Pentalon Construction, a Salt Lake City general contractor specializing in building large multi-family projects, has named Shay Johansen its new president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Johansen will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations and site management for all ongoing projects. The company said he will also play a crucial role in shaping and implementing Pentalon’s strategic vision, working to achieve the company’s long-term goals and objectives.
Before joining Pentalon, Johansen owned and operated his own construction business. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, he has held several key positions throughout his career, including superintendent, project manager, estimator and scheduler in both public- and private-sector projects.
“Shay’s leadership and deep industry knowledge are instrumental in ensuring that projects are executed smoothly, from initial concept through to successful completion,” a Pentalon release said.
Pentalon also announced the promotion of Isaac Cranford as director of business development, responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive company growth. He will also conduct market research to help the company stay ahead of industry trends and seize emerging opportunities.