David Rau
About David Rau
David Rau serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Rise Modular, where he focuses on enhancing brand awareness in the multi-family and hospitality construction sectors. With over 27 years of experience in business development across various industries, he has held key positions at several companies, including Pie Consulting & Engineering and Greiner Construction.
Work at Rise Modular
David Rau serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Rise Modular, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for expanding the company's brand awareness within the multi-family and hospitality construction industries, focusing on markets beyond Minnesota. His leadership aims to enhance the company's presence and drive growth in these sectors.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, David Rau held several significant positions in business development. He worked at Pie Consulting & Engineering - A Lerch Bates Company as the Director of Business Development for 10 months in 2020-2021. He also served as the Director of Corporate Business Development at DLR Group from 2003 to 2008, and as the Director of Business Development at Greiner Construction from 2011 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Vice President of Business Development at NorthMarq Corporate Solutions for one year in 2009-2010.
Education and Expertise
David Rau studied at Bloomington Kennedy and later attended Hennepin Technical College, where he achieved a focus in Sales Management. With over 27 years of experience, he has developed expertise in managing business development, sales, and marketing functions across various industries, including construction, commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, and environmental sectors.
Career Timeline
David Rau's career spans over two decades, with a diverse background in business development roles. He began his career in sales and marketing at EnviroBate, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. He then progressed through various leadership positions, including roles at NorthMarq Corporate Solutions, DLR Group, Greiner Construction, and Pie Consulting & Engineering, before joining Rise Modular in 2021.