Spring is the season of renewal, growth, and new beginnings, making it the perfect time to share some exciting updates from Plano-Coudon. We’ve seen some meaningful comings and goings within our team, bringing fresh energy to our initiatives, growth goals, and plans for the years ahead.
Heartfelt Goodbyes…
Our Chief Financial Officer, Janet Delaney, retired in March after nine impactful years with Plano-Coudon. Janet helped guide us through some of the company’s most transformative moments—from overseeing our largest projects to expertly navigating the uncertainty of the COVID years. Her steady leadership, financial stewardship, and wise counsel were invaluable. While we are excited for Janet as she begins this next chapter, we will miss her tremendously. We know our partners and clients will join us in wishing her all the best in retirement.
& Warm Welcomes!
We are also thrilled to announce that our new CFO, Jeff Berger, is already off and running. Jeff joined the team in January 2025 and had the opportunity to work closely with Janet during a seamless transition. He brings a wealth of experience leading financial and operational functions across industries, including construction, real estate, financial services, and technology. Jeff is known for bringing cross-functional teams together to develop strategy, streamline processes, and drive meaningful cost savings. In addition to leading our Finance team, he will also play a key role in Risk Management, Legal Affairs, and IT. As we grow, we are confident in Jeff’s ability to help us navigate the challenges that come with larger, more complex projects and a growing team.
Check out Jeff’s feature in the Baltimore Business Journal, People on the Move!
Strategic Growth in the DC Metro Area
Speaking of growth, we’re making big moves in the DC metro market as part of our long-term goal to expand our regional footprint. We’re excited to welcome Jamie Hart to Plano-Coudon as a Business Unit Leader to drive these efforts. Jamie previously served as Managing Director at Silverstone Development, where he led large-scale senior living projects. He began his career at Clark Construction, gaining broad expertise across commercial markets. With a background in both general contracting and development, Jamie is uniquely positioned to deepen our presence in the DC metro area.He will draw on Plano-Coudon’s proven strengths in healthcare, senior living, life sciences, education, faith-based, multifamily, and other commercial sectors to connect with new clients and deliver outstanding results.
Our Strategy Is Delivering Results
Over the past few years, we’ve strategically positioned the company to pursue and deliver larger-scale projects, a key focus of our long-term growth plan. Our Business Development, Preconstruction, Executive, and Operations teams have worked closely together to demonstrate our capability to deliver projects in the $10M–$60M range (and growing!). These efforts are paying off. In 2025, we will break ground on the largest number of $15M+ projects in our firm’s history.
Thanks to the dedication of long-time team members and the talent of recent hires, we have the right people in place to take on these larger, more complex opportunities. These wins offer growth opportunities for our team members and reinforce our ability to combine big-company expertise with the agility and hands-on executive engagement a mid-sized firm can offer.
Looking Ahead to a Tremendous 2025
With new faces, fresh momentum, and a clear path ahead, we’re excited about what 2025 has in store. From providing college students with vibrant new spaces to live and learn, to building state-of-the-art labs that support groundbreaking research, to delivering community spaces and schools that support families and future generations, we’re proud of the impact our work has across the region.
As always, our success is deeply rooted in the trust and collaboration we share with our partners. We’re grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to continuing to make your vision our mission.