Ryan Bannister

Rudolph/Libbe Inc. is appointing new leaders to its preconstruction operations and design/build team with the promotions of two experienced preconstruction services coordinators, Ryan Bannister, of Perrysburg, and Matt Arnold, of Oregon.

Arnold has accepted the position of director of preconstruction operations. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Ohio and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Toledo. Arnold has worked in the construction industry since 1989 and joined Rudolph/Libbe in 1991.

Bannister has accepted the position of director of preconstruction operations-design/build services. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from Miami University, and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan, and is a licensed architect in the state of Ohio. Bannister has worked in the construction industry since 1987 and joined Rudolph/Libbe in 1990.

Matt Arnold

“We’ve always had a strong emphasis on preconstruction services, which encompass all consulting services that take place before construction begins – client relations, planning, budgeting, site plan approval, management of the design process and schedule,” said Jeff Schaller, vice president-preconstruction operations at Rudolph/Libbe. “Design/build is an important aspect of preconstruction services, a building delivery method that involves the design/build contractor in the earliest phases of construction to plan value, accuracy and efficiency into projects. These new positions are part of our continuous improvement.”

The Rudolph/Libbe Companies is among the region’s largest contractors and employs 1,000-1,500 construction trades through offices in Lima, Toledo, Cleveland and Walbridge, Ohio; and Plymouth, Michigan.