Batten & Shaw, Inc.

Danny Shaw is one of the founding partners of Batten & Shaw and has been at the forefront of the company, alongside his good friend Jimmy Batten, since its inception 31 years ago. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Danny leads with unwavering commitment to their core values and mission, as well as a diligent eye on the financial health of the company.

Working in construction has truly been a lifelong passion for Danny. In addition to his 28 years with Batten & Shaw, Danny brings 14 years of prior experience with the Shaw Company in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Danny is happily married and enjoys spending time with his two adult children and their families. Together, they enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and meeting new people.

Before starting Batten & Shaw, Jimmy amassed 18 years of experience with 3 other companies within the construction industry.

Together, Jimmy and Danny dreamed of establishing a construction company that would stand apart from the rest in quality of service and workmanship. As the President of Batten & Shaw, Jimmy works tirelessly to ensure that these founding principles remain at the forefront of every endeavor that the company undertakes.

After earning his A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology from the State Technical Institute of Memphis, Tom Foley went on to study Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. He spent 8 years working on Nuclear Power Construction and 14 years working in Healthcare and Commercial Construction joining the Batten & Shaw team in 1995.

As the Vice President of Operations and Part Owner, Tom provides fundamental structure and insight to ensure that Batten & Shaw maintains and exceeds the award winning service that they are renowned for. He also contributes valuable guidance in partnership with the executive team to sustain the company’s direction and growth.

Tom is LEED GA Certified.

Herb received his degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before launching into his career in the construction industry. He has been part of the Batten & Shaw team for over 8 years now, and has 20+ years of experience in Commercial Healthcare/Industrial/Retail Construction.

As the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction, Herb is responsible for services including concept estimating, management of estimating staff, cost control, constructability, value engineering, bid package development, owner/subcontractor negotiation, and final project billing. Under Herb’s direction, clients are assured that no stone is left unturned and no question remains unanswered before moving forward into the execution phase of a project.

Herb is also LEED GA certified, and a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators.

Aaron attained his degree in Civil Engineering Technology with a Construction Management minor from Western Kentucky University. From there, he launched his career with Batten & Shaw, and has been part of our award-winning staff since 2002.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Aaron works alongside his colleagues to provide the solid workmanship and high quality experience that Batten & Shaw has become known for.

Aaron is happily married to his wife, Casey. They have two sons, Asher and Isaac.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree from Middle Tennessee State University, Doug came to join the Batten & Shaw team in the early, formative years of their business. He has been with Batten & Shaw since 1994 and is currently appointed as one of their Senior Project Managers.

Doug is well-versed in project planning, and leverages his experience to aid in manpower planning, overseeing multiple projects at a time, and providing insight and assistance in planning for new projects. Doug also lends his expertise to assist in the process of selecting new employees to join the Batten & Shaw team, as well as maintaining favorable Owner relations.

James started his career in the early 80’s working as a laborer and worked his way up to an Assistant Superintendent in the field. James changed direction to working in the office as a Project Engineer, Estimator and now as a Senior Project Manager.

James’s approach is to build a cohesive team with the understanding that relationships are one of the most important aspects of every project. This includes every person involved in the project no matter the title or responsibility. As Senior Project Manager, James is responsible for overall strategic planning implementation, execution and client satisfaction of the project. Working closely with his team, he administers project progress throughout program duration, monitors the schedule and project cost status. James establishes and implements project document control, procedures, budgets, schedules and tracking mechanisms for contract documents as well as record documents and closeout documentation.

As the Field Operations Manager for Batten & Shaw, Jimmy is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality on every project. His role is critical to meeting the award-winning caliber of work that Batten & Shaw clients have come to know and expect from our team.

Jimmy embodies many years of experience, certifications, and training, all of which contribute to his expertise and accomplishments within the company. He has completed AGC/ABC Carpentry Trade School, is a Certified Healthcare Constructor, is OSHA 510 trained, and is a certified OSHA 500 Trainer. In addition to his 21+ years of experience as part of our team, Jimmy has 3+ years of prior experience in Hospital Construction.

Shawn earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech. He began his career in the construction industry as a project manager for a general contractor in his hometown of Tazewell, Virginia and went on to work as an Estimator in both Raleigh, North Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. Shawn attained 10 years experience in the industries before joining the Batten | Shaw team in 2006 as Director of Preconstruction. Shawn currently serves as Batten | Shaw’s Lean Manager.

As the  Manager, Shawn is responsible for leading Lean initiatives throughout the company to develop a Lean Culture and improve Operational Efficiencies.

Worth’s passion for the construction industry started at a young age, and lead to him working in the field for two summers while he was in high school. During his time studying at Vanderbilt University as a Major in Human and Organization Development (emphasis on Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness), Worth completed an internship with Batten & Shaw. In 2004, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and came to join Batten & Shaw full-time. He has been with the team for 12 years now, and currently serves as Vice President of Operations.

Worth utilizes his expertise to create a well-ordered flow for the scheduling and logistics that take place in the pre-construction phase. He also diligently manages multiple projects at a time as he partners with Batten & Shaw’s project managers, assistant project managers, and superintendents. Worth further contributes his talents to the success of the company by collaborating with the executive leadership team for the growth and development of their operations department.

Worth is LEED AP BD+C certified, he has his FL Certified General Contractor’s License (CGC1522150), and he remains an active member of the American Heart Association PULSE Board, which he has been part of since 2012. Worth is happily married, and he and his wife Tricia have two boys, Worthen & Jeffrey.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting from Virginia Tech. He began his career working in public accounting with a Big Four accounting firm and a large regional firm. Before joining Batten | Shaw in 2016, Chris worked over 13 years as a Controller and IT Manager for several commercial businesses in Virginia and Tennessee and 9 years in management for the Finance Department of a large international Christian association.

As Controller, Chris and his team provide timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of payments, pay application processing, payroll services, and financial reporting. Chris is also responsible for detailed analysis of Batten | Shaw’s nationwide activities and reporting strategic financial perspectives to the Senior Management Team. He also works closely with our clients, banks, insurance providers and our Construction Technology group to ensure that Batten | Shaw provides the highest level of service excellence.

Colleen was born and raised in Long Island New York where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree at New York Institute of Technology and Master of Science Human Resource Management and Labor Relations.

Prior to moving to Franklin Tennessee and joining Batten & Shaw, Colleen was a partner and business owner of a medical device manufacturer in Bellows Falls Vermont and a health and wellness company in Keene New Hampshire. She has 15 years of Human Resource experience and brings a lot to our team.

As the Director of Human Resources, Colleen is responsible for the strategic management of the company’s personnel resources. She works with the Executive Management Team to set the human resources direction for the company and manages day-to-day activities associated with its execution.