EXPERT Consulting for multi-family projects
Owners Representation
Construction/Rehabilitation Consulting
Project Management
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Our Team
Mark Kramer, President and Chief Consulting Principle
As a 24-year veteran of engineering design, production, and project management, Mark Kramer started Vigilant Services as a multi-spectrum consulting firm, advising and representing clients in the fields of Construction/Rehabilitation Planning and Management, Building Science, and Owners Representation.
Mark often describes Vigilant as a "Concierge" Consultancy, as he aims to deliver unrivaled customer-care and attention to not only the end-user, but also the residents and owners within the projects Vigilant manages.
With engineering and project management credentials spanning two continents and four industries, Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, and an MBA from Rollins College in Florida.
Vanessa Kramer, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
As CF&SO of Vigilant Services, Vanessa is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, and serves as chief architect of Vigilant’s growth strategy. Vanessa has over 23 years of professional experience in Financial and Facilities leadership, including Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operations Management, and Project Management.
Vanessa graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with degrees in Finance as well as Information Systems; and Summa Cum Laude with her MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Chad Barents, Principle Project Manager
Chad is a licensed Florida Building Contractor who has spent his entire professional life in Construction and Construction Management. Chad brings over 20 years of Supply-Chain Risk Reduction Management, Commercial Construction Management, as well as Process Improvement Implementation for corporate fix-and-flips all around Colorado's Front Range corridor.
As Principle Project Manager and Owners Representative for many of Vigilant's active projects, Chad ensures that all elements of Quality Control and Contract Administration are attended to, for his Owner Clients, in accordance with American Institute of Architects' (AIA) contract standards.
Jeremy Leffler, Building Science Consultant and Senior Project Manager
Jeremy Leffler brings 20 years of project management experience across the construction and design industries into Vigilant Services. Specializing in structural building design and construction, Jeremy has guided both domestic and international projects from inception to completion, with emphasis on optimized structural design and effective material selection. While guiding rehabilitation projects, Jeremy's focus on the right materials and processes for the Central Florida clientele ensures projects are cost-optimized, and quality-focused.
Jeremy further leverages his electrical safety and power distribution sector experience into the Vigilant clients he serves, working to safeguard active projects and personnel in high-risk environments and, thereby, protect his clients from risk and exposure.
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in Indiana.
Luke Carey, Building Materials and Project Mgmt Intern
Luke currently attends The University of Florida as a Chemical Engineering Major with a minor in Physics. He specializes in the composition of materials and their interaction, adhesion, and corrosion when in contact with other common elements of the construction cycle. Luke oversees all ongoing projects and interfaces with clients as often as possible to assure a smooth project process.
Serving Central Florida and Beyond
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