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Neil C. Francis

Initiator · DISC type Di
President at Industria Construction Services
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Neil Francis is the President of Industria Construction Services, a firm he acquired in 2021. With over 27 years of experience, he specializes in managing government and commercial construction projects, holding a Masters degree in Project Management from Northwestern University and multiple Procore certifications. People often describe him as determined, disciplined, and dedicated.

His professional life highlights a strong commitment to community-oriented business practices. He champions initiatives that support veterans in the construction industry and actively cultivates partnerships with small, disadvantaged, veteran, minority, and women-owned businesses, reflecting a dedication to fostering inclusive growth and opportunity within the sector.

Unique fact: Neil spent over three years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a contractor, directly supporting U. S. military and diplomatic missions in high-threat environments.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Neil shows up

Confident
Friendly Challenger
Conviction Driven

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Neil cares about

Government Contracting
Leads a company that is an SBA 8(a) graduate and former SDVOSB, with deep experience in projects for government clients like military, airports, and public housing.
International Projects
Has extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale construction projects in challenging international markets, including Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
President
Industria Construction Services
6-2015 - 7-2017
Executive Vice President
Accel Construction Services Group
5-2014 - 6-2015
Vice President of Operations
Old Veteran Construction, Inc.
3-2011 - 5-2014
Vice President of Construction / Director of Business Development
AISG, Inc
12-2010 - 3-2011
Manager of Contract Governance
AECOM Libya
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Science - MS
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science
Illinois State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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