Our Story
Since our inception in 1983, we’ve put principles and people ahead of short-term profits and made excellence a way of life. This philosophy has resulted in thriving careers, a stellar reputation, and a long list of satisfied clients. After 40 years, we’re just getting started.
V3 stands for “Visio, Vertere, Virtute”: “The Vision to Transform with Excellence.” Our name captures a timeless and aspirational message that our business will have a positive impact on our employees, our clients, and the world around us.
Our Core Values
Since our founding in 1983, our core values have provided a solid foundation and remain the basis for our actions every day. Read more about our history.
Unwavering Integrity
Honesty and transparency are fundamental to who we are.
Commitment to Excellence
Innovation and the tireless pursuit of a better solution in all we do.
Focus on Clients
Service level and solutions that defy expectations.
Dedication to Employees
Understanding that our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Service to Community
Creating lasting impact where we live and work through our collective time and resources.
We are:
Growth Oriented
Entrepreneurial at heart, we pursue growth of our business, employees, expertise, and industry.
Purpose Driven
We aim to use our time and talents to leave the world a better place.
One Team
Our employee ownership and shared-success model incentivizes client service and collaboration.
Experts
Difficult challenges and complex projects are where we excel on behalf of our clients.
Where We’ve Been…
In 1983, our founder Rob Petroelje had a vision of a different approach for an entrepreneurial firm where every team member would have a voice, every client would receive long-term value, and success would be shared by all. His dream has become an award-winning firm known for industry leadership in both culture and project excellence.
Buoyed by the strength of the Chicagoland private development market in the 1980s, the firm quickly achieved stability and a reputation for quality work. Through the 1990s, expansion occurred through the addition of various service lines that exist in our firm today. With a diverse offering of services in place, recent growth has been focused on regional diversification of markets to new and growing regions of the US and Canada.
Underpinning this journey has been the core values, employee ownership, and work environment where employees are respected, challenged, and appreciated.
…Where We’re Going
Our future is bright under Lou Gallucci, our second CEO, and a long-tenured leadership team. Our recent strategic plan calls for continued growth through innovation, regional diversification of clients, and new markets such as renewable energy. Paired with our commitment to building fulfilling careers in a flexible work environment, our team is positioned to transform our communities and our world for years to come.
Stronger Together
Great teams capitalize on the different experiences, skills, and contributions of all its members and maximize the results through a model of collaboration. We are stronger together, and our accomplishments are greater when we are all free to contribute our true talents to our work.
Collectively, we care. Our commitment to our work, our communities, and each other goes beyond any established requirements or expectations, creating a powerful source of inspiration. We have each other’s back, and we’ll have yours too.
From Our CEO
“At V3, we value our people and the services we deliver to our clients above all else. We are proud to offer a fun and inclusive work environment, where passionate individuals can thrive while engaging in exciting projects that benefit society. Together, we look optimistically to the future, and we are ready to take on the challenges that tomorrow may bring!”
Lou Gallucci, President & CEO
Transform your CAREER. Transform your COMMUNITY. Transform YOU.
We have a simple business philosophy: Hire talented people, foster a welcoming culture, provide challenging work, encourage individual and firm growth, and celebrate our success together.