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Your Trusted Point of Contact

Our business development team takes a concierge approach to walking you through your project, from first conversation to ribbon cutting ceremony. Need to contact someone you’ve already spoken with? Find them here!

Matt Bilitz

Matt Bilitz

Development Executive – Education

Matt helps schools turn bold visions into real, thriving spaces for students. He knows how to cut through the noise, line up the right resources, and keep projects moving so educators can focus on what matters most.

John Richter

John Richter

Senior Director of Affordable Housing & Senior Living Development

John brings sharp business sense and a big heart to projects that matter most. He helps communities create housing and senior living spaces that are practical, sustainable, and deeply human—places built to serve with dignity for decades.

Chris Vahl

Chris Vahl

Business Development Associate

Chris Vahl is a Development Executive at Catalyst Construction, focused on building meaningful relationships and expanding Catalyst’s commercial presence across Wisconsin and beyond. With more than 20 years in business development and recruitment, Chris brings a relationship-first mindset and a passion for connecting people, projects, and opportunities.

Steve Widmer

Steve Widmer

Development Executive – Church

Steve knows that a church is more than a building—it’s the heartbeat of a community. He helps congregations dream big, navigate the details, and bring their vision to life with spaces built to serve for generations.

Alyssa Young

Alyssa Young

Marketing & Communications Manager

Alyssa helps clients by offering added support and guidance to make the most of every milestone in a construction project. From groundbreaking celebrations to volunteer events and community engagement, she ensures every project builds more than just a structure, it builds connection and a felt sense of project success.

Eric Williams

Eric Williams

Director of Preconstruction Services

Eric is the strategist who sets every project up for success before the first shovel hits the ground. He brings clarity to the numbers, the plan, and the path forward—so clients can build with confidence from day one.

Tim Papan

Tim Papan

Construction Owner's Representative

Tim is the client’s go-to in the field, making sure every project reflects their vision. He keeps things running smoothly, solves problems before they snowball, and makes sure the final build delivers on every promise.