Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. has tapped a construction vet to head its work west.
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Courtesy of Gilbane Building Co.
Ryan Heeter has joined the company as senior vice president and leader of the Western Division, which includes California, Arizona and Nevada, according to a Announcement of June 20.
Heeter brings more than 25 years of experience to Gilbane spanning all major markets and delivery methods, according to the release. His past projects include the Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s California Healthcare Facility in Stockton, California. Gilbane told Construction Dive.
Before joining Gilbane, Heeter was the vice president of San Mateo, Calif.-based Truebeck Construction, according to his LinkedIn. He was also senior vice president of XL Construction, based in Milpitas, California.
“[Heeter’s] The expertise in developing high-performance equipment aligns with our commitment to developing talent and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders,” said Paul Choquette III, regional president of Gilbane Building Co., in the statement
The company has had a busy 2024 on its executive front. In April, the contractor named one of its executives, Ted Holt, as a division leader of its Mid-Atlantic officesand on January 1, current CEO Adam Jelen took the reins how former CEO Tom Laird transferred to president.
