Turner Construction Company has announced the promotion of nine seasoned leaders to the role of Operations Safety Executives. This move underscores the company's dedication to safety and the well-being of its workers. The new leaders, reporting directly to Steve Spaulding, Chief EH&S Officer, will spearhead the implementation of safety strategies across the company and the industry.

The nine individuals promoted are:

• Robert Baird
• Dean Bitter
• Ron Covo
• Karl Kinsella
• Maureen Kirkpatrick
• Doug LaPlante
• Andrew Leone
• Laura Prendergast
• Ian Smith

Each brings vast operational experience, having managed projects worth billions of dollars and involving thousands of workers. Their dedication to maintaining a safety-first culture has earned them respect within Turner Construction and the broader industry.

Steve Spaulding, Chief EH&S Officer, expressed confidence in the new executives, saying, "These promotions reflect our confidence in Robert, Dean, Ron, Karl, Maureen, Doug, Andrew, Laura, and Ian to actively care for others and to lead with care and innovation."With these appointments, Turner continues to evolve its senior leadership to meet industry demands, ensuring that safety remains a top priority.As Turner President Abrar Sheriff put it, "When Turner people commit to improvement and change, we accomplish great things. Our safety culture is people-focused and operationally led. Our commitment to safety is absolute. The safety of the worker is so much more important than the productivity of work."