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Studying and testing the soil foundation is one of the first steps taken in a construction project. There are several types of soil, and each one is composed of different materials that react differently to various conditions.
Rigid inclusions and aggregate piers are ground improvement techniques and columns that create solid foundations in soft soils. Let’s look at how these ground improvement techniques work and what types of foundation construction projects each one works best with.
Many businesses and communities are using wind as a source of renewable energy. To capture and harness wind energy, they need to build turbines with solid foundations.
The name may change, but the unmatched service, excellent staff, and quality ground improvement work remain. Helitech CCD is now CNC Foundations and continues on as your best choice for ground improvement and deep foundations.
Corporate Office
8259 Bunkum Rd
Caseyville, IL 62232
Branch Office
921 Old Bermuda Hundred Rd Chester, VA 23836
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CNC Foundations builds value into your construction project. We employ a full-time engineering staff and support personnel who enable us to meet the most challenging demands of construction projects, including design and installation.
Brian Rowe joined CNC Foundations after five years in commercial real estate and a nine-year professional soccer career in Major League Soccer. Throughout both careers, he developed a passion for building strong relationships through trust, communication, and follow-through. Brian enjoys partnering with contractors, developers, and engineers to solve challenges and identify practical, value-driven ground improvement solutions.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brian lives with his wife, Whitney, and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, coaching, and giving back to his community. Brian is proud to be part of the CNC Foundations team, where a strong culture, shared values, and commitment to doing things the right way drive success for both employees and clients.
Ed Lundberg joined CNC Foundations as Business Development Manager after a 22 year career in corporate retail construction and procurement. With a strong background in problem solving and customer success, Ed partners with developers, general contractors, engineers, and owners to help identify risk, control costs, and implement practical ground improvement solutions early in the project lifecycle.
A longtime Columbus-area resident, Ed has lived in Central Ohio for over 25 years and values the strong relationships he’s built within the construction and development community. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, attending Ohio State events, traveling with his family, and staying active outdoors. Ed and his family call New Albany home and enjoy being part of the local community.
Zach joined CNC Foundations as a Business Development Manager in 2025. After seven seasons as a professional baseball player, Zach brings the same discipline, teamwork, and competitive mindset from the field into the business world. He thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about connecting with people.
Outside of his professional life, Zach enjoys watching sports and spending quality time with his wife and family.
Marty McLeary brings a unique blend of professional experience to CNC Foundations, a leader in ground improvement construction. After 14 years as a professional baseball player, MLB with San Diego and Pittsburgh, Marty transitioned to a successful career in healthcare, serving as a Regional Sales Director and Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Now residing near Nashville, TN, with his wife, Leslie, and two sons, Tucker and Trace, Marty combines his leadership skills, competitive spirit, and passion for excellence to drive CNC Foundations forward. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, hunting, golfing, and exploring the outdoors.
Marty is committed to ensuring CNC continues to set new benchmarks in the construction industry through cutting-edge solutions and a customer-first approach. He is dedicated to leading CNC with a focus on teamwork, innovation, and delivering exceptional results for every client.
Erik joined CNC Foundations in 2023 with over 10 years of experience in industrial equipment and construction supply sales.
Using his experience throughout Chicagoland and Wisconsin, Erik partners with companies to provide unique solutions to ground improvement. Collaborating with clients on a wide range of projects, he builds lasting relationships that extend after the project ends.
Residing in Chicago, Erik enjoys being active outdoors all around the city regardless of the season. Also, an avid traveler, he enjoys exploring new places and experiencing new cultures.
With a strong foundation in management and a passion for driving growth, Molly excels in business development within the industry. Leveraging years of experience in streamlining office operations, Molly has developed a keen eye for efficiency, coordination, and effective communication. This background allows her to connect with clients seamlessly, ensuring projects are not only handled smoothly but also positioned for success.
Molly was born and raised in Missouri. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and creating memories with her friends and family. Most of all she loves spending time with her two children.
Haley brings a diverse and impressive skill set to CNC Foundations, with a strong background in education. Throughout her career in education, Haley developed valuable abilities in goal setting, team building, and relationship management—skills that are essential for her transition into the ground improvement industry. Haley thrives on tackling industry challenges alongside her clients, to ensure a positive customer experience.
In her free time, Haley enjoys being outdoors with her husband and three boys. They love exploring different activities like boating on the lake, having family barbecues, and attending sporting events.
Cari Ellen grew up immersed in the construction and business world, with her family owning a directional boring company. Prior to joining CNC Foundations, she built a thriving real estate team, excelling in both residential and commercial real estate sectors. Beyond her professional endeavors, Cari Ellen enjoys an active lifestyle—working out, coaching basketball, golfing, fishing with her children, hiking, traveling, and embracing all things outdoors.
As a mother of three, Cari Ellen’s life revolves around her kids, cheering them on in their various sports and activities. Originally from South Carolina, she now calls the DC/Baltimore Metro area home, having lived all along the East Coast over the last twelve years. Cari Ellen is excited to further her career as a woman in construction with CNC Foundations, continuing to break barriers and make an impact in the industry.
Michael brings a wealth of experience in sales, account management, and residential construction to CNC Foundations. With a focus on nurturing long-term client relationships, he values transparent communication and honesty in achieving construction goals. Combining Michael’s skills with his work ethic, it will help with his transition into Ground Improvement.
Michael currently resides in the St. Louis area. Outside of work he enjoys playing sports and spending time with family.
Mitch came to CNC Foundations in 2024 after ten years in the medical device industry. Mitch’s focus on developing strong customer relationships made it an easy transition into the ground improvement industry.
Mitch is born and raised in MN and in his spare time he loves playing golf, hunting, and boating at the cabin. Mitch and his wife Calley have two boys, Will and Matt and a large Bernese Mountain Dog named Doug. As a family they love to spend time traveling and enjoying as much time outside as possible.
CNC Foundations’ Business Development Manager for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Central and Southern Illinois is Tyler Prazma.
Tyler brings six years of experience as a college wrestling coach, and two years working in the private sector. During this time, Tyler developed his ability to foster strong relationships and team cohesion, while performing at a demanding level.
Prior to this, Tyler graduated from the University of Missouri where he competed in Wrestling for the Tigers.
Tyler enjoys spending time with his family, and outdoor activities like golf, fishing, and hunting. Tyler and his wife, Bailey, have been married since 2017 and share a home with their daughter, Emilia.
Dan began his career with CNC Foundations in January 2007. He started as the company Fleet Manager and then joined the Civil Construction Division as a Project Estimator in March 2017. After eight months, he was promoted to Project Manager and after a few years in this role he earned the title of Senior Project Manager. During his time as a PM, he managed hundreds of ground improvement and deep foundation projects working on jobs across the country with some of the largest general contractors in the United States. On these projects he had responsibility for the project budget, schedule, materials procurement, cost estimating, client communication, contract negotiations and closeout procedures. In January 2024, Dan was promoted to Director of Pre-Construction where he is tasked with utilizing his experience to assist a team of Project Estimators with finding the best possible solution to ground improvement and deep foundation opportunities with our valued customers and clients.
Dan was born in Yuma, AZ, but has called St Louis, MO his home for many years where he currently lives with his wife Angie and three daughters Ella, Nora, and Clara. Outside of work he enjoys spending time at his kid’s sporting events, coaching their teams and volunteering his time at St. Francis of Assisi School and Parish. He is a diehard St Louis Blues/CITY/Cardinals fan and loves spending time outdoors playing sports, camping and fishing.
Dan began his career with CNC Foundations in January 2007. He started as the company Fleet Manager and then joined the Civil Construction Division as a Project Estimator in March 2017. After eight months, he was promoted to Project Manager and after a few years in this role he earned the title of Senior Project Manager. During his time as a PM, he managed hundreds of ground improvement and deep foundation projects working on jobs across the country with some of the largest general contractors in the United States. On these projects he had responsibility for the project budget, schedule, materials procurement, cost estimating, client communication, contract negotiations and closeout procedures. In January 2024, Dan was promoted to Director of Pre-Construction where he is tasked with utilizing his experience to assist a team of Project Estimators with finding the best possible solution to ground improvement and deep foundation opportunities with our valued customers and clients.
Dan was born in Yuma, AZ, but has called St Louis, MO his home for many years where he currently lives with his wife Angie and three daughters Ella, Nora, and Clara. Outside of work he enjoys spending time at his kid’s sporting events, coaching their teams and volunteering his time at St. Francis of Assisi School and Parish. He is a diehard St Louis Blues/CITY/Cardinals fan and loves spending time outdoors playing sports, camping and fishing.
Jason joined CNC Foundations after a successful 13-year career coaching collegiate baseball, bringing with him a strong foundation in leadership, team development, and relationship building. As Regional Sales Manager, he partners with contractors, developers, and engineers to support project success while leading business development efforts throughout his territory. Jason’s commitment to teamwork, communication, and exceptional client service makes him a trusted resource for customers and colleagues alike.
Jason lives in North Carolina with his wife, son, and daughter. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and boating.
CNC Foundations, Inc is a family-owned and oriented company that has specialized in deep foundation services since 1987. We are rapidly growing and looking to add more to our team! Currently we are in need of a Project Estimator.
A Project Estimator will be responsible for the construction as well as financial aspects of multiple projects. Responsibilities will include qualifying projects for bid, estimating, budgeting, securing contracts and supervising personnel on the project. This will include maintaining the highest quality of product standards, supervising financial aspects of the project while administering quality construction safety practices in order to successfully compete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Estimate projects from bid drawings, specs and contract documents. Read blueprints to perform take offs from the drawings and work with company estimating software to originate bid price.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and cost tracking reports.
• Qualify projects for possible bid opportunities.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Commensurate with experience
Full-time
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Commission pay
• Caseyville, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
Prior to joining the CNC Foundations team, Ryan was a general contractor and custom home builder for over 14 years. In addition, he also spent 5 years in the mortgage industry as a senior renovation specialist. Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding in helping people achieve their construction goals and believes communication and honesty are the keys to building successful relationships with his clients. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife of 26 years and their two sons traveling, hiking, trout fishing, golfing, and watching college sports.
Jason began his career at the very beginning of CNC Foundations in 1987. He began working as a laborer for the company at the age of 15. Jason worked his way up through multiple positions, including Foreman, Superintendent, and Operations Manager. Over several years, Jason began the Civil Construction Division from the ground up and became the company Vice President. Jason now serves as the company President of CNC Foundations, succeeding his father who started the companies.
Jason was born and raised in Southern Illinois. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his wife of over 20 years and two children.
He is a member of First Baptist Church and chairs multiple fundraising events for small private schools and orphanages in different countries. Jason is a continuous supporter of numerous other charities local and international charities.
Jason began his career at the very beginning of CNC Foundations in 1987. He began working as a laborer for the company at the age of 15. Jason worked his way up through multiple positions, including Foreman, Superintendent, and Operations Manager. Over several years, Jason began the Civil Construction Division from the ground up and became the company Vice President. Jason now serves as the company President of CNC Foundations, succeeding his father who started the companies.
Jason was born and raised in Southern Illinois. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his wife of over 20 years and two children.
He is a member of First Baptist Church and chairs multiple fundraising events for small private schools and orphanages in different countries. Jason is a continuous supporter of numerous other charities local and international charities.