Batson-Cook Co.

Curt Rigney held every position in project management at Batson-Cook as he advanced to become the first senior vice president and general manager of Batson-Cook’s Charlotte Division, which was formally established in 2016. He carries overall responsibility for the division’s strategic planning and business development along with the successful delivery of all projects managed by the Charlotte office.

With more than two decades of construction experience, Curt has managed projects ranging from $3.5 million to $400 million, and his personal portfolio tops $1.2 billion. He has spent more than half of his career with Batson-Cook – which he likes to call “the small feel big work company” – and considers his role as senior project manager for Duke Energy Center in Charlotte to be his greatest career accomplishment to date.  

HOMETOWN

Woodstock, GA

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

“Top 20 Under 40 Emerging Leaders,” ENR Southeast

Licensed General Contractor, State of Georgia

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

UNCC Childress Klein Center for Real Estate, Advisory Board

USGBC of North Carolina

Parents Partnered for Preemies

PERSONAL

Wife, Kristie; one daughter, two sons

Self-described tinkerer who likes to work on cars

Enjoys spending time with family, working outdoors, and fishing

With a personal portfolio topping $540 million in healthcare projects alone, Denny Godwin clearly brings a wealth of skill and knowledge to his role as senior vice president and general manager of Batson-Cook’s Atlanta Healthcare operations.

Denny is responsible for the strategic planning, business development, construction operations, and client relationships essential to the growth of the Atlanta Healthcare Division. He oversees a dedicated team of project managers and superintendents who specialize in healthcare construction, are passionate about finding innovative solutions to building quality projects, and never forget that enhancing the healthcare experience for patients is the ultimate goal. 

HOMETOWN

Andover, MA

EDUCATION 

Georgia Southern University; bachelor’s in construction science; minor in business

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Civil Engineering & Construction Management Advisory Board, Georgia Southern University

Associated General Contractors of Georgia

American Society for Healthcare Engineering

American Hospital Association

PERSONAL

Wife, Cyndi; two sons and a daughter

Enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and coaching son’s soccer team

Ed Varnes is the quintessential business development executive, abounding with energy and enthusiasm that fuel his passion to build relationships and assist people in achieving their goals. He personifies Batson-Cook’s core values and approaches his role in building and sustaining the company’s presence in the healthcare sector from a client-centric point of view. 

Ed joined Batson-Cook in 2014, having spent the previous two dozen years in construction operations, preconstruction, and business development for healthcare, high-rise multi-family, and worship facilities. Batson-Cook’s family-oriented culture, core values, and steadfast commitment to clients provide Ed with the ideal environment for building relationships, understanding needs, and developing solutions.

HOMETOWN

Lake Butler, FL

EDUCATION

East Carolina University, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - Construction

Luther Rice Seminary, Master of Arts in Ministry 

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Florida Healthcare Engineers Association

Florida Hospital Association

Leading Age

American Society for Health Care Engineers

PERSONAL

Wife, Teresa; one daughter, one son

Teaches an adult Sunday School class

Enjoys spending time with family, hunting, sporting clays, and music

Evender (Even) Spradlin has more than 25 years of construction experience and has been senior vice president and general manager of the Jacksonville Division since 2012. In this role, he carries overall responsibility for the strategic planning, business development, construction operations, and client relationships essential to the growth of the Jacksonville Division. 

Additionally, Even has led the company’s Florida Healthcare Division since 2014. He oversees the procurement, preconstruction, and construction of all hospital and healthcare projects throughout Florida, with an emphasis in the Northeast, Central, and Tampa Bay regions.

Even began his career at Batson-Cook in 1996 as an office engineer. As he advanced, he soon determined that hospital and healthcare construction would be his specialty. In 2012, he transitioned from project executive to general manager of the Jacksonville Division during construction of the company’s then-largest healthcare project, the $200-million Weaver Tower at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. 

Under Even’s leadership, Batson-Cook’s position in Florida’s hospital and healthcare construction sector has grown impressively. He has a personal portfolio of nearly $548 million in this market sector alone.

HOMETOWN

Port Orange, FL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION

University of Florida; Bachelor of Science in Building Construction

Certified Healthcare Contractor, American Society for Healthcare Administration

LEED AP, BD+C

Certified General Contractor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina

“Top 20 Under 40” Construction Professional; ENR Southeast

“Top 40 Under 40” Professional; Jacksonville Business Journal

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Advisory Board, UNF Department of Construction Management

Christ’s Cupboard Food Bank

Coach for his children’s various athletic teams

PERSONAL

Wife, Michele; one daughter, two sons

Enjoys anything outdoors - spending time with his family on the boat, watching his children’s sports, shooting sports, fishing, and golfing

J. Littleton (Litt) Glover has provided legal and financial counsel to Batson-Cook Company since 1974.  His extensive knowledge of and experience in construction law and finance have allowed him to advise Batson-Cook in an exceptional and professional manner in all areas of operation.  He works diligently to assist the company in avoiding potential problems, and ensures that any problems which do arise are resolved in a fair and favorable manner.

Additionally, Litt serves as president and chief executive officer of Batson-Cook Development Company (BCDC), a sister company founded in 1963 which specializes in the development of commercial and residential properties. Batson-Cook and BCDC, both subsidiaries of Kajima USA, work together to provide complete development and construction services to clients who request them.  Litt plays an integral role in ensuring that the combined services are delivered in a seamless manner.

HOMETOWN

Atlanta, Georgia

EDUCATION 

Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics

University of Virginia School of Law, Juris Doctorate

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

State Bar of Georgia 

American Bar Association 

Brand Group Holdings; Director

PERSONAL

Married; 5 children; 12 grandchildren

Primary hobby is golf

Member; Christ Church, Frederica 

As treasurer and chief financial officer of Batson-Cook, Jeffrey (Jeff) Krall carries ultimate responsibility for the company’s fiscal operations.  For 33 years, he has worked in construction and construction-related accounting, having begun in the field as a project accountant. He then served as project accounting manager, manager of job cost accounting, controller, vice president of finance, and CFO before joining Batson-Cook as CFO.

Jeff is responsible for the accounting, treasury, and information technology functions of the company.

HOMETOWN

Collegedale, TN

EDUCATION

Southern Adventist University; Bachelor of Science in Accounting

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA): active member, past president and past board member of the Georgia chapter; past member of the national organization’s Executive Committee and currently on numerous national CFMA committees

Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (ICCIFP); trustee

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)

PERSONAL

Married; three children

Enjoys golf, sailing, and many other outdoor sports

On the day Joe Appleton began his freshman year at Auburn University, his goal was to become an architect. The day he changed his major to construction, however, is the one still etched so clearly in his mind.

“It was the summer following my freshman year, and I was working as a laborer on a commercial construction project. I noticed one of the general contractor’s project managers, dressed in a collared shirt and tie, walking toward the air-conditioned office trailer.  ‘I’d like to be that guy,’ I thought to myself as I labored under the piercing sun.”

Since architecture courses had failed to pique his interest, Joe acted on his wish and switched his major to building science. He continued to work construction during summer breaks, and graduated three years later with a bachelor of science in building construction.

Now, as Batson-Cook’s senior vice president and general manager of operations for the Atlanta regional office, Joe’s workday seldom requires him to don a dress shirt and tie. It does, however, wrap him in the challenges and rewards of construction, and he wears those well.  He carries ultimate responsibility for strategic planning, business development and construction operations of Batson-Cook’s private commercial work, and also manages other tasks essential to the growth of his division and the company at large. 

Kevin Appleton’s passion for construction and his commitment to building relationships with clients are the primary forces that guide him in his role as chief operations officer.  As COO, Kevin oversees the construction operations of Batson-Cook’s five regional offices. He has been with Batson-Cook his entire 27-year career, and his personal construction portfolio exceeds $1 billion.

It was early in his college career at Auburn University that Kevin knew he wanted to work in field operations for a large commercial contractor.  Immediately upon graduation, he joined Batson-Cook’s Atlanta office as a field engineer and rose through the ranks to become project superintendent.  By this time, he was working almost exclusively on hospital projects.  He thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of this highly-specialized field of construction and the opportunity it afforded him to build relationships with healthcare clients who repeatedly chose Batson-Cook for their construction needs.

Kevin’s proficiency as a builder and the satisfaction he derived from successfully addressing the myriad challenges of healthcare construction led him to transition into healthcare project management. He quickly rose to become senior vice president and manager of Atlanta healthcare construction, overseeing all major healthcare projects for the Atlanta office.  Under his leadership, the company completed several notable healthcare projects, including Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia, and the original construction of and multiple expansions to Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Newnan, Georgia.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Kevin earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Auburn University.  He is a LEED® Accredited Professional and a Certified Healthcare Constructor, the highest level of certification attainable from the American Hospital Association. He is also an active member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.

Giving back to the communities in which he lives and works is a priority for Kevin.  He is a member of the Cumming Chamber of Commerce and participates in the Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization. He also volunteers with Batson-Cook’s annual Clays for a Cause event, which has raised more than $1 million for a variety of Georgia-based not-for-profit organizations since its founding in 2006.

As the vice president human resources and corporate secretary of the Batson-Cook Company, Nancy plays a leading role by providing a full range of human resource services focused on growth and retention. As the first female executive on the leadership team, she understands the importance of inclusion and how it formulates a stronger organization. Her duties include overseeing employee benefits, providing development opportunities and training, recruiting talent, and encouraging open communications.

Nancy joined Batson-Cook as the director of human resources in 2007 and assumed the role of vice president in 2015.

HOMETOWN

 Pensacola, Florida

EDUCATION

LaGrange College, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Member of The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

PERSONAL

Husband and five children

Avid sports fan, War Eagle!

Hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, and most outdoor activities

Paul Meadows began his career with Batson-Cook upon graduation from college in 1984 and now leads the company’s West Point Division as senior vice president and general manager. In this role, he carries ultimate responsibility for the strategic planning, business development, construction operations, and client relationships essential to the growth of the West Point Division.

Paul is a proven leader who personifies the company’s core values in both his personal and professional life. Over the course of his career, he has held both field and office positions and has been involved with multiple high-profile projects managed by the West Point office. His personal portfolio tops $515 million.    

HOMETOWN

Valley, AL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION

Auburn University; Bachelor of Science in Building Science

LEED AP 

Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS 

Board of Directors, Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors, Chamber County Development Authority

Board of Directors, Associated General Contractors of Georgia

City of Valley Planning Commission Committee

PERSONAL

Wife, Ellen; four grown children, three grandchildren

Enjoys running, biking, visiting historical sites, spending time with family

Randy Hall has been president and CEO of Batson-Cook since 2013.  He became the sixth president of the century-old general contracting firm in 2012 and was named CEO a year later.  He carries ultimate responsibility for the firm’s strategic planning, business development, preconstruction services, and construction operations.

Randy guides the company by combining the tools of the construction trade he has honed for more than three decades with the relationships he has developed during that time.  He is a 20-year veteran with Batson-Cook, having risen through the ranks in assignments that afforded him a broad range of both field and office experience. He served as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s West Point, GA, and Atlanta regional offices prior to being named president of the company.

HOMETOWN

Millbrook, AL

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

National Director, Associated General Contractors of America

Board of Directors, Associated General Contractors of Georgia; past president

Executive Board, College of Architecture, Design and Construction; Auburn University

Board of Directors, Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Downtown Atlanta Rotary Club

PERSONAL

Wife, Janet; five adult children

Health and fitness, cycling, and golf

Die-hard Auburn University football fan

Sam Macfie has the perfect personality and expertise for business development in the healthcare sector: A passion for construction, 25 years of experience in healthcare, a degree in economics, and an inveterate desire to help others achieve their goals.

Building relationships and utilizing his experience to help owners take a project from the conceptual to the tangible are what motivate Sam. He is masterful at pairing Batson-Cook’s resources with the needs of its healthcare clients and prospects, making him instrumental in the growth of the company’s portfolio in this market sector.   
  
HOMETOWN

Washington, GA

EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Economics

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Macon (GA) Film Commission

Macon Arts Alliance

PERSONAL

Wife, Sissy; three sons

Enjoys film-making, creating podcasts, cycling and golf

Neha Dugal is breaking new ground at Batson-Cook by focusing her determination to build client relationships in the Dallas market. With more than 15 years’ experience in healthcare development, she possesses a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and the knowledge of what it takes to be successful.

People are who Neha cares about the most, which is why she embodies our core values so well. She enjoys fostering relationships with colleagues and customers alike. This positive collaboration promises a unique partnership throughout the process, from a project’s conception to its completion, and makes her vital to the growth of the company. 

HOMETOWN

Pune, India

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Civil Engineering – Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, India

Masters of Science – Construction Management – Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Member – Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP)

Member – Irving Chamber of Commerce

Member & Networking Committee - American College of Healthcare Executives

Member of Batson-Cook Diversity & Inclusion Committee

PERSONAL

Husband (Arjun), daughters Ava (6 years) and Ria (9 years)

Enjoys spending time with the family, hot yoga, golf, karaoke and playing board games

When it comes to clients building better futures for themselves, Rodney Robinson is driven to ensure that Batson-Cook is there to meet their needs and empower them to achieve success. As vice president of business development, he strives to build strong relationships with everyone he collaborates with, knowing that the dedication and passion of the Batson-Cook team will make the best of every opportunity that comes their way.

Rodney spent nearly three decades in construction operations before turning his focus to business development, managing projects for the healthcare, multi-family, office, education, hospitality, and industrial market sectors. His professional achievements and personal endeavors afford him a well-rounded perspective for assisting Batson-Cook clients in finding innovative building solutions and reaching project goals.

HOMETOWN

Bremen, GA

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Building Construction

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Associated Builders and Contractors

Georgia Economic Developers Authority

Alabama Rural Electric Association

NAIOP

Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Auburn United Methodist Church and AUMC Missions

Habitat for Humanity

Pi Kappa Alpha; Advisor to Upsilon Chapter

PERSONAL

Wife, Patti; two daughters

Enjoys golf, skiing, history, music, bird hunting, and Elvis movies

As vice president of risk management at Batson-Cook, Allen Westmoreland plays a vital role at the company by identifying and minimizing uncertainties that challenge the construction industry. With more than 30 years’ experience, he brings extensive knowledge in construction risks, engineering, insurance and brokerage, and safety best practices. Allen leverages that background to manage the organization’s exposures through assessments of liabilities and enact precautionary steps to mitigate those that are unacceptable.

Allen joined Batson-Cook in 2017 and oversees risk, contracts, procurement and the company’s safety program.

HOMETOWN

 Originally growing up in the Florida panhandle but has lived the last 30 years in Atlanta

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Georgia State University, Master of Business Administration in Risk Management and Finance

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

CFMA, RIMs, AGC Risk and Insurance Committee

Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia

PERSONAL

Wife, Shari; two children, Brady and Grace

Long time board member and president of one of the country’s largest youth sports organizations; baseball, football, cheerleading

Hobbies include spending time with family, golf, reading and girls travel softball