RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Kristen Costello as its business development manager in Richmond, VA.
Kristen has a comprehensive background in construction and commercial real estate. She has worked in the industry for 17 years developing client relationships and delivering value for her clients in various markets including healthcare and higher education. At Gilbane Kristen will focus on expanding Gilbane's presence across multiple market sectors throughout Richmond.
"Kristen's client-focused mindset and background in market analysis is the perfect addition to our Richmond team," said Colin Robinson business unit leader for Gilbane Building Company's Richmond office. "Our Richmond operations have grown two-fold over the last three years, and we're thrilled to continue our growth with Kristen leading our business development strategy."
"Gilbane has the resources of a national firm, but with a tight-knit team that understands the local Richmond market inside and out," said Ms. Costello. "I'm proud to join the team and support current and potential clients throughout Virginia."
Costello received her Mini Master of Business Administration (MMBA) from the University of Richmond. In 2019 she graduated from the LEAD Virginia program, which brings together leaders across Virginia to explore challenges and opportunities facing the Commonwealth. Kristen is currently the president of the Central Virginia Chapter of Women in Healthcare. She's a former board member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the Storefront for Community Design and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). She also sits on the planning committee for the Construction Owner's Association of America (COAA) and is a member of the Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).
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.
Strategically located with easy access to the Nation's Capitol in D.C. and major road and rail lines, Richmond is a vibrant area with a diverse economy and strong cultural foundation. One of Virginia's top 3 general contractors according to Virginia Business, Gilbane has been supporting Virginia's economic growth for nearly 60 years. Gilbane has worked on some of Richmond's most iconic projects including the Virginia State Capitol and the Landmark Theater renovations, as well as some of Richmond's newest buildings like the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, 1717 Innovation Hub, General Assembly Building of Virginia and the Altria Corporate Headquarters Campus.
SOURCE Gilbane Building Company
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