Deconstruction Management, Inc.

Mark Rabkin, President:  With 10 years of professional experience as an independent risk advisor focusing on sustainable real estate and development, Mark counsels his clients on effective strategies to reduce hazards and mitigate risks.  Mark oversees the administrative functions of Deconstruction Management, Inc. and is responsible for managing the architectural salvage and the upcycled material reuse and resale side of the business.

Mark is a leader in the advocacy of sustainable building strategies both locally and nationally.  Mark serves as the volunteer Director of Advocacy for the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the United States Green Building Council.  He is also an active contributor on many of the chapter’s strategic implementation teams.  Mark is a member of Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, the Council of Smaller Enterprises’ Sustainability Task Force and is an active participant in the Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Initiative.

Mark resides in Cleveland, OH.

Joe A. Rettman, Vice President:  Joe has over 18 years of professional management experience in Commercial Sales, training and business development.  He is a leader in sustainability, managing the deconstruction, recycling and proper disposal of construction debris from commercial buildings and residential properties.    Joe has developed an outstanding cliental list of general and sub-contractors involved in the demolition and recycling of buildings and other commercial properties. 

Joe oversees the operations functions of Deconstruction Management, Inc. and is responsible for managing the building deconstruction and recycling side of the business.

Joe is a member of Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, NEO Chapter of USGBC, BOMA Cleveland, and SWANA.  Joe participated in the Brownfields Sustainability Pilot Project for the City of Cleveland.