Business Leaders

Melanie Taylor

Vice President of Modular Manufacturing
Bildt

Melanie holds a key leadership role in furthering the organization’s impact in the industrialized construction space as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Bildt. She leads modular manufacturing, ensuring the timeliness, safety, productivity, speed and quality of industry-leading modular solutions.

Melanie has developed and cemented a reputation as a forward-thinking leader, embracing innovation and promoting collaborative team environments. Having demonstrated strong leadership and mastery of various delivery methods, especially CMAR and IPD, across multiple sectors and geographies, she has shown herself to be a dedicated promoter of Lean construction, a savvy problem solver and a fierce advocate for clients’ goals. These strong suits are well-aligned with the innovative manufacturing practices and environment she leads for Bildt.

Mark Taylor

Director of Business Development
The Boldt Company

Mark is a seasoned business development leader with more than 25 years of experience in driving growth, securing high-value projects and building strategic partnerships across diverse industries. Skilled in project acquisition strategies, contract negotiation, CRM and pipeline management, and KPI-driven accountability systems, Mark combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver sustainable results.

His ability to create repeatable processes and foster strong client relationships positions him as a strong asset for Boldt in Chicagoland and beyond. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.

Dale Lewis

Director of Data Centers
The Boldt Company

Based in Boldt’s Waukesha office, Dale leads data center business development efforts across The Boldt Company, a strategic role focused on driving project development and expanding Boldt’s presence in this dynamic sector. In addition, he identifies partnerships with owners and trade partners to drive value, oversees preconstruction services and ensures project teams are set up for success.

Dale leads the team with extensive experience in multi-billion-dollar mission-critical projects, supporting growing data and technological needs, as well as more than 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. He brings expertise in leadership, market trends, delivery models and high-stakes projects. His role is instrumental in advancing innovative, reliable and client-focused solutions in the mission-critical space.