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Industrial Processing Facility Construction

Design-build construction for industrial dry processing, food manufacturing infrastructure, specialty chemical handling, and processing facilities that benefit from Todd & Sargent’s agri-industrial engineering and construction expertise.

Industrial Processing Capabilities

Agri-Industrial Construction Skills Applied to Industrial Processing

Many of the construction challenges in industrial dry processing — bulk material handling,
large-volume storage, dust management, high-capacity conveying, and heavy industrial building construction — are the same challenges Todd & Sargent solves every day on grain, feed, and agricultural facilities. Our engineering and construction capabilities transfer naturally to industrial processing applications where this expertise is required.

Dry Bulk Processing Facilities

Industrial facilities handling dry granular, powdered, or fibrous materials share fundamental construction requirements with the grain and feed facilities we build every day. Our structural, mechanical, and civil construction capabilities apply directly to dry bulk industrial processing projects.

Food Manufacturing Infrastructure

Grain-based food ingredient processing, milling, packaging, and distribution infrastructure for food manufacturing operations. Our understanding of food-grade grain processing, sanitary design requirements, and food safety construction standards brings value to food infrastructure projects.

Specialty Chemical Storage & Handling

Bulk storage, handling, and blending facilities for solid specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial dry goods. Our structural and mechanical engineering team designs storage and handling systems that address the specific material properties, regulatory requirements, and safety concerns of each application.

Industrial Warehousing & Storage

Large-span industrial warehousing, commodity storage buildings, and material staging facilities for manufacturing and distribution operations. Our construction teams deliver industrial-grade facilities on schedule for industrial customers with tight operational timelines.

Process Building Construction

Industrial process buildings, equipment enclosures, control rooms, and utility buildings that support complex processing operations. We self-perform the structural steel, concrete, roofing, and mechanical rough-in work that forms the building envelope.

Material Handling Infrastructure

Conveyor systems, transfer structures, screening and sorting systems, and material handling equipment installation for industrial processing applications. Our millwright team brings precision installation expertise to any industrial mechanical system.

When Industrial Processing Needs Agri-Industrial Know-How

The overlap between agri-industrial construction and industrial processing construction is broader than many project owners realize.

If your facility handles dry bulk materials in quantity — grains, meals, powders, granules, pellets, or fibrous materials — then the construction challenges you face are similar to those that Todd & Sargent has solved thousands of times on grain elevators, feed mills, and agri-industrial complexes.

Our in-house engineering team can design the structural systems, process equipment supports, material handling infrastructure, dust management systems, and building structures your industrial processing facility requires. Our field crews can build them. And our project managers can deliver the whole project on time and on budget.

Experience with NFPA 61, 652, and 654 dust explosion standards

In-house process engineering for dry bulk material handling systems

Structural engineering for bulk storage structures and process buildings

Millwright installation for industrial processing machinery

Civil and site construction for industrial facility sites

Design-build delivery for faster completion and cost certainty

Ready to Build Your Processing Facility?

Our team is ready to apply 90+ years of agri-industrial construction expertise to your industrial processing facility project.

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Mark Olesen

Mark Olesen

Chief Operating Officer

Mark Olesen is responsible for overseeing company operations, including developing and elevating our people, teams, and processes to take the best way T&S does things and engrain them into everything we do. He has over 45 years of commercial and industrial construction experience, serving in operations leadership and executive roles for over 30 years and as an advisor to construction contracting organizations since 2018. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in industrial construction management from Colorado State University. He has been an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors throughout his career.

Karl Kratzke

Karl Kratzke

Director of Industrial Projects

As the Director of Industrial Projects at Todd & Sargent, Karl Kratzke leads the development and management of projects within the industrial processing sector. With nearly 20 years of experience, his expertise spans a wide range of markets, including oilseed, biofuels, biochemicals, liquid processing, food ingredients, feed ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and pet food. In addition to his background as a General Contractor, Karl spent nearly four years on the leadership team of a major food ingredient company, where he managed capital projects from concept to production, along with plant engineering and facility operations. A member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, he is dedicated to advancing industry standards and driving innovation. Karl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State University and a Master’s degree in Integrated Food Systems Leadership from the University of Minnesota.

Jon Sargent CEO Todd & Sargent

Jon Sargent

CEO

Jon Sargent provides overall strategic and corporate direction to Todd & Sargent. In his role as CEO, he focuses on setting the company’s vision, leading the company’s leadership team, and ensuring the company lives its values every day. Jon is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), Construction Management Association, and former board member of Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa. Jon graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Finance and from the University of Chicago with an M.B.A. in Economics. He is also a member of The Sargent Group, Inc. Board of Directors. Jon has been with Todd & Sargent since 2010.

Brian Watson

Brian Watson

Vice President – Project Management

Brian Watson is responsible for project management at Todd & Sargent, bringing consistent project delivery to our clients. He works closely with our project management teams and clients to ensure project quality, schedules, and budgets are met. Brian is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society and International Association of Operative Millers. Brian graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Construction Engineering and has been with Todd & Sargent since 2014.

Christie Mohlke

Christie Mohlke

Vice President – People

Christie Mohlke leads all HR functions at Todd & Sargent, such as culture, recruiting, training, compliance, employee onboarding and orientation, employee relations, benefits, and more. She has over 10 years of experience in human resources focusing on operations management. Christie graduated with a B.B.A. in Marketing from Austin Peay State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Cumberland University. She is a member of the National Society of Human Resource Management and is designated as a Professional of Human Resources.

Lesley Whitten

Lesley Whitten

Director of Operations – Canada

Lesley Whitten oversees all aspects of our Canadian operations, from project management and engineering to field operations to ensure each facility meets client expectations. She has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, and she has worked on many new grain elevator builds, large scale elevator and facility upgrades, fertilizer facilities, and canola crushing plants while serving in roles from project coordinator up to project management manager. Lesley holds a CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) and PMP (Project Management Professional) accreditation.

James Bucher

James Bucher

Chief Financial Officer

James Bucher is responsible for Todd & Sargent’s finance, accounting, and information technology functions. He manages the T&S accounting team, banking and insurance relationships, and oversees the annual audits of the company’s financial statements, benefits plans, and insurance programs. James graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Accounting and holds his Certified Public Accountant designation. James has been with Todd & Sargent since 2017.

Pat Taggart

Pat Taggart

Vice President – Field Operations

Pat Taggart is responsible for field operations at Todd & Sargent. His duties include overseeing safety, field construction teams, construction scheduling, and project quality assurance. He also oversees Todd & Sargent’s warehouse team. Pat graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Agriculture Studies. Pat has been with Todd & Sargent since 1983.

Bryan Coussens

Bryan Coussens, P.E.

Vice President – Design & Engineering

Bryan Coussens is responsible for all aspects of Todd & Sargent’s design and engineering function. Bryan manages Todd & Sargent’s team of engineers, drafters, and designers to meet our clients’ complex engineering needs. He provides structural, process, and value engineering for projects in the grain, feed, flour, biofuels, and specialty industries. Bryan also reviews projects for code requirements and compliance. Bryan is a member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Institute of Steel Construction. He graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Civil Engineering. Bryan has been with Todd & Sargent since 1996.

Scott Sylvester

Scott Sylvester

Vice President – Business Development

Scott Sylvester is responsible for developing and maintaining strong client and partner relationships as well as identifying new market opportunities at Todd & Sargent. He has over 20 years serving clients and partners in the Ag and Industrial construction markets. He is an active member with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and past member of Food Processing Suppliers Association and Iowa Lean Consortium. Scott graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a General Studies degree, with an emphasis on communications and psychology.

Alex Kerrigan

Alex Kerrigan

Vice President – Project Development

Alex Kerrigan is responsible for project development at Todd & Sargent, bringing ag and industrial projects from concept to reality. Alex works closely with each client’s team to develop successful facility designs and compile comprehensive and competitive cost estimates. Alex is a member of the American Feed Industry Association, Grain Elevator and Processing Society, International Association of Operative Millers, and National Grain and Feed Association. Alex graduated from the University of Notre Dame. Alex has been with Todd & Sargent since 2002.

Rori Bouchard

Rori Bouchard

President – Canada

Rori Bouchard leads our Canada team to fulfilling the company mission and vision and ensures our company lives its values every day. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, with specialized knowledge in all facets of the construction of ag-industrial facilities with experience as a project manager, business development director, and managing director, among other roles. Rori is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Manitoba and Grain Elevator and Processing Society. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Management.

Jon Sargent

Jon Sargent

President & CEO

Jon Sargent provides overall strategic and corporate direction to Todd & Sargent. In his role as President & CEO, he focuses on setting the company’s vision, leading the company’s leadership team, and ensuring the company lives its values every day. Jon is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), Construction Management Association, and former board member of Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa. Jon graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Finance and from the University of Chicago with an M.B.A. in Economics. He is also a member of The Sargent Group, Inc. Board of Directors. Jon has been with Todd & Sargent since 2010.