The People Who Make It Happen
Meet Our Game-Changers
Our Contributors
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Audree M Grubesic
Offsite Ecosystem Builder
Founder OSD
Audree M. Grubesic is an Offsite Ecosystem Architect and Builder, focused on connecting the people, processes, technologies, and strategies needed to accelerate the transformation of the construction industry.
My work is centered around a simple belief: innovation only scales when the entire ecosystem moves together. Through hands-on experience building modular homes, supporting developmentprojects, assembling project teams, assisting with funding strategies, launching technology solutions, creating industry education platforms, and helping companies grow their brands, I have developed a unique perspective across the entire Offsite construction ecosystem.
Steve Bennett
Minister of Builder & Developer Relations
Steven D. Bennett, of ATH Consulting Services, helps cities, developers, and builders achieve their goals by providing tailored solutions and connecting them to interim construction loans, modular home loans, and other financing options. With a vast network of banks and private lenders, Steven specializes in assisting modular builders, land developers, and First Nations with innovative strategies for project success.
Mark Wille
Creative eXperience Officer
Mark Wille is the Director of Building Experiences for US Engineered Wood Tstud™ who designs and manufactures Thermally Broken Structural Framing of various measurements.
Being an avid materials geek/representative for many years you may have seen him present at The Chicago Center for Green Technology a Trade Show or as a resident carpenter for Craftsman, Tools EXPERIENCE live video series.
Paul Grubesic
Author, Mentor and Ambassador for Self-empowerment
Paul Grubesic has more than 25 years of experience in personal growth, this retired collegiate football and baseball coach, has built a distinguished career focused on the development and empowerment of student‑athletes. He now extends this commitment through his new venture, Be Your Absolute Best (BYAB), a professional platform designed to promote personal excellence, leadership growth, and daily motivation. Through his recently published manuscript, What Is Your 86.2, along with consistent "thought" leadership delivered via weekly posts and podcasts across social media channels, he advances a clear and compelling mission: to equip individuals with the mindset and tools to achieve their highest potential.
Troy Thiel
Top Sales Agent, CEO, Consultant
Troy Theil has nearly 30 years of experience as a leader in three Major Markets in the Real Estate Industry, (Chicago, Seattle and Madison) as a top Sales Agent, CEO, Consultant and active participant and leader in Industry organizations, Troy is constantly helping lead the important discussions around proper Housing Solutions and Public Policy to improve our Nation’s Housing Ecosystem Challenges. Troy firmly believes that Prefab/Modular construction is one of THE BIGGEST key needed growth areas in Housing production .
Shaun St-Amour
Creative eXperience Pioneer
Shaun St-Amour is very passionate about resilient prefab passive houses. He is the VP of Operations for Clay Construction Inc. Before this position, he was the Outreach and Education Associate with 475 High Performance Building Supply. He graduated from The University of British Columbia with a degree in Wood Products Processing. He is a certified Passive House Tradesperson. Shaun also obtained a Building Construction Technology Associate Certificate at BCIT while working at Viceroy Homes and BOSA Construction.
Sneha Kumari
Supply Chain Virtuoso
Sneha Kumari is an accomplished Supply Chain Operations leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in driving operational excellence across diverse industries. Certified in Lean Six Sigma, she has garnered recognition as one of the distinguished Operations Women Leaders by McKinsey and Co. for her expertise in operations management. Additionally, she has been honored as one of the Top 40 women to follow in manufacturing by SourceDay.
Joe Konopacki
Home Performance Detective and Advocate
Joe Konopacki loves solving puzzles and helping people understand homes, when he isn’t mountain biking or spending time with his large family. He is a Building Consultant and nationally recognized building science trainer and presenter with over 25 years of experience in inspections, analysis/diagnosis, renovations, and new construction of single family & multi-family buildings.
Adam White
Passivhaus Consultant, Building Captain
Adam white is the owner, creator and Passivhaus consultant at Intelligent Membranes.
Adam lives and breathes Passivhaus building standards. Through his suite of companies, Intelligent Membranes included, he is driving environmentally forward-thinking initiatives into the building sector.
Aron Jones
Building Science Enthusiast
Aron Jones, RSE, is passionate about building durable and efficient buildings. Putting function first back into the build! Co-founder and supervisor at Big Dog Construction Inc. Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada.
With his first career in the military leading him to become a Construction Tech, Aron has been a teacher and mentor to apprentices in the carpentry trade for many years.
Steve Dubin
Building Envelope Evangelist
Steve Dubin is the Business Development Manager for Modular/Offsite at Rmax, a Sika Company, which is a leading manufacturer of polyiso insulation solutions. With over 10 years in the insulation business, he’s become a low-grade energy nerd— developing a solid understanding of building science and a growing passion for energy efficiency. He is a board member for the Modular Home Builders Association and a member of the NAHB Building Systems Council.
David Persons
Industry Leader in Multi-Class Development
David began his career in add-value multifamily acquisitions in the mid-90s in Boston and expanded into complex commercial and industrial endeavors, and then full real estate development across multiple asset classes, such as office, high-rise, industrial, data centers, mixed-use, and volumetric, for a large national developer before embracing his calling as an industry leader in multi-class development.
John Phillips
Off Site ADU Guy
John is the managing principal of Verdant Living, a company in Denver, Colorado specialising in ADUs assembled off site. Prior to Verdant Living, John was not directly involved with the real estate sector or construction. He has broad business experience focusing on small business. He was the owner of a solar electric company and managed a “turnaround” company, thus he brings a very different perspective to the rapidly developing off site construction industry.
Jessee Grubesic
Director of Media for OSDN
President & Co-Founder for J&J
Jessee Grubesic is the Video Production Manager for OffSite Dirt Network and
Co-Founder of J&J Social, a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, content creation, and brand growth. With an MBA in Business Administration, Jessee blends creative storytelling with strategic insight to produce engaging media that elevates brands across the off-site construction and modular building industries. She is passionate about highlighting innovation, building meaningful industry connections, and helping companies tell their stories through impactful digital content.
