Sunday, February 6, 2011

Conflict of Interest???

In today's Post Gazette, there was a brief with the Ward 3 Commissioner's picture.  Apparently he has a new job.  Here is the link. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11037/1123343-318.stm#ixzz1DBrXSPdl
Chuck Chrissis was hired by dck worldwide as vice president of business development; Joe DeIuliis was hired as business development manager, Pittsburgh region.
Dck Worldwide LLC, the former Dick Corp., the Pittsburgh region's largest construction company, has sold its construction management unit to Hill International Inc., for an undisclosed price.
"Dck has served as construction manager of some of the best known and largest construction projects in the region, including the new Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, PNC Firstside Center, Pittsburgh International Airport, and the Homestead Grays Bridge."

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mr. DeIllius should make every reasonable effort to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Mr. DeIllius should recuse himself.
-Sarah Morris

James Fraasch said...

Not sure I see the conflict here. DCK was one of the bidders along with PJ Dick for construction management services. If anything, his job would make him more inclined to vote AGAINST the project.

Knowing Joe, I doubt his employment will play any role in his decision. He's bigger than that.

Lebo Citizens said...

James, as soon as I can, I will be uploading tonight's Municipal meeting. Both Joe and the Solicitor commented on this thread. I appreciate Joe's explanation and respect the Solicitor's opinion.
Elaine

Lebo Citizens said...

Forgot to add, James, Joe voted for the project.
Elaine