Baldwin & Shell Announces Promotions, Leadership Changes

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by Stephanie Baker ([email protected]) January 11, 2014 2:13 pm 466 views 

Little Rock-based Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., a 68-year old construction firm and one of the largest in the state, announced changes in leadership and several promotions throughout its divisions.

Scott Copas, new President and CEO, said, “We are mindful and proud of our achievements over the last 68 years and the many people that have helped mold the core standards and values of service to our clients. We also realize that building construction has evolved into a highly technical operation relying on strategic planning, engineering, technology and advanced equipment and tools to meet the tight budgets and constricted time frames that our clients expect. Therefore, the logistics of a project and, more importantly, the people that manage these logistics determine its success and ultimately the success of our company.

“For the last year we have focused on our people and their expertise to strategically align their talents with our mission. We are determined to provide every employee the tools, education, competitive salary and benefits and visionary leadership from our new management team to help them succeed and grow. We will search for the best and brightest new talent and continue to develop the skills of our current staff. Our primary focus is on opportunities for our employees and solutions for our clients. That is the winning strategy for the future that we intend to embrace.”

Promotions and leadership changes included:

  • Bob Shell is assuming the role of Chairman of the Board
  • Scott Copas has been promoted to President and CEO
  • Doug Henson has been promoted to Executive Vice President and COO
  • Hank Johns has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Preconstruction Services
  • Karl Bartley has been promoted to Vice President of Field Operations
  • Patrick Tenney has been promoted to President – Northwest Arkansas Division
  • Rick Terry has been promoted to President – Northeast Arkansas Division
  • Bobby Gosser, Jr has been promoted to President – Central Arkansas Division
  • Steve Hurley has been promoted to President – Construction Services Division
  • Ted Grumbine has been promoted to Vice President of Project Management and Quality Control
  • Jim Minor has been promoted to Vice President – Northwest Arkansas Division
  • Tony Curtis has been promoted to Senior Project Manager – Central Arkansas Division
  • Michael Meadors has been promoted to Chief Estimator – Central Arkansas Division
  • Chuck Hesselbein has been promoted to Director of Estimating & Preconstruction Services
  • Jeff Marcussen has been promoted to Director of BIM/CADD Services
  • Randall Haynes has been promoted to Chief Estimator of the Northwest Arkansas Division
  • Ron Pitts is assuming the position as Controller
  • Randy Shannon has been promoted to Senior Accounting Specialist
  • Clay Johns has been promoted to Assistant Project Superintendent