Our Leadership

We’re proud to have earned an industry reputation for being a company that people want to work for and do business with. Today, our diverse crew is made up of dedicated craftspeople, site coordinators and warehouse warriors, who all work in concert with our executive leadership team and office gurus to help carry out our mission to empower lives where we live and work.

Melissa James-Geska
President

A fourth-generation construction professional, Melissa James-Geska has emerged as an industry leader. As US Ceiling Corp president, she not only sets the vision and culture of the organization, but also takes a hands-on approach in overseeing estimating, day-to-day operations, project and business management, and strategic growth. Melissa is deeply committed to creating social impact and empowering others. Collaborating closely with like-minded organizations, she actively supports and advocates for women and marginalized communities.

Affiliations

  • Vice Chair Nominee, RochesterWorks!
  • Steering Committee Member, RMAPI
  • Board Trustee, Genesee Valley Club
  • Board & Construction Committee Member, Flower City Habitat for Humanity
  • Medical Center Board Member, University of Rochester
  • Former Chairwoman, Rochester Builders Exchange
  • Former Board Trustee, Young Women’s College Prep
  • Former Board of Governors, Al Sigl Foundation
  • Former President, NAWIC, Greater Rochester Chapter

Awards

  • 2023 – Rochester Business Journal Elevating Women Award
  • 2023 – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce DEI Leadership Award Finalist
  • 2023 – Rochester Business Journal Leaders in Construction Award – Individual
  • 2023 – Rochester Business Journal Leaders in Construction Award – Company
  • 2023 – Rochester Business Journal Power 30 Construction in Real Estate Honoree
  • 2023 – City of Rochester MWBE Champion Award
  • 2022 – Rochester Business Journal Power 30 Construction & Real Estate Honoree
  • 2021 – Rochester Business Journal Excellence in Construction Award – Individual
  • 2021 – Rochester Business Journal Excellence in Construction Award – Company
  • 2021 – Rochester Business Journal Circle of Excellence Award
  • 2019 – Young Women’s College Prep Leadership Award
  • 2019 – Small Business Council, Business Person of the Year Finalist
  • 2018 – Rochester Business Journal Women of Excellence Award
  • 2018 – NYS Carey Gabay Excellence & Innovation Award for MWBEs
  • 2018 – Small Business Council Business Person of the Year Finalist
    Gary
    Executive Vice President
    Kellah
    Vice President, Operations
    Ethan
    Field Manager
    Sherry
    Vice President,
    Marketing & Communications
    Laura
    Vice President,
    Business Development
    Casey
    Vice President, Logistics, Safety & Administration
    Rich
    Preconstruction Manager
    Cody
    Purchasing Manager
    Amie
    Business Operations Manager
    Cameron
    Warehouse Manager
    Kate
    Marketing & Communications Specialist
    Shawn A.
    Technology Specialist
    Riley
    Project Manager/Estimator
    John
    Project Manager
    Ryan
    Project Manager
    Shawn
    Project Manager
    Angel
    Project Manager
    Bill
    Superintendent
    Michael
    Superintendent
    Chelsey
    HR Administrator
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