AEM Names Charlie O’Brien as Senior Vice President

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named Charlie O"Brien as senior vice president in recognition of his expanded leadership responsibilities for the association. These include activities under AEM's new strategic plan, initiated in 2012, to better serve all members" current and future business-development needs. In addition to increased responsibilities since joining AEM in 2007, O"Brien has taken a leadership role with expanded responsibilities in development of strategic initiatives to achieve the plan's Key Result Area goals and objectives, and AEM goals development to continue implementation of the strategic plan.   He was also instrumental in development of the vision for … Read more

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NAWIC Installs New National President, Board Members

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FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Association of Women in Construction has installed Cindy Johnsen, CBT, CDS, CIT, as its 58th national president during NAWIC's Annual Meeting and Convention. Johnsen, an office administrator III for Granite Construction Company, has been a member of NAWIC's San Bernardino-Riverside, Calif. Chapter since 1997. Johnsen has exciting plans for her term as NAWIC president. She said, “My vision is to start the development of professional development programs in NAWIC that can be published and utilized throughout the industry to develop strong leaders/mentors and great employees.” Asked about her top priority while in office, Johnsen … Read more

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Robert Betz Promoted to Senior Vice President for McCarthy’s San Diego Office

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has promoted Robert Betz to senior vice president for the company’s San Diego office. Betz assumed this position following a six-month transition period working in tandem with Ron Hall, former executive vice president of the San Diego office, who recently retired from McCarthy after 25 years with the firm. Having joined McCarthy in 1994, Betz has accumulated 18 years of expertise serving in various leadership roles for McCarthy’s Southern California Division. In his new position as senior vice president, he is responsible for the financial performance and overall operations of McCarthy’s San … Read more

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Balfour Beatty hires new senior VP for Houston division

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Balfour Beatty Construction announced named John Waltz as senior vice president for the Houston division’s Large Projects group. In this role, he will help the company grow its presence in Houston as a leading contractor for vertical construction projects. “We”ve had great success providing clients with interior construction services in the Houston area for 31 years,” said Steve Mechler, president of Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division. “John brings additional strength to the growing Large Projects group in our Houston office, helping us to expand our operations and better serve our clients.” Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division began as SpawMaxwell Company, … Read more

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Kitchell Contractors Names Dan Pierce President

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — One year after being promoted to senior vice president at Kitchell, Dan Pierce has taken the helm as president of Kitchell Contractors, Inc. “Dan is a natural leader with a deep knowledge of our industry and a keen sense of how to move our business forward,” said Kitchell Corporation President and CEO Jim Swanson. “He has been a part of growing our business for the past 30-plus years, and is the right person to move Kitchell forward and focus on enhancing our core business.” Pierce takes the helm of KCI as Kitchell Corporation closes one of its … Read more

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