Phoenix-based business contractor Chanen Development has appointed Dean Howard as vice chairman of enterprise improvement to assist lead the newly merged firm, the agency introduced in an Oct. 9 information launch shared with Development Dive.
The corporate was acquired final yr by Helena, Montana-based Dick Anderson Development, which stated the acquisition would assist it to broaden outdoors of its dwelling area and into business, industrial and infrastructure segments in Phoenix and the Southwest.
Dean Howard
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On this position, Howard will work intently with Steve Chanen, president and CEO of Chanen, and Marty Schuma, president and CEO of Dick Anderson, to assist unify the constructing experience of the 2 corporations, per the discharge. Chanen will proceed to construct business initiatives and work on the continued buildout of Midwestern College in Downers Grove, Illinois, together with classroom and lab areas and the Phoenix Theatre enlargement, which entails a brand new 500-seat constructing and different services.
“I’m excited on the alternative to make the most of my relationships and distinctive talent set to be part of persevering with to construct Chanen’s multi-decade legacy as one of many premier builders in Arizona,” Howard stated within the launch.
Beforehand, Howard labored as director of enterprise improvement at Sacramento, California-based Alston Development, as vice chairman of enterprise improvement at Mount Laurel, New Jersey-headquartered contractor Hill Worldwide and as enterprise improvement supervisor at Rosendin Electrical, primarily based in San Jose, California, based on his LinkedIn.
Earlier than his 25 years within the building trade, Howard labored as a lobbyist in public affairs and for town of Phoenix and town of Goodyear, Arizona, in varied roles, together with financial improvement and finance, based on the discharge. He has a bachelor’s diploma in enterprise administration from Arizona State College, per LinkedIn.
