Ethics & Values

At Balfour Beatty Capital Group, we believe that by having one set of values—companywide—guides the way we interact with our clients, our employees and our vendors in everything we say and do.   Upholding these shared values as individuals and a company not only strengthens us and improves our day-to-day business practices and operations, but also gives us all a sense of belonging and  creates a greater sense of unity.  

In defining these values, we spoke to a broad range of stakeholders, including clients, customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees. This research has helped us to reflect on who we are today, but also to look at what we need to become in the years to ahead.

Rooted in our Group values, Balfour Beatty's Code of Conduct provides all our employees with a clear framework within which to make the right decisions. Our Code of Conduct explains the behavior we expect from all our employees across the Group. However, we accept that rules can only take us so far, so our code also requires employees to think about how to apply these principles and our values and ask,  "Is this the right thing to do? Is this what we stand for?"

Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Respect:  they are a combination of where we are now and where we want to be in the future.

Zero Harm by 2012

Only by setting the highest standards for ourselves will we be able to retain the trust of our customers and the people using our infrastructure. So in October 2008, we committed to achieving ‘Zero Harm across our businesses by 2012.’

For us this means:

• Zero fatalities
• Zero permanently disabling injuries
• Each operating company aims for zero accidents and injuries by 2012 with an absolute ceiling on an Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) of 0.1 by end 2012.

To find out more about our Zero Harm vision please click here.

Sustainability

At Balfour Beatty we believe that sustainability is a collective responsibility. As a Group we want to work together with our customers, suppliers and those communities in which we work to ensure that sustainability is embedded in everything we do.

We believe our commitment to the right types of sustainability initiatives will help us access new markets in the low-carbon and resource-efficient economy of the future, and will drive business growth.

To learn more about our Sustainability vision, please click here.

Executive Team

Bruce Robinson
President and Chief Executive Officer

Bruce Robinson  is responsible for overseeing the development, management, and construction services for family and unaccompanied personnel housing located on military bases, as well as the companies’ public and private partnership initiatives throughout the United States. In addition, Mr. Robinson manages the Company's military joint venture and partner relationships. Prior to formation of the Company, Mr. Robinson served as President of the military housing division of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. During Mr. Robinson's term as President of the military housing division, the company was awarded military housing projects comprising over 40 bases, and was involved in debt financings totaling approximately $3.0 billion. In addition, Mr. Robinson previously directed GMH Capital Partners, LP, an international corporate real estate company, where he was a key participant in the formation and operation of all entity structures as well as financing issues, due diligence and global planning. He also has experience as a senior tax manager for Touche Ross & Co., Certified Public Accountants, where he specialized in real estate syndication, partnerships and corporate acquisitions. 


Christopher Williams
Executive Vice President of Operations

Christopher Williams is responsible for the long-term development, management and operations of the Company’s military housing privatization projects throughout the United States. Mr. Williams manages the partnership relationships with the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, as well as the United States Air Force. He also leads a team of over 900 experienced industry professionals in development, construction, community management, facilities, and maintenance covering the military housing business. Prior to formation of the Company, Mr. Williams held several executive operational positions with GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in student housing and military housing throughout the United States, and its affiliated companies, which he joined in 1989.


Richard Taylor
Executive Vice President of Business Development

Richard Taylor is responsible for leading the business development efforts for the organization. Prior to formation of the Company, Mr. Taylor served a similar position with GMH Military Housing, the military housing division of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Under his leadership, GMH Military Housing successfully grew to one of the nation's premier providers of privatized housing to our armed forces and their families. Mr. Taylor also previously headed the commercial construction division for GMH Capital Partners, LP, an international corporate real estate company, where, he led the completion of several commercial projects, including GMH's Windsor Corporate Park in East Windsor, New Jersey, and a flight simulator facility for SimuFlite International in Dallas, Texas. Prior to joining GMH, Mr. Taylor held the position of Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the US Navy for over twelve years. 


Denise Hubley
Executive Vice President of Finance

Denise Hubley is responsible for the financial, accounting, information technology and asset management operations for the Company with a staff of over 40 professionals. In this position, Ms. Hubley works closely with her colleagues to develop business strategies that support the overall mission, goals and objectives of the company, while providing overall financial leadership and direction. Ms. Hubley is also responsible for assuring that appropriate financial systems, processes, controls, and personnel are in place to successfully maximize business opportunities and manage risk. Relative to financing, Ms. Hubley is responsible for identifying appropriate financing opportunities and alternatives and works within the capital markets to negotiate complex financing arrangements. To date, Ms. Hubley has successfully managed in excess of $3.0 billion in debt placements. Additionally, Ms. Hubley is responsible for all project restructuring, of which the company has closed approximately $1billion to date. Additionally, Ms. Hubley is responsible for making sure all of the funds, raised for the projects that are being financed, are invested appropriately to achieve maximum benefits with low risk. In addition, she is responsible for overall asset management of the project investment portfolio valued in excess of $4.5 billion which encompasses 44 bases across the United States and over 32,000 housing units. Ms. Hubley joined Balfour Beatty (formerly GMH Communities Trust) in 1989. Formerly, Ms. Hubley was the Senior Vice President of GMH Capital Partners where she directed the financial operations of the Realty Services Division, Asset Services and Construction Divisions.


Leslie Cohn
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Leslie Cohn is responsible for oversight of legal matters affecting the Company, including transactional, finance and compliance matters, as well as the preparation and review of all legal documentation covering the Company’s privatization projects. Prior to formation of the Company, Ms. Cohn served as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. While at GMH, Ms. Cohn was responsible for corporate, securities and transactional matters, including secured financing arrangements, corporate governance, and administration of all public company reporting requirements and compliance under SEC and NYSE regulations. In addition, Ms. Cohn served as a legal team leader for various military housing projects and assisted with compliance review for the military housing division. Prior to joining GMH, Ms. Cohn was an associate in the Business and Finance group of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where her practice focused on corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, securities and venture capital finance. Ms. Cohn has extensive experience in registered equity and debt offerings and private placements. She received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Michigan Law School and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Political Science and History, with honors, from Emory University. 


Louis DeRogatis
Senior Vice President of Finance

Louis DeRogatis is responsible for the financial aspects of all of the Company’s military housing privatization projects from business development phase through transaction closing. Specifically, Mr. DeRogatis is responsible for underwriting, due diligence, debt procurement, asset management, fee negotiations, municipal negotiations, and the coordination and oversight of closing documentation. Prior to formation of the Company, Mr. DeRogatis served in a similar position within GMH Military Housing, the military housing division of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. He joined the student housing vision in 1997 as Vice President of Development in which he was responsible for design, development and management. Prior to joining GMH, Mr. DeRogatis was an Asset Manager with Real Property Consultants, a regional real estate firm that specialized in the management and disposition of commercial real estate assets on behalf of the Resolution Trust Corporation. 


Marina Dikos
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Marina Dikos is responsible for oversight and management of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes and systems. Prior to formation of the Company, Ms. Dikos served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Prior to joining GMH, Ms. Dikos served as Senior Manager-Audit and Business Advisory Services practice of KPMG LLP, and prior to that as an Experience Senior Manager with Arthur Andersen LLP. In addition to extensive SEC reporting and financial systems management, Ms. Dikos has significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, due diligence on potential acquisitions and public and private equity raises. Ms. Dikos is a member of the AICPA, PICPA, NAREIT and is a licensed certified public accountant in Pennsylvania. Ms. Dikos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Gettysburg College. 


Kathleen Grim
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Kathleen Grim is responsible for the marketing and communications function for the Company. Prior to this position, Ms. Grim served in a similar position with GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Ms. Grim possesses over twenty years of experience in marketing, communications, sales, advertising and public relations in both the commercial real estate field and the consumer products market. Ms. Grim has formerly served as Vice President and Director of Marketing for GMH Capital Partners, LP, an international corporate real estate company. Prior to joining the GMH and its affiliates, Ms. Grim was the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the O’Neill Properties Group where she was responsible for creating and developing a formal marketing and communications department. Prior to her tenure at O’Neill Properties, Ms. Grim directed internal, external and financial communications and public affairs for the Tasty Baking Company as Director of Corporate Communications. 


Rosemary Phillips, SPHR
Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Rosemary Phillips is SVP Human Resources for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., responsible for all employee related matters for the company including, compensation, health and welfare benefits, employee and labor relations, organizational development, performance management, and recruitment. Prior to formation of the Company, Ms. Phillips served as Vice President of Human Resources of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operation of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Ms. Phillips also formerly has served as Executive Director of Human Resources for Cenveo, Human Resources Director for Aramark, Vice President Human Resources for The Big Party and Regional Human Resources Manager for Toys R Us. Ms. Phillips has twenty years of experience in human resources, and is adept in change management issues relating to mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, training and leadership development.


Roland Savage
Director of Information Technology

Roland Savage is responsible for designing, developing and implementing the Company's technology architecture. He is also responsible for the development of custom solutions to support and differentiate the business. Prior to formation of the Company, Mr. Savage served as the Director of Information Technology for GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operations of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Prior to joining GMH, Mr. Savage was responsible for the advanced technology projects of a Fortune 500 transportation company. He has also consulted and developed software for clients in several industries, including Banking, Transportation, Distribution and Technology. Mr. Savage has over 25 years in the Information Technology industry and holds several professional certifications. 


Jennifer Shannon
Director of Information Services

Jennifer Shannon, is responsible for overseeing the Company’s operations of the Information Technology department and ensuring its operation aligns with the business objectives of the Company. She works closely with the Director of Information Technology to identify and support cost-effective technology and application solutions for all aspects of the organization. Prior to formation of the company, Ms. Shannon served as Manager of Business Information Technology Integration for GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operations of student housing and military housing throughout the United States. Her responsibilities included data conversions, BA analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404) internal audit and compliance, management of the IT help desk and training. Ms. Shannon joined GMH in 2000 as Manager of Portfolio Administration for GMH Capital Partners, a business affiliate of GMH Communities Trust, and was responsible for the integration and customization of MRI real estate software with client business structures to capture lease data. Prior to joining GMH, Ms. Shannon engineered the installation of a new U.S. sales office for a European food ingredient company. Earlier, Ms. Shannon was responsible for the creation and maintenance of advertising databases for multiple offices of Fox & Lazo, Inc. Realtors.