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.

the team

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

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

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

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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Austin Schultz

Sales Representative

  • More than 10 years of commercial, low-slope roofing experience
  • Played baseball at Lewis University
  • Sales Representative for ComStruct Sales in the Central Indiana territory, serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Lafayette, Bloomington, and surrounding areas since 2024
  • Mule-Hide EDPM & TPO Certified Trainer
  • NRCA Certified Trainer