Leadership Team

Chuck Schneider is an experienced business owner and executive who now focuses his energy on leading the day-to-day operations of LHR.  In 1999, he co-founded and served as President of the Minnesota-based community management company, Community Development Inc. (CDI). In 2006, he went on to cofound Lincoln Hancock Construction. When CDI was acquired by Associa in 2012, it was one of the largest community management companies in Minnesota. Having owned his own restoration and construction company for 12 years, he has extensive experience in the construction industry, and has been involved in more than $150 million in insurance claim work. Under his leadership, LHR has completed major construction projects in 20 states, as well as in Canada and Mexico, with projects ranging in size from $350,000 – $45,000,000.

Yvette Winter is a resourceful business development professional with years of experience in the construction and HOA industries. Having led high-performing teams for over 20 years, she brings valuable insight to her vice president of marketing and business development role. Starting her career managing public relations efforts and client development opportunities, she was quickly promoted to lead the insurance division of a reputable construction company from the ground-up. She has since gained recognition as a top-performing sales manager and has moved on to regional development and business development manager positions, where she’s maintained multi-million-dollar budgets and established reoccurring, long-term client contracts. Yvette excels at driving company growth and profit through communication, innovative thinking, and motivational management techniques.

Robert (Bob) Smith is a strong operational leader who provides excellent data-driven services along with timely and actionable information. With over 20 years of experience, Bob has managed financial teams in many construction industry areas, including general contracting, land development, property management, commercial and residential plumbing, and HVAC. He is a proven team player and has interacted with all management levels, employees, vendors, and customers in a variety of settings. Bob joined LHR in 2019 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from St. John’s University (MN).

As Senior Vice President, Jason is responsible for the oversight of all of Associa’s integrated services throughout North America. Previously, he worked as assistant vice president of operations, analytics, and strategy for a leading owner, operator, and developer of single-family rental homes with more than 60,000 properties throughout the United States. He has a history of leading teams that consistently build value around the residential property sector.

Tom Elert has more than 25 years of experience in the construction and property claims business. As part-owner of an environmental and restoration company, he developed the restoration division of the organization and increased sales revenue by an average of 80-90% annually. A highly capable professional, Tom has been involved in over $400 million worth of construction-related projects and settlements and has taken on several key roles, such as appraiser and umpire in property dispute resolutions and general contractor at his own company. His biggest roles are husband to wife, Colleen, and father to his three active children. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business, Associate of Arts degree in General studies, and an Associate in Claims degree from the Insurance Institute of America.