Eric Schmidt, Ryan Schmidt & Josh Schmitz Named 2025 Newsmakers of the Year by The Daily Reporter
CG Schmidt is proud to share that three members of our leadership team—Eric Schmidt, Ryan Schmidt and Josh Schmitz—have been named 2025 Newsmakers of the Year by The Daily Reporter. These distinguished honors recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the construction industry through leadership, innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
Eric Schmidt – Construction Executive of the Year
As President and CEO, Eric Schmidt has led CG Schmidt through strategic growth while upholding the company’s nearly 105 year legacy of quality, integrity and exceptional service. His leadership reflects deep industry expertise and a forward-thinking approach to both construction innovation and community engagement. Eric’s recognition as Construction Executive of the Year highlights his role in advancing construction leadership and shaping the future of both CG Schmidt and the construction industry.
Ryan Schmidt – Project Executive of the Year
Ryan Schmidt is known for his ability to successfully lead large-scale, complex K-12 projects, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, detail and delivering value to both clients and communities. As Project Executive of the Year, Ryan is recognized for his strategic project leadership and commitment to fostering productive partnerships with school districts, architects, trade partners and more. His work exemplifies CG Schmidt’s mission of creating exceptional building experiences and making a lasting impact in educational environments.
Josh Schmitz – Safety Professional of the Year
In his role as Safety Director, Josh Schmitz is responsible for developing and implementing proactive safety strategies that protect the health and well-being of every individual on CG Schmidt job sites. Josh’s recognition as Safety Professional of the Year reflects his leadership in cultivating a strong, company-wide safety culture and setting new benchmarks for job site safety in the construction industry. His dedication ensures that safety remains a core value at every level of project execution.
We invite you to join us in congratulating Eric, Ryan and Josh on these well deserved nominations. Their recognition reflects the high standards we uphold at CG Schmidt and the dedication of our entire team to building excellence.
Read more about their Newsmakers of the Year nominations.