The Team

Led by a U.S. Navy veteran, our firm applies military precision, accountability, and service values to every project we undertake.

Leadership forged through service

Veteran-Owned & Mission-Ready

LaRovere Consulting, LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded by U.S. Navy Submarine Force veteran Joseph LaRovere. Our approach is shaped by the leadership, discipline, and technical focus earned through military service. Today, those same principles drive our work across complex construction cases, building system evaluations, and government consulting engagements. As a GSA Contract Holder (#47QRAA25D003H), we are fully qualified to support public-sector clients with compliant, contract-ready technical consulting—nationwide.

Founder | Expert Witness | USN Veteran

Joseph LaRovere

Joseph LaRovere is a U.S. Navy submarine veteran and mechanical systems consultant with more than 35 years of industry experience specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and energy management. Following his military service, he transitioned into construction leadership, supporting facility optimization, forensic investigation, and complex project remediation across multiple sectors.

As a consultant, Joe is known for delivering technical clarity, expert forensic analysis, and high-value strategic guidance to owners, contractors, and legal teams.

Expertise

Mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing system analysis
Construction defect evaluation & expert witness
Energy management, building controls & performance optimization
Project recovery, remediation strategies & risk assessment
Mission-critical and complex facility consulting (healthcare, data centers, luxury residential, industrial)
Board-level advisory and executive consulting services

Joe is a Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.), active member of ASHRAE and AEE, and is regularly retained for high-stakes consulting and litigation support where system performance, engineering integrity, and expert judgment are critical.

Co-Owner | Executive Construction Recruiter & Consultant | Licensed Contractor & Realtor

Co-Owner | Executive Recruiter & Consultant | Licensed Contractor & Realtor

Claudine LaRovere

Claudine LaRovere is a high-energy serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of business leadership experience across construction, real estate, and professional development. Known for her exceptional ability to identify top-performing talent and strategic opportunities, she brings a dynamic and results-driven approach to consulting, recruitment, and client success.

As a licensed contractor and licensed Arizona realtor, Claudine leverages her industry insight to support clients with executive recruitment, hiring strategy, and career development services, while also operating a successful real estate fix-and-flip business.

Expertise:

Executive construction industry recruitment & talent strategy
Career development coaching & leadership training
Licensed contractor and active real estate investor specializing in property redevelopment
Strategic business development and entrepreneurial growth execution
Proven ability to evaluate business potential — spotting winners and avoiding pitfalls
High-performance team building with passion, enthusiasm, and energy

Claudine is a trusted advisor to both clients and business partners, helping organizations build winning teams and scale sustainably through strong leadership, talent alignment, and strategic decision-making.

Consultant

Lawrence (Larry) Ibsen

With experience spanning over 350 construction projects, Larry Ibsen brings exceptional insight as a consultant, former contractor, owner/operator, estimator, and project manager. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems, with a focus on both technical performance and contractor evaluation. Larry’s skill set makes him a valuable asset in forensic investigation, remediation consulting, and construction oversight across commercial and institutional projects.

Key Areas of Expertise:

HVAC systems - chillers, boilers, air handlers & ventilation solutions
Domestic hot water systems (recirculation & mixing valve configurations)
Forensic investigation, defect analysis & mechanical remediation strategies
Project and program management, estimating, scheduling, and construction accounting
Contractor evaluation, site inspections, and engineering standards of care reviews

Project Management Admin

Kathryn Pinkerton

As Project Manager and Administrative Lead, Kathryn Pinkerton ensures that every project phase is executed with clarity, consistency, and attention to detail. Her ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and streamline communication makes her an essential link between technical execution and operational excellence. With a calm, organized approach, Kathryn keeps even the most complex efforts on track and aligned with client and company goals.

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