Alan Rose, CEO & Founder, has been paving, sealcoating, studying, and teaching for more than 35 years. He is a regular speaker at the annual National Pavement Expo, serves on the Advisory Board of Pavement magazine, and produces several events throughout the year to educate property/facility professionals on the latest industry trends and developments, especially concerning proactive pavement maintenance.
When he is not busy educating or growing the business, Alan enjoys taking customers out yachting on Lake Michigan aboard the “Bad Influence II” motor yacht, which he co-owns with a business partner.
Edward Campbell, President & Co-Owner, has over 17 years of experience in sales, business development, and management. Prior to joining Rose Paving, Campbell held various positions for The Edward Hines Lumber Co. including, ultimately, the role of regional manager. Currently, he is responsible for setting the overall direction for Rose Paving as well as assisting in sales, marketing, and operational initiatives. In 2009, he was offered and accepted partnership in the company.
Among his accomplishments, Ed serves his community as president for Grace Preschool and as a little-league coach and mentor. He is very involved in philanthropy and actively fundraises for Multiple Sclerosis at Rush University Medical Center. Ed holds a B.S. from the University of Kansas. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.
C.B. Kuzlik, Senior Vice President & Co-Owner, graduated from Missouri in 1995 with a B.S. in Management. During his years in Missouri, he lettered in collegiate soccer and tennis and is still active today in both sports. Immediately out of college, C.B. began his career at Rose Paving as a site engineer. He quickly earned several promotions leading up to his current role as vice president. In 2002, he was offered and accepted partnership in the company. Among his numerous responsibilities, C.B. manages national accounts and is the leading salesman in the industry.
In 2005, C.B. Kuzlik was honored as “Chicago’s Young Executive of the Year.” In 2006, he was honored as a "Rising Star - 40 Under 40" by Chain Store Age magazine.
Jim Muckerheide, Chief Financial Officer, has over 19 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Rose Paving, Jim served as the CFO for Focus Logistics, Inc. (a transportation and supply chain solutions company) and, in the same capacity, for DePaulo Incorporated. He also served as the Associate Dean of Administration for the University of Chicago, School of Dentistry. Currently, he is responsible for managing business development, expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and the IT department.
Among his accomplishments, Jim earned a B.S. in Finance from Illinois State University and an MBA in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was awarded his State of Illinois CPA Certificate in 1990. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and children. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, basketball, mountain biking, motorcycling, golfing, and coaching football and basketball.
Chris Tanner, Vice President - National & Co-Owner, graduated with honors from Culver-Stockton College in 1995 with a B.S. in Business. During his collegiate career, Chris lettered in soccer and is still active today in the sport. Prior to joining Rose Paving, he served as a branch manager for Capitol Group Incorporated located in Decatur, Illinois. In 1997, Chris accepted a position with Rose Paving as a site engineer serving clients in the local market. Since then he has gained numerous key accounts nationwide. In 2005, Chris was promoted to his current position managing sales and project management within the national strategic business unit (SBU) at Rose Paving. In 2009, he was offered and accepted partnership in the company.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and their 2 children. His hobbies include playing soccer and basketball, attending sporting events, investing in the stock market, and traveling.
Tim Chimack, Vice President - Regional Sales Division, has been an effective leader in management and sales for over 25 years primarily in hospitality and construction industries. Among his accomplishments, Tim is an active committee member on the Board of Directors for BOMA Suburban Chicago. He has taught pavement management planning seminars to property management firms throughout Chicago and, most recently, an accredited course entitled, Landscape and Parking Lot Management for Real Estate Professionals.
In his spare time, Tim enjoys cooking for family and friends, taking annual trips with his wife to Napa Valley, coaching his 3 children through life & sports, home improvement projects, watching & playing sports, and reading motivational books.
Joe Kopczynski, Director of Regional Operations, has over 13 years of experience in sales, management, and project management. Prior to joining Rose Paving, Joe held various positions for Comcast Cable including, most recently, the role of area sales manager for the business services division. Currently, he is responsible for managing the daily operations and executing strategic initiatives for the Rose Paving corporate facility in Bridgeview.
Joe holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Loras College and an M.A. in Management and Leadership from Webster University. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.
David Rivers, Director of National Operations, has over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining Rose Paving in 2004, Dave worked for a tennis court construction company in Colorado and managed a branch office for a construction recruiting company in California. Currently, he is responsible for managing operations from coast-to-coast, executing strategic objectives, and developing multiple satellite offices.
Dave holds a B.A. from Colorado State University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, watching hockey, traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Alisa Marks, Director of Human Resources, has over 20 years experience in business and human resource management in the hospitality, retail and construction industries. She has worked for numerous large hospitality companies and was responsible for opening over 35 properties throughout the United States. She has also worked for large retail companies, including Target Corporation.
Alisa graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Political Science and Computer Studies. Originally from the suburbs of Cleveland, Alisa moved to Chicago for college and never left. She clearly calls Chicago her home. Alisa is responsible for all human resource activity at Rose Paving, including recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations and legal compliance. She is a member of The Society of Human Resource Management and the local chapter of The Society of Human Resource Professionals. In her spare time Alisa likes to swim, travel and cook for friends.