The Comstruct Sales Story

Paul and Dan grew up in the commercial building products industry. While their careers took them to various leadership positions within Fortune 200 companies, they often talked about one day starting their own company back in construction products. This dream was realized at the end of 2016, as they started ComStruct Sales, LLC.

Meet the Team

This is an equal partnership between Paul Larson and Dan Schmidt. Previously, Dan and Paul worked together for 10 years at ITW Buildex, a division of Illinois Tool Works, in various sales, marketing, and engineering roles. Together they developed new business and new products. Today, they lead ComStruct Sales in creating customer solutions and driving sales growth for our manufacturing partners.

Dan Schmidt

Principal

Worked directly with roofing contractors throughout IL, IN, WI, MN, KS, and MO
Provided job site training related to productivity-enhancing products
Worked extensively with commercial rooﬁng manufacturers to help design systems that achieve maximum wind uplift performance
Awarded two US patents related to a rooﬁng productivity improvement product and packaging equipment data collection system
Ran manufacturing businesses related to packaging and safety products
B.S. in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, M.B.A. from DePaul University

Paul Larson

Principal

Started in Engineering developing systems to improve productivity and roof performance and moved into sales to drive growth with strategic accounts
Assisted contractors with installation issues, product selection, and training on new systems
Worked closely with Factory Mutual and system manufacturers on uplift and other testing
Active at Single Ply Rooﬁng Industry (SPRI), President in 2006
US patent holder for many rooﬁng products
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering From the University of Iowa, M.B.A from Northwestern University.

Nick Palmer

Sales Representative

10 years of Project Manager Experience in the Construction industry focusing on commercial construction
Bachelor of Science from Fort Lewis College
Procure Certified in Project Management
A Team Player at ComStruct Sales, LLC since 2019

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