My passion for construction, software, data and most of all facility owners and contractors in the industry of Job Order Contracting led to the formation of Encelex. Encelex specializes in leveraging the best software and data available in the marketplace to make JOC programs work the way facility owners and contractors need their JOC programs to work.

Teaching undergraduate students the science and art of construction contracts. This foundational course provides students the information they need to be successful in most areas of construction management.

The Gordian Group, a Warburg Pincus Company (Now owned by Fortive)The success of The Gordian Group was brought to the attention of Warburg Pincus, an American global private equity firm, in late 2011. Wicks agreed to sell their interest in Gordian to Warburg Pincus in early 2012. Following the acquisition by Warburg Pincus, Gordian began to build out the executive team that it would need for the larger company it would soon become. Initial hires were a professional chief executive… Show more The Gordian Group, a Warburg Pincus Company (Now owned by Fortive)The success of The Gordian Group was brought to the attention of Warburg Pincus, an American global private equity firm, in late 2011. Wicks agreed to sell their interest in Gordian to Warburg Pincus in early 2012. Following the acquisition by Warburg Pincus, Gordian began to build out the executive team that it would need for the larger company it would soon become. Initial hires were a professional chief executive officer, and a vice president of sales. Later hires included vice presidents of product development, government relations, human resources, and other support functions. Through organic growth and add on acquisitions Gordian began the most rapid pace of growth in its history. With the new executive team in place, Robert retired.Gordian grew from 127 employees to 450 over this period. Show less

The Gordian Group, a Wick’s Group CompanyThe Gordian Group continued to grow rapidly under Wicks. Robert became the President/CEO and Harry became the Executive Chairman. This period was marked by a significant recession, especially in the construction industry. Gordian grew because of the significant number of new clients we added in this period.Gordian transitioned from a services company with software and data to a technology company focused on using its software and data to… Show more The Gordian Group, a Wick’s Group CompanyThe Gordian Group continued to grow rapidly under Wicks. Robert became the President/CEO and Harry became the Executive Chairman. This period was marked by a significant recession, especially in the construction industry. Gordian grew because of the significant number of new clients we added in this period.Gordian transitioned from a services company with software and data to a technology company focused on using its software and data to expand into other markets. Gordian grew from 83 employees to 127 over this period. Show less

The Gordian Group – a growing companyThe Gordian Group experienced significant growth through this period. The company established several regions across the United States. Gordian transitioned from client/server software to an internet based delivery. The database continues to grow in both number of tasks as well as accuracy. The Gordian Group began working with New York based investment banker Berkery Noyes on valuations and outside investment. Gordian gained investment… Show more The Gordian Group – a growing companyThe Gordian Group experienced significant growth through this period. The company established several regions across the United States. Gordian transitioned from client/server software to an internet based delivery. The database continues to grow in both number of tasks as well as accuracy. The Gordian Group began working with New York based investment banker Berkery Noyes on valuations and outside investment. Gordian gained investment interest from twelve different companies in mid 2007 that culminated in an investment from The Wick’s Group of Companies, a private equity firm based in New York City that invests in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education and media.Gordian grew from 44 employees to 83 over this period. Show less

The Gordian Group – an employee owned companyThe Gordian Group transitioned from a privately held company to an Employee Stock Ownership Company. This was Mr. Mellon’s way to reward the dedicated employees that work so hard to make Gordian successful. As the company grew, Robert took on the role of president, managing the operations while Harry remained the Chief Executive Officer focusing on strategy and growth. Gordian grew from 39 employees to 44 over this period.

The Gordian Group – a new startup company.The Gordian Group was founded by Harry H. Mellon and Robert D. Coffey in June, 1990 as a services firm specializing in the development and implementation of the Job Order Contracting procurement methodology. Gordian transitioned from third party data to developing construction price data in-house. Gordian also developed the software necessary to manage the preparation of proposals. Gordian grew from two founders to 39 employees over this… Show more The Gordian Group – a new startup company.The Gordian Group was founded by Harry H. Mellon and Robert D. Coffey in June, 1990 as a services firm specializing in the development and implementation of the Job Order Contracting procurement methodology. Gordian transitioned from third party data to developing construction price data in-house. Gordian also developed the software necessary to manage the preparation of proposals. Gordian grew from two founders to 39 employees over this period. Show less

CRSS, also known as CRS Sirrine, was an international Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. CRSS was a well diversified firm working on significant public and private projects around the world.

CRSS, also known as CRS Sirrine, was an international Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. CRSS was a well diversified firm working on significant public and private projects around the world.