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Baker Promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer at Security Service Federal Credit Union

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Security Services Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) announced today that Howard Baker has been promoted to executive vice president/chief risk officer, responsible for overseeing the Risk Management department as well as continuing the duties he formerly performed as chief of staff. Working with the credit union since 2000, Baker started his career with SSFCU as vice president of strategic planning and was later promoted to senior vice president/chief of staff in 2002 and executive vice president/chief of staff in 2011.

Baker-HowardBaker has more than 24 years experience in the credit union industry and has previously served as a principal examiner for the National Credit Union Association. He is a graduate of Texas State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. He served as chairman for the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, president of the New Braunfels Christian Academy, and is a member of the McCoy School of Business Advisory Board at Texas State University in San Marcos.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with more than $6.9 billion in assets and more than 900,000 members in Texas, Colorado, Utah and around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, the credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation and is the largest in San Antonio. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.

Employee-Owned Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Opens 2013 with Leadership Changes, Poised for Growth

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Bartlett Cocke logoBartlett Cocke General Contractors, the largest commercial building contractor in San Antonio, has announced key leadership changes that take effect immediately. Among the changes, Randy Pawelek will transition from president to chairman while remaining CEO, and Harry Moeller will become president, focusing on day-to-day operations at both the local and regional offices. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors has been fully employee-owned since 1990.

© Clem Spalding 210-271-7273“This ongoing, planned leadership transition is not about letting go or handing off, but allowing others to step forward,” said Pawelek, who became president of Bartlett Cocke General Contractors in 2008. “Since 1959, many have stepped forward to help lead our organization forward. It is the result of vision, planning, hard work, working smart, and most of all, great teamwork. So, in the spirit of teamwork and focusing on the future, we as a company are pleased to announce the promotions and thank these individuals for stepping forward.”

Others who have served in the role of chairman/ CEO FOR Bartlett Cocke General Contractors are Bartlett Cocke, Jr. and Duane Pozza.

© Clem Spalding 210-271-7273Moeller has been with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors since 1985, serving in progressively responsible roles within the company. Moeller began his 27-year career with the company as a field engineer, then served as a project manager, then vice president of estimating, and finally, executive vice president. Moeller also has been a leader in the San Antonio construction industry for many years, serving as president of the San Antonio Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) in 2002.

Doug McMurry, president of the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors, applauded the news, saying, “Harry has long been considered a leader in the industry and this move will further the firm’s success in a very competitive market.”

Moeller said of today’s announcement, “As the country’s economy continues to strengthen, Texas is poised for growth and Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is ready to take advantage of the emerging economic opportunities.”

Moeller says that one of Bartlett Cocke General Contractors’ greatest strengths is in the fact that it is employee-owned. “The distinction of being employee-owned translates into a stronger commitment, better teamwork and an increased passion for providing the best quality.” He continued, “Our shareholders include people from every level of the company which means that on every job, we have people who have a personal stake in its success.”

Other Leadership Changes Also Announced
Kevin Byrd has been promoted to vice president of operations, Central Texas region. Byrd previously was the Central Texas regional manager and is now an officer of the company.

James Anderson has been promoted to South Texas regional manager. Anderson started with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors as an intern in 1994, and has remained employed with the firm continuously as he has progressed from assistant project manager, project manager and senior project manager and will now assist Jerry Hoog, Vice President of Operations for South Texas in the management and development of Bartlett Cocke General Contractors largest market.

Mark Christensen has been promoted to East Texas regional manager. Christensen previously was the commercial division manager for the East Texas region. In his new role, he will take on the day-to-day operations and business development for the East Texas regional office.

Nathan Olson has been promoted to director of preconstruction, making his interim role official. Olson started with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors as a project manager on the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Facility, before being promoted to manager of special projects. In mid-2012, Olson was asked to serve as interim director of preconstruction services, working with clients and their design team to maximize value prior to the start of construction in order to get the most facility for their budget.

Founded in 1959, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors work includes Texas A&M San Antonio, South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, the San Antonio Airport parking garage, and renovations to Our Lady of the Lake University. The company is employee owned and is committed to building lasting value in the communities it serves.

About Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Since 1959, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors has grown steadily to become the largest commercial building contractor in San Antonio and the 16th largest general contractor in the state of Texas. With a unique reputation for value building for clients, the employee-owned firm stays customer focused, making fair, honest, quality-based decisions that keep clients satisfied and loyal. Representative projects of the company include: Del Mar College New Health Science and Emerging Technology Center, John Paul Stevens High School, Medical Arts Research Center at The UT Health Science Center, World Savings and Loan Corporate Headquarters, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Lehman High School, Lady Bird Johnson National Wildflower Research Center, Southwest Research Institute Applied Physics Facility, Louis Brandeis High School, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Prairie View A&M Arts and Architecture Building, Missouri City Middle School, Trinity University New Northup Hall, South Texas Blood and Tissue Center and the Children’s Cancer Research Institute. www.bartlett-cocke.com

RABA KISTNER, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes

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CS & PL at RK Home OfficeThe Board of Directors of RABA KISTNER, Inc. today announced that as of January 1, 2013, Chris Schultz, PE, PMP and Paul Lampe have accepted co-leadership of RABA KISTNER Consultants, Inc., one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

PortraitsChris Schultz, PE, who has been with RABA KISTNER Consultants since 1990, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Consultants.  Schultz has been Senior Vice President since 2004 and will continue to act as Practice Leader for Geotechnical engineering.

“Paul and I have a lot of our time, heart and energy invested in this company,” said Schultz, “We know that we are taking over leadership of an exceptionally dedicated group of employees. This staff has long served a diverse group of clients who are interested in delivering a quality product to their own customers – whether employees, tenants or members of the public.  We look forward to working with the Raba Kistner Consultants team to strengthen our relationships with those clients.

“The Design and Construction Industry is changing, particularly with regard to project delivery methods, that will require our Company to adapt the way we provide our services.  However, one thing that cannot change is providing value for our clients through those services in a responsive manner.  We will continue this longstanding Raba Kistner tradition,” finished Schultz.

Paul Lampe_High Res_ColorPaul Lampe, who has been with RABA KISTNER Consultants since 1981, will assume responsibilities as Executive Vice President. Lampe has been serving as Senior Vice President since 2004 and will continue to act as Practice Leader for Construction Materials engineering, testing and construction inspections.

“Chris and I have worked together at Raba Kistner for 22 years, providing services to both regional and San Antonio area clients,” said Lampe. We look forward to an expanded role in supporting operations and clients in all of our offices.

“One area that I really look forward to is working with our clients to use more recycled construction materials”, continued Lampe. “Raba Kistner Consultants, invested in this field over 10 years ago and I’m happy to say that with support from the LEED program, it is really becoming a preferred choice for new construction.” (For more information on this topic, see Paul’s recent article, dated December, 2012, Deconstruction LEEDS Owners to a More Successful Project).

“Chris Schultz and Paul Lampe, both Shareholders, have shown real commitment to RABA KISTNER Consultants for many years, responding to client needs, long term growth planning, staff development and industry leadership,” said William Raba, President of the holding company, RABA KISTNER, Inc. “This action is to support expanding the company’s reach and growing our staff and service capabilities over the coming years. “

Robert Costigan, Ph.D., PE, former President and COO of RABA KISTNER Consultants, has announced his retirement and has become a Senior Consultant to the company.

Founded in 1968, RABA KISTNER Inc., is an Engineering News-Record “Top 500 Firm,” operating in ten different markets in Texas, Utah, and México. RABA KISTNER Consultants, Inc., headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, provides project management and oversight services, including construction materials engineering, testing, and observation and geotechnical engineering, testing and pavement consulting. Other services provided by RABA KISTNER companies include environmental engineering and consulting, infrastructure oversight and quality management programs, and facilities assessment and rehabilitation.

Dallahan Promoted to Senior Vice President of Investment Services at Security Service Federal Credit Union

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Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) announced today that John Dallahan has been promoted to senior vice president of Investment Services, responsible for developing and managing the investment and insurance programs and products offered by SSFCU in Texas, Colorado and Utah. Dallahan joined SSFCU as vice president in 2007 with more than 30 years experience in the investment industry.

A graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Dallahan holds multiple securities industry licenses and serves as an arbitrator through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with more than $6.7 billion in assets and more than 900,000 members in Texas, Colorado, Utah and around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, the credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation and is the largest in San Antonio. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.

Schott Promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Security Service Federal Credit Union

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Steve Schott, CPA, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer for Security Service Federal Credit Union. Schott joined Security Service as assistant controller in 1990 and moved up through the ranks during his 22 years at the credit union.  Prior to his promotion, he served as the senior vice president of accounting and finance. As chief financial officer, he will lead strategic planning and budgeting and direct accounting operations for the $6.7 billion credit union.

“Steve has a consistent track record in outstanding performance, thorough analyses and high-value contributions to Security Service over the years,” says David Reynolds, president and chief executive officer.

Schott is active in the community, serving as a former board chairman for the San Antonio Area American Red Cross, membership chairman for the Knights of Columbus and golf classic chairman for Security Service’s Charitable Foundation. He received his bachelor’s in business administration from Texas State University.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with more than $6.7 billion in assets and more than 900,000 members in Texas, Colorado, Utah and around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, the credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation and is the largest in San Antonio. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.