Stephen Gordon Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx

Having worked over 40 major natural disasters, our team of experts has over 300 years of collective experience in navigating and settling complex insurance claims across multiple continents. We work and advocate for you, the policyholder - not the insurance companies - and fight to ensure you receive every benefit, resource, and settlement dollar you deserve. Whether the loss occurs from a hurricane, fire, tornado, water, hail, flood, earthquake, collapse, lightning, or theft, we will be with you every step of the insurance claim process, minimizing your stress while optimizing your recovery.

Austin, Texas Area

Custom512 is a family-owned, Lake Travis-based construction company that draws on more than two decades of experience to serve our neighbors in West Cypress Hills, Sweetwater, Lakeway and beyond with integrity for their general contracting, remodeling and construction needs.Our mission is to serve our neighbors and CUSTOMers with integrity.Custom512 does this by focusing on the following things:• Relentless focus on quality – We use our proprietary CUSTOM process to ensure your expectations are surpassed every time.• Fair and honest pricing – We are committed to giving you a fair and honest price on every project we complete.• On time & on target – We complete 98% of our projects on-time (or ahead of schedule) because we understand you count on the timelines we give you. • CUSTOMer experience - When you’re working with your neighbor, you get a different level of service, from regular proactive communication to ongoing post-job support and engagement. Our goal on every project is to create a CUSTOMer for life!

Austin, Texas Area

Overseen and supervised all aspects of construction from start up to close out. Presided over staff of 30 including 5 Project Managers, Field Supervisor, Project Accountant, Expeditor and Warranty Specialist.Notable Contributions:• Successfully lead production department to complete in excess of 11 million in residential remodeling and new custom construction.• Developed procedure and trained project managers to switch from paper forms to utilizing computers/technology in the field.• Developed safety and construction training program for field crews.• Developed and trained staff to use new streamlined closeout procedures.• Implemented Builder Trends scheduling and daily log software to minimize client site meeting whilemaintaining constant open lines of communication with clients.• Utilized Sage and Excel spread sheets to develop draw schedules allowing clients to be informed of when each draw would be due through the duration of their project.

Austin, Texas Area

Researched and obtained contract bid leads. Negotiate contract terms and conditions. Qualify and schedule trade partners.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Negotiated and acquired concrete cleaning contracts for all Walgreens through Illinois and Wisconsin.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Rockford Contractors is a private lead abatement, building and remodeling company (government contractor, citycontractor, HUD). The company evolved from offering residential remodeling to becoming a key government contractor.Estimator/Project ManagerAs a part of the team I helped build a successful construction firm from start-up to generate multi-million dollar annual revenues. Established strong relationships with residential clients, city, county, state and Federal governing offices to secure contract leads and bid opportunities. Bid for and negotiated contracts with homeowners as well as government officials. Grew company to become a respected government contractor.Notable contributions:• Lead Growth of company to generate seven figures with net returns of up to 30% growth in second year.• As team lead estimator our company grew 15% - 20% year-over-year during challenging economic times.• In 2007 when Rockford, IL had well above average unemployment rates, and while other development companies ceased operations, Rockford Contractors continually increased both business and margins.• Obtained a high-profile government contract to remodel the Byron Forrest Preserve welcome center. Design-build new entryway, stone, granite, and lighting to modernize and enhance the beauty of the location while giving visitors and employees better function and experience.• Obtained contract for the remodel of 4 Rockford Illinois fire stations increasing aesthetics, energy efficiency as well as upgrading to current safety standards.• Was awarded the contract to redesign and build out the fire-training center, adding a control and observation room and replacing all the fire doors and windows.

Rockford, Illinois Area

S&S is a private residential property management company that manages residential properties in northern Illinois.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Life Center was a nonprofit food pantry and community center serving low-income families in the Rockford area. Life Center employed 4 full time professionals and utilized 100 volunteers. It ceased operations in April 2014.DirectorLed Life Center to serve a low-income community. Refurbished a 60,000 square foot building and rented part of it to the Health Department to offset costs while making health services accessible to the community. Built 15-20 programs based on community needs. Oversaw all fundraising for an organization with an annual P&L of $200,000.Notable contributions:• Obtained and managed a government rental contract for unused space. Oversaw the redesign and remodel of a commercial space for new use.• Developed creative methods of raising funds to support Life Center including: generating revenue through vending machines, collecting scrap metal for recycling, and offering paid cleanup services to the City of Rockford for local outdoor festivals.• Obtained and distributed 20,000 – 30,000 pounds of food per month to low-income families.• Built tutoring programs and clubs that served approximately 25 – 30 children per week.• Conceived, created, obtained donations for, and launched an annual drive, Tools for Schools, that provides school supplies to more than 5,000 children in the Rockford area. !• To support the high profile Tools for Schools project developed partnerships with McDonalds, Wal-Mart, Mayor of Rockford, Rockford Fire Department, Rockford Park District, Kelley Williamson Mobil Stations, Alliance Credit Union, Heartland Community Church, and 80 other organizations.• Obtained media coverage for Tools for Schools in local television and radio news stations including WTBO, WREX, FOX, and the Rockford Register Star.