TLS Companies, rooted in Rochester, MN with branches in Eau Claire, WI. We continue to expand alongside our customers.

Founded on strong old-fashion values of integrity, honesty, and handshakes; TLS Companies offers clients a unique blend of Commercial Development, General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, and Owner Consulting services.

TLS Companies acknowledges that every project, and every client, is unique.  Our approach of creating project specific plans centered on client goals allows us to surpass client expectations.

Todd Severson

Company Founder Todd Severson serves as "central command" for our projects. His involvement begins as early as the conceptual stage and continues through construction, engaging all stakeholders and team members while managing relationships at each and every “command post.”

With 14 years of experience across market sectors, clients continuously lean on Todd's knowledge and ability to deliver cost effective projects that meet goals at all levels and enhance our communities. Upon founding TLS Companies, Todd envisioned a construction company embraced by his old-fashion values of integrity, honesty, and handshakes.

Over the course of Todd’s career, he has been responsible for over $625 million in construction projects throughout the Midwest. Entering the field as a Project Engineer, Todd has performed under many roles including Project Manager, Estimator, Project Executive, and Associate Vice President.

Todd’s knowledge of city processes coupled with his extensive experience managing the pre-construction and construction process helps him assist clients in setting and meeting project goals all the way from design to Grand Opening.

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KARA BROWN

Kara Brown is our Designer, Drafter, and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in Commercial, Hospitality and Healthcare Design. She oversees projects from programming to design, estimation into project management, and all the way through construction.

With excellent communication and interior design skills, Kara creates interactive 3D presentations of our projects utilizing rendering and fly-through technology to effectively present each project visually to our clients before construction starts. She also creates 3D models of products with Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Finish Selection.

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melissa baRbOUr

As Office Manager for a growing firm, Melissa provides top-level support across multiple areas extending from project support to corporate level activities.

From a corporate perspective, Melissa oversees all tasks associated with the firm’s accounting department. She is responsible for bookkeeping functions including general ledger, payroll, cost accounting, and cost management. In addition, Melissa oversees TLS Companies’ human resources and employee benefits program, executes targeted marketing goals, and represents the firm at various community engagement events.

Melissa keeps projects running smoothly through processing project-related payments, updating project personnel on OSHA and labor law policies, and continually monitoring project documents to ensure contract compliance.

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JAMIE OIE

Superintendent Jamie Oie came to TLS Companies with more than 16 years of industry experience. He has worked on projects of all types including multi-family residential, senior living, hospitality, retail, and a variety of commercial spaces.

Jamie runs the day-to-day operations of projects on-site. He is accountable for ensuring that each project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. Effective coordination of subcontractors, materials, and equipment by Jamie controls the project schedule and ultimately delivers TLS projects on time. In addition, Jamie oversees inspections, quality control, job site safety, and scheduling.

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