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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Zachary Archibald

Zachary Archibald

Utility Crew Foreman Zachary is a Site Utility Crew Foreman at Verdeterre Contracting, overseeing utility projects with a focus on water distribution, sewer, and storm systems. With extensive experience in safety procedures, crew leadership, and heavy equipment...

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LAURIE BROWN

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.

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CAROL RILEY

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...

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AUSTIN

AUSTIN

Graduated from Bakers Auto/Diesel Institute with an associate degree in Diesel Technology. Austin has been working as a field technician since 2017.

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JUAN SAMANO

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.

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LARRY HOIST

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.

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CRAIG KRAJNIAK

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.

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KEVIN SMRCKA

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.

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MATTHEW BROWN

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...

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Awards

Verdeterre Contracting Awarded

Verdeterre Contracting Awarded 2016

“Michigan 50 Companies To Watch”… Read More 

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