Batson-Cook Co.

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

Conn Crabtree built a personal construction portfolio exceeding $450 million before being named senior vice president and general manager of the Tampa Division in 2017. In this role, he carries ultimate responsibility for the strategic planning, business development, and construction operations of the office, and manages other tasks essential to the growth of the Tampa Division and the company.

Conn has been with Batson-Cook since his graduation from college in 1999. He began as a project engineer in the West Point Division and had risen to the project manager level when he was tapped to be the division’s preconstruction services manager, a position he held for seven years. He moved back into operations as a project executive in 2015 and transferred to the Tampa Division two years later as its senior vice president and general manager.

HOMETOWN

Mobile, AL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION

Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Building Science

LEED AP

Leadership Columbus, Class of 2011

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Lions Club

PERSONAL

Wife, Sarah; one son

Golf, kayaking, and fishing

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

Heidi H. Team’s passion for building relationships, coupled with a strong desire to uphold Batson-Cook’s core values makes her an invaluable team member to grow our presence in the Carolinas region.

With nearly 20 years of experience within the commercial real estate industry,  Heidi will collaborate with key decision-makers to discuss building endeavors, all while creating and upholding relationships with prospects, clients, and strategic partners.

HOMETOWN

Rochester, NY

EDUCATION

Ithaca College, Roy H. Park School of Communications

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

NAIOP - Sponsorship Committee

SMPS - Programs Committee

Sunny Harris Memorial Golf Tournament Committee

PERSONAL

Husband (Ben), 2 golden retrievers, 6 nieces and nephews

Enjoys spending time with family and friends and leading an active, healthy lifestyle, including yoga, Pilates, and the great outdoors

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.
 

Kevin Appleton’s passion for construction and his commitment to building relationships 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 seven regional offices.

Upon graduation from college, Kevin joined Batson-Cook as a field engineer. He quickly advanced to project superintendent, by which time he was working almost exclusively in healthcare construction. He was serving as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s Atlanta healthcare division when he was named COO. Kevin’s personal construction portfolio exceeds $1 billion.

HOMETOWN

Birmingham, AL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Auburn University

Certified Healthcare Constructor, AHA  

LEED® Accredited Professional

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Healthcare Engineering

Auburn Building Construction Industry Executive Board

Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization

PERSONAL

Wife, Kim; one son

Enjoys staying active; spending time in the yard; participating in the variety of events/activities available in Atlanta

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 is perhaps more passionate about Batson-Cook and commercial construction than he is about the Auburn University Tigers, which says a lot!  He hails from the small town of Millbrook, Alabama, and became a die-hard Auburn fan the day he enrolled. His enthusiasm for all things construction developed later, but not by much.

Following high school, Randy enrolled in Auburn and set his sights on a degree in civil engineering because he excelled in mathematics. He was, however, paying his own way through college, so he participated in a cooperative education program which required alternating terms of full-time academics and full-time work.  Randy’s first job assignment was with a large commercial construction company, where he developed an intense passion for that type of work. He graduated with the civil engineering degree he set out to pursue, but planted his career in construction and has never looked back.
   
Now, as president and CEO of Batson-Cook, Randy guides the company’s future by combining the tools of the construction craft he has honed for more than three decades with the relationships he developed during 15 years in management roles within the company.  He carries ultimate responsibility for the firm’s strategic planning, business development, preconstruction services and construction operations.

Randy became the sixth president of Batson-Cook in January 2012, and was named CEO the following year.  Prior to that, he served as senior vice president and general manager of both the West Point and Atlanta regional offices, positions he attained after rising through the ranks in assignments that afforded him a broad range of field and office experience.

Robin Matson is helping build a better Tampa with Batson-Cook by collaborating with clients to achieve their project goals. With more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, she has maintained a focus on education, healthcare, corporate commercial, multifamily, industrial and retail development.

Robin’s passion to build new relationships in the industry aligns with the Batson-Cook mission to do the same, and her diverse background promises to bring accomplished advice to each unique build. Her qualified perspective makes her a trusted resource that both the company and clients alike rely on.

HOMETOWN

St. Petersburg, FL

EDUCATION

Eckerd College

Strayer University

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Urban Land Institute, Tampa (ULI), Commercial Real Estate Women, Tampa (CREW), CREW Executive Council, Tampa, Society of Real Estate Professionals (SOREP), Real Estate Investment Council (REIC), National Association of Industrial Office Parks, Tampa (NAIOP), Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association (FEFPA)

PERSONAL

Spending time with family, yoga, traveling and passion for putting people together to create their vision.

Rodney Robinson is driven to ensure that Batson-Cook’s clients are on the winning side when it comes to building for their futures.  As vice president of business development, he strives to build mutually-rewarding relationships with prospective and current clients, knowing that the dedicated and passionate Batson-Cook team will make the best of every opportunity to come 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 diverse 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

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