Meet The Team

Phone: (763) 401-4353
Email: kirk.ackerman@dominiuminc.com

Kirk Ackerman is a Senior Superintendent for Dominium who brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Ackerman is responsible for ensuring construction projects are built according to plans and specifications both on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget. Ackerman monitors and reports activities on-site to ensure strict accordance with OSHA State and Federal Regulations, as well as communicate any issues that may come up while working on construction projects.

Phone: (763) 354-5659
Email: jalman@dominiuminc.com

Jessica Alman is a Senior Construction Assistant at Dominium. Alman is responsible for providing support for Dominium Construction and Architectural Services.

Phone: (763) 401-4329
Email: sean.berneche@dominiuminc.com

Sean Berneche is a Architectural Quality Control for Dominium. Berneche is responsible for managing the company's outside design teams to ensure designs adhere to Dominium's standards. In addition, he is in charge of quality control of all construction documents and for maintaining Dominium's design standards. He also assists the construction supervisors with construction oversight of our new development and rehab work completed by Dominium Construction & Architectural Services, LLC.

Before Dominium, Berneche spent many years as a carpenter for The Municipal Building Commission. In addition, he spent many years working on updates and restoration projects within the historic Minneapolis City Hall. Berneche also has received his Construction Management Certificate from the University of Minnesota.

Phone: (763) 452-3190
Email: adam.brookins@dominiuminc.com

Adam Brookins is a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dominium. Brookins is responsible for leading construction management activities, providing project management leadership for multiple projects so that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives and timelines.

Brookins brings 15+ years of experience as a general contractor, subcontractor, distributor and manufacturer to the Dominium Construction & Architectural Services team. He has broad experiences in hands-on construction as well as construction management within the industry. Previously, Brookins was Business Manager at Kasota Stone Fabricators and Chief Operations Officer at Hoffman Weber Construction.

Brookins holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and a Construction Management Certificate from the University of Minnesota.

Phone: (763) 354-5643
Email: bill.buelow@dominiuminc.com

Bill Buelow is a Project Manager for Dominium. Buelow brings 30+ years of experience as a general contractor, manager and supervisor to the Dominium Construction & Architectural Services team. Buelow has extensive experience in both hands on construction and construction management in all facets of residential and multifamily construction.

Buelow's resume of work includes new construction, extensive rehab, and site work modifications. In these practices, Buelow has successfully managed many large projects simultaneously including property evaluation, scope writing, lite cad drawing, bid document preparation, price negotiations, preparing contracts, supervising the construction process, prepare punch lists and facilitating warranty work.

Buelow attended both Inverhills Community College and the University of Minnesota.

Phone: (763) 354-5562
Email: sewing@dominiuminc.com

As the Vice President of Construction and Architecture with Dominium, Scott Ewing is responsible for managing all Dominium’s construction projects. Ewing is responsible for $250 million of new construction, renovation and major repairs within Dominium’s portfolio.

Ewing's experience is instrumental in maintaining a positive working relationship with outside consultants to ensure projects are completed with high quality standards, on time and within budget. He also works with numerous Architectural and Engineering partners to ensure timely delivery of accurate project documents.

Ewing has over 20 years of General Contracting experience. Prior to joining Dominium he had the opportunity to build several Dominium projects such as 808 Berry Place, The Bluffs at Nine Mile Creek and The Landings at Silver Lake Village.

Ewing is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science and Management.

Phone: (763) 762-4759
Email: jim.felton@dominiuminc.com

Jim Felton is an Operations Manager for Dominium. Felton is responsible for leading the self-perform construction team to ensure project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives and timelines.

Previously, Felton worked at U.S. Bank as an Assistant Vice President. Here he was involved with U.S. Bank Corporate Real Estate Group and managed Capital Expenditures for new branches and internal office space.

Felton holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University. He also holds a certificate in Architectural Drafting and Estimating at Dunwoody Industrial Institute.

Phone: (763) 225-4641
Email: sarah.gilbert@dominiuminc.com

Sarah Gilbert is a Senior Project Architect for Dominium. Gilbert is responsible for assisting in the project life cycle from concept through construction, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of Dominium projects.

Gilbert brings over ten years of experience in the architecture industry to Dominium. She has a rich background in housing, retail, residential and government work.

Gilbert earned her Master of Architecture from Iowa State University, her Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas and her Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Iowa. She is a licensed architect in Minnesota, an NCARB certificate holder and a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute.

Phone: (763) 452-3153
Email: sean.goodemote@dominiuminc.com

Sean Goodemote is a Specification Writer for Dominium. Goodemote is responsible for working with the Dominium Construction and Architectural Services team to review plans and prepare specifications. Additionally, his responsibilities include attaining knowledge of building codes, state housing agencies, Fair Housing guidelines and Enterprise Green Communities.

Prior to joining the team at Dominium, Goodemote was a Project Manager and Architectural Designer involved with the development of over 50 projects throughout central Florida, carrying projects all the way from pre-design through construction.

Goodemote holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida. Sean holds a NCARB Certificate and is licensed in Florida for Architecture.

Phone: (763) 354-5538
Email: mark.graffagnino@dominiuminc.com

Mark Graffagnino is a Senior Project Manager for Dominium. Graffagnino is responsible for leading construction management activities, providing project management leadership for multiple projects so that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives and timelines.

Graffagnino brings 25+ years of experience in the construction industry to Dominium. His experience consists of providing construction management and owners representative services to developers and owners of multi-family projects.  He has worked on over 5,500 units, ranging from low density garden style projects to high density, mid-rise urban infill projects. 

Graffagnino holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Phone: (763) 401-4322
Email: babette.gunderson@dominiuminc.com

Babette Gunderson is a Construction Assistant for Dominium. Gunderson is responsible for providing administrative support to the Construction and Architectural Services team. Specifically, she will be organizing and preparing expense reports, coding transactions and preparing contracts for her team.

Before Dominium, Gunderson was a Field Operations Administrator for a large specialty construction company.

Gunderson has a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University.

Phone: (763) 225-4636
Email: briana.harper@dominiuminc.com

Briana Harper is an Architectural Technician for Dominium. Harper is responsible for creating efficient and cost-effective production drawings and assisting in coordinating project information and timelines.

Previous positions Harper has held include Construction Assistant for Dominium and Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for Travel Leaders of Grand Rapids.

Harper attended school at Hennepin Technical College for Architectural Technology.

Phone: (763) 452-3184
Email: bob.jensen@dominiuminc.com

Bob Jensen is a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dominium. Jensen is responsible for leading construction management activities, providing project management leadership for multiple projects so that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives and timelines.

Jensen brings 25+ years of experience in the construction industry to Dominium. His experience consists of owning and operating a general contracting company and working on a wide range of projects employed with construction firms and consultants.

Jensen holds a degree in Drafting and Estimating from Dunwoody Institute. Additionally, Jensen is OSHA 30 and SWPPP certified.

Phone: (763) 354-5542
Email: scott.johnson@dominiuminc.com

Scott Johnson is an Architectural Project Manager for Dominium. Johnson is in charge of all aspects of architecture project management, including the progress of all phases of architecture projects from schematic design, design development, construction document production, and construction administration. In addition, he is responsible for managing the architecture life cycle of multi-family affordable housing projects in both new and rehabilitated properties. 

Before Dominium, Johnson worked on renovations and remodels for Target Corporations and Starbucks, Universal's theme park in Beijing, China, and Life Time Inc's Special Projects including Life Time Work, Life Time Live and flagship Life Time Athletic locations.

Johnson received a Master in Architecture from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Built Environment from Arizona State University.

Phone: (763) 401-4306
Email: christopher.lemke@dominiuminc.com

Chris Lemke is a Senior Architectural Technician at Dominium. Lemke is responsible for creating and completing construction documents for remodels.

Previously, Lemke worked at KOMA as an architectural technician. While at KOMA, Lemke had the opportunity to develop plans and drawings for construction documents.

Lemke has an associate degree in drafting from ITT tech in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Phone: (612) 760-3326
Email: tom.lemke@dominiuminc.com

Tom Lemke is a Construction Superintendent at Dominium. Lemke is responsible for ensuring construction projects are built according to plans and specifications both on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget. Lemke monitors and reports activities on-site to ensure strict accordance with OSHA State and Federal Regulations, as well as communicate any issues that may come up while working on construction projects.

Phone: (763) 401-4330
Email: robert.liebelt@dominiuminc.com

Robert Liebelt is an Architectural Technician for Dominium. Liebelt is responsible for creating efficient and cost-effective production drawings and assisting in coordinating project information and timelines. He joined Dominium in December of 2018.

Before Dominium, Liebelt was introduced to architecture while managing various architecture-related departments at Menards. Liebelt's previous roles in architectural drafting include production of construction documents in retail tenant improvement projects, healthcare facility improvements, and integration of Revit models to virtual reality using the HTC-Vive, and Oculus Rift. In addition, he has experience with 3D printing as a useful tool during the design phases of many projects.

Liebelt has an Associates in Applied Sciences for Architectural Drafting and Design from Dunwoody College of Technology.

Phone: (763) 392-9826
Email: dan.omara@dominiuminc.com

As Director of Architecture, Dan O’Mara is responsible for managing Dominium’s Architecture projects. Dan's responsibilities include coordinating the design of properties with the Development team and leading the team of Architecture professionals for completion of the design, document production, and construction administration from concept through completion.

Prior to joining Dominium, O’Mara has 20+ years of experience in the retail, office, educational, and industrial markets as an Architect, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Principal of his own firm. He is well versed in design and construction, thus bringing the most value to a project.

O’Mara holds an Architecture degree from the University of Arizona as well as an Economics degree from the University of Minnesota. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Phone: (763) 354-5583
Email: joel.otto@dominiuminc.com

Joel Otto is a Senior Architectural Quality Control for Dominium. Otto is responsible for managing the company's outside design teams to ensure designs adhere to Dominium's standards. In addition, he is in charge of quality control of all construction documents and for maintaining Dominium's design standards. He also assists the construction supervisors with construction oversight of our new development and rehab work completed by Dominium Construction & Architectural Services, LLC.

Prior to joining Dominium, Otto most recently worked in a construction administration position at BKV Group where he was responsible for managing the construction processes. In addition, he was responsible for responding to contractor and end user coordination issues during construction, reviewing payment applications, conducting construction administration procedures and compiling project closeout materials and punch list preparation.

Previously, Otto also held positions at BCE Engineers, ICI Design Group, Walsh Bishop Associates, Vanman Companies, WAI Continuum and Close Associates where he managed the design, documentation and construction administration of a variety of project types from single family to multifamily to large entertainment complexes to sports facilities.

Otto received a Bachelor of Construction Management/Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and an Associate of Architectural Technology degree from Minneapolis Technical College.

Phone: (763) 354-5639
Email: keith.richters@dominiuminc.com

Keith Richters is a Senior Project Manager for Dominium. Richters is responsible for leading construction management activities, providing project management leadership for projects to ensure that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.

Richters has years of experience in Construction. He has previously worked as Project Managers for Bowlero, Buffalo Wild Wings, Select Comfort, Tenant Construction, Software Etc., Famous Footwear and Carousel Snack Bars.

Richters holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.

Phone: (763) 354-5547
Email: brandon.roe@dominiuminc.com

Brandon Roe is a Senior Architectural Technician for Dominium. Roe is responsible for creating and completing construction documents for remodels. He will also be responsible for training and mentoring in the architectural department.

Previously, Roe worked at Wells Concrete as a technical trainer and a Revit system administrator for BKV Group. While at BKV, Roe had the opportunity to develop drafting standards and train staff on the standards for many Dominium projects.

Roe has a technical college diploma from South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota.

Phone: (763) 452-3109
Email: jack.rolfe@dominiuminc.com

Jack Rolfe is a Property Damage Claims Specialist with its Dominium Construction and Architectural Service teams. Rolfe is responsible for claims intake, construction documentation and loss monitoring.

Previously, Rolfe was an Operations Manager at Ken Geroux Construction Corporation. There, he oversaw all daily operations for custom design/build general contractor.

Rolfe has IICRC Certifications in Water remediation and Applied Structural Drying.

Phone: (763) 452-3182
Email: robert.rusten@dominiuminc.com

Robert Rusten is a Construction Superintendent at Dominium. Rusten is responsible for ensuring construction projects are built according to plans and specifications both on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget. Rusten monitors and reports activities on-site to ensure strict accordance with OSHA State and Federal Regulations, as well as communicate any issues that may come up while working on construction projects.

Rusten brings to Dominium over eight years in the construction industry.

Phone: (763) 392-9863
Email: nancy.sheehan@dominiuminc.com

Nancy Sheehan is a Project Manager for Dominium. Sheehan is responsible for Self Perform projects, Major Task and follow up on insurance claims. She joined Dominium in July of 2017.

Sheehan has 25+ years of experience in the building field. She has worked in new construction and remodel of residential homes and apartments. In past years, Sheehan has worked for small and large contractors, a lumber yard and a plumbing/heating company. In these companies, she has been a project manager, warranty manager and customer service manager, sometimes as all three.

Experience she brings to Dominium are management of staff and trades, budgeting, scope and policy writing, warranty management and heavy customer service background.

For the past few years, she has worked as a consultant for Dominium on 100% walks for new purchases and refinance of held properties.

Sheehan holds a bachelors degree from St. Cloud State University.

Phone: (763) 452-3177
Email: richard.taylor@dominiuminc.com

Richard Taylor is a Operations Manager for Dominium. Taylor is responsible for leading the self-perform construction team to ensure project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives and timelines.

Taylor brings eight years of multi-family construction experience to Dominium, and holds a focus in contract negotiation, project management and estimating.

Taylor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and attended the Ancell School of Business at Western Connecticut State University.

Phone: (763) 762-4758
Email: steven.trainer@dominiuminc.com

Steven has over twenty years of experience in construction project management and owner’s representation for multi-family, large retail, hospitality, manufacturing and tenant improvement projects both domestically and internationally in both the public and private sectors. Trainer started his career working directly for the General Contractor, then transitioned into an executive role with owner representation where he became educated in all phases of construction project management to include estimating, project budgeting, financial forecasting, maintenance and logistics in large scale work environments. Trainer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. 

Phone: (763) 452-3117
Email: yovani.tellez@dominiuminc.com

Yovani Trujillo is an Architectural Technician for Dominium. Trujillo is responsible for creating efficient and cost-effective production drawings and assisting in coordinating project information and timelines.

Previously, Trujillo was a Structural Drafter for Clark Engineering.

Trujillo holds an associate's degree in Architecture and Building Technologies from Hennepin Technical College. He has also completed 3.5 years of Architecture school at the University of Mexico outside of Mexico City. He plans to finish his degree in Minnesota and become a licensed Architect.

Phone: (763) 401-4318
Email: marty.tuttle@dominiuminc.com

Marty Tuttle is a Senior Project Manager for Dominium. Tuttle is responsible for leading construction management activities, providing project management leadership for projects to ensure that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.

Previously, Tuttle worked as a Carpenter, Superintendent, Project Manager, Operations Vice President and Director of Building Solutions which encompassed the sales arm, design, drafting, estimating, and project delivery.

Tuttle holds a DBIA from the Design Build Institute of America, Multiple State Contracting Licenses, Estimating Academy in St. Louis, Business Management - North Hennepin.