Meet the KEO Dream Team

Chris Onwuzurike

President & CEO

Chris Onwuzurike is the President/CEO at KEO & Associates, Inc. With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, his work includes 15 years with the City of Detroit in various departments, as well as 10 years in the private sector, and the launch of KEO in 1994.

Chris earned a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and a Master’s degree in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University. He also holds a post-graduate certificate in Project management from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and another post graduate certificate in Digital Transformation from University of California (UC) Berkeley.

Chris is a licensed State of Michigan Builder and Contractor, specializing in Project Management. His project experience includes: Educational, Amusement Park, Recreational, Entertainment, Healthcare, Shopping Centers, Strip-Malls, Gas Stations, Public Facilities and Water Plants.

In the last thirty years, Chris has been responsible for providing oversight in numerous projects valued in excess of one billion dollars ($1billion).

Michelangelo Cereghino

Director Of Construction

Michelangelo Cereghino has more than 20 years of international experience in design, construction supervision, project management and cost estimation. He is a professional who effectively builds team relationships with owner representatives, subcontractors and tradesmen. He has a very detailed and in-depth knowledge of project planning. Michelangelo has been with KEO for over 14 years.

Lisa Ojeshina

Human Resource

Lisa oversees all areas of office administration, personnel management and special project coordination. She oversees and supervises all project schedules,contractors, vendors and field personnel. She reviews and process contractor payment applications and account receivables. She ensures all certifications, insurance documents and sworn statements are compliant from conception to completion of all company projects.

Lisa comes with over 15 years experience in Human Resources Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiation and Corporate Business Analyst skills. She is an invaluable member, who is dedicated to bring efficiency and punctuality to all company

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Alex Howard

Superintendent

Walter Murphy

Project Estimator

Ken Franklin

Superintendent

Donnell Clayton

Superintendent

David Uzorka 

Assistant Project Manager / Superintendent

Karl Nurmi

Superintendent

Steven Iwankovitsch

Project Engineer

Andrew Revei

Superintendent

Ngozi Nkemakolam

Controller

Karry Korich

Superintendent

Michael Firsten

Project Manager

Cherie Estell

Document Control Specialist