December 6, 2023
LeChase sponsors Rockwell Museum Gingerbread Invitational
LeChase is proud to sponsor the 2023 Gingerbread Invitational at The Rockwell Museum – A…
About our Corning, NY Office
Based south of Rochester in Corning, N.Y., LeChase’s Southern Tier operations extend from Chautauqua in southwestern New York to Elmira in the east and also into northern central Pennsylvania.
“The Southern Tier is known for its scenic hills, deep tradition and hardworking down-to-earth people,” noted the region’s manager, Vice President Fred Thompson. That work ethic – coupled with a track record of delivering successful projects – has earned LeChase the respect of repeat clients, who account for nearly 90% of the region’s work. While focused on higher education, health care, industrial, R&D, and power and gas construction, the office also serves a variety of general construction and renovation needs.
Regional leadership and team members
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.
As Director of CM Agency, Russ Robinson is engaged in projects, from conception to completion, across the Southern Tier. His involvement includes building condition surveys (BCS) and facilities evaluation, pre-referendum planning, collaboration with design teams, preconstruction, budgeting and scheduling, developing strategies for competitive bidding, and comprehensive construction management. Russ started his career as a carpenter. He has over 40 years of construction experience on projects ranging from small building upgrades to extensive new construction. His resume includes new academic buildings and additions, stadiums and sports facilities, bus garages, HVAC and technology upgrades, and general building renovations.
As chief estimator, Chris Morelli is responsible for managing preconstruction efforts for projects in the Corning region, as well as developing estimates and budgets for both hard-bid and negotiated work. Chris began his construction career in 1996 in building engineering and design. In 2004, he transitioned into estimating and project management – gaining extensive experience in all phases of building construction. Since joining LeChase as an estimator in 2012, he has worked on a variety of projects, most notably in the education, industrial, healthcare, and commercial sectors. He holds an A.A.S. degree in architectural and mechanical design from Lincoln Technical Institute and has LEED AP® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council.
”The LeChase team is highly responsive, collaborative, experienced and knowledgeable. The company’s MWBE knowledge has been a big help. I appreciate working with the team.
Dave TongiCFO | Corning Museum of Glass
”LeChase has done an exceptional job with the current conditions we face today. We value our partnership and look forward to finally moving into our new HQs.
Joseph KylerSupervisor & Asset Management | Tri-County Electric
”I cannot think of a better team than I have right now. Being a new Superintendent and walking into a project, I am pleased the district chose LeChase.
Tom CrookSuperintendent | Canisteo Greenwood CSD
”I highly recommend LeChase to other schools. While I have rated highest quality scores in all questions of this survey, it is based on this stage of preconstruction services. I have been very pleased with responsiveness to all requests and look forward to further developing the relationship with LeChase.
Joe RumseySuperintendent of Schools | Bath CSD
”They have worked closely with the district administration and the board of directors during all phases of our project. LeChase, and their staff members were pivotal in the district opening on time during phase I of our project and continued with their exceptional work during the start of phase II. I would recommend LeChase for any future projects.
Matthew HolmesSuperintendent | Northeast Bradford School District
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Regional employees
25
Years working in the region
75
Annual work completed ($)
Markets Served:
- Higher Education
- Healthcare
- Science & Technology
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Commercial
- K-12
- Multi-Unit Housing
- Senior Living Housing
Delivery Methods:
- CM-at-Risk
- Agency CM
- Design-Build
- General Construction
- Self-Perform
- Millwork
- Concrete
- Demolition
- Carpentry/Interiors
- Preconstruction
- Owner’s Representative
- Real Estate Development
Corning, NY Project Portfolio
Corning, NY News & Community
In addition to delivering successful construction projects, LeChase team members are known for their involvement in these and other community organizations within the Corning, NY region.
November 13, 2023
Team installs turf field at Waverly Schools project
Great progress is being made on the Waverly Schools project where the team recently completed…
October 30, 2023
LeChase celebrates Careers in Construction Month
To celebrate Careers in Construction Month, LeChase participated in career fairs across our regions.
September 29, 2023
Team tackles challenges to deliver Tioga field for football, fall sports
Serving as Construction Manager as Agent, LeChase had a tight deadline to complete the Tioga…
August 10, 2023
LeChase team volunteers at Tour de Keuka
On Saturday, August 5, LeChase sponsored and staffed a rest stop for bicyclists taking part…
May 24, 2023
LeChase connects with HS students at career fairs
Last week, LeChase had the opportunity to connect with Rochester and Corning-area high school students…