A vice president since 2014, Frederick (Fred) Thompson is based in the Corning office, where he leads efforts to expand LeChase’s business in the Southern Tier. In this role, he manages client, employee and subcontractor relationships, oversees daily operations and works to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations. Fred is also involved in leading LeChase’s environmental health and safety (EH&S) efforts as well as warehouse and equipment fleet operations. Since starting his construction career in 1996, Fred has gained experience in a variety of market sectors, – including higher education, healthcare, industrial, power and commercial – and multiple delivery methods including design-build, construction management and general contracting. He joined LeChase in 2000, was appointed a project executive in 2005, became regional operations manager in 2008. He has a bachelor’s degree in construction management from SUNY Alfred State College, and currently acts as a curriculum advisor for the school. He is a graduate of the Future Construction Leaders program offered by the Associated General Contractors of New York and is a member of the NYS chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Fred also volunteers time to numerous community organizations including YMCA youth soccer, high school soccer, Boy Scouts and local food banks.