CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Green, Inc. (HR Green) has announced the appointment of Jason J. Poppen as the organization's next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Poppen will succeed current CEO Steven Heyer, PE, who will be retiring in April 2019 after a transition period.
"Jason Poppen is an excellent choice as the next CEO of HR Green," Heyer said, noting he was pleased with the appointment. "Jason has proven his leadership abilities in every role he has had with the company. I have the utmost confidence in Jason and know that the company will continue to prosper under his guidance. This will be a smooth transition for our clients and our company."
Poppen's appointment is the culmination of more than two years of effort by the Board of Directors for CEO succession.
"I am excited to join the ranks of others who have led this company in its 105-year history," Poppen said. "I'm looking forward to working with everyone at HR Green to expand our footprint, develop new businesses, and to never lose sight of the great opportunity to partner with our clients to build communities and improve lives. As CEO, one of my key objectives will be to focus on investing in our employees for their continued growth and success, which in turn means greater success for our clients and our company."
Poppen, originally from Illinois, joined HR Green in 2002. His career has spanned both the private and public sectors. This experience gives him a unique perspective and an ability to anticipate challenges for the firm and its clients. He has provided leadership in multiple areas of HR Green and supported growth initiatives and strategic investments, recently guiding the firm's strategy in the Houston, Texas, market where he currently resides. Most recently, he has served as President of HR Green's Transportation Business Line. Poppen has served on the firm's Board of Directors since 2013.
About HR Green
Founded in 1913, the HR Green Family of Companies includes HR Green, Inc.; HR Green Pacific, Inc.; HR Green Development, LLC; HR Green Fiber and Broadband, LLC; and HR Green California, Inc. HR Green has offices throughout the nation providing engineering, technical, and management solutions to clients in: Transportation, Water, Governmental Services, Land Development, Environmental, Construction and Fiber and Broadband. For more information, visit www.hrgreen.com.
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