Working With Us
We partner with nonprofit organizations in need of new, improved or expanded facilities. The ShareBuilt board and staff collectively have more than 150 years of collective experience in the commercial real estate and construction industries. As such, we are a trusted partner to provide guidance through the complexities of planning and executing projects. By helping promote projects and connecting organizations in need with willing professional resources, we help clients to deliver projects on time and at reduced cost.
ShareBuilt serves our nonprofit clients at no cost to them. We provide:
- Pre-Construction Consulting. A guide and a sounding board for nonprofit leadership as they plan and budget for future projects.
- Project Promotion. We help nonprofits tell their project story on social media, though our website, and through construction collaboration platforms. With more design and construction firm participation, the result will be lower project costs.
- A Project Shepherd. A volunteer construction manager to guide the client through their project and represent them as their Owner’s Representative if requested.
- Community Engagement. Regular means of connecting nonprofits with design and construction firms committed to supporting them.
- Sharing Partner Collaboration. ShareBuilt works with design and construction firms to connect them with nonprofit clients and projects who they can support with their expertise. ShareBuilt collaborates with Sharing Partners through increased project awareness and giving them visibility to project opportunities in their area.
- Volunteer Opportunities. We help connect Sharing Partners with nonprofit clients who have volunteer needs and service opportunities in order support their organization.
The Sharing Partner Relationship
- When ShareBuilt learns of a nonprofit project in one of our areas of service that overlaps with your market, if you are a trade contractor you will be invited to bid on the project.
- ShareBuilt will promote client projects on our digital resources to maximize the awareness of your involvement. This could include social media posts, the website and press releases.
- ShareBuilt will convey nonprofit projects to all applicable AEC firms with whom ShareBuilt is connected.
- Your company logo will appear as a Sharing Partner on our website.
- Invitation to participate in our quarterly Bridge Breakfast meetings with trade contractors and current and prospective nonprofit clients to discuss best practices and opportunities for contractors to support nonprofit clients and their projects. Our goal is to create a two-way conversation between both parties to learn from one another, and to foster relationships within the AEC industry. Learn more about the Bridge Breakfast here
Project Shepherds
Steve Kuhn
Steve Kuhn
Steve is the Founder & Executive Director of ShareBuilt and a Founding Partner of Sevan Multi-Site Solutions in Franklin, TN, where he serves as an Executive Vice President and Board Member. A protégé of his carpenter father, Steve pursued a degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati and created a highly respected 40-year long career building schools, hospitals, theaters, office buildings and retail projects nationwide.
Steve’s passion for philanthropic work has led him to support design and construction efforts for churches, schools, non-profits and individuals with building needs beyond their financial means. Steve recognized the vast chasm that separates those with daunting building needs from the hundreds of designers and contractors who generously give their time for such projects in their communities. That prompted Steve to launch ShareBuilt, a non-profit corporation established in 2022.
Serving as an elder of Christ Community Church and former Board Member for Barefoot Republic Camp for children, Steve believes an enormous impact can be made through a shared vision to build others up while building together. While the needs are great, Steve firmly believes the collective resources to help others through ShareBuilt are greater.
Roy Blessing
Roy Blessing
Roy is a collaborative, relationship-oriented professional with extensive experience leading national retail program rollouts, including new ground-up construction and major renovations in gas stations, convenience stores, automobile repair, and restaurant sectors. He has managed projects from due diligence through design, permitting, construction, and closeout for major brands like BP, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Nordstrom, and Sunbelt Rentals.
As Senior Vice President at Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Roy led teams completing large-scale renovations and new builds for McDonald's, Starbucks, Jiffy Lube, and Sunoco, overseeing financial performance and resource allocation. At Lend Lease, he served as Vice President, managing BP’s national construction program and later leading a team of over 50 zoning professionals to drive 7-Eleven’s rapid expansion, overseeing the construction of 647 stores in a single year.
Roy began his career at BP, where he held multiple leadership roles, including director of retail construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and an Advanced Professional Degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University.
Dave Roach
Dave Roach
Dave has over 50 years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects across sectors like education, government, healthcare, and military infrastructure. He has overseen projects valued up to $550 million annually, focusing on construction, alterations, and maintenance.
Throughout his career, Dave led nationwide initiatives, mentored project managers, and developed training programs. His expertise spans design-build, construction management, and contract oversight. Dave’s work consistently earned recognition for
safety, quality, and performance. He retired in March 2022 after a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.
He holds an MSE in Civil-Construction Management from the University of Michigan and a BSCE from Marquette University.
Chris Truschke
Chris Truschke
Chris is a seasoned construction and operational excellence leader with over 30 years of experience, specializing in Six Sigma as a Certified Master Black Belt and Lean Expert. His expertise spans operational management, problem-solving, and statistical analysis, driving success in leading development, construction, and program management teams. Chris is known for his strong communication skills, independent decision-making, and leadership in creating policies and procedures, including initiatives focused on minority contracting, which have earned him recognition as an industry thought leader.
As Director of Construction and Facilities at Out Fox Hospitality, Chris oversees construction management and facilities operations for 32 stores in the Foxtrot fleet, where he continuously improves design solutions to reduce costs and speed up market delivery. His prior roles include managing continuous improvement initiatives at Amazon Web Services, where he trained project managers in Lean methodology and led complex projects, and serving as Vice President of Operations at Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, where he streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across various sectors. Chris's passion lies in pre-construction, driven by his background as a licensed land surveyor and extensive experience in retail construction.
Chris is deeply motivated by the impact his work has on the community, finding fulfillment in giving back and knowing that his efforts benefit others. This passion for community service and his expertise in pre-construction and retail projects continue to drive his dedication to the industry.
Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas
Keith is a visionary architect, planner, and brand developer passionate about creating environments that enhance people's lives through innovative design. Operating his business and life under the biblical principle of Proverbs 15:22, which states, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors, they succeed,” Keith is driven by the belief that collaboration leads to success. His passion for building healthier spaces has led him to become a Healthy Building Consultant, transforming environments through natural technologies to purify air and improve environmental quality, empowering people to manage their health.
With over three decades of experience, Keith has built a career exploring the potential of “what if,” pushing boundaries to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for his clients. His expertise spans architectural master planning, energy-efficient LEED design, brand development, marketing, and real estate project development. As a Healthy Building Consultant at Inpura, LLC, Keith creates spaces promoting wellness and productivity.
Throughout his tenure as CEO and Architect/Planner at Thomas Design International, Keith led the design and planning of commercial developments that embody clients' brand stories, with a portfolio that includes retail, office, churches, and automotive projects. His ability to merge design with functionality has earned him a reputation as a catalyst for innovation, always seeking new ways to improve lives by design. Keith’s academic background includes bachelor’s degrees in environmental design and architecture from Auburn University, with further specialization in branding for retail environments from Harvard University. Driven by his passion for healthy buildings and collaborative success, Keith continues to be a leader in creating spaces that enhance both wellness and sustainability.
Eric Burk
Eric Burk
Eric is an accomplished executive passionate about solving complex problems and fostering talent. With a background in industrial engineering, he excels in implementing collaborative, LEAN-driven process improvements to eliminate design, preconstruction, and construction inefficiencies. Over his career, he has been involved in projects collectively valued at over $8 billion, utilizing various construction delivery methods, including Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3). His commitment to driving waste out of processes is guided by team-derived comparative metrics and advanced tools like A3’s for decision-making, Target Value Design (TVD), and Choosing by Advantages (CBA).
Currently serving as Vice President of Program Management at Covalus, LLC, Eric leads early project setups, cost modeling, and the integration of LEAN best practices within project design and construction teams. His previous roles at Balfour Beatty Construction and Brasfield & Gorrie involved managing large-scale, multifaceted projects in the healthcare sector, including the $1.5 billion New Patient Pavilion at the University of Pennsylvania and the $540 million Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
In addition to his civilian career, Eric served as a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, where he held leadership roles in various intelligence and operational capacities. His extensive experience, certifications in LEED AP and healthcare construction, and commitment to developing high-performing teams have made him a respected leader in both the construction and military fields.
Rob Baker
Rob Baker
RBI LLC, founded and led by Rob Baker, offers expert consultation and representation with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Rob brings a comprehensive understanding of the entire construction process, providing valuable guidance to owners,
contractors, engineers, and architects. His services include project development, preconstruction planning, assembling design and construction teams, managing logistics, overseeing operations, conducting constructability reviews, negotiating contracts, and performing cost and schedule analysis.
Rob has built strong, trusted relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors in the Central Florida and Tampa Bay areas throughout his career. These connections contribute to project success by fostering trust, enhancing local knowledge, and ensuring clear communication and coordination among all parties involved. His reputation for reliability and expertise instills confidence in clients, leading to well-executed projects.
Rob’s diverse portfolio spans public and private sectors, including performing arts, education, government, hospitality, multi-family housing, affordable housing, and sports facilities. Notable projects include Lift Orlando’s affordable housing and senior living facilities, WDM I Ventures’ Urban Air Adventure Park, and Riverwalk Marina Partners’ Compass Landing Hotel and Marina by Margaritaville. Rob’s leadership and expertise consistently deliver successful outcomes on complex and large-scale developments.
Glenn McSpadden
Glenn McSpadden
Glenn is a Senior Preconstruction Manager with over 23 years of experience in cost estimating and managing the preconstruction process for a diverse range of projects, including healthcare, data centers, office buildings, multi-family residences, hotels, and retail spaces. With a proven track record in accurately budgeting projects from the conceptual phase through Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development, Glenn excels in proposal development, detailed estimating, value engineering, and subcontractor buy-out.
Currently with Layton Construction, Glenn has overseen significant projects such as the $100M Switch Data Centers in Reno and Atlanta and the $50M Centennial Medical Center Additions & Renovations in Nashville. His previous roles include significant contributions to B.L. Harbert International and Balfour Beatty Construction, where he managed major
projects, including the $335M British Columbia Women’s and Children’s Hospital Redevelopment and the $330M Irwin Army Hospital.
Glenn earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Auburn University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1994. He is a LEED AP and has developed extensive skills in conceptual budgeting, value engineering, and subcontractor negotiations. His commitment to the industry is reflected in his ongoing professional development and community involvement, including coaching youth sports and contributing as a Red Cross blood donor.
Lawrence Courtright
Lawrence J Courtright
Lawrence is an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in managing residential and commercial projects, including retail, medical, restaurant, and specialty buildouts. He has led national projects for companies such as Starbucks and Burger King and held leadership positions at Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Paradym Studio, and CBI Nashville.
With over a decade of experience owning and operating We Got Skills in Tennessee, Lawrence has overseen large-scale construction, remodeling, and insurance work. His expertise extends to sales, marketing, and management, having spoken at regional and national conferences and worked as a building consultant for numerous businesses and nonprofits. Lawrence holds a Ph.D. in Divinity, a Master's in Church Business Management, and has certifications including OSHA 30, CPR, and Crisis Management.
