Leadership

William B. Lee, P.E.
CEO

Bill Lee has extensive experience in the design and management of projects including multi-story office buildings, medical office buildings and manufacturing facilities of various sizes and complexity. Mr. Lee is presently the Chief Executive Officer of the company.

• Years in Industry: 28
• Years with Lee Company: 28
• Education: BSME, Auburn University
• Registered Professional Engineer-Tennessee

Richard C. Perko, P.E.
President

Upon earning his degree in 1996, Mr. Perko was hired by Lee Company as a project engineer where he engineered, developed and sold mechanical and plumbing systems for healthcare, industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. Working alongside Lee Company’s Construction teams, Mr. Perko became heavily involved in Construction Management and moved into Construction as a Project Manager where he was promoted to Vice President of Construction in 2001. In 2004, Mr. Perko was given additional companywide responsibilities and was promoted to Executive Vice President. In 2009, Mr. Perko was promoted to President and is now responsible for all company sales, operations and strategic planning for its business units. His current focus is on broadening Lee Company breadth of services and offerings and completing the company’s transition from a traditional mechanical contractor and residential HVAC provider to a comprehensive Facilities Solutions and Home Services provider.

• Years in Industry: 20
• Years with Lee Company: 13
• Education: BSME, University of Memphis
• Registered Professional Engineer - Tennessee

Gerald R. Vance
Executive Vice President

Mr. Vance is currently responsible for Lee Company's business development and marketing for commercial construction, service and facility management. He has previously served as Engineering Manager and VP of the Orlando branch office. A member of ASHRAE since 1992, Mr. Vance has 20 years of experience in construction and engineering/design of mechanical and plumbing systems for institutional and commercial projects, with extensive experience in design of healthcare projects. System knowledge includes chilled water, steam, hot water, compressed air, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, dilution ventilation, controls and humidification systems, as well as plumbing and medical gas systems. He is also certified by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and a LEED Accredited Design Professional.

• Years in Industry: 24
• Years with Lee Company: 12
• Education: College of Engineering at University of Kentucky

Stuart L. Price
Vice President of Operations

 Mr. Price comes to Lee Company with over 26 years of leadership and executive management experience. Prior to joining Lee Company Mr. Price owned and operated a manufacturing service business for over 15 years serving over 500 manufacturers. Mr. Price’s experience includes responsibility for complete company management including Operations, Sales, and Finance.  Mr. Price’s industry experience began as a U.S. Naval Officer with responsibilities ranging from the safe operation of a United States warship to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the ship’s entire complement of mechanical systems.
Mr. Price brings to Lee Company extensive experience in successful organizational management, visionary intuition for strategic organizational success, the experience of owning and growing a successful business, and the leadership experience afforded him as a Naval Officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. As the Vice-President of Operations Mr. Price will address company wide initiatives to improve performance with a primary focus on leading the company’s Construction Group.

• Years in Industry: 15
• Years at Lee Company: 1
• Education: B.S., Engineering, United States Naval Academy

Steve Scott
Vice President of Facilities Solutions

Mr. Scott is currently responsible with directing the sales and operations of all Lee Company Facilities Solutions groups. Mr. Scott has 16 years of experience in the facilities solutions industry, the last 14 of which has been spent in the design and engineering of custom management and maintenance programs.

• Years in Industry: 16
• Years with Lee Company: 12
• Education: Lee University, Cleveland, TN

Dan Kalman
Vice President of Home Services

Dan Kalman has been in the Mechanical Service Arena specializing in the Residential Market since 1986. He has extensive experience in all aspects of Residential Mechanical Systems including HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical. Mr. Kalman is EPA and NADCA certified. Mr. Kalman is currently responsible for all Home Service operations.

• Years in Industry: 24
• Years with Lee Company: 15
• Education: AAS Ferris State University

Roy B. Osborne, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Osborne is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience managing the financial and administrative aspects of companies in the engineering, project management, manufacturing and construction industries. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 1976 with a degree in Accounting, where he was the President of the Student Body. His background includes extensive experience with contract management and percentage-of-completion accounting, management of bank loans and credit facilities, financial reporting, human resources, purchasing and insurance/risk control programs. Memberships include the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Financial Executives Institute, and teh Construction Financial management Association.  

• Years in Industry: 27
• Years with Lee Company: 5
• Education: BSBA, Lipscomb University
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)