The Hill Group Announces New Architectural Metal Business

Three Metal Enclosure Industry Veterans Join Hill to Lead New Venture

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Jan 09, 2012, 04:09 ET

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hill Group Executive Team is pleased to announce the addition of three staff members as part of the launch of a new line of business: Hill Architectural Systems. Joining Hill as part of this new venture are Mike Ivanovic, Vice President – Engineering; Marc Ribar, Vice President – Operations; and Ryan Stojkovich, Vice President – Business Development.

The main focus for Hill Architectural Systems will include the design, installation and fabrication of metal enclosures for buildings such as exterior metal panels, louvers, curtain wall systems and custom metal roofs.

"This is a unique opportunity to diversify and grow our group," said Robert Krier, President. "Collectively, Mike, Marc and Ryan bring more than 75 years of experience in the enclosure industry. Their industry experience coupled with The Hill Group's experience at leveraging technology and lean concepts will make a strong business combination."

About Hill's New Employees (Photos available upon request)

Mike Ivanovic previously served as a Senior Project Manager at Crown Corr, Inc. in Gary, Indiana. He joined the company in 1980 after earning an Associate Degree in Construction Technology from Purdue University. Mike managed such projects as McCarron Airport Terminal in Las Vegas; Cardinals Stadium in Phoenix; New Doha International Airport in Qatar; and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Marc Ribar started as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice at Crown Corr in 1981. As of 1999, he held the position of Senior Project Manager where he worked on such projects as Reliant Stadium in Houston; Midway Airport Expansion in Chicago; Houston's FIS Airport, and Harrah's Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN.

Ryan Stojkovich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Purdue University. Since 2000, he worked as the Business Development Manager for Crown Corr. A sample of the projects he sold and managed includes: US Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas; and City Center Theatre in Las Vegas.

About The Hill Group

The Hill Group is one the nation's largest and most comprehensive mechanical construction, design, service and operations companies. For over 75 years, the Hill team has delivered professional client-centered solutions and enhanced facility operations to hundreds of leading corporations and institutions. The company's broad experience in construction, maintenance and operation of building systems is aligned to provide solutions to complex problems encountered by decision makers at all phases of a building's life cycle from developers, designers and builders to owners, tenants and facility managers. The Hill Group is headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois on a 26-acre campus housing separate buildings that total 300,000 square feet of office and production/shop space. As part of the campus, the company introduced the Hill Collaboration Center in 2010, a 21,000 square foot space that brings together project teams for pre-construction planning.

Contact:
Robert Krier
President
11045 Gage Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
847.451.5000
[email protected]
www.hillgrp.com

SOURCE The Hill Group