Michael focuses on developing long-term strategic initiatives, building customer relationships, identifying and executing business opportunities and managing the full development and construction lifecycle to ensure client satisfaction. He is responsible for day-to-day management of the company, business development and
project execution.

Michael co-founded general contracting, construction management and development firm Synergy Construction in 2009 and serves as Principal.

Michael has spent over 25 years working in general contracting, construction management and design-build services as a manager and owner. Throughout his tenure, Michael has consistently completed projects on time and delivered results within budget for a solid, repeat client base. His industry experience spans institutional, healthcare, tenant improvement, adaptive-reuse and multifamily construction.

An Illinois native, Michael attended Mount Carmel High School and Bradley University where he earned a BS in Construction Engineering with a minor in Business Management.

EDUCATION

Bradley University
B.S. Construction Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Accredited Professional
Licensed Masonry & Concrete Contractor
Primavera
OSHA 10 Hour
OSHA 30 Hour
Master Builder
ASHE, Certified Health Care Contractor

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Phil is responsible for sourcing new development opportunities, financial modeling, investor relations, debt financing, municipal entitlements, pre-construction management, property management and facilitating asset dispositions.

Phil has been active in the real estate industry for almost 30 years. Phil’s career spans commercial and residential real estate and includes a Bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Starting in 1995, Phil managed large office construction projects for The John Buck Company then the deployment of 153 cell sites for Verizon Wireless.

Co-founding Synergy in 2009, Phil has been a Principal at the Company directing preconstruction and design development activities including tax increment financing (TIF), feasibility analysis, estimating, budgeting and project management. In 2010, Phil secured a license to build a tax-credit financed supportive living facility. This SLF license ultimately became the catalyst for the $74M Synergy/Evergreen Residential JV redevelopment of the old Ravenswood Hospital into a 193-unit elderly independent and supportive living facility. In 2015, Phil assisted with Synergy’s development and construction of 5 clinics for Oak Street Health. Then in 2019 Synergy sold its Oak Street Health real estate portfolio to a California based REIT for over $22M. In 2016, Phil founded Assemble Shared Office opening several locations in Chicago and Minneapolis until selling the business in 2019 to Industrious Office. In 2019, Phil led the development, property management and sale of a TIF financed 100-unit new construction luxury multifamily project in South Elgin, IL. Despite delivering this building at the start of the COVID pandemic, Synergy successfully achieved full occupancy in less than 12 months and sold the project for $24M. Then again in 2020, Phil lead the development of a 162-unit TIF financed new construction luxury multifamily project in Winfield IL that sold in a record 9 months after completion and generated a 44% IRR back to investors.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. – Accounting & Finance
DePaul University

B.S. – Biology & History
John Carroll University

CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Accredited Professional
Primavera
Master Builder
OSHA 10-Hour
OSHA 30-Hour

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Jeffrey heads the general contracting side of Synergy’s business by leading the design coordination, pre-construction, budgeting, construction scheduling and developing bid/project strategies. Still actively involved in the construction process, Jeffrey continues to work side-by-side with the various management teams to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget and exceed clients’ needs. Working with past and present clients and design professionals, Jeffrey strives to form strong professional partnerships based on integrity, ingenuity, and reliability.
Jeffrey graduated from University of Kansas’s College of Engineering with a B.S. Degree in Architectural Engineering and a Construction Management minor in 1996. As an intern and the first 3 years after college, Jeffrey worked with two Chicago based general contracting companies as a Project Manager assembling a wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing, bidding, purchasing, managing and completing various types of projects. Utilizing the skills and experiences acquired in school and his professional career, he went on to own and manage a successful commercial and residential development company as well as owning and operating two restaurants.

In 2009, Jeffrey founded Synergy Construction Group with his 3 partners. The unique strengths and experiences of the four partners led to a strong foundation and framework that allowed Synergy to grow year after year while the company continued to nurture their client base and bolster their reputation through refinement of their processes and company vision. The company vision included building a strong general contracting business as a foundation and leveraging development opportunities starting with single family housing to developing and operating several commercial NNN properties to the building of several TIF financed luxury multifamily developments.

It is difficult to quantify the contract amounts and variety of projects Jeffrey has built as well as the Clients served over the past 13 years, but it is safe to say that all projects were completed on time and on budget. As Synergy continues to grow and the market and industry evolves, it is helpful to recognize that the experience of the partners and their team is rooted and built upon a strong foundation of hard work and determination.

EDUCATION

University of Kansas
B.S. Architectural Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS
Primavera
OSHA 10 Hour
Master Builder
Certified Lead Based Paint Technician

Anthony is responsible for all facets of the company related to the design and construction process. He interfaces with all employees of the company providing direction and mentorship. Leadership responsibilities also include implementing all activities and “make things happen.” While acting as a strategic and tactical planner. He also monitors and controls the reporting systems and procedures established for evaluating project results as to cost, schedule, quality, and client relationships. Throughout the development process, Anthony leads all design and programming including the supervision of all design professionals – architects, engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, and specialty vendors. Beyond design, Anthony leads all development budgeting and pricing.

As a co-founder of Synergy Construction, Anthony Brings over 25 years of construction experience to the ownership team. Anthony started out in the real estate industry as a laborer for his father’s roofing company. Upon completing his carpenter’s apprenticeship at the age of 22, Anthony opened a union carpentry firm growing it to over 50 employees in 5 years. From there, Anthony leveraged that experience and knowledge into a successful home building firm completing over 20 homes per year. In 2009, Anthony founded Synergy Construction along with his three partners and have successfully grown year over year.

Anthony is happily married to his wife Amanda of 20 years and lives with their three boys in Western Springs, IL. His hobbies include spending time with his family, traveling, hockey, music, and donating time to several non-profits.

CERTIFICATIONS

Primavera
OSHA 10 Hour
OSHA 30 Hour
Master Builder
Michigan Builders License
Certified Mold Technician