Mark R. Vieau - President
Mark graduated with an Accounting degree from the University of Minnesota in 1976. Mark began working for Lakehead while attending college, first as a painter, then as a financial manager. In 1980, he purchased the company together with Bob Brooks, Jr. Today, Mark has complete executive management responsibility for estimating resource, project, and financial management, marketing, strategic planning, and procurement.

Bob Brooks, Jr. - Vice-President
Bob graduated with a four-year degree from Macalester College in 1971. Bob has worked for Lakehead since its inception in 1963. In 1980, he and Mark Vieau purchased the business. Today, Bob provides strategic planning and resource management support.

Cheryl Ormston - Corporate Secretary
Cheryl has been working with Lakehead Painting since 1983. Cheryl is a graduate of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (W.I.T.C.) in Superior, and is responsible for all accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll. Cheryl is a State of Wisconsin Notary Public.

Mike Gerber - Supervisor
Mike has an Associate's Degree in Occupational Development from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Mike has been painting since 1971 and is responsible for employee safety and training, estimating, and project management. In addition, Mike is the apprenticeship coordinator for Painters Local #106 and holds an instructor's certificate in Lead-Based Paint Abatement. He is a State of Wisconsin certified tank liner with OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications. Mike is active in his community and in 1997 received the AFL-CIO/United Way Joe Wiesinger Award for Community Service.

Gene Rands - Supervisor
Gene has been painting since 1973 and has managed several large projects, including the Minnesota Power Hibbard Plant, re-opening of Northshore Mining in Silver Bay, Minnesota, and the Boise Cascade expansion in International Falls, Minnesota. Gene offers a variety of experience ranging from industrial painting of power plants, smoke stacks, and water towers to architectural painting, texturing, and wall covering. Currently, Gene is head of Polyurea Rapid Cure Coatings Division at Lakehead and provides estimating and project management services. Gene is a former member of the Cotton, Minnesota, Fire and Rescue Response Team and is trained by St. Mary's Hospital and Gold Cross Ambulance in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS).

Scott Springer - Superintendent
Scott has been with Lakehead since 1979 and has a wealth of experience working in pulp and paper mills, refineries, oil storage facilities, and on bridges. He is knowledgeable in surface preparation, paint coatings and application, and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). Scott is trained in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, OSHA 10-hour, and holds a Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL).

Wayne Borin - Superintendent
Wayne has worked for Lakehead since 1976 with most of his experience at waste water treatment plants and pulp and paper mills. He is experienced in tank linings, many types of floor preparations and coatings, as well as architectural coatings. Wayne is trained in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, and OSHA 10-hour.

Tom Eastman - Foreman
Tom has been with Lakehead since 1982. Tom has extensive experience working with plural and tri-component spray systems, and is an applicator of the VersaFlex Polyurea Coatings. Tom is trained in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, OSHA 10-hour, and holds a Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL).

George Nelson - Foreman
George has been painting since 1973 and has vast experience in industrial and commercial painting including paper and pulp mills, refineries, and educational facilities. George is an applicator of the VersaFlex Polyurea Coatings. George's training includes First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, and OSHA 10-hour.

Roland Vieau - Foreman
Roland has been with Lakehead since 1985. Roland is head of day-to-day shop activities, which include preparing materials and equipment for job mobilization. In addition, Roland is responsible for operating Lakehead's on-site indoor blast and spray booths. He is experienced in the preparation and painting of heavy equipment. Roland is trained in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications, and holds a Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL).

Steve Daniluk - Maintenance manager
Steve has been with Lakehead since 1980 and presently heads up the maintenance department. Steve is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. Steve's duties include ordering parts and maintaining spray pumps, air compressors, air chairs, man lifts, etc. Steve is also trained in First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, MSHA, Lead-Based Paint Abatement, and OSHA 10-hour.