HARTLAND, WI., January 2, 2025 – ESI Group, a leading design-build firm specializing in climate-controlled facilities, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Hamilton to Vice President of Preconstruction and the transition of Joe Barke from Preconstruction Manager to Project Manager. These strategic promotions reflect the company’s commitment to its continued growth and success in the ever-evolving construction industry.
With more than 30 years of experience in the estimating field, Jason Hamilton brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role as Vice President of Preconstruction. Jason has played an integral part in ESI Group’s successful project estimations, and his extensive background in cost analysis, combined with his recent completion of CEBA Certified Professional training, positions him as a key asset to the company’s preconstruction operations. In his new role, Jason will oversee the development of our project estimates and continue strengthening trade partner relationships.
“Jason’s technical expertise and dedication to precision have been critical in driving ESI Group’s growth,” said Brad Barke, President and Founder of ESI Group. “We’re confident that his leadership in preconstruction will play a key role in positioning us for continued success as we expand our portfolio of climate-controlled facilities.”
In addition, Joe Barke, previously serving as Preconstruction Manager, will transition to the role of Project Manager. Joe’s deep understanding of project design, cost estimating, and client relations makes him ideally suited to take on this new responsibility. As Project Manager, Joe will oversee the execution of construction projects, ensuring that the company’s high quality and safety standards are maintained throughout the building process.
“We are excited for Joe’s continued growth within ESI Group. His experience and leadership in preconstruction will bring invaluable perspective as he now manages projects in the field,” said Kyle Timmer, Director of Project Management at ESI Group. “Joe’s transition to Project Manager is a natural next step in his career, and we are confident he will continue to drive exceptional results for our clients.”
These promotions are part of ESI Group’s broader strategy to enhance its leadership team as it looks to the future. As a premier design-build firm specializing in climate-controlled facilities, the company remains committed to innovation, client satisfaction, and delivering industry-leading solutions for its customers.
For more information on ESI Group, visit https://www.esigroupusa.com.
About ESI Group
ESI Group is a nationally recognized design, engineering, and construction services firm for climate-controlled facilities. Since 1991, our team has specialized in food and beverage processing and storage solutions to improve efficiencies, mitigate costs, and ensure compliance. Our success is driven by providing value to help customers build, manage, and grow their business. ESI Group has several large projects underway or recently completed. For more information, visit https://esigroupusa.com/projects and follow us @esigroupusa.
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