Jokake Construction Enhances its Growing Hospitality Division
Hires Industry Veteran Dennis Gilbert as Director and Project Manager
PHOENIX, Arizona - November 17, 2011 - Jokake Construction has made a key addition to its growing hospitality team, as it looks to become even more competitive in the hospitality construction sector.
The company has hired Dennis Gilbert as Director & Project Manager of its Hospitality Building Team, who brings more than 30 years of construction experience to Jokake.
Gilbert has worked with a wide range of building types, including hospitality, sports, residential, commercial and healthcare. Specifically, Gilbert has managed the preconstruction and construction phases of some of the largest resort hotels in the Valley.
He has particular strength in performing preconstruction services having led those efforts on most projects throughout his career. His broad range of experience has been enhanced by his reputation for developing long-term relationships with his clients and with the people that he works with.
Gilbert's hiring is designed to strengthen Jokake's presence in what the company believes will be a key growth sector in the coming years.
“We are very pleased to enhance our team by bringing Dennis Gilbert into the Jokake family,” said Roz Lipsey, President of Jokake Construction. “His depth of experience in the construction industry and his expertise in hospitality construction will help make Jokake an ideal fit for a wide variety of hospitality projects.”
Jokake Construction is a full-service general contractor with services including ground-up construction, renovations and tenant improvements. The company is focused on construction in several key growth industries, providing all the capabilities of larger contractors with a uniquely personal, flexible and cost-effective approach.
Jokake Construction's market sectors include commercial, health care, education, municipal projects, hospitality, critical facilities, and its Specialty Services division.
Jokake is a 30-year-old Phoenix-based company, with 70 owner/employees focusing on providing an exceptional product and construction experience to its clients. For more information on the company, visit www.jokake.com, or visit Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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