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
Executive Vice President
Vice President, Operations
Field Manager
Vice President,
Marketing & Communications
Vice President,
Business Development
Vice President, Logistics, Safety & Administration
Preconstruction Manager
Purchasing Manager
Business Operations Manager
Warehouse Manager
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Technology Specialist
Project Manager/Estimator
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Manager
Superintendent
Superintendent
HR Administrator