Bancroft Construction Co.

As President and CEO, Greg is focused on customer satisfaction as well as employee development. Greg demonstrates a strong proficiency in working with large facilities programs. His leadership skills enable him to successfully coordinate the implementation, planning, scheduling, and direction of all projects from project scope development to completion. Owners appreciate his fairness and patience in dealing with all project issues, personnel, and stakeholders. He has experience with all project delivery methods including Design-Build, CMa, CMc and Lump Sum. Currently, Greg is serving as President of the Wilmington Senior Center Board of Directors and is a member of the Board of Directors for AIA Delaware.

Education:
MBA
University of Delaware

BS, Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University

Training & Certifications:
LEED Accredited Professional

Favorite activity at work:
Motivating and inspiring people and teams to do more than they think they are capable.  Learning a client’s business and understanding how we can best help them achieve their goals.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Spending time with family, running, biking, swimming, playing poker, reading and watching European Association Football (soccer).

As the Chief Financial Officer, Jack is responsible for managing all aspects of Bancroft’s financial, accounting, procurement and Information technology groups. Jack’s experience and understanding of all aspect’s of the construction business allows him to be a valuable resource to all departments within the organization. With over 30 years of experience at Bancroft and 38 years in finance and accounting Jack is able to bring a unique understanding of the construction business. Jack’s strength is combining his in-depth history with Bancroft along with his financial background to assist other Bancroft team members solve complicated business problems.

Education:
BS, Accounting
University of Delaware

MS, Accounting
Widener University

Training & Certifications:
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional

Favorite activity at work:

Working with Business Planning Team to provide overall Corporate vision and direction. Also Jack finds great pleasure in working with others to find innovative solutions to difficult issues.

Favorite activities outside work:

Spending time with family, children and grandson; coaching and playing Ice Hockey; traveling; fitness training; any outdoor activity and working in the yard.

As Vice President of Preconstruction Services, Mike oversees the Preconstruction Team’s effort to Bancroft’s continued success. Mike has the proven ability to manage all the types of services we offer our clients. Whether it’s GC, CM, or Design-Build, he approaches each project, large or small, with the same intensity to ensure we exceed the customer’s expectations. Mike has extensive experience on institutional, K-12 schools and higher education projects. He has demonstrated an ability to focus on project schedules and cost control to meet the goals of each individual project. His relationships with facilities personnel have a lasting effect that makes owner representatives eager to continue working with him.

Education:
BS, Civil Engineering
University of Delaware

Training & Certifications:
LEED Accredited Professional

Delaware Contractors Association

Bart’s experience in all phases of the building construction process and his leadership skills enable him to successfully coordinate the implementation, planning, scheduling and logistics of projects from the early development of project scope to the project’s completion. Bart’s more than 30 years of industry experience has provided him the skills to lead project teams from the preconstruction phase through commissioning and turnover. Bart’s expertise in Construction Management allows him to work directly with the customer to ensure that their project success factors are being achieved and the project schedules are being met.

Bart’s attention to detail and cost control procedures make him a valuable resource for owners and to his project teams. His ability to anticipate and prepare for all possible scenarios help his project teams maintain both schedule and budget on their assigned projects.

Education:
Business Economics and Finance
University of Pittsburgh

Training & Certifications:
LEED Accredited Professional

Favorite activity at work:
Hiring the next great Bancroft employee!

Favorite activity outside of work:
Big game hunting and enjoying the great outdoors.

As Project Executive, Kelli Racca brings a focus on the perspective of the client and is responsible for providing leadership for the whole project team to ensure that clients’ goals are kept front and center.  With 15 years of experience working on the owners “side”, developing and maintaining relationships to create exceptional projects has been Kelli’s driving force in her 28-year career in the design and construction field.   As a registered architect, she provides a complete view in the experiences of project processes from early conceptual planning through active management of owner occupancy to existing building assessment.

This unique combination of experience provides our clients with the assurance that they have a strong advocate for their project needs in Kelli.

Education:
MA, Urban Affairs and Public Policy
Specialization, Historic Preservation
University of Delaware

BA, Architecture
University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Favorite activity at work:
Brainstorming with colleagues from 10,000 feet to a spot on the ground in order to tie together program needs, dreams, and built-from in order to define to the meet a client’s needs…while maybe uncovering a few surprises along the way.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Feeding my family and friends including three resident dogs, one bird, three turtles, and a pond full of koi. Cooking also includes brewing beer…I come from a long line of beer brewers apparently.

As Regional Project Director, Ron Wilbraham is responsible for managing Operations and client relationships at all Bristol-Myers Squibb locations.? He has direct Business Development responsibilities to effectively manage the work acquisition process in the region by identifying, generating, and building new relationships and business opportunities that support Bancroft’s sales and marketing strategies. He has worked in every aspect of construction since 1989 – as a superintendent, project engineer and project manager – and serves as a mentor in the development of our next generation of leaders.

Education:
Professional and Continuing Studies
Rowan University

Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Electronics/Instrumentation Technology
Salem Community College

Favorite activity at work:
Building strong and meaningful relationships that develop into opportunities to deliver superior services.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Any outdoor activity Hunting, Fishing, Skiing and hanging out on the beach or by the pool.

Bob Batley serves as Vice President of Business Development at Bancroft Construction and leads the Work Acquisition Group.With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, customer service, and strategic planning, Bob is often sought out for his business advice, mission driven decision making, and trusted opinions. As a former business owner, current board member, and a consultant, Bob understands the goals, schedule pressures, and fiduciary responsibilities of capital projects and works tirelessly to produce winning results.

“My job is to bring the right people together and get out of the way. When I am able to do that, synergy happens and great things occur.”

Education:
BS, Business Administration & Management
Shippensburg University

Westtown School – 1981

Training & Certifications:
Fellow, Leadership Philadelphia

Favorite activity at work:
Working collaboratively with a team of co-workers, designers, and clients to achieve something bigger than ourselves.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Hiking with my rescue beagles, traveling with my wife, and watching World Cup soccer.

Cindy is responsible for human resources, talent management, training, organizational development, and other initiatives designed to effectively steward employee and company resources to achieve Bancroft’s goals and objectives. She is a strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leader whose career success has spanned the private and public sectors. Cindy has proudly served in senior leadership positions where she was responsible for pioneering strategies to enhance employee and constituent engagement, leadership training and development, talent acquisition and management, culture and change management, marketing and branding, corporate social responsibility, and more to improve organizational effectiveness. In addition, she enjoys being involved in many business and community organizations.

Education:
MS, Organizational Leadership
Wilmington University

BS, Human Resources
University of Delaware

Training & Certifications:
Rotary Club of Wilmington

Society for Human Resource Management

Favorite activity at work:
Creating and implementing innovative initiatives that have a positive impact on employee personal and professional growth and Bancroft as an organization. It’s incredibly rewarding to collaborate each day with talented people who are authentic and demonstrate a true commitment to exceeding expectations in everything they do.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Creating lasting memories by spending quality time with family and friends; health and wellness; volunteerism; and traveling.

As Director of Marketing, Rob Jadick is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Bancroft’s Marketing Department and has an integral role in the company’s Work Acquisition Group Leadership. Rob brings an exceptional blend of experience, skills and versatility which allows him to serve in the dual capacity of Project Executive. With over 20 years of Project Management experience, including 13 with Bancroft, Rob provides a unique operations perspective and years of critical solution and problem solving skills to his role as Director of Marketing.

Education:
BA, Graphic Design
Salisbury University

Professional and Continuing Studies
Business Management
University of Delaware

Training & Certifications:
LEED Accredited Professional

Favorite activity at work:
Working with some of the brightest and creative people in the business to come up with innovative solutions that delight our customers and exceed their expectations.

Favorite activity outside of work:
Supporting our kids at high school sporting events; Fitness, weight training and enjoying both the Delaware beaches and Ocean City, Maryland.