Bob Benda, who has served as CEO since 2005, will continue with the company as Chairman of the Board. Bob is a seasoned executive who has successfully led Westwood Contractors, Inc., since 1987, strategically diversifying our client portfolio to include hospitality, healthcare, and commercial office. He honed his significant retail experience by directing the dynamic marketing, operations, finance, real estate, and organizational development of respected regional, national, and international retailers.
Before joining Westwood, Bob held senior executive positions with several iconic Fort Worth institutions – including president of The Bombay Company and chief operating officer of Edison’s Jewelers. He is a founding member of the Retail Contractors Association and holds positions on the boards of several well-respected non-profit and community service organizations. Most recently, Bob has been named among Fort Worth’s Top 400 most influential people by Fort Worth, Inc. magazine.