Christine Tessenske
Chief Operating Officer
Value Delivered
As Chief Operating Officer of IKM Building Solutions (IKM), Christine leads all aspects of company operations, ensuring that IKM’s financial systems, business practices, and internal infrastructure support the delivery of high-quality mechanical, facility, commercial plumbing, and HVAC services. Her leadership spans strategic planning, operational execution, financial oversight, IT systems, and administrative functions—driving performance, accountability, and long-term growth across the organization.
Expertise
Christine brings 30 years of operational experience to IKM, with a career that has evolved through roles in estimating, billing, accounts payable, collections, operations administration, and office management. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer, and prior to that held the dual role of controller and human resources manager.
She is known for building strong cross-functional teams, implementing scalable business processes, and aligning operational systems with strategic goals.
Christine holds an Associate of Arts in Accounting, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and a Master’s in Accounting.
The Personal Side
Christine is married with two children and a granddaughter, and enjoys spending time outdoors.