Rockford Construction Promotes Shane Napper to Chief Operating Officer
Rockford Construction, a nationally recognized construction, real estate development and property management firm, today announced that Shane Napper has been named the company’s chief operating officer, effective today.
“Shane has been instrumental to our success at Rockford,” said Mike VanGessel, CEO of Rockford Construction. “Looking toward our future and continued growth strategy, it was critical we have someone overseeing operations who not only understands the construction industry, but who is immersed in all aspects of our business, from design to development to property management. Shane understands the big picture. He is a natural leader and perfect fit for this new role.”
Napper will continue to serve as the president of construction, while also assuming his new role as COO over all Rockford service groups. As COO, Napper will be tasked with driving collaboration, innovation and integration of all Rockford services to provide a higher level of service and more comprehensive outcomes to its clients.
"I feel incredibly honored to take on the role of chief operating officer for Rockford. I’ve had the privilege of working at Rockford for my entire career, and I feel like I’ve grown right alongside the company. I truly believe in this team. As an organization, we understand the industry, and I feel we have the people, the expertise and the vision to absolutely transform the way we think about the lifecycle of buildings and the integration of building design, development, construction and management."
Shane Napper, Rockford Construction President of Construction and COO
Napper is a builder at heart, and began his career at Rockford more than 25 years ago. He has served in a variety of different capacities, including superintendent, project manager, director of preconstruction, and executive vice president. Since he was named president of construction in 2017, Napper has played an integral role in creating synergy among Rockford’s three groups: construction, development and property management.
Unique to the industry, Rockford provides a holistic range of services to its clients – from design and development to construction, trades, facilities and property management. By understanding the built environment, from inception through execution to long-term management, Rockford is able to better support its clients throughout the entire lifecycle of building ownership, leading to more creative, innovative and value-driven solutions.
“We are incredibly proud to have one of our own elevated to the COO position,” said Tom McGovern, Senior Vice President. “At Rockford, we pride ourselves in providing our team members with a variety of career paths, and the tools, learning and experiences that support their professional growth and development. Shane’s ascendance from Superintendent to chief operating officer is a direct reflection of our commitment.”
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