Global engineering and construction company Haskell named John-Paul Saenz as president as part of a series of promotions and appointments in its leadership team.
Saenz, previously executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeds Jim O’Leary as president. O’Leary will continue as Haskell’s chairman and CEO.
“This is a proud and energizing moment in Haskell’s history, and it is an honor to have JP in this role and as a partner,” O’Leary said in a Jan. 30 news release. “We move forward with confidence, purpose and optimism, united by a bold vision for the next decade and an unwavering commitment to putting people first.”
The Jacksonville-based company said O’Leary will remain focused on Haskell’s new vision, strategic direction and workplace culture as it enters its seventh decade.
Saenz is the fourth president in the company’s history. He will oversee operations, finance, human resources and technology.
Saenz joined Haskell as a project manager in 1997 and has held such roles as director of construction, vice president of food and beverage and vice president of Latin America.
Haskell is preparing a 10-year strategic roadmap and plans to move into its new headquarters in the 701 San Marco tower on the Downtown Southbank by the end of March, with new signs with the company’s name atop the building.
Other executive leadership changes were:
• Pete Kinsley was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kinsley joined Haskell’s executive leadership team in 2017 and most recently served as operations president – planning & development. He will lead the company’s global operations.
• Chris Eyrick was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee general accounting, legal, asset management, global tax and risk management.
• Kally Gibbs was promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer overseeing information technology, project information and controls, business systems and processes and enterprise support.
• Brad Slappey has transitioned from executive vice president and chief financial officer to the newly created role of chief strategy officer. He will continue overseeing Dysruptek, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and innovation.
• Mike Woods becomes operations president – planning and development, transitioning from his role as operations president – construction and manufacturing.
• Matt Gulden was promoted to operations president – construction and manufacturing. He will lead teams responsible for client relations, estimating, procurement, scheduling, contract administration, staffing, project controls and construction resource coordination.
• Ryan Hollister was promoted to operations president – trades and supply. He will oversee Haskell’s Permanent Craft Employee Program, construction services, Haskell Steel, Oreair Electric, Cortez Mechanical and BlueDiamond Supply.
Haskell provides architecture, engineering, construction and consulting services with a workforce of more than 3,000 employees across more than 25 office locations worldwide.