Conrad Cahoj leads Lionsbrood Enterprises, LLC. A 25 year veteran of the construction trades, his emphasis is on bringing together the right mix of people, materials, tools and strategies to ensure success for his teams and our clients. Leading the company’s vision and execution, our clients find his ability to maintain cool control of all aspects to be highly reassuring.

“We are the keepers of our customers’ brands,” says Conrad about the diligence and effort Lionsbrood puts into every installation, repair or full construction project. “Our dedication to the highest quality performance is central to our operations.”

As the Managing Member of the partnership, Heather Cailaoife handles the administration of operations, specializing in logistics, scheduling, and communications between the clients and the field.  Her background in business administration over the last 20 years has been instrumental in developing custom systems and processes that support our teams and clients.

“I really enjoy the challenge of keeping track of all the moving parts—seeing it all come together,” says Heather. “Like a Container Store rollout we did last year.  In the first installation, like any first installation, there was a learning curve. As we progressed across the country we were able to increase efficiencies 35 – 40%.” That’s what makes this business rewarding to Lionsbrood and its clients.

Bob Ferdinandsen directs the South/Southwest regional operations arm of Lionsbrood, as well as tackling some of our larger national rollouts from California to Florida.  He brings a wealth of construction and management experience to our team and it shows.  In construction since 1978, he is a big hit with project managers and store managers alike with his affable nature and big smile.  He is a guiding force for our younger technicians, building their techniques and skill sets on every installation.

“I always love the outcome,” Bob Ferdinandsen insists. “I love what the installs look like after we’re done. I love it when people respond and when they’re happy with the job well done. It’s gratifying and rewarding.”

Another pillar of the Lionsbrood structure, Bob Teays is our senior team leader.  In construction since 1966, Bob Teays insists on consistency and attention to detail. “Our work has to be done right. There are no shortcuts.”

Bob Teays first went to work for Terry Cahoj, Conrad’s father, in 1966 in Iowa. “The opportunity was right and together we built a thriving business in retail construction,” he recalls. A professional carpenter, Teays has a work ethic that suits the Lionsbrood method. “From a broom to a saw, I do whatever has to be done to get the job done right and on time,” he adds.

Father of Conrad Cahoj, Terry Cahoj has been involved in commercial construction for over 50 years.  He started out his career with an engineering firm; however, he wanted to have his hands in the works - framing to finishing. He took the leap to commercial construction and tenant finish. His hard work as a General Contractor in Colorado encompassed many large projects for many of the industry’s largest retailers.  At one time in his career, Terry headed up a tenant finish rollout of 11 Joslin’s stores, running between 35 and 55 employees on his crews.

Terry consults for Lionsbrood and has been instrumental in establishing many of the systems and processes we use to make our projects successful.