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.
Education and Certifications
- Construction Management Studies, Eastern Michigan University, continuing
- Bachelors’ of Science in Architecture, Pontific Madre y Maestra University, 1995
- OSHA 30-Hour Certified in Construction Safety and Health
- QC Certification USACE
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
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science- Public Relations, Tennessee State University.
- State of Michigan Notary Public.
- PMP Certification, 2015.
- 10-HR OSHA Certification.
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Alex Howard
Superintendent
Walter Murphy
Project Estimator
Ken Franklin
Superintendent
Donnell Clayton
Superintendent
Phylicia Ellison
Project Engineer
David Uzorka
Assistant Project Manager / Superintendent
Karl Nurmi
Superintendent
Steven Iwankovitsch
Project Engineer
Andrew Revei
Superintendent
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Ngozi Nkemakolam
Controller
Karry Korich
Superintendent
Michael Firsten
Project Manager
Cherie Estell
Document Control Specialist