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Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Leopardo Construction has announced a series of executive moves, including the appointment of a new chief financial officer, according to a News release of October 3.

Todd Welch
Courtesy of Leopardo Construction
Leopardo selected Todd Welch as its new chief financial officer, according to the release. Welch has been with Leopardo since 2004, most recently as vice president of finance, according to his LinkedIn profile. In his new role, Welch will oversee all financial aspects of the company.
Other promotions include:
- Steve Smith as executive vice president of markets.
- Leigh McMillen as executive vice president of operations.
- Jessica Sherwood as senior vice president of growth.
- Ralph Barszcz as senior vice president of field operations.
- Ryan Haase as vice president of aviation.
The announcement coincides with Leopardo’s long-term strategic and succession plans designed to support continued growth and foster employee development, according to the release.
“These leaders have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to Leopardo and have a wealth of experience in their respective fields,” Giancarlo Pacini, president of Leopardo Construction, said in the statement. “They are uniquely positioned to take on new responsibilities while continuing to deliver exceptional results for our clients and project partners.”
Leopardo has been in business since 1977 and has two offices in Illinois and one in Ohio. Also opened a new office in Florida in October 2023.
The company has performed work throughout most of the continental United States, according to the company’s website, and some of its market areas include aviation, healthcare, education, industrial and retail. In 2023, Leopardo generated $427 million in revenue, ranking No. 287 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 list of the nation’s top 400 commercial contractors by revenue.
