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Batson-Cook Construction
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Key Contacts
Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Allen Westmoreland's Bio
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As senior 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
Christopher Shepherd's Bio
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Chris Shepherd joined Batson-Cook in 2007 as an assistant project manager in the company’s healthcare market. He became a project executive in 2016 to assist prospective and current clients achieve their construction goals. In 2022, Chris accepted his current role as vice president and business unit leader for northeast Florida where he applies his wealth of healthcare construction experience to build new relationships, enhance the skills of our project teams, and manage other tasks essential to the growth of his division.
Chris has more than 29 years of experience in the construction industry. Chris’ personal construction portfolio exceeds $1 billion.
HOMETOWN
Jacksonville, Fla.
EDUCATION
University of Florida; Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Construction Management
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Association Builders and Contractors, Florida
Florida Healthcare Engineers Association
American Healthcare Association CHC
Vice-Chair of the Construction Management Advisory Board for the University of North Florida
PERSONAL
Wife and one daughter
Enjoys the outdoors, exercising, tennis, sporting clays, time at the beach and surfing when the waves are decent
Chuck Gaston's Bio
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As a skilled builder with 45 years of experience in construction operations, Chuck Gaston is a skilled and knowledgeable leader who is driven by his passion to build. With strong core values and respected leadership, Chuck can find efficiencies that yield significant benefits for Batson-Cook’s new and existing clients.
Chuck joined the company in 1984 as a field engineer and advanced to the role of assistant superintendent, superintendent, and general superintendent before becoming a vice president of field operations. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Field Operations in 2022. Chuck's personal construction portfolio exceeds $2 billion.
HOMETOWN
Knoxville, Tennessee
EDUCATION
The University of Tennessee; Certificate of Land Surveying
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
LEED AP
OSHA 30
Vice President of Hawks Farm HOA
PERSONAL
Wife, Karla, three daughters, nine grandchildren and two dogs
Loves restoring old cars and riding Harleys on weekends
Curt Rigney's Bio
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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
Darin Appleton's Bio
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Darin Appleton leads Batson-Cook’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.
Darin started at Batson-Cook as an intern in the West Point office and has been an assistant project manager, project manager, senior project manager, and a project executive over the course of his career. His personal portfolio tops $634 million.
HOMETOWN
Marietta, Ga.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION
Degree in Building Science from Auburn
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor
LEED Accredited Professional
PERSONAL
Wife, Kristy; three children, Tucker, Avery James, and Collins
Enjoys spending time with family, mountain biking, backpacking, and exercising
Darrell Brooks's Bio
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Darrell Brooks, a 44-year veteran in the construction industry, began his career learning on-the-job as a superintendent in the company’s healthcare market. He became a senior vice president of field operations in 2022 and supports project operations across the Florida and Texas divisions by focusing on jobsite safety, mentoring and coaching field staff, overseeing project schedules, labor management, quality control, as well as cultivating client and key trade partner relationships. He prides himself on bringing the best out of people, and uses every opportunity to mentor colleagues and help them reach the next level in their careers.
Darrell has more than 44 years of experience in the construction industry. Darrell has overseen more than 200 projects with a personal construction portfolio exceeding $1 billion.
HOMETOWN
Jacksonville, Fla.
PERSONAL
Wife, Marsha, two children, Whitney and Brandon, and four grandchildren. One dog, Buddy, who is a German short-hair pointer
Enjoys quail hunting, sporting clays, and attending grandkids’ sports events
Denny Godwin's Bio
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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
Evender Spradlin's Bio
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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 Glover, Jr.'s Bio
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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
Jeffrey Krall's Bio
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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
Jimmy Kennedy's Bio
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Jimmy has spent his entire professional career with Batson-Cook. He started as an intern and has been a field engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, senior project manager, and a project executive. He became a vice president and business unit leader in 2023 and supports healthcare clients to grow the market in the metro Atlanta area. Jimmy also enjoys fostering the growth of those he works with, acknowledging their hard work, and celebrating their successes
Jimmy believes nothing fosters trust or builds relationships like results. When he makes a commitment on a jobsite, he is motivated to perform at his best to deliver results that exceed our clients’ expectations..
Jimmy has more than 22 years of experience in the construction industry. Jimmy has a personal construction portfolio exceeding $1.2 billion.
HOMETOWN
Rome, Ga.
EDUCATION
Southern Polytechnic State University, Bachelor of Science in Construction
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
ASHE Certified Healthcare Constructor
LEED Accredited Professional
PERSONAL
Wife, Paula, two children, Emma & Luke
Emma’s Marching Band events, Luke’s Baseball Games, hanging out with family & friends, and fishing
Serves as Deacon, Youth Director, and Sunday School Superintendent at Cochran Ridge Baptist Church in Hiram, Ga.
Kevin Appleton's Bio
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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
Nancy Black's Bio
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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
Neha Dugal's Bio
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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
Pat Ray's Bio
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Pat Ray brings more than two and a half decades of hands-on commercial construction experience to his role as senior vice president and general manager of Batson-Cook’s Atlanta Commercial division. His passion for building relationships, coupled with a strong desire to uphold Batson-Cook’s core values, makes him an invaluable team member to grow our presence in the commercial sector.
Pat joined the company in 2015 as a Project Executive. He was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Manager, Atlanta Commercial division in 2021.
HOMETOWN
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi; Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
LEED AP
OSHA 30
PERSONAL
Wife Melanie, three children
Fly fishing, golf, hunting, and Ole Miss sports
R. Randy Hall's Bio
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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 26-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
Robert Price's Bio
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Robert Trice joined Batson-Cook in 1996 as a project engineer in our special projects group, an effort focused on tenant build-outs, renovations, small additions, churches, and miscellaneous projects. Since then, he’s built senior living facilities, multi-family, religious related projects, office, specialty, municipal, master planned communities, and design-build projects. In 2023, Robert was promoted to the vice president and business unit leader role and will oversee the company’s wood frame/senior-living projects. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge to potential and current clients embarking on building endeavors. He also works seamlessly with our employees to help them be successful in their careers while ensuring that Batson-Cook clients receive best-in-class service.
Robert has more than 30 years of experience in the construction
industry with more than 125 completed projects and a personal
construction portfolio exceeding $225 million.
HOMETOWN
Seaford, DE
EDUCATION
Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
PERSONAL
Wife, Amy, and four cats
Enjoys golf, being a handyman and fixing things, travelling, architectural/engineering history, drawing, bowling, biking, reading