Hoar Construction is opening a new office in Washington D.C. and has hired 10 new associates to join their D.C. team. The new office will be located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Their first project in D.C. will be a 9-story, 56-unit apartment building located at 1925 14th Street NW. Brief biographies are provided for several of the new D.C. team members, including their backgrounds, roles, and personal interests.

1. MEET HOAR CONSTRUCTION’S
WASHINGTON, D.C. TEAM
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2. A MESSAGE FROM ROB BURTON, PRESIDENT & CEO
HOAR CONSTRUCTION LAUNCHES WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE
AND WELCOMES 10 NEW ASSOCIATES
I’m pleased to announce the opening of Hoar’s Washington, D.C. office, located
just outside the city in a booming area of Virginia known as Tysons Corner.
We are thrilled to enter the Washington market, which has proven over the years
to be incredibly resilient, even in our recent recession. Hoar identified the
Washington-metropolitan area as a market with remarkable potential for growth,
and we are looking forward to a long-term and active presence.
For nearly 75 years, Hoar has focused on bringing together teams of principled
experts who share our commitment to building better: better buildings, better
communities and ultimately a better industry. The Washington, D.C. team lives
and breathes this mantra and we are excited to welcome this fantastic group of
people to the Hoar family. In addition to sharing our vision and values, the Hoar
D.C. team brings to the table decades of experience working in the industry and
in and around Washington, D.C.
Things are moving quickly in the new office and we are pleased to announce our
first project will start in late summer. Elysium Fourteen is a 9-story, 56-unit
apartment developed by Madison Investments, located in the highly sought after
14th Street corridor at 1925 14th Street NW.
We expect great things from our D.C. team and
look forward to building something
monumental in our nation’s capital.
Please join me in welcoming all ten of our
new team members to Hoar.
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3. LISA SCALA, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As the director of business development, Lisa
Scala has to be ready to meet new people and
forge new relationships at all times. It’s a good
thing she’s always up for an adventure! Lisa has
completed more than 30 scuba dive excursions,
flown a helicopter, bungee jumped several
times and run four marathons—just to name a
few.
When Lisa is not traveling the world seeking
adventure, she’s spending time with family and
friends or devoting time to local nonprofit
organizations. She has more than 15 years of
experience in the commercial construction
industry, and created the Washington-metro
area’s “Commercial Real Estate Networking
Group,” which has grown to over 3,000
members and celebrated its 13th anniversary in
June 2014.
Lisa’s thrill for new experiences, combined with
her passion for the community, exemplify the
kind of progressive thinking and partnering
spirit Hoar is built on.
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4. JEFF CLEMENTS, PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER
As a preconstruction manager in the
Washington office, Jeff Clements is an expert at
leading clients through the entire
preconstruction process and a master at
developing relationships with the local
subcontractor community. Jeff has been an
integral part of the construction industry in the
Washington, D.C.-metro area for nearly 10
years. Before his career in D.C. began, Jeff
earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State in
Civil Engineering.
Jeff originally hails from Webster, NY, a suburb
of Rochester. (Yes, it does snow a lot there!) Jeff
now lives in Sterling, VA with his wife Lindsay,
and they’re expecting their first child in July.
When he’s off the clock, Jeff enjoys skiing,
biking, walking his dog and watching Penn
State football. Jeff’s house is the place to be on
game day—he brews his own beer!
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5. KIM MORAN, OFFICE MANAGER
With 28 years of administrative experience and 19 years in the construction
industry, Kim Moran brings unparalleled expertise and passion to the role of
office manager for the Washington, D.C. team. Kim is also active in the local
construction community; she is a member of the Associated Builders and
Contractors, Northern Virginia chapter and chair of ABC’s Networking and
Involvement Committee.
Kim’s friendly nature and chatty disposition provide a warm welcome to the
D.C. office, but she wasn’t always so outgoing. Kim was very introverted and
shy growing up, so much so that she made her brother order for her at
restaurants! Luckily, her 15 minutes of fame didn’t require any public
speaking: Kim was once a “hair model” and made it into a nationally
published Hair Style Book.
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Kim is originally from Cleveland, OH, where her
daughter Elizabeth currently works as a marketing
coordinator. Kim and her husband now reside in
northern Virginia. Kim’s son Matthew caught the
construction bug and moved from Ohio to D.C.
last September to get into the business. When not
at the office, Kim enjoys working around the
house, gardening, catching some rays at the
beach, traveling and spending time with friends
and family.

6. MIKE SLOAN, VICE PRESIDENT & DIVISION MANAGER
As vice president and division manager of the
Washington office, Mike Sloan embodies the
partnering spirit, progressive thinking and
passion for innovation that makes Hoar a
leader in the industry. With more than 30 years
of experience in the construction business,
Mike is a principled expert committed to
bettering both the communities in which we
work, as well as the industry as a whole.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil
Engineering and Structural Engineering/
Construction Management from Michigan Tech
University, where he met his wife of almost 34
years. They now have three children. When not
working, Mike enjoys spending time at the
family cabin in Michigan and attending
baseball games, as well as golfing, skiing and
mountain biking. It’s no wonder Mike got into
to the construction business—he also enjoys
making home improvements and working in
the yard.
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7. JEFF HUFF, DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES
As the director of preconstruction services, Jeff
Huff embodies the partnering spirit and
attention to detail that distinguishes Hoar. With
more than a decade of experience in the
industry, Jeff’s principled expertise and
commitment to collaboration set our clients,
partners and projects up for success.
Jeff was born in Virginia and lived in Bowling
Green until he was 10, when his family moved
to Hackettstown, NJ. Jeff and his family
remained in NJ throughout his high school
career, and it’s a good thing they did—Jeff won
his high school’s Heisman Trophy!
When he’s not working, Jeff enjoys off-roading
with friends and family: his wife Courtney,
daughter Peyton, 5, son Parker, 3, and their two
dogs Bear and Jax. Jeff also enjoys camping,
mountain biking and working on cars.
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8. DWAYNE FLEGER, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Born and raised in Annandale, VA, Dwayne Fleger is a principled expert not
only in the industry, but also in the Washington-metro area. Dwayne keeps
things running smoothly with keen attention to detail and precise planning
as vice president of operations in Hoar’s D.C. office. He is a graduate of
Virginia Tech, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Building
Construction.
When he’s not at work, Dwayne can be found working on his home—the
25+ year-old renovation project that never seems to end. He enjoys
spending time with his wife, their two daughters and their yellow lab, Tucker.
The family dog is not the first pet Dwayne has had, however. In college,
Dwayne befriended “Buddy” the raccoon, who would come down from the
trees and climb up on Dwayne’s shoulder whenever he called. No wonder
Dwayne named him Buddy!
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9. JEFF KRUSE, VICE PRESIDENT OF PRECONSTRUCTION
As vice president of preconstruction, Jeff Kruse leads by example, working
alongside our clients, designers and partners to deliver the creativity,
reliability and value that achieves success and earns trust. Jeff has more than
18 years of experience in the construction industry, and the training to back
it up. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in Design/Architecture and a
master’s in Building Construction from the University of Florida.
When he’s not on the job, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Eileen,
whom he has known since the 10th grade, and his daughters, Emily, 13, and
Miya, 9. Jeff coaches Miya’s soccer teams, which combines all of the things
he enjoys most—family, sports, competition, mentoring others and out-
thinking people! Jeff’s passion for outsmarting others began at an early age;
he learned how to read and write upside down and backwards when he was
a kid from watching his mom teach his brother from across the table!
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10. MATT BRUCHEY, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Matt Bruchey brings more than 15 years of
experience managing construction projects to his
role as account executive. Originally from
Frederick, MD, Matt earned his Bachelor's
degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn
State University. His extensive experience,
training and passion for the job make Matt the
kind of principled expert that inspires Hoar’s
success.
We’re not the only ones thrilled Matt took his
talents to Washington; his wife Amy also went to
Penn State, but they didn’t meet until after
college when they were both living in D.C.! They
now have two sons, Tyler and Timmy.
In his free time, Matt enjoys staying active—
gardening, hiking, biking, running, skiing,
swimming, golfing and playing with the kids. He’s
even skied three Olympic Men’s downhill courses
(Lake Placid, Squaw Valley, and Whistler
Blackcomb ski resorts). Matt says he’s not nearly
as fast as the Olympians, but we bet he could
give them a run for their money!
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11. PETRA SHONNARD, PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Originally from Karlskoga, Sweden, Petra
Shonnard brings more than seven years of
expertise in the industry and the Washington
area to Hoar’s D.C. office. As a
preconstruction manager, Petra uses her
passion and creativity to collaborate and
engage with our clients and partners.
When she’s not at work, Petra enjoys
spending time with friends and family—a
husband who loves the Steelers, and two
little girls who love to play outdoors. She also
enjoys travelling and reading—and actually
understanding—the IKEA catalogue! Before
her career in construction, Petra took
advantage of the opportunity to travel and
served as an au pair—twice!—in 1999 and
2005.
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12. JOE CRAMER, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Hailing from a long line of construction
superintendents, it’s no wonder Joe
Cramer is a master at his job: he was born
to it! Following in the footsteps of his
grandfather, father, four of his uncles and
his brother, Joe embodies the passion,
skill and expertise that marks Hoar’s
principled experts. For Joe and his
family—including his superintendent
son—construction is more than a job. It’s a
calling.
Though Joe can be seen most often in a
hard hat, that’s not the only headgear he’s
worn—he once filmed a commercial in the
mid-80s for ‘All Pro Hats.’ When Joe is not
on a construction site, you can find him
with his wife Anne Marie spending time on
their farm, fishing or just enjoying the
outdoors.
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