His expertise is utilized in matters relating to development, general contracting, builder/architect relations and prime sub-trades. With 35 years of experience in the development, building and architecture industries, Scott’s credentials include the building and/or design of more than half a billion dollars of new development and reconstruction projects. He has personally overseen or performed daily activities relating to all aspects of building and design including feasibility studies, acquisition analysis, entitlements, community planning, site and grading design, building design (aesthetic and structural), all areas of construction documents, on-site supervision and management, and owner representation. His broad experience as an active doer provides him a unique advantage in managing solutions for clients, whether in the creation of new buildings or resolving building disputes.

With over 25 active years in the financial arena, Earl’s experience spans from start-up companies to Fortune 500 entities. He has overseen the accounting for construction projects relating to several manufacturing facilities from inception to completion. Earl has also performed detailed analysis for large public utility firms, designed budget systems for multi-million dollar construction businesses and has performed fraud reviews for client companies including employee theft and financial statement misrepresentation. Earl’s objective is to provide more than just numbers; his objective is to convey the meaning of complex financial information in a manner that clearly explains the underlying effects and consequences clients may face with a strong attention to detail. If required, Earl can develop valuable recommendations for clients and strategically guide them through executing goals and objectives as well as assist in resolving conflicts or disputes. Earl can provide guidance in situations requiring a turnaround in construction company operations in addition to general business matters. As CFO, Earl Hopper also oversees the internal functions of financial reporting and strategic planning for Oris Group.

 With over 30 years in both civil and structural engineering, Mark has served as a Senior Engineer or Project Manager on projects worth over $10 billion. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Mark is currently licensed as a civil engineer in the State of California. Mark also possesses strong construction skills including cost estimating, bidding and project management. He has performed structural studies, forensic performance and failure analysis, site design and development services, surveying and calculations for a variety of building types including small and large scale office buildings, nuclear facilities, libraries, schools, government institutions as well as single and multi-family residences. He also has conducted environmental studies including local population impact analysis for various public and private development ventures. Mark's professional background includes recently serving as civil engineer and a project manager on a nationwide telecommunication project valued at over $90 million. He was manager of civil or right-of-way engineering for various corridor transportation and toll-road projects totaling over $6 billion and he also served as structural engineer for a $2.1 billion coal classification project. Mark has performed his own independent, lead structural and civil engineering services for pipelines, oil and gas refineries and other petroleum-related projects for companies such as Mobil, Arco, Unocal and Chevron. He was deputy site design manager for a $1 billion luxury golf resort as well as a district engineer and project manager for development of a new $270 million residential and business community in the heart of Orange County, California. Mark is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and also a Registered Disaster Safety Worker with the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA).

For a complete resume or to learn more about Mark Scherer please contact our offices or email Mark directly at mscherer@orisgroup.com.