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Chris White's Bio
As Executive Vice President of Jacob White Construction, Christopher White brings 10 years of experience to the firm. A graduate of Rice University’s architecture program and a member of the Rice Design Alliance Program Committee and Rice Architecture Mentorship Program, Chris contributes a fine-tuned designer’s eye to each construction project. Chris is high-energy and results driven, and has the unique ability to walk in clients’ shoes throughout the course of each project in order to deliver success.
An architect by trade, Chris has held titles including Project Manager, Vice President, Vice President of Business Development, and EVP in the healthcare, retail, and office industries. Each of these positions has prepared Chris to support Jacob White’s dedication to producing incredible design that transforms spaces to be their very best, ultimately changing the construction industry one job at a time. When he’s not crossing a project’s finish line with a happy client, Chris is running, playing tennis, and spending time outside with his wife and two kids.
Gray Mccracken's Bio
As Senior Vice President of Operations, Gray brings 14 years of experience to Jacob White. With a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M, his compassion and hardworking nature has inspired those around him to succeed in the healthcare, retail, and office industries. He’s held positions as Project Engineer, Field Engineer, APM, PM, and Sr. Preconstruction Manager through which he has had the opportunity to bring the latest technologies to people in need. OSHA 30 and CPR certified and a member of Associated General Contractors of America, Gray has the skill and experience to execute complex and challenging projects including the $26 million renovation of a warehouse into a sophisticated vivarium for cancer research.
Gray finds joy in working with unique individuals to identify their strengths and ultimately using those strengths to help the larger team find growth and success. Jacob White boasts a dynamic, quick-thinking leadership group and environment that allows its staff to thrive. When not preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost studies, value options, and practicing competitive bidding, Gray can be found going to the beach with his family, fishing, and spending as much time as possible with his kids.
Jeff Mickler's Bio
Jeff founded Jacob White Construction in 1992 with an emphasis on delivering a product with outstanding service that no other contracting firm could convey. His passion for construction started at a young age while working with his hands to master the art of carpentry and design. A native Texan and true believer in the American dream, Jeff began to build the foundations for what Jacob White has become today.
His passions have evolved into the development of medical offices and corporate properties across the state of Texas. In an effort to create a cleaner, healthier working environment, Mr. Mickler has developed and built some of the largest green roofs in the country for his various tenants and communities. Jeff has also served on the board of numerous financial institutions and non-profits over the last decade while maintaining his principal leadership role at Jacob White Construction.
Serving as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeff consistently promotes and drives the satisfaction of both employees and clientele. He believes every customer should truly feel like they are the only customer, creating a construction experience that leaves a lasting impression for the life of the project.
Mr. Mickler’s passions include woodworking and aviation. An Airline Transport Pilot himself, Jeff enjoys the challenge and travel associated with serving aviation clients across the country. He resides in Friendswood, TX with his wife, Holly.
Sean Mickler's Bio
Sean serves as president of Jacob White Construction Company. From a young age, he desired to be on site watching both man and machine turn concepts into reality. Starting as a general laborer, he worked his way through assistant site foreman, superintendent, project manager, and operating officer before being named President of Jacob White Construction in 2016. Since the inception of his career, Sean has run some of Jacob White’s most complex projects including numerous mid-rise medical office buildings, surgical centers, marina’s, and corporate aviation terminals located throughout the United States.
Holding a management degree from Purdue University, Sean’s passion resides in the organizational leadership of Jacob White and ensuring his team of construction professionals consistently deliver projects that exceed all client expectations. He holds a FAA Airline Transport Pilot Rating with Pilot in Command privileges on Cessna Citation series aircraft as well as a Certified Flight Instructor rating. Sean resides in Friendswood Texas with his wife, Katie.
Finance & Accounting
Sean Fitzgerald's Bio
As Chief Financial Officer of Jacob White Construction, Sean A. Fitzgerald brings over 30 years of experience to the firm. A self-starter and problem-solver who is curious by nature, Sean graduated from Texas A&M University with his BBA, and Houston Baptist University with his MBA, and began his career working in public accounting as a small business consultant. He carried those skills into his first role as a CFO, and continues to apply that knowledge and experience to his current role.
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Sean has transitioned teams on finance platforms, established and met consistent financial reporting deadlines, created budgeting and forecasting systems from scratch, and more. A member of Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), Sean enjoys identifying improvements to the status quo, and values Jacob White’s passion for excellence driven by a team that is dedicated to taking the company to the next level. When he’s not rolling up his sleeves to get to work, Sean can be found cheering for the Aggies with his family on Lake Conroe.