CULTURE
A Day in the Life at
Lee Mechanical
See What It’s Really Like to Work at Lee Mechanical
At Lee Mechanical, no two days are the same—but every day is built on skill, collaboration, and pride in the work we do. In this series, we take you behind the scenes with the people who power our projects—from welders and electricians to plumbers and project managers. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a team that delivers high-performance MEPF solutions across Wisconsin, this is your inside look.
Ben Quartemont
Technology Specialist
Ben Quartemont is a Technology Specialist at Lee Mechanical, where he builds Revit families, design automations, and internal tools that help the company's coordinators work faster. He collaborates closely with teams to find their pinch points and design solutions that boost efficiency. That work led to Track and Stack, the new inventory system he developed for Lee's Caledonia fabrication and logistics facility. For Ben, the most impactful part of the job is getting to help people every day, troubleshooting alongside them so they can do their best work.
Heather Ladwig
Controller
Heather Ladwig is the Controller at Lee Mechanical, where nearly five years overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll have made accurate financial data and dependable deadlines part of the daily routine. No two days look the same, but the focus stays constant: keeping the financial side of every project running smoothly and supporting the accounting team. What Heather enjoys most is problem solving, digging into issues and building new processes that make the department more efficient and prevent problems down the road.
Mark Rogers
Yard and Warehouse
Mark Rogers works in the Yard and Warehouse division at Lee Mechanical, where for a little over two years he's handled scheduling, logistics, unloading trucks, and doing whatever it takes to make his coworkers' days easier. His favorite part of the job is the people — a busy crew that always lends a helping hand and still finds time to laugh while getting the work done. Mark takes pride in serving the company's 400-plus employees, getting them what they need when they need it, and keeping everything running smoothly through clear communication.
Jeff Reiter
Plumbing Superintendent
Jeff Reiter is the Plumbing Superintendent at Lee Mechanical, where he has built a 36-year career overseeing everything within the plumbing division — from single-day client calls to multi-year projects on a much larger scale. With his mom among Lee's earliest employees, Jeff grew up alongside the company and the Lee family, watching it grow from a small family business into the contractor it is today. He takes pride in mentoring a crew that spans youth apprentices to seasoned journeymen, passing on the knowledge that keeps Lee successful on every project.
Casey Davis
Sheet Metal Superintendent
Casey Davis is a Sheet Metal Superintendent at Lee Mechanical, where six years on the job have him leading problem solving, fabrication, and production across job sites. He takes the most pride in the team he's helped build on the sheet metal side and the growth they've all had together. Casey is energized by the future of the trade and the chance to help apprentices and young people coming up through the ranks reach goals they never thought possible.
Sam Sinclair
Second-Year Plumbing Apprentice
Sam Sinclair is a plumbing apprentice at Lee Mechanical, proudly represented by Union Local 75, who brings pride, energy, and a strong sense of purpose to the trade. As a first-generation tradesperson, Sam found a passion for plumbing quickly and now works on new construction and building additions, including a new museum project in Milwaukee. Sam values the chance to keep learning on the job while being part of a team that supports growth every day.
