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. As a leader with a focus on ridiculously superior execution, Chuck encourages Barton Malow team members to elevate customer service, build relationships, and deliver results on the most complex challenges in the construction industry.

With a career at Barton Malow that spans over 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.

For over six years, he participated in leadership roles for The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) and has previously served on the Board. 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, 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. Recently, Barton Malow won Crain’s 2021 HR Excellence Award for Managing Change. 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, team member 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. As President of Barton Malow Company, Jon Woodsum has a 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 and Chief Legal Officer, MaryAnn guides the organization’s legal strategy, coordinates legal services, and works with legal team members throughout the Family of Companies. A key member of the executive leadership team, MaryAnn also provides executive oversight and direction enabling the enterprise to reach its goals, strategies, and priorities consistent with its core purpose and values.

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 named a 2022 Notable in Corporate Counsel by Crain’s Detroit Business, a 2021 DBusiness Top Corporate Counsel, and 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 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 positively impacting the industry is rivaled only by his unique ability to connect with team members 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.

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 38 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 providing leadership for Barton Malow Builders, Todd dedicates his time to the local community,  his church, and remains an active member of the Associated General Contractors of Michigan after previously serving as a past president.

As Barton Malow Holdings’ Vice President of Branding and Communications, Dana provides creative and strategic direction to the Barton Malow Family of Companies’ brands while overseeing a talented team of marketing and communication professionals across North America. She brings a vision that inspires her team to continually strengthen Barton Malow’s brand, reputation, and unique approach to marketing Barton Malow’s services.

Dana is a certified professional services marketer (CPSM) and dedicated member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), acquiring the prestigious Fellow designation in 2013 after serving in various local, regional, and national capacities within the organization. Dana regularly speaks as a subject matter expert on the topics of marketing, communications, social media, and employee engagement.

A lifelong Michigan native and passionate promoter of the Detroit Region, Dana is a proud graduate of Leadership Detroit (Class XXXVII) and an active member of the Detroit Economic Club. Dana obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing Communications and an MBA from Wayne State University.

Somil Shah is Barton Malow Holding’s Vice President of Finance. Somil brings over twenty years of experience in financial management roles to Barton Malow. As Vice President of Finance, Somil aims 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 Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license. In addition to being a leader in construction finance, he is dedicated to his local community and sits on the boards of The Hindu Temple of Canton and Nadanta, Inc.

Brandon Yezbick is Barton Malow Holdings’ Vice President of Lean. Brandon began his career at Barton Malow as a Cost Engineer and helped to launch Barton Malow’s SAP implementation. In his current role as Vice President of Lean, Brandon oversees Barton Malow’s continued focus on maximizing the power of our team members to accelerate improvement in how we build, resulting in added value for Barton Malow, our clients, and our communities.

In addition to providing leadership Barton Malow’s Lean efforts, Brandon also dedicates his time to construction industry organizations. He is an active member of the Project Management Institute, Lean Construction Institute, and the Lean Enterprise Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Michigan State University.

Cesar Diaz is Barton Malow Holding’s Vice President of Data Analytics. In this role, Cesar oversees the external business environment through scanning and research and leverages business intelligence tools to support decision-making. He supports capital allocation team initiatives to support investment strategies and supports the Innovation team and other special projects as needed.

Cesar served as Controller and Senior Director at Barton Malow from 2007 to 2017, leading financial management processes, policies, and programs for 150 construction projects valued at more than $1 Billion per year. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Chief Financial Officer for a national construction management and general contracting firm, providing strategic direction in driving financial growth and sustainability in alignment with corporate objectives. Cesar brings 19 years of experience overseeing robust financial management processes and guiding senior leaders on the attainment of strategic and financial objectives.

Cesar obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State University.

Lindsey Rem is Barton Malow Holdings’ Vice President of Business Transformation. In her role, she provides leadership for the continued development and alignment of an innovative technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) strategy throughout the Family of Companies. She is also responsible for identifying new business models to ensure the long-term relevancy of the core business.

Lindsey began her more than twenty-year career with Barton Malow working on projects in the field before becoming a part of the SAP Implementation team where she learned to effectively deploy technology across the company. Her strong passion for leveraging technology to increase project performance led her to establish a cohesive VDC and technology strategy across the company to increase Barton Malow’s competitive advantage.

Lindsey obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Letters, and Society from the University of Chicago, where she was part of the varsity soccer team.

Neal Morton serves as Barton Malow Holdings’ Senior Vice President of Planning + Safety + Risk, and also oversees preconstruction and planning activities for Barton Malow Builders. Neal is a twenty-six-year veteran of the construction industry and is currently providing his leadership to enhance Barton Malow’s risk management program, producing better alignment with our safety initiatives while also leveraging the company’s insurance programs. Neal works tirelessly to help Barton Malow’s goal of building it safe, with no exceptions.  

In addition to providing leadership for Barton Malow’s construction safety and risk initiatives, Neal dedicates his time to sharing his knowledge with industry organizations by presenting at industry conferences including the Autodesk University, Associated General Contractors In-House Risk Managers Surety and Risk Management, and IRMI Construction Risk conferences. 

Neal holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Construction Management from the University of Michigan. He has been honored with the Building Design & Construction’s AEC 40 under 40 award.