A Dedication to Innovation
Faith Technologies’ leadership team brings industry-shifting strategy to the teams who run our business and execute our mission. With a dedication to innovation, they are keenly committed to the organization’s core values, and are responsible for continually moving the company forward through four key drivers: People, Planning, Productivity, and Innovative Solutions.
Faith’s CEO, Mike Jansen, began his career with the company as an apprentice, along with many of our group presidents and vice presidents. Many of the leaders throughout our field and office teams have completed Faith’s apprenticeship program, and use their learning and passion to inspire and challenge our teams each day.
In addition to a focus on ground up growth, Faith Technologies places a strong emphasis on succession planning. By investing in succession, we are deepening our relationships with our future leaders by providing them opportunities to advance along defined career paths and connecting employee capabilities and ambitions with organizational needs.
Rollie Stephenson
Chairman of the Board
Employee Since 1972
Rollie founded what is now known as Faith Technologies in 1972. He has built a legacy of quality, efficiency, and safety while garnering much recognition for his entrepreneurial success, business acumen, and exceptional industry knowledge.
After dedicating his career to establishing one of the top 20 largest electrical and technology systems contractors in the U.S., Rollie transitioned from CEO to Chairman of the Board in October 2013. As Chairman of the Board, he manages and provides leadership to the Board of Directors and independent advice and counsel to the CEO. Rollie also leads meetings of the Board of Directors, ensures board members receive accurate, timely and clear information, in particular about the company’s performance, and acts as a liaison between the Board and management of the company, through the CEO.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Well Cities Fox Cities, 2010 – Present
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Foundation Board Member, 2009 – Present
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Business Advisory Board Member, 2007 – Present
- Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Board Member, 2007 – Present
- CHAT Community, Team Member, 2007 – Present
- Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region, Inc., Board of Directors, 2005 – Present
- Junior Achievement, Senior Advisory Board, 2002 – Present
- World Presidents Organization, 1996 – Present
- University of Wisconsin Family Practice Residency, Advisory Board, 1993 – Present
Personal Achievements
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2014 Distinguished Honorary Alumnus of the Year
- Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2009 and 2011 Finalist
- Associated Builders & Contractor’s “High Standards”
- Builder’s Edge Award
- Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of the Year”
- University of Wisconsin Construction Club “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Mike Jansen
CEO
Employee since 1984
Mike began his career with Faith Technologies in 1984 as an electrical apprentice. During his tenure with the company, he has served in positions of increasing responsibility and strategic influence, including project manager, executive vice president, president, and most recently, CEO.
As Faith Technologies’ CEO, Mike is responsible for providing strategic leadership by working with the Board of Directors and executive vice presidents to establish long-range goals and strategies aligning with future national growth opportunities. He oversees all levels of corporate management, establishes corporate objectives, ensures profitability growth, fulfills corporate commitment, implements efficiencies, and mentors fellow executives and managers.
Mike serves as an arbiter of Faith values, models the values, educates others about the values, and continually explains how the values tie into the way the enterprise functions. Mike acts as a role model and the champion of change for the company.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Lenexa Building Code Board of Appeals, 2009 – Present
- FMI, Peer Group Member, 2007 – Present
- Johnson County, Contractor Licensing Review Board Member, 2005 – Present
- Vistage Member, 2004 – Present
- Select Electrical Group, Peer Group Member, 2003 – Present
- Faith Technologies’ Board of Directors, 2002 – Present
- Associated Builders and Contractor’s Board of Directors, Kansas City Chapter, 2002 – Present
Tom Clark
President, Solutions
Employee since 2008
Tom began his career with Faith Technologies in 2008 as the director of marketing, and later transitioned to the executive vice president of preconstruction. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Tom has lead the company’s marketing, business development and preconstruction service efforts, now with a new focus on proactively developing Faith Technologies’ Solutions portfolio to continually provide increased value to their partner and client base.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and an Associate of Science degree in Marketing from Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin.
Employee Since 1972
Rollie founded what is now known as Faith Technologies in 1972. He has built a legacy of quality, efficiency, and safety while garnering much recognition for his entrepreneurial success, business acumen, and exceptional industry knowledge.
After dedicating his career to establishing one of the top 20 largest electrical and technology systems contractors in the U.S., Rollie transitioned from CEO to Chairman of the Board in October 2013. As Chairman of the Board, he manages and provides leadership to the Board of Directors and independent advice and counsel to the CEO. Rollie also leads meetings of the Board of Directors, ensures board members receive accurate, timely and clear information, in particular about the company’s performance, and acts as a liaison between the Board and management of the company, through the CEO.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Well Cities Fox Cities, 2010 – Present
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Foundation Board Member, 2009 – Present
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Business Advisory Board Member, 2007 – Present
- Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Board Member, 2007 – Present
- CHAT Community, Team Member, 2007 – Present
- Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region, Inc., Board of Directors, 2005 – Present
- Junior Achievement, Senior Advisory Board, 2002 – Present
- World Presidents Organization, 1996 – Present
- University of Wisconsin Family Practice Residency, Advisory Board, 1993 – Present
Personal Achievements
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2014 Distinguished Honorary Alumnus of the Year
- Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2009 and 2011 Finalist
- Associated Builders & Contractor’s “High Standards”
- Builder’s Edge Award
- Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of the Year”
- University of Wisconsin Construction Club “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Employee since 1984
Mike began his career with Faith Technologies in 1984 as an electrical apprentice. During his tenure with the company, he has served in positions of increasing responsibility and strategic influence, including project manager, executive vice president, president, and most recently, CEO.
As Faith Technologies’ CEO, Mike is responsible for providing strategic leadership by working with the Board of Directors and executive vice presidents to establish long-range goals and strategies aligning with future national growth opportunities. He oversees all levels of corporate management, establishes corporate objectives, ensures profitability growth, fulfills corporate commitment, implements efficiencies, and mentors fellow executives and managers.
Mike serves as an arbiter of Faith values, models the values, educates others about the values, and continually explains how the values tie into the way the enterprise functions. Mike acts as a role model and the champion of change for the company.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Lenexa Building Code Board of Appeals, 2009 – Present
- FMI, Peer Group Member, 2007 – Present
- Johnson County, Contractor Licensing Review Board Member, 2005 – Present
- Vistage Member, 2004 – Present
- Select Electrical Group, Peer Group Member, 2003 – Present
- Faith Technologies’ Board of Directors, 2002 – Present
- Associated Builders and Contractor’s Board of Directors, Kansas City Chapter, 2002 – Present
Employee since 2008
Tom began his career with Faith Technologies in 2008 as the director of marketing, and later transitioned to the executive vice president of preconstruction. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Tom has lead the company’s marketing, business development and preconstruction service efforts, now with a new focus on proactively developing Faith Technologies’ Solutions portfolio to continually provide increased value to their partner and client base.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and an Associate of Science degree in Marketing from Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin.
David Jahner
President, Construction
Employee since 1992
David began his career with Faith Technologies in 1992 as an electrical apprentice, and later assumed roles as a specialty systems technician, associate project manager, project manager, group manager. During his tenure with the company, he has served in positions of increasing responsibility and strategic influence including the roles of general manager for Faith Technologies’ service group, vice president, executive vice president, group president of critical technologies, and most recently president of construction.
As the president of construction, David is responsible for developing and executing the strategic and tactical operational plans for Faith Technologies. David strives to achieve efficient and profitable objectives while assuring there is a strong management team in place capable of effectively growing and managing the business.
David is active in the daily management of the company and is responsible for all aspects of strategic management and business development efforts for the construction operations for all of Faith Technologies.
David completed the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Herzing University – Madison, and also studied construction courses at Clemson University.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Architects, Engineers, Contracts (AEC) Business Builders Forum (BBF) Member, 2017 – Present
- Johnson County Contractor Licensing Review Board Member, 2009 – Present
Heath Luedtke
President, Preconstruction
Heath began his career at Faith Technologies in 1994 as an apprentice, and has held several leadership roles with the company, including superintendent, project manager, Madison branch manager, and vice president of mission critical.
Heath now serves as Faith Technologies’ president of preconstruction. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Heath leads the company’s growing preconstruction services, with a specific focus on proactively developing Faith Technologies’ engineering and preconstruction activities to continually provide increased value to our client base.
Heath holds an associate’s degree in Electro/Mechanical Technology from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Scott Romenesko
President, Manufacturing
Employee since 2014
Scott began his career with Faith Technologies in 2014 as director of strategic growth, and later transitioned into the role of group president of industrial, where he was responsible for all aspects of strategic management and business development efforts for the Industrial vertical markets.
Scott currently holds the role of president of manufacturing, and is responsible for developing and executing the strategic and tactical operational plans for Faith’s manufacturing services. Scott is active in the daily management of the company and drives the development and growth of the manufacturing business, while assuring there is a strong management team in place to carrying out its strategic plan. He is also responsible for building and maintaining key customer relationships and the business development efforts for manufacturing services. Scott strives to achieve efficient and profitable objectives while assuring consistent growth throughout the company.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, with an emphasis in Plant Engineering, from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
Employee since 1992
David began his career with Faith Technologies in 1992 as an electrical apprentice, and later assumed roles as a specialty systems technician, associate project manager, project manager, group manager. During his tenure with the company, he has served in positions of increasing responsibility and strategic influence including the roles of general manager for Faith Technologies’ service group, vice president, executive vice president, group president of critical technologies, and most recently president of construction.
As the president of construction, David is responsible for developing and executing the strategic and tactical operational plans for Faith Technologies. David strives to achieve efficient and profitable objectives while assuring there is a strong management team in place capable of effectively growing and managing the business.
David is active in the daily management of the company and is responsible for all aspects of strategic management and business development efforts for the construction operations for all of Faith Technologies.
David completed the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Herzing University – Madison, and also studied construction courses at Clemson University.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Architects, Engineers, Contracts (AEC) Business Builders Forum (BBF) Member, 2017 – Present
- Johnson County Contractor Licensing Review Board Member, 2009 – Present
Heath began his career at Faith Technologies in 1994 as an apprentice, and has held several leadership roles with the company, including superintendent, project manager, Madison branch manager, and vice president of mission critical.
Heath now serves as Faith Technologies’ president of preconstruction. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Heath leads the company’s growing preconstruction services, with a specific focus on proactively developing Faith Technologies’ engineering and preconstruction activities to continually provide increased value to our client base.
Heath holds an associate’s degree in Electro/Mechanical Technology from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Employee since 2014
Scott began his career with Faith Technologies in 2014 as director of strategic growth, and later transitioned into the role of group president of industrial, where he was responsible for all aspects of strategic management and business development efforts for the Industrial vertical markets.
Scott currently holds the role of president of manufacturing, and is responsible for developing and executing the strategic and tactical operational plans for Faith’s manufacturing services. Scott is active in the daily management of the company and drives the development and growth of the manufacturing business, while assuring there is a strong management team in place to carrying out its strategic plan. He is also responsible for building and maintaining key customer relationships and the business development efforts for manufacturing services. Scott strives to achieve efficient and profitable objectives while assuring consistent growth throughout the company.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, with an emphasis in Plant Engineering, from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
Bob Dakovich
Executive Vice President, Critical Services / Executive Director
Employee since 2009
Bob began his career with Faith Technologies in 2009, and served as a branch manager and vice president, before assuming his current role as executive vice president of critical services / executive director.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, and is also a graduate of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive Program from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Jill Hermans
Executive Vice President, Talent
Employee Since 2009
Jill began her career at Faith Technologies in 2009 as the director of instructional development, and later transitioned to the executive vice president of talent. In this role, she is responsible for providing leadership and coordinating talent-related strategies with an emphasis on workforce planning and recruitment, succession planning and retention, and employee/ leadership development. She also develops and implements long-term talent strategies that dovetail with the company strategy.
Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communication with an emphasis in Business. She is a certified MBTI® practitioner, has obtained her Hogan Assessment Certification, and is also certified in the Information Mapping of design and documentation. Jill has more than a decade of experience as a learning professional.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Association for Talent Development (ATD), National, 2010 – Present
- Association for Talent Development (ATD), Northeast Wisconsin Chapter, 2015 – Present
- Learning and Development Professionals, 2009 – Present
Michael Richart
Executive Vice President, Strategic Services
Michael joined Faith Technologies in 2018, building upon his successful career formulating strategy and implementation at organizations around the US and the world. He is responsible for partnering with Faith’s executive team and strategic leaders to set organizational direction, build financial strength, and enhance the organization’s ability to effectively support its growth.
Michael has a diverse leadership background encompassing financial leadership, manufacturing and supply-chain management, sales and marketing, information technology and program management. He has more than a decade of proven P&L management with broad exposure to corporate capital structures, ESOP financial structures, benefit assessments and company valuation methodologies. He is skilled in creating high-performance teams and enjoys developing people in an environment of respect, collaboration, excellence and ownership that work together to deliver outstanding business success.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Purdue University, Executive Mentor of IP + Start Ups, 2018 – Present
Employee since 2009
Bob began his career with Faith Technologies in 2009, and served as a branch manager and vice president, before assuming his current role as executive vice president of critical services / executive director.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, and is also a graduate of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive Program from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Employee Since 2009
Jill began her career at Faith Technologies in 2009 as the director of instructional development, and later transitioned to the executive vice president of talent. In this role, she is responsible for providing leadership and coordinating talent-related strategies with an emphasis on workforce planning and recruitment, succession planning and retention, and employee/ leadership development. She also develops and implements long-term talent strategies that dovetail with the company strategy.
Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communication with an emphasis in Business. She is a certified MBTI® practitioner, has obtained her Hogan Assessment Certification, and is also certified in the Information Mapping of design and documentation. Jill has more than a decade of experience as a learning professional.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Association for Talent Development (ATD), National, 2010 – Present
- Association for Talent Development (ATD), Northeast Wisconsin Chapter, 2015 – Present
- Learning and Development Professionals, 2009 – Present
Michael joined Faith Technologies in 2018, building upon his successful career formulating strategy and implementation at organizations around the US and the world. He is responsible for partnering with Faith’s executive team and strategic leaders to set organizational direction, build financial strength, and enhance the organization’s ability to effectively support its growth.
Michael has a diverse leadership background encompassing financial leadership, manufacturing and supply-chain management, sales and marketing, information technology and program management. He has more than a decade of proven P&L management with broad exposure to corporate capital structures, ESOP financial structures, benefit assessments and company valuation methodologies. He is skilled in creating high-performance teams and enjoys developing people in an environment of respect, collaboration, excellence and ownership that work together to deliver outstanding business success.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.
Community & Industry Involvement
- Purdue University, Executive Mentor of IP + Start Ups, 2018 – Present
George Van Der Linden
Executive Director
Employee since 1987
George began his career with Faith Technologies in 1987 as an electrical apprentice. He earned his journeyman license in 1991 and went on to become a project manager. George has held a number of leadership roles with Faith Technologies, including branch manager, vice president of business development, vice president of operations, executive vice president, group president, and most recently Executive Director.
As Executive Director, George is responsible for developing and leading the continuous improvement culture and sustaining the competitive advantage at Faith Technologies. He is also responsible at the Board of Director and Executive Team level to identify and capitalize on emerging trends and lead innovation.
George is active in the daily management of the company, and is responsible for all aspects of strategic management.
Community & Industry Involvement
- TEC 12 Group Member, 2009-Present
- Muscular Dystrophy Lock-up, Volunteer, 2007-Present
- Peer Advisory Group Member, 2007-Present
Rocky Rowlett
Vice President, Safety
Employee Since 2014
Rocky began his career with Faith Technologies in 2014, and manages and oversees the company’s safety program to create a culture of safety for all employees. With more than 15 years of hands-on safety leadership experience, he plans, develops and coordinates safe practices and processes of personnel, materials, equipment and environments, and establishes processes and procedures that are in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Rocky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Safety from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is also a Safety Trained Supervisor and Construction Safety and Health Technician through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Community & Industry Involvement
- American Society of Safety Engineers, 2005 – Present
- Association of General Contractors, Chair of Performance Committee Member, 2008 – Present
Employee since 1987
George began his career with Faith Technologies in 1987 as an electrical apprentice. He earned his journeyman license in 1991 and went on to become a project manager. George has held a number of leadership roles with Faith Technologies, including branch manager, vice president of business development, vice president of operations, executive vice president, group president, and most recently Executive Director.
As Executive Director, George is responsible for developing and leading the continuous improvement culture and sustaining the competitive advantage at Faith Technologies. He is also responsible at the Board of Director and Executive Team level to identify and capitalize on emerging trends and lead innovation.
George is active in the daily management of the company, and is responsible for all aspects of strategic management.
Community & Industry Involvement
- TEC 12 Group Member, 2009-Present
- Muscular Dystrophy Lock-up, Volunteer, 2007-Present
- Peer Advisory Group Member, 2007-Present
Employee Since 2014
Rocky began his career with Faith Technologies in 2014, and manages and oversees the company’s safety program to create a culture of safety for all employees. With more than 15 years of hands-on safety leadership experience, he plans, develops and coordinates safe practices and processes of personnel, materials, equipment and environments, and establishes processes and procedures that are in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Rocky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Safety from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is also a Safety Trained Supervisor and Construction Safety and Health Technician through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Community & Industry Involvement
- American Society of Safety Engineers, 2005 – Present
- Association of General Contractors, Chair of Performance Committee Member, 2008 – Present