Barton Malow Co.

Chuck Binkowski is the Chief Operating Officer of Barton Malow Holdings, where he works each day to position Barton Malow for industry growth and transformation. With a focus on ridiculously superior execution, Chuck leads Barton Malow team members to elevate customer service, build relationships, and deliver results on the most complex of construction challenges.

With a career at Barton Malow that spans nearly four decades, Chuck began his career in the construction trades in 1981 and had roles as a laborer, carpenter, and cement finisher and later advanced to General Superintendent. Before becoming COO, Chuck served as General Manager of Barton Malow’s concrete operations, Director of Industrial, Vice President of Energy, and Senior Vice President of Barton Malow’s Central Region.

Chuck regularly gives back to the industry, serving on negotiation committees for laborers, carpenters, operators, and cement finishers. He has participated in leadership roles for The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) for the past seven years, most recently serving on the Board of Directors as the Second Vice President on the Executive Committee. Chuck also sits on the Board of Directors for Life Remodeled in Detroit, Michigan.

Jennifer Sulak Brown is Barton Malow Holdings’ Senior Vice President of People and Culture and Brand, providing leadership for human resources, marketing, engagement, communications, diversity and inclusion, and professional development. In her role, Jennifer develops and inspires her team to cultivate a positive and proactive approach to culture and organizational development that contributes to Barton Malow being one of the best companies to work for.  Previously, Jennifer served as Vice President of Human Resources where she led a team focused on meeting the company’s workforce goals through the development and execution of leadership development, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and flexible work experiences.

Jennifer also serves as a prominent member of several industry associations including The Construction HR Executive Group and multiple community organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Madonna University and an MBA in Strategic Management from Davenport University. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources.

Jon Woodsum is President of Barton Malow Company. In his role, Jon provides overall leadership and strategic direction for industrial based markets including energy, automotive, manufacturing, industrial process, and self-perform building trades.  Jon’s entire professional career has been with Barton Malow Company, where he began as an intern in 1999.  After many years of leading projects in the field, Jon was selected to head up an enterprise-wide technology upgrade, positioning him for a supervisory role in IT systems.  After seven years in leadership, including two as Vice President of Systems, Jon returned to his true passion within project delivery as Vice President, and eventually Senior Vice President, of the company’s industrial markets.

This diverse background enables Jon to bring a deep understanding of how technology and innovation can be leveraged to increase business performance. His passion for cultivating a highly engaged and intensely collaborative team directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity, resulting in increased value for clients.

Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy. He’s also a founding member of the University of Michigan Construction Board of Advisors and a graduate of Leadership Detroit Class XXXVI.

As Barton Malow’s Executive Vice President, MaryAnn leads the enterprise’s LIFTbuild entity. In her role, MaryAnn is responsible for defining the strategy and structure of the LIFTbuild entity and helping the team develop as an organization. A key member of the executive leadership team, MaryAnn provides executive oversight and direction enabling the enterprise to reach its goals, strategies, and priorities consistent with its core purpose and values. MaryAnn also coordinates legal services and works with legal team members throughout the Family of Companies. 

MaryAnn began her legal career as a real estate lawyer in private practice and has worked in-house for the last 15 years at Barton Malow as well as publicly traded, international, and other privately held companies. 

MaryAnn earned a B.A. in Sociology with highest distinction from the University of Michigan where she was a member of the Michigan Marching Band, and graduated from Harvard Law School where she was an editor on the Harvard Environmental Law Review.  She was a recipient of the 2015 First Chair Rising Star Award and the 2002 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston, Inc., Golden Hammer Award. She’s very involved in the swimming community in southeast Michigan and its diversity and inclusion efforts.

Ryan Maibach is the President and CEO of Barton Malow Holdings. A fourth-generation builder, Ryan spent time in the family business at a young age and chose to pursue a construction engineering degree at Purdue University. Upon completion, Ryan began his career at Barton Malow Company as a project engineer in 1997.

In 2011, Ryan was named President of Barton Malow Company. Since that time, he has expanded the enterprise through rapid alignment, strategic growth, and innovation. With a vision for industry transformation, Ryan leads the Barton Malow Family of Companies through a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. His passion for making a positive impact on the industry is rivaled only by his unique ability to connect with employees and serve his community.

Ryan’s serves on leadership boards for the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Children’s Fund, and The Parade Company. Previous honors include Crain’s Detroit Business 40 under 40, 2010 Engineering Society of Detroit Young Engineer of the Year, and 2009 Building Design & Construction’s 40 Under 40.

Somil Shah is Barton Malow Holdings’ Vice President of Finance. Somil brings over twenty years of experience in financial management roles to Barton Malow. As Vice President of Finance, Somil’s aim is to create a collaboration between finance and the rest of the organization, helping Barton Malow achieve its strategic goals by producing successful business plans. Since joining the company in 2018, Somil has led financial reporting, treasury management, accounting, payroll, and project control efforts. He is also responsible for forecasting, business planning, and collaborating with executive leadership.

Somil holds an MBA degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the Detroit College of Business in addition to holding a CPA license. He is dedicated to his local community and sits on the boards of the FME Federal Credit Union, The Hindu Temple of Canton, and Nadanta, Inc.

Todd Ketola is the Chief Operating Officer of Barton Malow Builders, tasked with aligning the leadership team at Barton Malow Builders to connect with clients and build strong project teams. Todd brings over 35 years of experience to his role, providing customer satisfaction, and guiding projects from start to finish. As a second-generation builder, Todd knows the construction industry inside and out. Todd began his career as a superintendent and spent time working as a project manager before becoming the youngest Vice President in Barton Malow history.

Todd has been instrumental in growing Barton Malow’s higher education portfolio, including several key projects such as the University of Notre Dame Campus Crossroads project. Todd is committed to providing each client with Barton Malow’s full resources to meet their requirements. In addition to leading Barton Malow Builders, Todd dedicates his time to the local community, serving as the director of the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.