Corporate Office: 815.254.5500
Patrick C. Harbour, CEO/President
Pat has played an active role in the organization as well as in the construction industry for over 35 years. Mr. Harbour started his career as a superintendent and, after holding positions as Project Manager and Project Executive on many large construction projects, he assumed the role of CEO/President. Pat oversees the strategic direction of Harbour Contractors and his vision has guided Harbour through up and down markets and into new markets and regions. Pat oversees and directs Harbour’s Executive Management Team ensuring Harbour’s commitment to each project are met or exceeded.
Patrick Harbour holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Technology from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Joseph Clare, PE Chief Operating Officer
Joe started his career in the Navy where he made rank of Lieutenant (United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps). Through his career, Joe has worked for some of the largest construction companies in the United States. At Harbour, Joe oversees the strategic direction of the company as a whole, focusing on growth at a regional level and specific market segments.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Michigan and a Master in Business Administration (Finance) from George Washington University.
Chris Kozak, Vice President Operations
Chris has over 15 years of experience working in the construction industry as an estimator, project manager, superintendent and project executive. At Harbour, Chris oversees all cost/estimating, pre-construction and field operations. This continued involvement from conceptual phase to project close out ensures consistency in the adherence to our proven project delivery systems with the main focus of safety, quality, schedule control, cost control and client satisfaction.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Technology and an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from Purdue University.
Cindy Kilgore, CPA Chief Financial Officer
Cindy joined Harbour Contractors, Inc. in 2004, bringing over 15 years of corporate construction accounting experience. She is responsible for the financial reporting of all divisions and the corporation as a whole. Cindy also directs the corporate accounting staff, overseeing payroll, payables, receivables, job cost, human resources, as well as the coordination of all audits. She maintains the company’s banking, insurance and bonding relationships.
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a minor in Business Administration from Illinois State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Lonnie Schultz; Chief Estimator
Lonnie oversees and coordinates all estimates and interfaces with business development and construction operations to ensure a smooth transition from the bid process to construction execution.
His responsibilities include the following:
Lonnie holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Advance Military Engineer Operations School.
Raymond Gooding, Deputy Director OMP-CM
Ray joined Harbour Contractors, Inc. in 1995 as a Project Manager responsible for the management of projects at O’Hare International Airport. He has been promoted several times, and currently holds the position of Deputy Construction Manager of the O’Hare Modernization Program – Construction Management. He is second in command for the overall supervision of all contractors on the O’Hare Modernization Program. Ray has extensive knowledge of Airports and the relating systems.
Ray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction and Contracting from Purdue University. He brings over 25 years of construction experience to the Harbour Contractors, Inc. team.