The past few years haven’t been easy for Jay and Tom Schuette, brothers and co-owners of Wausau Homes Inc., Wausau.

Carmen Fosick never imagined she would be running Elmstar Electric Corp., an electrical contracting firm founded more than 30 years ago by her father, Gus.

Steve Tyink knows there only is a 10 percent chance customers will positively recall their experience with his company, but he’s determined to hit that mark every time.

Gary Gorman was just looking for a toehold when he started Gorman & Co. Inc. 25 years ago and took on his first project.

David Delfosse’s expertise with sustainable design and renewable energy systems quickly propelled his career at Somerville Inc., a Green Bay company that provides architecture, engineering and construction services.

Sustainability has a double meaning for Mike Helfman and Luisa Gerasimo.

Laura Morland’s job requires juggling.

Brandon Nichols was introduced to construction out of necessity.

John Tweddale let opportunity guide him when choosing a field of science to study in school.

Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc. asked Ed Ross to become an expert on something he knew little about.