GH Phipps Announces Promotions
Greenwood Village, Colo., — August 15, 2011 — GH Phipps Construction Companies announced the appointment of Gary Constant as Vice President. Constant, who has been with the Company since 1988, will be responsible for oversight of Market Sector Leaders, Business Development, and Preconstruction.
In a related move, the Company also announced that Chris Pedersen, will take on the role of Vice President and will have responsibility for Office Operations and Concrete Services. Pedersen has been with the Company for 24 years. Chris Pedersen will provide management expertise and guidance with oversight of office operations, management and direction of employees.
In addition Roger Treichler was promoted to Director of Special Projects for the Company. Treichler has been with GH Phipps for 16 years with experience in preconstruction and project management. Mr. Treichler leads a team focused on projects that require a streamlined approach that includes both a quick turn around and a seamless transition from preconstruction through closeout.
“As a company focused on growth, we needed greater alignment at the senior level, and a focus on growth drivers in different vertical markets. This offers us a unique advantage to meet the needs of a much wider customer base,” said Kurt Klanderud, President of GH Phipps.
Gary Constant will lead GH Phipps’ continuous networking with customers, suppliers and subcontractors, creating complete visibility across the whole value chain of the construction industry. “GH Phipps has continued a long tradition of keeping its people employed and productive, and is positioning itself to build on historical growth in key markets,” said Constant.
About GH Phipps Construction Companies
GH Phipps is an employee-owned full service Construction Manager/General Contractor. Revenues over $280 million make GH Phipps one of Colorado's largest contractors and one of the nation's top 400 contractors since 1985. Corporate headquarters are located in Greenwood Village, Colorado with branch offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Fort Collins, Colorado.