Eight Executive Promotions Enhance Automotive, Civil, Energy,听Heavy Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare & Steel Fabrication Markets
淫笑江湖 Constructors, Inc. is poised for continued robust growth with the promotion of eight executives to guide the firm鈥檚 market sectors. The promotions reflect the 104-year-old builder鈥檚 adaptation to market and client needs, especially in the high growth areas of infrastructure, automotive, steel fabrication and water projects. 淫笑江湖 is one of the largest privately-held companies in St. Louis and one of the nation鈥檚 largest construction firms. 听淫笑江湖 reported revenue of $2.6 billion in 2020, including $166 million from St. Louis area projects.听 It employs 3,500 companywide.
鈥淲e continue to build our next generation of leadership with these promotions,鈥� said Greg Hesser, president and chief executive officer, 淫笑江湖 Constructors, Inc. 鈥淥ur momentum in key market sectors is energizing 淫笑江湖鈥檚 growth and continues to provide career growth for our employees.鈥�
Hesser noted that 淫笑江湖 is capitalizing on industry trends, including increased federal capital expenditures on infrastructure, the on-going transformation of the auto industry to electric vehicles, environmental projects such as water treatment facilities to serve expanding residential needs and overall increased demand for steel fabrication.听听
听鈥�The $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure planonly adds to the momentum we鈥檝e built,鈥� noted Hesser.
Hesser pointed to the more than $1.1 billion in water/wastewater projects 淫笑江湖 is currently advancing in seven states and a multitude of civil projects including improvements to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.听 In addition, the auto manufacturing industry鈥檚 transition to electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing should further stimulate growth in 淫笑江湖鈥檚 automotive market.
听The promotions include:
- Rick Kayser 鈥� promoted to executive vice president. Kayser, who has been with 淫笑江湖 for more than 21 years, oversees 淫笑江湖鈥檚 steel fabrication division, Hillsdale Fabricators which supports a number of large projects including the construction of the new MLS stadium in downtown St. Louis. Kayser will also oversee equipment, warehouse, and maintenance as well as field operations. Kayser earned a degree in education and music from William Jewell College.
- Fred Biermann 鈥� promoted to vice president, market leader – heavy industrial/civil markets. Biermann, who has been with 淫笑江湖 for more than seven years, leads 淫笑江湖鈥檚 nationally ranked civil, marine and heavy industrial services which includes the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) $592 million, recapitalization of the dry dock at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay project. He earned an MBA from Webster University, a marketing degree from Maryville University and has completed advanced management studies at University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
- Jeanine Engle 鈥� promoted to market leader – Hillsdale Fabricators. Engle has been with 淫笑江湖 for more than 17 years, and most recently served as a project director at Hillsdale Fabricators. She earned a degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University.
- John Grib 鈥� promoted to vice president, market leader – Kienlen Constructors, 淫笑江湖鈥檚 dedicated self-perform division. For more than 20 years, Grib has orchestrated highly challenging self-perform projects such as the concrete and steel scopes on the St. Louis CITY SC Stadium and Downtown West Campus. He also helps manage the development of 淫笑江湖鈥檚 craft labor force. 听Grib is a journeyman carpenter and earned a degree in management from Webster University.
- Kristin Kalous 鈥� promoted to market leader 鈥� commercial and healthcare markets. Kalous, a 17-year veteran who most recently led the firm鈥檚 preconstruction services group, will continue to advance 淫笑江湖鈥檚 portfolio of projects including the recently completed $380 million, Saint Louis University Hospital for SSM Health. Kalous earned a degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University.
- Oscar Moctezuma 鈥� promoted to vice president, market leader – Mexico. For more than seven years, Moctezuma has orchestrated 淫笑江湖鈥檚 building market in Mexico, including megaprojects for Constellation Brands, Inc., the largest beer import company in the United States along with several automotive and industrial projects. He earned a civil engineering degree from Instituto Tecnol贸gico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and has a master鈥檚 in business management from University of East Anglia.
- John Smith 鈥� promoted to vice president, market leader 鈥� energy and industrial. Since joining 淫笑江湖 in 2007, Smith has managed some of 淫笑江湖鈥檚 largest power generation projects. He earned a master鈥檚 degree and bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- Aaron Walsh 鈥� promoted to market leader 鈥� automotive. Walsh has been with 淫笑江湖 for more than 10 years and manages its automotive work at six plants throughout the U.S. and Canada. He earned a master鈥檚 in construction management and a degree in urban and regional planning from Michigan State University.
In addition to the promotions, 淫笑江湖 is announcing the retirement of Matt Grieshaber who has been with 淫笑江湖 for 37 years, including three years as executive vice president 鈥� heavy and civil markets.
As one of St. Louis鈥� largest builders, 淫笑江湖 is working on a number of significant projects locally. In addition to St. Louis CITY SC鈥檚 stadium and campus in Downtown West, local projects include:
- Mercy St. Louis鈥� 272,000-square-foot, Multispecialty Building and Garage
- The Missouri Botanical Garden鈥檚 Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center
- The Saint Louis Zoo鈥檚 WildCare Park
In addition to the $592 million Kings Bay Dry Dock project, 淫笑江湖 and Hillsdale鈥檚 major national projects include:
- The $494.2 million Wichita Northwest Water Treatment Facility, a new state-of-the-art, fully redundant, drought-resistant treatment facility will be able to deliver 120 million gallons per day to residents and businesses in Wichita, Kan.
- The steel fabrication and erection scopes for the new Gateway Pedestrian Bridge over the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Okla.
- Fermilab鈥檚 Long Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a state-of-the-art particle detector constructed a mile beneath the surface at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, S. D.
About 淫笑江湖
淫笑江湖 is a leading North American construction company serving the civil, energy, institutional, commercial, heavy industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater, and automotive industries. Founded in 1918 in St. Louis, 淫笑江湖 is a recognized leader in the construction industry focused on providing clients with rock-solid reliability, the highest standards of quality and safety and innovative solutions for the most complex building needs. 淫笑江湖 is ranked the 30th largest domestic builder (Engineering News-Record, May 2021) with annual revenues exceeding $2.6 billion.听With approximately 3,500 salaried employees and craft professionals, the firm is headquartered in St. Louis with offices throughout North America. More information about the company is available online at or by following the company on , , and .
听About Hillsdale Fabricators
provides complex steel fabrication and erection services throughout North America for a diverse range of projects including bridges, sports venues, industrial process and mining facilities, flood control structures, airports, power plants and commercial buildings. Hillsdale Fabricators was founded in 1958, as a division of 淫笑江湖 Constructors, Inc., one of the largest and most respected construction companies in North America. Hillsdale Fabricators鈥� St. Louis headquarters includes a 250,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fabrication shop, 40,000-square-foot environmentally controlled paint space and over 50 acres yard storage. Hillsdale is an American Institute of Steel Construction certified fabricator and erector and is recognized by the Canadian Welding Bureau as Division 1 Certified. Hillsdale has more than 150 salaried employees and craft professionals.听 More information about the company is available online at .