About Us

Our history

R.L. Sohol is a general contracting company that is dedicated to helping build and renovate the greater Chicagoland area for more than 35 years. Our unique and comprehensive design-build solution provides cost efficiency while delivering the most high-caliber product in a timely manner. 

Since our inception, the mission of R.L. Sohol has been to listen to our clients’ needs, utilize our strengths to execute their vision, and deliver superior results. We are passionate about our work and dedicated to producing constructions that will stand the test of time. Trust in our quality construction services for peace of mind!



Success driven by the highest quality workmanship, commitment to satisfying client needs and delivering unparalleled value: that’s the core of our business.
— R.L. Sohol

Meet the Team

Brett Fessler | President | bfessler@rlsgc.com

37 years’ experience | Certifications in Real Estate, Aviation

  • General Management

  • Strategy and Operations Management

  • Project Management

  • Negotiations

  • Solutions Design

  • Team Development

Daniel Matzen, M.B.M. | Vice President | dmatzen@rlsgc.com

21 years’ experience | Certifications in OSHA Compliance, ACI, CPR

  • Project Management

  • Negotiations

  • Operations Optimization

Debbie Bistry | Administrator | dbistry@rlsgc.com

40 years’ experience | State of Illinois Notary Public

  • Administration & Accounting

  • AIA Documentation / Permitting / Licensing

Michael Mueller | Superintendent | mmueller@rlsgc.com

36 years’ experience | Certification in OSHA Compliance

  • General Contracting

  • Project Management

  • Site Safety

  • Demo / Construction / QC

  • Estimate / Proposal / Bid Development

  • Carpentry 

Joe Fiorio | Superintendent | jfiorio@rlsgc.com

31 years’ experience | Certifications in OSHA Compliance

  • Project Management

  • Carpentry