Who We Are
Get to know the Verdeterre team
Verdeterre has come a long way since its establishment as a site utility company. As our projects and business relationships have grown, our team has expanded to include some of the most experienced and skilled experts in the industry.
CHRIS BROWN
President/CEO
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RICHARD HINSON
Project Manager
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DANTE CATANESE
Project Manager
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LAURIE BROWN
Payroll Specialist Laurie is a second generation team member and the daughter of Dan and Mary Brown. Laurie is responsible for payroll, benefits and compliance reporting. She and CJ make up the Verdeterre HR, Payroll, AR and AP Departments.
CAROL RILEY
Office Manager Carol has been with Verdeterre since 1996, managing the day-to-day operations. From handling correspondence and queries, maintaining office administrative systems, preparing invoices and processing payments, Carol is often the first point of contact our...
AUSTIN
Graduated from Bakers Auto/Diesel Institute with an associate degree in Diesel Technology. Austin has been working as a field technician since 2017.
JUAN SAMANO
Juan is one of three site crew foremen, specializing in operating our GPS dozers during on-site development projects. Juan is also responsible for scheduling materials and meeting the needs of our clients. Juan has been part of Verdeterre team since 2005.
LARRY HOIST
Larry is responsible for all field operations involving Verdeterre’s open cut, directional drill and pipe burst utility installations. Larry’s dedication to efficient, quality work helps to inspire his entire to crew to consistently overachieve.
BRIAN ERICKSON
Brian started as a heavy equipment operator and as a valuable member of the Verdeterre team has advanced into additional duties over the years and is now the operations manager for Verdeterre. He is responsible for field operations, GPS setup and control, and acting...
CRAIG KRAJNIAK
With more than ten years of construction experience operating with a number of Michigan’s larger site contractors, Craig has been with Verdeterre since 2012.
KEVIN SMRCKA
Kevin returned to Verdeterre in 2019, where he began his construction career, after stints working for a survey supply company and asphalt paving company. The skills he acquired during his time away help make him the strong leader and foreman he is today.
MATTHEW BROWN
Matthew is entering his second summer interning with the Verdeterre team. As an intern, his responsibilities include providing inside earthwork and site utility takeoffs. Matthew is a third-generation member of the Brown family and is currently pursuing his...
Awards
Verdeterre Contracting Awarded
Verdeterre Contracting Awarded 2016
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Verdeterre Contracting is a Proud Member of the Following Organizations
