Eric Schaefer, MSSF, CHC
"I approach every project as if it were my own."
Eric Schaefer, MSSF, CHC
Senior Vice President
Eric holds the position of Sr. Vice President and is a 3rd-generation owner of Schaefer General Contracting. While he officially joined the team in 2006, during the course of the last 14 years his primary role has been leading the aging care business unit, representing approximately 60% of the firm’s portfolio. Project types span from new facility and campus construction to renovation projects. His business acumen and understanding of the role construction projects play in the Aging Care facility market enable him to deliver solutions with tangible return on investment.
Offering value through the collective experience of the firm’s extensive aging care client base, ethics and responsiveness distinguish him from his peers. As an owner and active Project Manager, he balances his time between those duties involved in furthering the organizational vision and mission and personally leading and overseeing project teams. His portfolio includes clients like Atria, Kindred Healthcare, Exceptional Living, Golden Living, Baptist Homes, Covenant Care, and Diversicare. Eric is a Certified Healthcare Contractor and holds a Master’s in Strategic Finance from IUS. He is actively involved in the Molly Johnson Foundation, is an active member of ASHE, and KSLA.
“Working for Schaefer is carrying on the legacy that my grandfather started and my father continued.”
Eric and his family are also members of St. Michael Catholic Church. He’s been involved with coaching various sports over the last several years and volunteering time for various functions such as the picnic, fish fry and other events.
Eric has been involved with the Molly Johnson Foundation for the last 3 years and serves on their Black & Yellow Ball committee, the largest fundraiser for the foundation each year.
In his free time, Eric enjoys traveling with his family, going to the lake, playing golf, and softball!