PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jay Pendergrass has joined Gilbane Building
Company as Vice President and Director of Supply Chain Management
and Equipment. In this position, he will lead Gilbane's Supply
Chain team, developing and implementing an enterprise-wide strategy
for procurement of equipment, materials, and creating cost savings
and operational efficiencies.
Pendergrass has extensive experience in the construction
industry having served as a global leader delivering supply chain
management and operations excellence. Recognized as a trusted
leader, Pendergrass has a proven track record of driving results
and transformation efforts across three Fortune size organizations.
He has experience in the management and implementation of
measurable improvements across integrated supply chain platforms
while ensuring strategic alignment with goals such as cost
reduction, innovation, risk management, and supplier performance.
In addition, he is skilled at leading collaborative progress toward
supply chain sustainability objectives and enhancing opportunities
for diverse and local market participation. Pendergrass has also
successfully led diverse operations both domestically and
internationally, driving implementation and training across global
resource bases.
"Over the past five years Gilbane has built a robust supply
chain team that adds value to our project teams and clients and
Jay Pendergrass's leadership will be
a tremendous addition to our strategy," said Daniel M. Gilbane, Executive Vice President and
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Gilbane Building Company. "The
pandemic has further highlighted how proactive supply chain
planning is absolutely critical to project delivery. Jay's
comprehensive supply chain experience will ensure our clients and
teams are set up for success and drive results that support
Gilbane's sustainability and diversity commitments."
"My goal is to understand the needs of our businesses, projects,
and clients and develop fit-for-purpose strategies, optimizing
costs while mitigating risks with suppliers," said Jay Pendergrass, Vice President and Director of
Supply Chain Management and Equipment. "This approach allows us to
focus on the investments that will maximize positive outcomes for
clients. Throughout my career, I have focused on supply chain
strategy to add value and drive profitability. I couldn't be more
excited to join a great team and contribute to Gilbane's corporate
and business unit objectives while delivering quality, innovation,
and cost and schedule certainty for our clients."
Pendergrass will be based in Gilbane's Houston, TX office with frequent travel to
Gilbane's offices across the country. He earned a master's degree
in Business Administration from Baker
University in Baldwin City,
KS as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business from
Emporia State University in
Emporia, KS. He is a certified
Lifetime C.P.M., Institute of Supply Management.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and
facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and
integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction
management, general contracting, design-build, and facility
management services – for clients across various markets. Founded
in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane
has more than 45 office locations worldwide. For more information,
visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.
Media Contact
Lynn Rasic, Gilbane Building
Company, 2128220319, LRASIC@GILBANECO.COM
SOURCE Gilbane Building Company