Joe Pomerenke

Partner

Joe Pomerenke is a prominent figure in the construction and real estate industry, particularly associated with ARCO/Murray and its affiliated entities. Here are some key points about his background and roles:

Education and Background

Joe Pomerenke graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2005. He also holds a Master's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.1 2

Roles at ARCO/Murray

He serves as the Executive Vice President at ARCO/Murray, a design-build firm specializing in commercial construction and real estate needs for Fortune 500 companies and individual businesses across the United States and Canada. ARCO/Murray is recognized as one of the largest design-build general contractors, with over $4.5 billion in annual revenue as of 2021.1 2
Joe is responsible for overseeing the overall growth of the company, including preconstruction, sales, marketing, and technology. He has been instrumental in expanding the company to multiple office locations.1

Other Ventures and Investments

Joe is the Founder and Managing Partner of AM Ventures, which invests in early-stage real estate, design, and construction technology companies. AM Ventures focuses on leveraging industry expertise to support its partners and drive innovation in the construction sector.1 4
He is also a General Partner at Lagniappe Capital, which makes private equity investments in location-based entertainment operating companies and associated real estate.1 2

Philanthropic and Community Roles

Joe serves as the President of the ARCO/Murray Charitable Corporation, which aims to promote math and science education, workforce development, and community development.1 5
He is a Board Member at Skills for Chicagoland’s Future, an organization focused on workforce development and connecting job seekers in underinvested communities to employment opportunities.1 3