with young PE's and helping them become great builders. Our projects are memorable but the real legacy is mentoring and training the next generation.
Why Power? I started as an intern after Jeff Geier and Pete Stearney came to Iowa State to give a technical presentation the logistics of a large crane over a precast garage - this was way more exciting than a typical college lecture and got me interested in the types of projects Power worked on. I've been here ever since!
Favorite place: We have a family cabin up in Hayward, Wisconsin. There is nothing more relaxing than going up to the lake in the summer to spend time with my family.
Paul Meyer
Cory SchauerVice President
With Power since: 2022
First construction job: My current position is my first in construction and with Power! I spent the last 15 years in Commercial Real Estate, so there are similarities, but this is a new world for me.
Words of wisdom for a new person: Be curious, not judgmental.
Why did you choose Power: It felt like a family and the energy was tangible
Something you're proud of: My kids. Watching them grow from tiny humans into little people with unique personalities and talents has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined.
Favorite place you've been: Maui takes the cake so far, but I am willing to go almost anywhere. I love to travel.
Something you've always wished you could do: I've always wished I could sing and/or play an instrument.
Fun fact none of your colleagues know: I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and lived there until I was two.
