Western Specialty Contractors has appointed Debbie Kalck as manager of its Chicago Façades Branch.
In her new position, Kalck is responsible for managing sales, daily operations and field personnel, plus developing new projects within her branch’s territory. Western’s Chicago Façades Branch, established in 1982, offers the following services to customers in the Chicago area: building cleaning, concrete restoration, epoxy and chemical grout injection, expansion joint systems, exterior wall coatings, masonry restoration, parking and plaza deck restoration and waterproofing.
“Debbie’s ability to connect with people, her positive energy and drive for growth made her the perfect fit to lead our Chicago Facades team,” said Justin Berndt, Western Midwest Region operations manager. “She has an extensive background in finance, construction, sales, restoration, training and development, and has spent a large part of her career leading successful teams in multiple industries. Debbie’s vision of team success and her customer focus aligns well with our company’s culture and core values.”
Prior to Western, Kalck was director of operations at LMC Construction. During her time with the Chicago masonry contractor, she became a certified manager of Community Associations, certified lead renovator and obtained concrete and masonry licenses. In addition, she worked for three years as an account executive for a large Chicago-based commercial flooring contractor.
Kalck also has more than 24 years of experience managing customer investments and teams in the financial sector, having worked for Morgan Stanley, MetLife and Merrill Lynch.
