Team

Grandson of Frank H. Stowell, Sr., the originator of the company, Sam started working for the firm, then run by his uncle, Frank H. Stowell, Jr., in 1974 as an apprentice carpenter. Inspired by stories of the firm’s past and the integrity that his uncle demonstrated in everything he did, Sam gradually took on increasing responsibility, first in the field and then in company management.

After his uncle’s death, Sam ran the day to day operations on his own for over twenty years, until earlier this year.  At that time, he handed over the day to day operations to Chuck Wiesneth who took over as President.

Sam continues to oversee the healthcare project team and still finds time to work with customers and vendors to build that business. It’s those relationships, and those with his staff, that Sam values most. That the healthcare projects that the company completes help so many to recover from debilitating medical conditions, is something Sam finds very rewarding.

Sam completed the college degree at Northwestern’s University College in 2002 that he started at Vanderbilt University

Chuck is Chief Operating Officer of Frank H. Stowell & Sons. Despite having a Master of Science in Education (on top of an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Construction Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management), Chuck started with the company as a carpenter in 1988. It was no surprise that he worked his way up, first to carpenter foreman, then to the superintendent and then to project management, before becoming Chief Operating Officer. 

Chuck continues to seek improvement in his own skills and in what we can provide our customers. Chuck appreciates the company’s philosophy of being honest and fair. He sees this as the reason for the high level of morale, spirit and community in the workplace and the commitment to producing a final product of high quality.

Joe is Estimator for Frank H. Stowell & Sons. Since joining the company at the beginning of 2010, Joe has demonstrated his strong analytical and organization skills in the estimating function. The company, and its clients benefit from the knowledge that all details are clarified and accurately interpreted before each bid is submitted and each project is awarded.

Joe understands construction both from an academic perspective, having studied for an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology, from a high level of skill in computer-based tools such as AutoCAD and On-Screen Take Off, and from over two years of field experience.

In addition, Joe is a great team-player, both within the office and working with our subcontractors.

Tim Grealish joined Frank H. Stowell as a Construction Project Manager in spring of 2013. Tim received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from Illinois State University. Since then he has worked in construction and his experience covers both field and office operations.

Throughout his career, Tim has continued to seek opportunities to further his knowledge base including the OSHA 10 and 30-hour courses, has earned the Healthcare Construction Certificate and has completed the Healthcare Construction Project Management Program through the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE).

Tim’s working history includes site selection and development, major renovations to industrial facilities and interior renovations including MRI, Linear Accelerators, PET and CT scanners, X-Ray, Ultrasound, NICU projects, ground-up Medical Office Buildings and concrete vaults for cancer treatment.

Tim enjoys the interaction with individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences and the challenges that inherently come with running construction projects.

Steve O’Donnell is a Project Manager at Frank H. Stowell & Sons.  Steve joined Stowell in the spring of 2017, with over 30 years of relevant experience in bringing construction projects to successful completion.

Steve received his BS degree in Construction Management from Bradley University and has worked in construction ever since – estimating, coordinating, and managing projects of all manner and size.

Steve’s work history includes site development, both new construction and major renovations of buildings; construction of retail stores, strip centers, medical facilities, design/build projects, tenant improvement work, and custom home construction. The sum total is in the hundreds, with projects as large as a 40-acre mixed-use medical office building/retail center.

Steve recognizes that the key to meeting client priorities is to effectively communicate (with owners, architects, and subcontractors) while efficiently deploying resources, and calmly responding to pressure.  Experience certainly helps.