Ryan Seppala

Construction leader with 28+ years of residential and commercial construction experience. Recognized for quality craftsmanship, crew leadership, problem-solving, and building long-term customer relationships. Helped build and operate a successful family-owned construction company for more than 25 years before expanding into commercial construction, HVAC, estimating, sales, and project leadership.

Known for leading crews, solving complex field challenges, and delivering quality projects safely and on schedule.

Lead Foreman at Custom Panel & Design (2024-08 – Present)

• Lead 4–5 person crews on commercial projects up to approximately $1.9 million
• Coordinate daily activities with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Install ACM panels, Wave panels, insulated metal panels, LP siding, and vinyl siding
• Recognized for exceptional craftsmanship on a commercial project that prompted a corporate site visit

Sales Representative at Veenkamp Roofing & Siding (2023-10 – 2024-05)

• Prepared roofing, siding, and window estimates while managing projects from proposal through completion

Owner HVAC Contractor at HVAC Installation (2023-01 – 2024-08)

• Installed HVAC systems for residential and light commercial projects
• Coordinated with clients and subcontractors to deliver quality projects on schedule

Sales & Estimator / HVAC Installer at Hendricks Heating & Cooling (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Promoted from installer into estimating and sales within one year
• Provided HVAC system recommendations, load calculations, and customer solutions

Manager of Onsite Operations & Sales at JR Seppala Builders (1996-01 – 2022-01)

• Helped build and operate the family construction company for more than 25 years
• Managed custom homes, additions, remodels, roofing, siding, windows, decks, and condominium renovations
• Built lasting client relationships resulting in repeat business and referrals
• Achieved a 95% sales closing rate while developing trusted customer relationships

Roofing Consultant at RE/MAX (2018-01 – 2022-01)

• Performed roofing inspections and construction evaluations for residential real estate transactions

Rockford High School