BE&K BUILDING GROUP - Key Persons


Candace Watson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President Human Resources
Candace is responsible for all human resource functions company-wide including organizational development, recruiting, benefits, compensation, compliance, and diversity. She holds Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credentials and has over 20 years of industry experience. Candace earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University.

Courtney Skunda Hall

Job Titles:
  • Business Development
Courtney is based out of BE&K Building Group's Research Triangle Park office and is responsible for local/regional business development efforts, with an emphasis on the company's Biotech + Pharma Center of Excellence. She has nearly 15 years of industry experience having recently served as Director of Projects + Prospects for the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech). Courtney is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Frank Holley - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
With more than 40 years' experience in the construction industry and more than 28 years with the company, Frank provides comprehensive oversight and leadership for all of BE&K Building Group's operations nationwide. He is responsible for corporate strategy development and growth, as well as ensuring the company's continued focus on its clients and its people.

Hope Alexander

Job Titles:
  • Vice President Business Development
  • Business Development
Hope is responsible for BE&K Building Group business development efforts nationwide. She delivers 30 years' industry experience selling, marketing, and managing all aspects of architecture, engineering, and construction, with specialization in material handling and building industry-related technology services. Hope maintains a keen awareness of market dynamics and the latest innovations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jeff Thompson - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
  • Business Development
  • Senior Vice President / Business Development
Jeff is responsible for business development efforts for BE&K Building Group throughout the Carolinas. With more than 30 years' experience in the construction industry, Jeff provides specific expertise inBE&K's Centers of Excellence for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Commercial. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jon Fayard

Job Titles:
  • Vice President Business Development
  • Business Development
Jon is responsible for overall growth within all of BE&K Building Group's Centers of Excellence. He also leads our Center of Excellence for Mission Critical clients. Jon possesses a diverse background of experience including more than 10 years in Human Resources, and more than 10 years in Sales and Operations with executive AEC leadership experience. As a credentialed Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC), Jon's sales process captures a project's complete life-cycle ensuring projects are successfully completed and exceed our client's expectations. Jon is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

Kathy Harvey

Job Titles:
  • Finance Controller
Kathy is responsible for daily oversight of the company's financial and accounting department, including all associated reporting responsibilities. She delivers more than 30 years of applicable industry experience having provided accounting and finance services for a number of years for a Fortune 500 Engineering and Construction Services company. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Clemson University.

Kevin Bredeson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Kevin leads Preconstruction + Technology for the company. Kevin has more than 20 years of experience having led full-service preconstruction delivery services for three ENR Top 100 Contractors through the conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases on hundreds of projects in a wide variety of end-markets. Kevin has also pioneered and managed comprehensive technology programs to drive operational excellence through Virtual Design and Construction services.

Leslie Sullivan - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Counsel
Leslie serves as BE&K Building Group's in-house resource responsible for advising the company and its leadership on legal matters and related compliance. Having served as an attorney for more than 20 years, she received her Bachelor of Science in Building Science and Management from Clemson University and later obtained her Juris Doctorate through the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Mark Manos

Job Titles:
  • HSE Director
Mark is responsible for BE&K Building Group's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program. He leads HSE training initiatives, and provides oversight and support for BE&K's HSE professionals, project teams, and subcontracting forces company-wide. Mark has more than 30 years' industry experience, with more than 25 of those years with the company. He holds numerous safety certifications and delivers specific industry experience applicable to each of our Centers of Excellence.

Mike Baumbach - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
Mike is responsible for the overall management of BE&K Building Group's Western North Carolina and South Carolina regional operations, serving clients nationwide. With more than 38 years of industry experience and more than 12 years with the company, Mike also provides specific expertise and company-wide leadership for our Healthcare Center of Excellence. He also delivers significant experience to our Higher Education and Commercial clients. A graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Nick Bilski - Chief Risk Officer

Job Titles:
  • Risk Management Director
Nick is responsible for BE&K Building Group's Risk Management program and all related services. He delivers more than 15 years' experience in the construction industry. His certifications include Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS). He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. BE&K Building Group's deep and broad history of successful on-time and on-budget results for clients spans more than 50 years. Through all levels of our operations, our staff delivers the expertise required to ensure a high degree of client satisfaction.

Pat Chisholm - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
With more than 30 years of industry experience and more than 20 years with the company, Pat provides specific expertise for our Biotech + Pharma, Advanced Manufacturing + Distribution, and Food + Beverage Centers of Excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from John Hopkins University.

Read Ballew

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President Business Unit Leader
Read is responsible for the overall management of BE&K Building Group's Texas regional operations, to include the company's Dallas and Houston regional offices. Read delivers more than 25 years'experience in the engineering and construction industry with a diverse background in numerous vertical markets including mission critical, aerospace, distribution, life sciences, healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, and retail facilities. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He is also a credentialed Professional Engineer.

Rick Helms

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Communications Director
With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Rick is responsible for conceptualizing and leading marketing and communications strategies for the company. He is responsible for coordination of corporate marketing resources to support business development activities, administration of the company's client relationship management system, and strategic direction for communications, branding, promotion, and advertising to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and mission.