LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS
Rich Otradovec
President / CEO
Rich founded RODAC, LLC in 2007 and is responsible for overseeing all functions of the company. Rich’s goal was to bring a new perspective to the industry by keeping our customers’ best interests in mind and truly building relationships through honesty and integrity. His 20+ years of experience in the construction industry and the diversity of his contacts give him a unique perspective on how to bring organizations and people together in order to create mutually beneficial partnerships. These partnerships have helped to position RODAC, LLC as one of the area’s most trusted development and construction companies. Rich’s leadership style ensures operational excellence and constant ingenuity. He instills an environment of personal creativity while maintaining accountability and the mentality that “the ball is always in our court.”
Mike Smits
Vice President
Mike oversees all operations of RODAC, LLC, bringing all departments together to function cohesively. A Graduate of UW-Stout with a Construction Management degree, Mike has a well-rounded history of implementing new divisions of companies including running his own construction company. This led him to quickly climb the ladder at RODAC, LLC. This insight gives RODAC a knowledge of the industry that can be tailored to each client’s perspective while maintaining the core values that built the company. Mike’s ultimate goal is to ensure that RODAC, LLC delivers on its promise of personal service while building relationships based on trust.
Craig Rose
Estimating Manager
Craig’s responsibilities at RODAC, LLC start at the very beginning of a project as he meets with customers to go through the scope of the project. Craig graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Economics. Craig’s intimate knowledge of both accounting and construction allows him to drive design in order to meet budget. Craig works with the architects, engineers, and subcontractors to design the plan, derive a budget, and deliver a proposal. His strong statistical analysis background allows him to view things and make decisions from a data-driven perspective. Craig is a hands-on person by nature and loves taking a concept and turning it into something tangible.
Brett Obermeier
Construction Manager
Brett graduated from Fox Valley Technical College and started his career working on many large multi-faceted projects. His attention to detail and mentality of putting the customer first led to his reputation of being a great ambassador for our clients. Brett believes in a true partnership with clients, walking them through every step of the process and working hand in hand to deliver the final product. Brett oversees our construction department and continually makes sure our values are upheld and that RODAC, LLC over-delivers on our customers’ expectations.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS
Cody Mathison
Project Manager
Cody graduated Fox Valley Technical College with a Construction Management degree. As a RODAC project manager, he has excelled in meeting many tough goals on large scale projects while continuing to overdeliver for the customer. His attention to detail, work ethic and positive attitude have gained him the respect of contractors and the trust of owners.
Greg Van Den Plas
Project Manager
Greg brings a wealth of construction experience. He firmly believes that it is RODAC, LLC’s responsibility to do the heavy lifting in regard to all phases of the construction process while keeping its partners informed every step of the way. Whether the project is a ground-up build, a tenant build-out, or a remodel, he focuses on every detail to produce the highest quality product.
Josh Fenske
Project Manager
Josh graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a Project Management Degree. He comes to RODAC with a diverse experience of construction background. Josh holds many positive characteristics and is a very approachable Project Manager. Josh has an excellent ability to prioritize and delegate tasks with the owner’s best interest in mind.
Dejan Danilov
Project Superintendent
Dejan, or “Dan” as he’s known to the RODAC, LLC team, has been called one of the hardest workers anyone will meet. Since coming to the United States from Macedonia in 2012, only knowing a few phrases in English, Dan has been putting his strong work ethic to fast use. His quick-thinking allows him to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and he never stops learning. His upbeat and friendly attitude has clients requesting he personally be on their project.
Lukas Schmidt
Assistant Project Manager
Lukas is a graduate from Fox Valley Technical College with a Construction Management Degree. His ability to work as a team member and problem solve have proven him an asset to the RODAC team. His attitude and work with mentality helps build the lasting relationships between owners and contractors alike.
Brad Clark
Assistant Project Manager
Brad comes to RODAC with diverse experience in the construction field. His attention to detail and positive attitude will not let you down. If a problem arises, Brad believes honesty is the best way to handle any situation. Brad knows this is not a quality to be neglected and will ensure your vision is met.
Megan Hein
Project Coordinator
Megan graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and has a range of experience from the banking industry to customer service. Megan’s process-oriented nature has made her an invaluable member of RODAC, LLC while working alongside our Project Managers.
Ashley Rankin
Estimator
Ashley’s role starts early on in the project, often sitting in on design meetings and gathering critical budget info to bring to the design table. Ashley graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Administration. Her fun and cheerful demeanor make her a great asset to both RODAC, LLC and her clients.
Chad Pingel
Estimator
Chad has a lot of valued experience in the commercial construction industry. He has experience with everything from a neonatal intensive care unit to a simple office space remodel or new school construction. Over the past 13 years he has worked on over 70 different commercial construction projects across 4 different states. His depth of knowledge allows him the ability to be a successful estimator by working with clients to guide their vision into an affordable cost.
Melissa LaPlant
Accounting Manager
Melissa comes to RODAC, LLC with over 20 years accounting experience in various industries, enabling her to provide key financial data and reporting on a timely basis and assist in strategic business decisions. Her Master’s degree in Business allows her not only to look at the financial implication, but the long-term impact on the business as well. She loves working within a team environment to help impact bottom line profit.
Karen Gillis
Accounting Associate
Karen brings a wide array of business experience ranging from accounting and estimating to purchasing and buying. She handles not only accounting, but our customer service and property management. Karen’s friendly, upbeat personality, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail make her a valued member of the RODAC, LLC team.
Chelsea Clark
Accounting Assistant
Chelsea is a very attentive and personable associate in her accounting role. She has customer service experience with a “can-do” attitude. She loves taking on new challenges with a positive attitude. Most importantly, she is a true team player willing to help anyone on the RODAC team.