Gilbane Building Company Welcomes Jessica Kerr as Business Development Manager in Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC – July 17, 2023 – Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Kerr as Business Development Manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. Jessica’s passion for client advocacy has assisted her in developing multiple influential relationships in the local community. In her new role, she will lead business development efforts and expand Gilbane’s presence in key markets locally while building solid partnerships with Gilbane’s future and existing clients.
“We are excited to welcome Jessica to Gilbane’s North Carolina Team,” said Evan Synstad, Charlotte, NC Business Leader at Gilbane Building Company. “Jessica brings a unique set of skills to our business, and with our current growth trajectory in the Queen City, her client-focused approach will help to support our commitment to the Charlotte market and diversifying our local footprint.”
“It’s an exciting time to live, work and build in Charlotte, and I cannot be happier joining Gilbane. As we continue to see the opportunity for strategic expansion, job creation, economic investment is now,” said Kerr. “With this knowledge, it is more important now than ever, to foster our client relationships and partnerships within the community.”
Kerr has built a solid reputation locally in Charlotte, having previously partnered with The Lunch Project (TLP), which powers community-run school lunch programs in Tanzania, giving students the fuel to learn. Kerr also previously sat on the Board of Directors for Charlotte Family Housing which empowers working families experiencing homelessness to achieve lifelong self-sufficiency through shelter, housing, supportive services, and advocacy.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.
Gilbane has been building in North Carolina since 1976. Their most notable projects include Legacy Union, Bank of America Tower, Duke University Student Wellness Center, U.S. Department of Affairs, and multiple confidential Life Science Facilities and Manufacturing plants.
For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.