Biography

Oakton Community College - Engineering

Vice President - Midwest / Southwest Regions Able Engineering Services
Jack
O'Rourke
Greater Chicago Area
In 2003, Jack joined Able Engineering Services as an Engineering Manager for the Midwest Region where he was responsible for overseeing the engineering staff and facility operations for a portfolio of buildings. Over the next several years, he was integral in the growth and expansion of the region through his extensive knowledge in various property environments, which include commercial office buildings, data centers, schools, museums, hotels and government entities. In 2009, Jack was promoted to Vice President, Midwest / Southwest Region. He is responsible for the leadership and performance of this market which includes over 1200 employees and services over 126,000,000 square feet in the Midwest.

In 1985, Jack completed the IUOE Local 399 Stationary Engineering Apprenticeship Program. Previously Jack served as a Chief Engineer, operating a Class A 3,000,000 square foot building in the City of Chicago. Throughout his career, he was involved in opening new commercial properties and was involved with the acceptance and commissioning of properties.
In addition to holding an adjunct faculty position with Oakton Community College and Triton College teaching at the IUOE Local 399 Training Center, he is also involved with St. Patrick High School STEAM Advisory Committee as well as the Oakton Advisory Committee for Facilities Management in Engineering. Jack is an Employer Trustee on IUOE Local 399’s 401k Trust Plan. He is also the former Commodore of Ephraim Yacht Club in Ephraim Wisconsin which has a goal of sailing education to young and old.