Sales & Marketing
JEREMY OLIVOTTI
Senior Vice President | Sales and Marketing
Accomplishments
My greatest blessing was marrying my amazing wife. Over 30 years later, I’m still so grateful she said yes. We have two incredible daughters, and we’re having a blast cheering on their success.
At Mid-States, I get to work with some of the most incredibly talented people. Together, we build great buildings where people live, work, learn, and play. Every project has its own story, but the most special ones to me are meaningful because of the people we build them for—and with. Getting to work with our customers to help them accomplish their project goals is very rewarding. Knowing they trust us with projects that matter so much to them is something we do not take lightly.
Starting my career at Mid-States on our installation crew, one of the biggest accomplishments is that Jaron and I worked together and didn’t kill each other.
Extracurricular
My wife and I enjoy leading a small group from our church. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to lead some incredible men’s retreats over the past few years. One of my favorite verses is Joshua 1:9. Still living in 2016—man, I hope my Cubs win another one.
Off the Clock
My favorite place in the world is sitting on the back deck with my wife, a good whiskey, and some music in the background. Greatest movie? Braveheart. Greatest movie franchise? Rocky. (This is a fact and not open for debate.) One of the best ways to spend an early morning is on a paddle board on Lake Geneva when the water is like glass. We usually take our dog, which usually ends with us falling off the boards. A coffee and a good book is a close second. We also have a wood burning sauna (pronounced SOW-na) and enjoy it a few times a week.
Secret Life
Harrison Ford went to my grandfather’s house in Upper Michigan for an authentic Finnish sauna. That’s right, Han Solo/Indiana Jones.
MATTHEW KEITH
Director of Preconstruction
Accomplishments
My greatest accomplishment is marrying my beautiful wife, Amanda. Together we have three wonderful children all with vastly different interests. Our oldest son (8) believes he is destined to play for the Brewers, our daughter (6) believes she is a Disney princess, and our youngest son (2) you can find on any John Deere tractor.
Extracurricular
I spend my spring and summer coaching my son’s baseball teams, along with leading our small town’s baseball organization. Also, a devoted sports fan. I love the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Brewers.
Off the Clock
Off the clock, I love supporting my children in their interests. As a family, we love to spend time outdoors whether it be on a lake, in the woods, or on the side by side.
Secret Life
Sports principles/predictions to live by:
1) Michael Jordan = G.O.A.T.
2) The 2018 Chicago Bears should have won the Super Bowl.
3) Caleb Williams is a future MVP.
TROY YAUN
Regional Sales Representative
Accomplishments
Marrying my wife of now 31 years and raising 2 great and amazing kids. Sara is 25 now and is a special education teacher in Sheboygan, WI. Tyler is 21 and is college student at UW Concordia studying Business Analytics. My wife and I are very proud of the amazing work they have done and will continue to do in the future.
Off the Clock
Enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am a BIG Badger fan and have two season tickets to the football games. Favorite movie is Step Brothers. Love country music. Favorite NFL team is the Dallas Cowboys, aka America's Team.
COLIN JONES
Regional Sales Representative
Accomplishments
There are quite a few projects that I am proud of being a part of at Mid-States: Humbucker, Beloit Schools, and Maine West are just a few. After being in the field for 12 years, I moved into the office and I have found being part of the Preconstruction Team a new and exciting challenge.
Off the Clock
My newest hobby is spending time with my wife Jessica, my son Cole and my daughter Lorelei. I enjoy shooting competitive archery when I have the time. I also enjoy golf, woodworking, fishing in the Florida Keys, hunting out west, and coaching Cole’s baseball, football, and basketball teams.
Secret Life
I’ve jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, can’t stand ketchup or gum, and am one of the biggest Metallica fans you will ever meet.
MARK SALLMANN
Regional Sales Representative
Accomplishments
My wife and I have been married for thirty years now and have two daughters we are very proud of. Just ask me and I will tell you all about them. It has been a thrill watching them grow over these years. They are now living the adult life in the city of Chicago and successful in their careers.
Extracurricular
I enjoy travelling and escaping reality every now and then by reading a good book. I would say one of my happy places would be hiking in the mountains, near a stream or somewhere in a canyon. One of my bucket lists for travel is to visit and hike as many of our country’s national parks as possible. So far I have been to around twenty of them so I still have quite a few on that list. I am a diehard Cubs fan and was very happy when one of my wish list items was checked off by the Cubbies winning the World Series. I also root for the rest of the Chicago teams and of course keep tabs on my Colorado Buffaloes.
Secret Life
My brush with fame came quite a few years back when we were at a high school reunion at what was then Walter Payton’s Roundhouse in Aurora, IL. We decided to take a break from the festivities and check out the place and while walking by the front entrance we stopped and noticed off to the side none other than Walter Payton talking to one of his employees. He noticed us standing there looking at him and he walked over to us and said hello and talked with us for a short while. It was amazing how approachable and friendly he was, being arguably the best running back in NFL history.
CHARLES COLLINS
Regional Sales Representative
Accomplishments
Marine Corps Veteran, speared a wild boar, ambushed and took a ride on a sea turtle.
Off the Clock
Fishing, bowhunting, grilling, cocktails, watching my children complete in their sporting events. I also enjoy having family movie nights.
Secret Life
I have a fragrance (cologne) collection consisting of over 300 bottles. I have 2 curio cabinets full of both niche and designer fragrances.
IAN LEWELLIN
Single Family Home Sales Representative & Estimator
Accomplishments
I have been at Mid-States for 23 years and been a part of numerous successful projects. I have been on the Preconstruction team for 9 years. I played college baseball for 2 years and won 2 NJCAA National Championships. I pitched the national championship game my freshman year and was MATC 1996 Freshman Pitcher of the Year.
Extracurricular
I love beer which is why my other career is at Rock County Brewing Company in Janesville as a beer server. I golf in a golf league at Glen Erin. We have 9 guys from Mid-States in our league.
Off the Clock
I enjoy golfing and playing baseball. I also love beer, hence why I work at a brewery. I love to cook and use my two smokers.
Secret Life
I am lucky to be on Earth as my mom is from Wisconsin and my dad is from England. She was on her senior trip to Florida and he was in the British Royal Navy and was docked in Florida. That is where they met. That chance encounter is why I am so exceptional.
BILL ABEL, PE
Estimator
Accomplishments
Raising 2 amazing children with my wonderful wife of 26 years. We met while at Iowa State, and both graduated from that fine institution of learning. Our daughter, Ally, also graduated from Iowa State and is now getting a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins. Our son, Ben, will be graduating from Michigan Tech later this year.
I’ve been at Mid-States for 17 years, with the first 14 with the engineering department and the last 3 in the preconstruction department.
Off the Clock
My wife and I love to travel, so we rarely pass up the opportunity to take a trip. As a family, we tried to hike the John Muir Trail, a 220 mile long trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, but realized quickly that we had bitten off more than we could chew. We only completed around 50 miles, but it’s a trip we will remember forever. When not on vacation I like to run ultramarathons, and I have completed (13) 100 mile races.
TARA LOOMIS, PE
Sales Engineer
Accomplishments
I have been a structural engineer for 23 years. I have always had a passion for construction and enjoy seeing projects come to life. I have been with Mid-States for over 3 years and in this time, I have had the opportunity to work with various architects and engineers in the early stages of design to ensure the most economical precast layout. My previous EOR experience has been beneficial in aiding with early on schematic designs. I strive to provide the most economical precast layout for our customers.
Extracurricular
With four kids, I find most my extracurricular time is spent at sporting events. Whether it is baseball, softball, football, or basketball games, it seems we are always cheering for one of them. I love to watch them play.
Off the Clock
I love being a mom and enjoy spending time with my family. I love to travel, read, and relax in the backyard with the kids while sitting around the firepit.
Secret Life
I passed my Master Plumbers test without ever plumbing anything in my life.
STEPHANIE KOHL
Customer Experience Manager
Accomplishments
Being a mom has been the greatest blessing and most rewarding job I have ever had.
Off the Clock
I’m a HUGE reader. I started a list of books read in 2019. The most I’ve ever read in one year was 66 books in 2022. I’m always looking for great recommendations!
Secret Life
I have an unhealthy obsession with MTV’s The Challenge. All my dreams would come true if NSYNC reunited for even one more tour.
TRACY CHRISTIANSON
Preconstruction & Sales Support
Accomplishments
My wonderful family. They mean the world to me and I am very proud of them. Absolutely LOVE having grandchildren.
Off the Clock
Love to swim, hang out with friends and family and play cards/games.
Secret Life
Always wanted to open a group home for kids that were well taken care of and loved to the point they would never need to be adopted if they didn’t want to be. To raise them all (of course with help) as if they were your own.
NICHOLE PATTERSON
Administrative Assistant
Accomplishments
I think my biggest accomplishments to date would be my three amazing kids and my wonderful husband, Brian. I am so lucky to have such an amazing man by my side, who is without a doubt my biggest supporter and ally. We are so beyond proud of the children we get to raise. We have two daughters and one son. Our oldest daughter will shock the world with her art and her incredible personality. Our middle daughter will definitely grow up to be a leader and accomplish amazing feats as long as she uses her stubbornness for good. And our son is most definitely our daredevil. If there is anything around him he can climb or jump off, he will.
Off the Clock
I am big into Supercross and Motocross. I have gone to races in Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Chicago. I have met many riders, including Justin Barcia, Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, Ken Roczen, Chase Sexton, Cooper Webb, and many more. We have an autograph wall in our house. We also compete in a motocross/supercross fantasy league, in which I am the four-time reigning champ. Saturdays are for Supercross, and Sundays we are in a trap shooting league at the SMSF club.
Secret Life
Growing up, my family was big into BMX racing, and they would race at Searls BMX Track in Rockford. My brother grew up racing with Garret Rapp, who would later go on to be the vocalist/keyboardist for The Color Morale (metalcore band).
ADDIE BLAIS
Marketing Intern
Accomplishments
I’ve made the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky three times during college. I also get to help with social media strategy and content creation at the university—combining my passion for communication and creativity.
Before college, I won JVA Nationals for volleyball my junior year of high school and served as team captain for all four years on my high school volleyball team.
Extracurricular
I serve as a social media student ambassador for UK, helping represent student life and promote university events across various platforms.
Off the Clock
I love country music (especially live concerts), fishing, and hunting. There’s nothing better than spending a weekend outside or jamming to my favorite artists.
Secret Life
I was on the bass fishing team in high school.
Fun fact: my sister went on a date with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy!