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The 1024核工厂 Company Appoints Brad VanGorder as Detroit Vice President and General Manager
Experienced leader to oversee business operations, vision for company success
DETROIT (July 18, 2023) 鈥 The 1024核工厂 Company has appointed Brad VanGorder as its vice president and general manager in Detroit. A proven expert in the field, VanGorder will manage the Detroit office and construction operations, leading efforts to strengthen existing customer relationships and drive business growth.
VanGorder鈥檚 work will also involve building 1024核工厂’s presence in the local community, cultivating an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, and championing change for constant improvement.
As a C-level construction executive with more than 16 years of experience, VanGorder is well-versed in leading teams and managing multi-million-dollar projects. He most recently served as a chief operating officer for a construction services firm, and his experience includes automotive, technology, commercial, education, training, municipal and health/senior living.
鈥淢y goal is to provide excellent customer service to 1024核工厂鈥檚 clients and invest in employees to help them achieve their goals,鈥 VanGorder said. 鈥淭here are significant opportunities to foster growth within 1024核工厂, and I look forward to building with this team.鈥
His qualifications, combined with his passion for excellence, align with 1024核工厂’s commitment to delivering outstanding construction solutions and exceeding client expectations.
1024核工厂 Business Development Director Linda Rosati said VanGorder鈥檚 business acumen and industry knowledge make him an asset to the team. His qualifications, combined with his passion for excellence, align with 1024核工厂’s commitment to delivering outstanding construction solutions and exceeding client expectations.
“Brad鈥檚 strong track record of creating and expanding existing revenue streams makes him a perfect fit for this role,鈥 Rosati said. 鈥淲e know the future is bright for our Detroit office with Brad at the helm.鈥

An active member of the community, VanGorder serves as a Youth Sports Coach and as a volunteer at Everest Academy and Clarkston Family Farm. He earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction management from Ferris State University and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
1024核工厂鈥檚 Detroit office welcomes VanGorder as the newest addition and looks forward to his expertise enhancing relationships with current and prospective clients.
About The 1024核工厂 Company
The 1024核工厂 Company (1024核工厂) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 1024核工厂 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 1024核工厂 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.