Ethics and Behavior
Our reputation gives our customers, employees, partners, suppliers, investors and the many communities that we serve, the confidence to trust us and do business with us.
Our four Group-wide values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Respect, are essential in helping to guide our employees and the way that they behave.
In defining these values we spoke to a broad range of stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, joint venture partners and employees from across the business. This research has helped us to reflect on who we are today, but also to look at what customers will be looking for in the years to come.
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?"
To read the online version of our Code of Conduct, please click here.
Executive Team
Bruce Robinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Robinson is President and CEO of Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., 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 formation and operation of all entity structures as well as financing issues, due diligence and global planning.
Christopher Williams
Executive Vice President of Operations
Christopher Williams is Executive Vice President of Operations Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., responsible for the long term development and operations of the military housing privatization projects. 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 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 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 Executive Vice President of Business Development for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., responsible for leading the business development efforts. 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 Executive Vice President for Balfour Beatty Communities and Balfour Beatty Capital. She 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, Ms. Hubley 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 Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc. She 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 Senior Vice President of Finance for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., 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 the Chief Accounting Officer of Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., 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 Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., responsible for the marketing and communications function for the Company. Prior to formation of the Company, 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 the Director of Information Technology for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc.. In this role he 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 the Director of Information Services for Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc., 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, Ms. Shannon served as Manager of Business Information Technology Integration of GMH Communities Trust, a real estate investment trust specializing in the management and operations of student housing and military housing throughout the United States, responsible for 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.