Shane's primary role is setting the strategy for corporate risk management at IPI. He works closely with external legal and accounting resources, as well as IPI's internal leadership team, to drive the company's risk management program. His responsibilities include managing contractual commitments, compliance efforts, and internal governance while leading participation in IPI's risk, issue, and opportunity management systems. In addition to his risk management responsibilities, Shane collaborates with IPI's owners and Advisory Board to streamline processes and strengthen key client relationships. He also leads the company's information technology initiatives, overseeing core IT functionality and cybersecurity efforts.
With 25 years of professional construction experience, Shane brings a diverse background shaped by growing up in a family-owned construction business where he worked in nearly every role, from construction laborer to program manager for multi-billion-dollar construction programs. Early in his career, he served as a superintendent on large commercial and institutional projects before transitioning into the management of industrial projects, where he has spent the past 20 years, including 15 years in direct construction management roles. His project experience includes work with major clients such as Honda, Boeing, Toyota, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solutions, and Faraday Future. Over the last five years, Shane has also held multiple leadership positions focused on business operations and corporate risk management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Virginia Tech.