Joseph (Joe) LaRovere

Experience

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  INRI Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors

  May 1985 - Aug 1997

  Division Manager

  Repair, maintenance and replacement of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Commissioning of complex systems and automation systems including central plants and packaged equipment.

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  US Navy

  Oct 1987 - Aug 1991

  Submariner Engineering

  I spent a very rewarding 4 years serving our country as a mechanic on board the USS Lafayette SSBN 616. I was responsible for maintaining various mechanical systems on the oldest operating ballistic missile nuclear submarine in the fleet.I was stationed at Great lakes, Groton Connecticut, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.I completed 5 deterrent patrols out of Holy Loch Scotland, completed a diplomatic cruise to France, transited through the Panama Canal, completed torpedo firing exercise in San Diego and was on the decommissioning crew at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.I hold a National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and rifle marksman award. Show less

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  ECI Control Systems Arizona

  Aug 1997 - Aug 2008

  President

  Full service HVAC controls and integration contractor specializing in Johnson Controls Metasys DDC controls.

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  Century 21 Metro Alliance

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Realtor

  Residential realtor working in the East Valley.

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  Urban Energy Solutions Inc

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2016

  Executive Vice President

  Joe led a team specializing in comprehensive energy management services for commercial clients. He orchestrated the company's strategic direction, aligning objectives with market trends, and spearheaded the execution of growth strategies, resulting in revenue and market share growth. Joe nurtured and maintained long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of commercial clients and stayed abreast of industry advancements and emerging trends to provide innovative solutions.

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  Mortenson

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2019

  Project Executive

  As a Project Executive, Joe managed project lifecycles from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. He led cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, coordinating resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and procurement strategies. Joe proactively identified and resolved project issues and conflicts, conducting comprehensive project assessments and evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

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  IMCOR - Interstate Mechanical Corporation

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  Vice President Of Construction

  Joe provided strategic leadership and oversight for construction operations, ensuring client satisfaction. He directed a team of project managers, engineers, and field staff, aligning with clients to understand specific requirements and delivering tailored construction solutions. Joe negotiated contracts, managed vendor relationships, and implemented safety protocols to promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

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  LaRovere Consulting, LLC

  Oct 2020 - now

  President

  We are in the business of investigating, avoiding, mitigating, and resolving construction troubles.We provide consulting and expert services to the construction, insurance, legal, and surety industries.

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  Acorn Consulting Services, LLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Professional Consulting Associate

  Forensic engineering and litigation consulting, focusing on the built environment. Clients include legal professionals, building owners, construction industry principals and insurance companies.Semi ConductorData CenterHealth CareCasinos and ResortsGrow FacilitiesCommercial FacilitiesIndustrial Facilities

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  RK Mission Critical

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Vice President Operations

  Managed the overall operations of the clean manufacturing business while building out a project management team and process improvement initiatives for the overall business and strategic program management.Program responsibility for the modular data center business and hyperscale data center conveyance systems.