Team

Thomas Taylor, LEED AP

General Manager
(314) 733-2666
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Thomas is a fourth generation construction professional turned sustainability consultant and has served at Alberici Corporation for over 20 years.  He brings experience and passion to the leadership of Alberici’s sustainable consulting service, Vertegy, and represented both owner and construction manager on Alberici’s LEED Platinum Certified Headquarters. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from Southern Illinois University with a minor in Construction Management.  Over the years, Thomas has served on various committees and as chairs of both the local St. Louis and National Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). He’s a member of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, chairman of the sustainable construction task force of the National Associated General Contractors, and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Robin Schenks-Wear, LEED AP

Manager of Operations
(314) 733-2407
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Robin is Manager of Operations for Vertegy and provides overall operational support for the company.  Robin has been employed by Vertegy’s parent company, Alberici, since August of 1999, serving as the Office Manager and overseeing corporate facilities.  She was recruited to be part of the team working on the Alberici Corporate Headquarters building, which is now heralded as the greenest building in the world and served as a springboard for the creation of Vertegy.  Robin has worked directly with Thomas Taylor in the formation and evolution of Vertegy, maintaining its status as a center of excellence within the Alberici Corporation.  Robin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude.  She is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Christy Cunningham-Saylor, LEED AP

Environmental Specialist
(314) 733-2539
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Christy serves as Vertegy's Environmental Specialist, bringing a keen sense of environmental responsibility to Alberici's sustainable consulting service.  A graduate of Oklahoma City University with a background in biology and currently pursuing a graduate degree in environmental education, Cunningham-Saylor joined Vertegy in December 2005. As Environmental Specialist, she works closely with clients who are seeking the benefits of sustainable design and construction, which include significantly reducing life cycle costs, conserving natural resources and enhancing the quality of work life for the building's occupants. Christy is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Tara Fridhandler

Project Specialist
(314) 733-2272
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Tara joined Vertegy in July 2007 and serves as a Project Specialist.  A recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Tara holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a focus in Architecture.  Tara helps clients and project teams bring their visions of sustainability to life, allowing them to realize the full spectrum of benefits of sustainable design and construction.  With a keen interest in environmental issues, Tara provides Vertegy’s clients and teams with fresh inspiration and innovative solutions.  Tara is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and is preparing for her LEED accreditation exam.